The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-06-20
BNDEAYORERS HERE
Annual Convention of the
Hudson County Union at
the Tabernacle.
DR.. WELLS ADDRESS OF WELCOME
Earnest Workers of Different Creeds
and Colors Among the
Delegates.
DR.. WELLS ADDRESS OF WELCOME

County Christian Ehdeavor Union began
in the Tabernacle at three o'clock this al
ternoon. The Christian Endeavor Soci-
ETY. of the Tabernacle had been hard at
work to make the old church bright for
the occasion, and they were helped in
their efforts by the gay colors of the
County Union, yellow and white. over
the pulpit, against the organ pipes,
large c. E. of yellow and white had
been placed, and at either side, also IN
yellow and white, the dates 1888 and 1888,
were placed, 1883 being the date OF organ
ization. Beneath these. on LEDGE We're
large bowls full of yellow and Whlte
daisies and rubber plants and PAINS.
their ugly pots hidden by yellow paper.
The balconies at either side the pulpit
were festooned with yellow and white,
and daisies also decorated them. The
gallery at the rear of the church was
festooned with the bright colors. On
the pulpit were several bowls and q
large jardiniere full of daisies. The
flowers were gracefully arranged and
Frightened the church wonderfully.
Early in the afternoon the societies be-
gan to arrive and came in bodies and
singly. The place of honor in the church
was given to the four new societies,
which were admitted to the Union this
afternoon. They are;-Bethesda Baptist,
Zion Methodist, Summit Avenue United
Presbyterian and First United Presbyte-
rian of Hoboken. Upon the platform
were Messrs. William Y. Hunter. Presi-
dent of the Union. H. G. Baker, Vice
retary; j. McCroskery, Treasurer; Dr.
French, President of the State Union;
or Inc ReT inion Dr. Peter sfryer of New
York, the Rev. e. g. Blddle OF Zion
Church, the Rev. H. c. Cronin,. the
and asi the h X Rev. anas J. L. wells. els Mr.. +. G.
Baker, Vice President of the County
Union, presided. -
the convention by leading in prayer;
and Mr.. c. J.. Evans led the service Of
song which followed. The Scriptures
E. G. Biddle of the Zion African Method
ist Church, and the Rev. H. c. Cronin
WELCOMED TO JERSEY CITY.
The Rev. J. Lester Wells OF the Taber-
nacle welcomed the Union to the Tab
ernacle. He said
"Fellow workers, representatives, OF
Christian Endeavor Societies in Hudson
county and visiting delegates of other
sections, as assistant pastor, of the TAP
Endeavor Society of this church, L well
come you today to the old historic Tab
Scudder. will also extend greetings at
the evening session, SO you will be doubly
welcomed I welcome, you on this oc-
only to the Tabernacle. but also to the
4'The c. E. is an aggressive organiza-
ton; the young Christians are bold like
Paul. yet do they not forget to have, the
spirit of meekness; they are bold to
'v as Well I as low w You a Believe M nm IN SEEING pihe
every opportunity to lift fallen humanity
and restore the race to its former like
ness. Like the Tabernacle Church, you
believe we should work for the whole
being, body, mind and soul. In opening
the Tabernacle to you. at this your an
freedom of the Palace buildings, which
are part of the plant. though distinct
in its operations.
southeast end of the church you will en-
ter the Assembly Hail. where the follow
ing services are held:-Band of Hope of
yor Girls Glasses in Gymnastics Boys
Gymnastic Glasses and Brigade, Boys
Of which nearly 400 ladies' have been
members. 1t is also the concert and en-
tertainment hall. From the Assembly
Hall you will pass the Amusement Hall.
Here al sorts of games may be enjoyed.
Above this is the young mems gymnas-
ium Here you may swing, use Indian
wish. At the end Of the gymnasium arc
stairs leading to the Day Nursery, De-
have been cared for while their mothers
earned an honest dollar. Down just un-
der the Day Nursery 70 you will t find the
the shower baths, and to the right the
swimming tank with 10000 gallons OF
water.
baths here last year, and we want the
Christian Endeavor Societies of Hudson
9y asRe the to nner ha us ys by SeaT @
the bathing department going through
the hallway. you will arrive at the office
and reading room, where there is also d
ni9DO. The PAPERS. books. writing
terials and so forth, are at your dispos-
al during the convention, and all the
halls and rooms may be used for the
conferences and committee meetings.
welcome you also to the. refreshments
our ladies will serve in the he Isa rear ICON
nacle Christian Endeavor Society, 1 bid
you welcome, and wish for you an en-
MR.. BAKERS RESPONSE.
Mr.. H. c. Baker, who responded to the
welcome. said he knew the Endeavorers
come accorded them and he thanked the
at their disposal. He hoped ss compen.
great good from the convention.
An address was made by the Rev; Peter
an 9f as seM faotor in on our eonn
try's evangelization, and after it the
Seniors adjourned to- committee con.
Rev. R. K. Wick, held a Children's Hour
The committee conferences We're as
follows ;-'tLO0k out and Calling led by
Mr Edgar Corfield; Prayer Meeting
Brookfield. of Belvidere,. yice-P President
led by Mr. W. T. Hunter, President Of
the Hudson County Union; missionary
fred Duncombe, of Manhasset Lone
Island: "Sunday school and Good Litera.
ture'' led by J.. " Foster, President o1
the Hudson County Sunday schoo
The evening session will be opened al
T.45 by a service of song lasting unit
eight. Addresses will be made by DR.
Duffield of New York and the Rev. D. H
Martin of Newark.
CHURCHES REPRESENTED.
vention are those of the following
Bergen gen Baptist, Bergen Point Re
formed. Bergen Mission, Bergen Reform
ed ClareDont Presbyterian, Centra
Avenue Reformed, Free Reformed, Firs
Baptist, Bayonne, Parmly Memorial, Jer
sey City, First Presbyterian, Jersey City
byterian. Hoboken, First Reformed, Ho
Reformed Grove Reformed of UnioI
HILL Hedding M. E., John Knox Pres
byterian, Lafayette Reformed, Nortl
Baptist, Park Reformed. Scotch Presby
terian. Second Presbyterian, Sunni
Avenue Baptist, Tabernacle. Wayne
Etreet Reformed Westu1inster Presbyter
ian, Waverly Congregational, German
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