The Globe-republican., 1895-06-07
Memories Of the State c. E. Convention.

The Wichita Christian EudeavOr
Convention is thing of the past and
has passed into history as the fifth great
convention of the Union c. Z. of Kan
sas. Though in truth it is psst. yet its
inspiring memories will dwell in our
hearts for many months. encouraging
Us in our work and urging US on to
greater efforts in our Masters cause.
The convention was called to order
Thursday evening by its worthy and
able president. d. S. Kelly of Emporia.
His animal address was characterized
nv its earnestness and zeal for the
cause and teemed with good thoughts
and suggestions; among other things
he urged US to ''stand for principle
and .seek for those things on which
we can agree.
Rev. j. Sidney Could, of Wichita.
made the welcome address. which was
responded to by Rev. Hays, Of Kansas
City, in an appropriate extemporan-
eous speech.
Then followed the address of the ev-
ening, "Christianity's Call to Youth. "
by Rev. l. d. Powers. paster of the
Christian church at Washington. d. g..
The address was characteristic of the
man and was tllled with many good
thoughts and suggestions to the Chris
tian worker.
Friday morning dawned cloudy and
rainy. but that did not seem to dampen
the ardour ard enthusiasm of the
crows of bright. happy faces that were
gathered at the various churches for
the sunrise prayer meeting. These
meetings were well attended and seem
ed to give more enjoyment than any of
the other services.
The morning session opened with a
song and praise service, which was fol-
lowed by bible reading. appointment
of committees, and an address by Rev.
C. L. Brokaw, of Kansas City. on how
to organize and operate committees
successfully.
Then came the report of the secretary
for the years work, ending in May.
This report, of necessity incomplete,
reported the Christian church with the
greatest number of G. E. societies in
the state. numbering 1873; the Presby-
terrain church comes next with 139 So
cieties; the Congregationalists next,
with III societies, and the others, with
less than 100, in the order named:
Methodist Protestant, Friends. Cum
berland Presbyterian, Baptist and I'm
tied Brethren. Thsre are in all 702
senior societies, showing a gain of 81
societies and 80 which were not re-
ported last year; 265 Junior societies;
10 Mothers c. E., and 5 intermediate.
There were 1864 added to the church
from the Senior societies and 764 from
the Juniors. The total amount given
to missions by the Juniors was
$3239.24.
The various sessions passed rapidly,
the time being occupied by addresses
on live c. E. topics by such men as Dr.
Carlos Martin and j. e. Woolley, of
Chicago; F. ID. Powers, of Washing
ton, ID. c.: B. Q. Durham, of Kansas
City; R. J. Phipps, of Manhattan; H.
NJ, Oberlatzer, of Salina; and many
others Of less note.
Perhaps the most enjoyable time of
the convention. and We suppose it is
true of all conventions, was the denom-
ational rallies, where each delegate of
the convention went to his or her
church and participated in rally. 1t
was my privilege to attend the rally at
the Central Christian church. The
meeting was to have been led by Bro.
Mallory, of Topeka, but in his absence
Bro. b. j. Smith, of Topeka, took
charge. and his energy and enthusiasm
did much toward making the meeting
success. Miss Rhea Woodman, of
the local church. made us welcome IN
bright. breezy, five minute speech.
and there followed in quick succession
five minute speeches by Bros, Powers
of Washington City. Rose OF Washing
ton State. Denham and Simm, the To-
cal pastor, and then Bro j. H. Bauser-
man, to whose energetic and untiring
work as corresponding secretary of
our state board is due much Of the sue
cess of the work. Bro. Smith then
presented the matter of the c. f. win
dow and asked for pledges to finish it.
While We were enjoying this feast of
good things. the members of the local
society were preparing feast of tenn
poral things for us and at the close of
the service we were invited to the rear