The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1895-05-31
KNSLEY EDWARDS COUNTY, KANSAS, MAY 81 1895
STATE MEETING OF Y. p. s. c.E.

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The Eight Annual Convention of the
Kansas Christian Endeavor Union was
held in Wichita, May 23rd to 9th.
The c. E. delegates of Kil,sle3 arrived
in Wichita Wednesday eSening ana
were met by Mr.. and Mrs. G. H.
Seamans. We enjoyed very pleasant
visit at their home during the conven-
tion. Thursday morning We took a
delightful drive over the most interest
ing parts of the city and suburbs; we
were charmed with the long avenues
shaded by large trees and admired
the beautiful buildings. Thursday
evening at 7:S0 O'Clock the Convention
assembled in the Auditorium. The
building was beautifully decorated
with red, white ard blue bunting,
there were American flags and c. E.
banners every where, also the Christian
Endeavor emblem in red and white.
The stage was decorated with palms
and other plants. The meeting was
called to order by the president, D. S.
Kelly, of Emporia, the high school
chorus Of Wichita led the singing,
accompanied by an orchestra. Pres.
Kelly offered prayer, which was follow
ed by scripture reading and song.
The President then introduced Rev. j.
s. Gould, who delivered the address of
welcome. This address was grand
success and the audience showed their
appreciation by hearty applause. the
Kinsley delegates were particularly
proud Of him and wished his many
friends in Kinsley had been there to
hear him. Mr.. Gould's address was
printed in the Wichita Eagle. The
response to the address of welcome
was given by Rev. Chas. Hayes, of
Kansas City. The annual address of
state president D. $. Kelly, followed.
He says for Christian Endeavorers
to be sure they are right and then go
ahead, to have faith III Gods promises,
and to execute his commands.
Rev. F. D. Powers, of Washington,
d. c., was then introduced, his subject
was the parable of the laborers in the
vineyard, the different hours he likened
to childhood, youth, middle life and old
age, but said man never commenced
work until he was employed in the
vineyard of the MASTER. God wants
the youth of the land and a life of
service.
Friday morning at $50 o'clock we
attended service pray meeting ut the
Central Christian church; at $40 a
song and praise service was held in the
Auditorium and ali add 9 IS was gwen
by c. l.. Brokaw, of Kansas City,
subject: "HOw to organize and operate
committees successfully"
The report of the state secretary
showed an increase in societies and
membership. The treasurer reports
an indebtedness which every c. f.
society should help to efface. L. l..
Roby, editor of the Kansas Endeareror,
gave statment of the paper showing
how good it is and why we should like
it. We have the best state Endeavor
paper there is, and every Endeavorer
should read it.
The afternoon session we did not
attend on account of rain but the
refreshing showers ceased 10y evening
and we attended prayer service led
by DR.. DeLong, followed by All excel
:ent address by b. c. Moquesten on the
''ImpOrtence of Bible class-work."
j. l.. Sewal, of Kansas City, Mo.
presented greetings from the Eli
deavorers of Missouri, and delivered
an address on Every Christian all
Evangelist
Saturday morning reports of COM
mittees were given and another address
by Rev. F. d. Powers on my Duty as
a Steward; in the afternoon the
junior societies took possession of the
Auditorium and good citizenship
meeting was held in the first Presby-
terian church. I'VE attended the Junior
rally. The state superintendent of
junior work reported good work doue
by the juniors and All excellent growth
in societies and members. Mr.. Wm.
NJ. Shaver. of Wichita, then sang
Flash out the search lights" song
Of his own composition. Prayer by "A
junior was followed by an address on
temperance, by Rev. ". l.. Byers, Of
Topeka, another feature of the pro-
gramme was a recitation OIL missions;
an original story written by junior
''Not words but Deeds" and a plysica
drill by the Wichita Junior Endeav-
orers.
Rev. B. q. Denliam presented the
banner to the juniors Of the Fifth
district. the banner is given for the
largest, number of societies in the
district, the greatest number of new
societies and the largest amount of
money gwen for missions. Mr..
Denham said that J. G. f. stands FOR