The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-08-29
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR,
For Christ and { e lhurch, the
Motto Of Stark County
Delegates,
AND CANTON '96.


Enthusica1iy Opened-some PERTH
n nant Speeches Thursday Afternoon
aud Eveping-Reception and Social
Several Hundred Delegates Present.
The Christian Endeavorers seem to have
ttpractically taken the town. All over the city
bright faced young delegates with futtering
| green badges are to be found and 1t is estimat-
ed that at least five hundred earnest Christian
4 workers from outside are here. The county
convention opened Thursday afternoon
auspiciously with a short praise service con-
iucted by Miss Luella Landrock, of Canal
Fulton. This service sufficed to inspire the
delegates and start the convention of in
Apply mood. Charles Seemau, president of
he city union then delivered a royal address
wi welcome, which was feelingly responded to
by Rev. f. M. Corl, of Alliance, secretary of
the county union.
Following this came the Junior rally in
charge of Miss Mabel Nunamaker, of Louis.
4, vile. This consisted of songs responsive
\ readings and Bible drill by the Massillon
\ AlJunior's in charge Of G. b. Hickman. The
drill was admirably executed and reflects
= great credit on Mr.. Hickman. The afternoon
|ession closed with committee conferences.
At the evening session fully six hundred
people were present. The meeting opened
with praise and prayer service conducted by
Ralph Weaver, of Canton, after which Rev.
John Heron, of Massillon, delivered an elo-
~ quent address on the STARK County En-
deavorer's Great Need" Rev. Heron said
the endeavorer's
FIRST NEED WAS COMMON SENSE.
Then in order he gave good principals, in.
dustry, intimate knowledge of the Bible,
entire conservation and a holy spirit of
service. The speaker said the greatest need
of the endeavorer was to be filed with the holy
spirit. Rev. Heron is very pleasant speaker
and greatly interested his audience.
After singing by the congregation, Mr..
Charles B. Hickman of Massillon, spoke in a
conversational style on the subject, mission
ary Extension in Stark County" The speak
er urged that special work be done in Stark
county and presented satisfies to show that
while in this country church membership was
increasing, church attendance was relatively
decreasing.
Mr.. Hickman made many good points and
his remarks were attentively listened TO.
After another song by the congregation the
following committee on nominations was APP
pointed: Ralph Weaver and Martha Bonn
berger, Canton; Rev. A. E. Baichly, Canal
Fulton; DIR. Evans, Alliance, and s. K. Bachtel
Massillon.
The meeting was then turned over into the
hands of the social committee of the city
union, who gave what they termed
A MODEL SOCIAL.
This consisted of conversation, introductions
and the following excellent program in which
all the performers were heartily applauded for
their good work:
Guitar and piano et..."..."...""."..".
....................".Mr. Eckis and Miss Burns
Vocal solo,. Miss Hattie Crum
Piano solo. Schiling
Euphonium solo...,...Mr. William Strassner
After the program refreshments were served,
aud the meeting adjourned.
ToDAYs MEETING.
The morning session of the convention
opened at a. M, with a sunrise meeting in
charge of Welcome II. Blue. A large crowd
was present and the meeting was profitable to
all who attended.
The regular morning session opened with a
praise and prayer service conducted by Grace
L. Nash, of New Baltimore. A splendid paper
was then read on "How to Secure the Aid of
the Press" by Editor ]. p. Jockey, Of the
Canal Fulton Signal. This number was one
of the best and brought up many good points.
The business meeting opened promptly at
4 $3.50 a. m. The roll call of societies was in
N teaesting as we'll as instructive, showing great
gains in membership.
DIR. J. B. Shank, of the extension committee
made an interesting report.
County superintendent, Mabel Nunamaker,
reporteted sixteen Junior societies in the
county with membership of 5O0
Secretary f. M. Corl, made his report as fol-
lows Number of societies in the county, AZ
membership, 1.452; amount given to missions,
$42l 26; amount for all enterprises, a total of
$l,221.17 The convention has representatives
of 23 denominations.
On account ofthe lateness of the day the cleo
tion of officers was postponed till the afternoon
at 1880 p. m, The proposed constitution was
adopted with the exception of Article ID; and
at 1915 the convention took recess.
OFFICERS ELECTED.
The afternoon session began with a song and
prayer service. Business was then resumed
by the convention and the following officers
elected: President, K. E. Leighton, of Massil.
lon, was reelected; Frank Demming, of ALI
ance, secretary; E. Il. Held of Canal Fulton,
treasurer. According to the newly adopted
constitution the first and second vice-presi-
dents will be chosen by the executive COM
mittee.
AT the time of going to press new commit
tees were being appointed for theensuing year.
Convention cuiIings.
The decorations of the church, combined
with the services make an inspiring union.
Canton, '96' is the rallying cry of the Can
ton hosts. They are now showing in part what
they will do in '90
Rev. W. f. McCauley, president of the state
union, Is present, and gives inspiration to the
meetings.
O. e. in green and yellow are everywhere
predominating, and "For Christ and the
Church" is motto worn by every delegate.
Prof Stump, Of Alliance, is taking in the
convention.