The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-08-22
;. f. Convention Of the Ford County
e. F. 1IujOm


composed of the Christian Endeavor socie-
ties Of Ford. Speareville and Dodge City, met
in the Presbyterian church in this city In
their first annual convention Saturday after.
noon. August 18th. The meeting was opened
ut 2 p. NJ, by a praise service, led by Miss
Mary Hale. which was followed by an address
of welcome by Rev. T. F. Barrier, and re-
Spouse by Father Collins. The following pa
pers were then read and spiritedly yet good
naturedly discussed by all present: ''The
Conservation meeting. its purposes and re-
SUITS" by Mrs. 7. L. French. "The Lookout
committee" by ). A. Burrell; discussion led
by Miss Jennie Henderson. The Prayer
meeting cOmmittoe.' by Miss Nelson. ".The
Social committee" by Mrs. l. +. Dawson; dis
ccssiOn led by H. II. HObble.
Committee on permanent organization and
nominating committee were then appointed,
and adjournment taken until 7:a5 Although
the attendance had been good Saturday af-
ternoOn. 1t was better in the evening, as the
people had begun to catch the spirit of the
EndeavOrers, and when in the song service
led by II. A. Rink. at 7:i5 p. NJ, the building
rang with such songs as scatter Sunshine
and There is Sunshine in my Soul to day."
all present felt well repaid for coming.
Prof. n ii. Newton, of EmpOria, addressed
the convention upon the subject: Christian
Endeavor; What 1t Is and How 1t Works.
This was followed by n solo. Throw out the
Lifeline" by Mrs. ii. Hubbard. All present
joined in the chorus heartily. After an adj
dress by Prof. Ellis, Every Christian aD
Evangelist" and solo by Mrs. Yaten, the
convention adjourned until Sunday morning.
II any one has an idea that c. f. does not
also stand for Christian Energy they should
have been present with the over 100 Endeav-
orers who gathered at $50 Sunday morning
for Sunrise Prayer meeting. The meeting
was led by Mise Lulu Pine of Speareville. At
7:3O meeting adjourned for Sunday school
and church services, and was again called to
order mt 2P. N. After praise service led by
she president and Bible reading led by II. A.
Rink, the following addresses were made:-
"Prayer and Christian Endeavor," by Doctor
Crumbine. "GOOd Citizenship and Temper
aRce," by B. +. Milton. The Misses Drake
then rendered u duets, which was followed
by paper by Roy Martin upon the topic of
Importance Of Accurate Records" and al
address by Harry NJ. Markley upon the sub
ject why believe in Cnser- DenOminatiOnaI
Fellowship"
Tive committee On permanent organization
then made their report and same was adopt
ed. Committee On nominations presented
mans Of DR.. Crumbine, of Dodge City, for
President; Vice Presidents, Mrs. Ii. +. Milton,
Mrs. French. Van Stewart, Miss Incl; Secre-
tary, Roy Martin; Treasurer. Miss Florence
Leidigh-all unanimously elected.
Under head of "IIalf HOar with Juniors"
by Mrs. B. F. Milton. a very pleasant half
hours exercise was given by the two junior
G. E. societies of Dodge City. and one which
we'll bespoke the christian care and training
the little ones are receiving.
Sunday evening, despite the warm weather
the church was filed to overlooking. Meet
ing ope7ed by praise service, followed by
! President Clark's annual address read by ii.
| g. Avery and Secrstary's annual report read
by L. F. Dawson. 1.-THE EndeavOr's Feast
was then partaken of by all present This
WAS an echo of the best things said at the
great Boston convention. Miss Kate kinkead
rendered the vocal solo. "Raise me, Jesus, to
Thy Bosom" and the convention closed with
conservation meeting-MiZpah. We say the
| convention closed but its influence is bound
| to continue and presages brilliant outlook
| for Christian EndeavOr and Christian work
! in our county. The young people baye caught
| the spirit Of their Master, and the result can
be nothing but better moral tone in our
and purer, broader and more Christly fell
lOwship among those who profess allegiance
For Christ and the Church. I'm