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ENDEAv0RERS.'
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cieties and 247 Junior societies.; Luther
ans, 70S Young Peoples societies and 24s
Junior societies; Cumberland Presby.
terians, 600 Young Peoples societies and
231 Junior societies. and SO on through a
long list.
In other Chimes.
In the Dominion of Canada the Metho
dlsts OF Canada lead with 1857 Young Peo-
pies societies and 122 Junior societies
(most OF the societies known as Epworth
Leagues OF Christian Endeavorl; Cana
dian Prcsbytcrans are next, with g79
Young Peoples societies and l0S.Junior
societies; Baptists next, with 100 Young
Peoples societies and 25 Junior societies !;
Congregationalists next, with 122 Young
Peoples societies and 30 Junior societies,
etc
In the United Kingdom the Baptists
lead, with 7Dl; Congregationalists next,
with 733; Presbyterians, ls2; Methodist
Free church, l75; Methodist New Connex-
ion, 1872, etc.
In Australia the Wesleyan Methodists
lead and Congregationalists. Baptists,
Presbyterians follow in the order named.
And, while this is a long list Of denomi-
nations, first and last. believe you will
agree with me that the crown Of the move.
ment is our blessed inter-inter-interie-
nominational fellowship. As n Presby-
tcrian, say, for one, let us have more,
rather than less, Of this fellowship. The
Christian Endeavor society is as loyal a
denominational society as any in exist
ence, as well as broad and fraternal, in
terdenominational, interstate, interna-
tional, interracal society. lone is your
Master, even Christ; and all ye are breth-
rem"
Time will not permit me TO touch In de-
tail upon many practical results OF our
societies and individuals, such as increased
attendance upon the part Of the young
people upon all regular church services
and the hidweek prayer meeting; tho
definite and practical work Of the various
committees In the local societies; the sys-
tematic study of the Bible and an ever-in-
creasing knowledge of It's use in hand-to-
hand work for the saving of souls; n
clearer understanding that the society Is
only means to an end; a determination
TO get good and do good.
You will agree with me that the growth
OF the local societies '1s marvellous in our
eyes, but what Of the large number that
have taken the next step" and have
Joined the various churches east, north,
south and westf In all, 2O2, ls5 have Joined
the churches since the last convention.
In 1890, 10000 new church members were
reported; In 81, $500: in '92, l20, 900; in
'9o, l5S,0oO; in '94, 1873, $50; and now in '95,
202 1856. In the last six years, $40. 335.
What a ransomed hostl Praise God,
from whom all blessings fiow."
How much or how little our individual
work or that Of the society has gained this
hlassaH virfnrx- a.
happy and thankful are we TO know that
these recruits, to the number of Sl6,335,
have como from our ranks In six years.
a gain 1 say: Praise God from whom
sll blessings fow."
Now turn from this retrospect OF mag
,ificent achievement, pleasing, cheering
md comforting as il may have been, and |
With the spirit for the exaltation of |
christ in our hearts and lives, let us think, |
'lan and act for tho future, believing that |
( each one Of us stands strcnuously for |
he preservation and faithful observance
II the active members pledge, which Is
he golden tire" that binds the Christian
wheel together, felly, spokcs
nd hub, we shall have before us, when
We gather next summer in Washington, n
eport which shall be vision as splendid
S ever fell on Johns anointed eyes on
'atmos. God grant It!
viii Remain In Boston.
The most important proceeding in con.
ection with the convention was the
necting OF the trustees of the organiza-
ion.
The chief business TO be considered was
he offer OF II. II. Kohlsaat of tho Chicago
lines Herald, who had agreed to pay
800 . year for three years toward the
maintenance OF the soclety's headquar-
'rs on condition they bo removed from
'oston TO Chicago. After a committee
al passsd adversely upon the subject,
nd reported, the report of the committee
as unanimously accepted, and the head
narters will not be removed from Boston
n the present.
The committee reported their apprecia-
on of the generosity of Mr.. Kohlsaats
Ter, which, they were pleased to note, in
Gated that the work OF the society was
'reby recognized as being of national
,d international character. The work,
,wever, is wholly one of influence Ii Is
II necessary that the society should have
rye buildings or incomes. The work is
ccessfully carried on at small expense,
ld the principals of the organizations
rbid Its headquarters being more than
lreau of information, levying no taxes
I'd seeking no authority. Therefore, il Is
expedient to accept the kind offer A
tier embodying the decision OF the trus-
rs was mailed 10 Mr.. Kohlsaat.
The trustees will, later on, decide the
after of the '97 convention, and also
ke action looking toward the expansion
the society into worlds organization.
of the 80 trustees attended
9 meeting. Rev. Francis f.. Clark, 1
d., president and originator of the so
ty, presided.
Last Nights Meetings.
The spirit OF the Endeavorers was given q
ort of preliminary test on the eve Of the
lvcntion at 10 meetings held stimuli. s
lcously last night in ~ different 3
arches in tho city and suburbs. These
lrches arc mostly headquarters of the Il
fcrcnt delegations, large numbers Of
ON attend the meetings, together with
ndreds Of outsiders. The latter gath s
about the entrances carly, but were q
Vt out until the delegates had been nc. /