The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-03-24
THE Y. p. S. G.. Il.
Second Conference of the Fourth Dis
trict, held in This City, March 16,
l7and 18-An Eyentful Assem-
bly, Of Earnest Christian
WOrkerS-PrOceediuTs.

L anu l0-An ENcftIulA Assem-
bly, Of Earnest Christian
Notwithstanding.
On last Friday evening, March 16, the
first exercises OF the District Endeavor
Co invention were held in the Christian
church-where all the gatherings were
held. As soon as the delegates assembled
they were invited to partake of an elegant
meat supper, prepared for them by the
Lexington Endeavorers. This was one OF
the most pleasant features OF this ever-to-
aforementioned convention.
After the supper was enjoyed by the
delegates they were made to feel at home
by the members OF the reception COM
mittee, composed Of Mr.. Carl M. Brosius
and Miss Mary Silver, OF the Southern
Methodist church; Mr.. Harry Goode and
Miss Mamie Gordon. OF the Christian
church; Mr.. BENZ. Bolton and Miss Berta
Richardson, Of the Baptist church, and
Of the Presbyterian church. After a
social converse m general sood-fellow-
ship meeting, the delegates and their
friends assembled in the auditorium Of
the church, where the exercises (proper)
were opened by the president of the dis
trict, Rev. Mr.. Marquis, OF the Presbyte-
rian church, Sedalia. After a few brief
but interesting remarks, the devotional
exercises were presided over by Miss
Stone, of Warrensburg, who made OF this
a memory dear to all of those present.
An address, "Some Lessons in Christian
Endeavor, drawn from the New Testa-
ment," by Rev. F.. V. Stevens, Of the
Congregational church, Sedalia. Mr..
Stevens is an interesting speaker, and
his address wa listened to by the large
audience with every attention. Mr..
Stevens showed by his remarks that he is
heart m soul in this great movement.
Following this address was al open
conference OF the lookout committee, led
by Mr.. j. g. Rdssell, of this city. The
conference was opened by Mr.. Russell,
who delivered a very able and eloquent
address, touching all the main points in
the issue forcibly, logically and in a
pleasing manner His address was one Of
the best OF the convention. He was fol-
oy = II vi III DIN III tiS
subject, which were quite interesting.
President Marquis then announced
some of the committees, after which the
convention adjourned until the next
morning at six o'clock.
A sunrise prayer. service, led by Miss
Berry, OF Sedalia, was held at six o'clock,
Saturday morning, which was an occasion
80 kAlI fba srtaraot 80 oil nraoanf Thnea
sunrise services are always appreciated by
the E~ndeavorers, and are looked forward
to with much interest.
At S:45 the convention enjoyed an ad-
dress by the state president, Mr.. Thomas
Jones. on the dangers of the Y. p. 8. G.
E." 1t was a magnificent and pertinent
talk upon the great issues arising in the
endeavor movement, and with forcible
argument he cited the present dangers Of
this great organization. With a heart
and soul that seemed to be in touch with
the great organization he so ably repre-
sents, he is indeed fitted to speak with
true eloquence upon his favorite theme.
Next the reports of the district endeavol
officers were heard, which were full o.
uCOuIokCiuChG W thOoC lutcTCSOcu III tuls
Christian awakening among the young
people OF our country.
Miss Clara Stitt, of Holden, presided
over the free parliament of the socia
committee. 1t was much appreciated BY
the delegates, and much was learned by
on that occasion.
A paper, &C. E. Giving; What ant
How?" by Miss Margaret Walker, fol
lowed. 1t was a paper prepared will
care. and met the appreciation of thosa
who heard. 1t was interesting, applica
BILE, and brought forth every feature o
this important part of an Endeavo
society.
Then those present were invited to Civ,
two-minute reports of their societies
All seemed glad of this opportunity t.
tell Of the good that had been lone II
their respective societies.
The "Pastor's Hour" followed, which
was presided over by Rev. Mr.. Wade
who, as a presiding officer, was all tina
the occasion required. The differen
pastors present, both Of Lexington ant
those in attendance upon the convention
gave interesting reports OF the good thes
societies were doing in their churches
This feature was very encouraging to tn
young people to thus know that the en-
dorsement and support OF the pastor
was with them in this great movement.
Miss Matte MORAY, OF Upton, ha,
charge OF the time given to the "Persona
yNy--l INIT. NA... " H. nouyorsN,
WAS greatly appreciated by the members
After this the two-minute reports wei
resumed. The devotio nal hour was fol
lowed by the promise meeting.
A recess for the noon hour was the
taken.
j. SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
At two o'clock, q large audience, tn
younger elemen of the Endeavor FREEDOM
mating, assembled to witness the ''junio
rally" Miss Stitt, of Holden, conducte
the devotional exercises, after which Mis-
Kate Haus, state superintendent Of til
junior work, read a portion Of John 1871.
The children. in a pleasing manner, the
7, gave a programme prepared for them:
Miss Florence Hall, of this city, read
very interesting ana ATTRACTIVE pape
upon GLOW Has the Pledge Helped Me?
, For n SO young in years the subjet
> was handled in an excellent manne
What Juniors Can Do for Jesus" Wi
read by Sallie Black, of Higginsvill,
Pearl Burris followed with a little pape
taking for her subject "What a Junior
Do for Juniors?" Little Howard Payr
a then sang "What the Old Story Hi
I Done for Me-" He accompanied himse
e on the violin.
The different junior societies represente
s gave their respective reports, which wei
OF a most encouraging nature.
Miss Kate Haus was the princip
d speaker of the afternoon. Her nan
upon a rogram is sufficient to indica
that it will be of interest. The twelfi
chapter OF Romans was her text, and
n her own fascinating and interesting maj
n ner did she talk upon it. Miss Haus
If bound up, so to speak, in her favori
m~ission-to work for the Juniors-ar
the Juniors all love her for her soulf
d interest in them. She urged them, in h
If address OF the afternoon, to consecra
'e their best energies to the Masters wor
q II was a meeting of much good to 9
present.
Il Messrs. Smith and Chiles and Mi
Berta Richardson and Mrs. Bane thu
!. sang "Tenderly Lead the Children