The herald., 1895-06-24
Young Peoples Societies


ing of the young peoples societies of the
various churches filled the auditorium of
the Presbyterian church on Friday even
ing. and was addressed by the pastors of
the different churches in fve-minute adj
dresses.
Representatives of the Epworth League,
the Y. p. S. G. E., Baptist Young Peo-
pies union, Pres sbyterian Christian En-
deavor union, Y.M.C.A. and mem bers of
the Kings Daughters and other religious
societies were present in large numbers,
and the meeting was very interesting
one.
Mr.. G. G. Reynolds presided and made
few brief remarks concerning the OBJ
ject of the union, which he said was to
secure closer union in their work and also
to give such instruction as would
further their usefulness in various lines
OF work and Christian Endeavor.
Secretary George Taylor led the de-
votional exercises, the song service being
led by the voluntary choir under the di-
rection of G. A. Monfort. Several selec-
tions were given by "a quartette COM
posed of Messrs. Monfort Campbell, Full
ton and Simpson.
Rev. 9. I. Douglass then made the
first address of the evening" his subjecG
being Good Citizenship.
He said that to make good citizen it
was necessary not simply to b, acquainted
with the geography, history, ana politics
OF our country and to take an interest in
its affairs, but we should be always
thoroughly informed and make close
study of out cOuntry's institutions, both
political and social and use our influence
for the right. 1t should not be the case that
the votes OF the country are manipulated
by the ignorant and vicious, while
Christian people are forgetful of their
duties in this respect. The earnest
CHRISTIAN holds Il great power for good
in the use OF the ballot and he should be
so educated and instructed as to use it
for the best possible benefit of his country
and his God. At the conclusion of his
remarks, which were listened to with
great interest, Mr.. Douglass said that
he would like to see the American flag
floating from every church steeple in
this land and hoped these young citizens
would interest themselves in this matter
and that during the next three months
this national emblem would float over
all the chuches in Pasadena.
The next address was by Rev. Clark
Crawford, who spoke on the educational
opportunities afforded the young people
by these societies here represented. These
gatherings bring together the young peo-
pie for Christian work and endeavor, are
source of education and a great help if
used Alright. Rev. H. Elliot Ward then
addressed tho young people on the sub
ject of temperance.
In speaking he strongly advised the
establishing of temperance council here
which should be composed of a president
and one member selected from each of
the young peoples societies represented,
which should make it duty to look into
the temperance question in Pasadena, to
encourage the establishment of active work
and to hold the city to its ordinance on
the liquor question.as as it now stands, and,
ii possible, to influence more stringent
regulations restricting the sale of intoxi-
cants In the future.
Rev. H. W. Lathe was assigned the SUBJ
ject Our Duty to Strangers. He saiu that
he and his family had received such
cordial welcome that he thought Pasa-
denans were not in need of instruction ON
this subject. He thought, however. that
1t was great factor in the upbuilding of
q church and was often neglected by
church members. He spoke also OF the
duty OF strangers coming into the chucrh,
that there should be some advance made
on their side, and that they should at
least meet advances half way. An active
interest and watchfulness among the
young in looking out for new faces and
shy newcomers and a generous, friendly
manner on the part of the stranger within
our .gales would do much to develop true
brotherly love and increase the influence
OF Christian work.
Rev. G. y. Tebbetts then spoke on the
subject of How 10 Have Better Meetings?
He said that he thought all should come
to the meetings IN reverent spirit but
not with long face and solemn air. as
though going to a funeral. Prayers
should be brief and concise and no crit
ical thoughts should be allowed
Rev. W. \. G. Fife. was the last speaker
and began by saying that when he saw
the length of the programme he thought
his time would be absorbed, so he ha d
made no preparation to speak.
/ Interdenominational Fellowship was
the subject. He said that he did not ac.
cept the jthoughG common with many
that all churches would some time be
united in one vast body under one name
ana one line of thought and doctrine, but
that he believed in vast fellowship of
Christian people who, as members of one
family, would have their own ways, in
dividuality and temperament, and thus
work the better together in perfect unison
and harmony. Then with few words
from Mr.. Reynolds, and the benediction,
the meeting closed.
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