Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-30
THE Y. P. s. c. E.
Of Shelby County an Annual Convention. Montgomery the Place of Next
 Meeting,

The Young Peoples Society or Ghflslldh Endeavor of Shelby county met in annual convention at the Cumberland Presbyte- rian church, Calera, Ala. October 24. 1895, with devotional exercises conducted by Brother Shaw of Atlanta, after which Brother Witherby took the chair, deliver ing words and messages of encourage ment.
 A five-minute recess was taken for del- egates to register and become better ac- Quainted.
 The following delegates were present and registered, viz: From Shelby-E. w. Averytt, Charles Avery,T o. Sparks E. T. Witherby, Misses Agnes Averytt, Isla Averytt, Kittie Averytt, Maud Clark, Naldo Christian, Bessie Carter. Jessie Carter and Lucia Witherby.
 From Columbiana-Mrs. Lucy Smith, Misses Allie Nelson, E. Looney, Kate Huyette Elva Greek, E. Wilson, Johnson, Milstead Eliza Paul and Brother Tom Roberts.
 From Montevallo-Rev. c. L. Dobbs. Mrs. c. w. Cary, and Misses Bertie Allen, and Katie Reynolds.
 From Calera-John Black, George W. Holcomb, Mrs. A. R. Scott, Misses Anna Briston, Lottie Duran, Ose Pilgreen and Lulie Blevins.
 From Atlanta-Rev. William Shaw. Upon conclusion of the recess the fol- lowing committees were appointed On business-Rev. William Shaw, J. R. White, Mrs. Lucy Smith and Miss Agnes Averytt.
 On nominations-C. W. Cary, E. w. Averytt, George Holcomb
 The convention then adjourned until 2:30 D. m.
 The convention met propmtly at 2:30 D. m. with devotional exercises, conducted by Brother E. T. Witherby, which was both interesting and instructive, after .ol. tl, fol dtc- cussed:
 How Can We Extend the Christian Endeavor?" by Brothers Shaw and Dobbs.
 Secretary of Work" by Miss Agnes Averytt.
 Both subjects were discussed with much force and instru ction.
 committee of one each was appointed as follows
 Lookout. Ernest Averytt: prayer meet ing, T. O. Sparks; social, E. T. Witherby; missionary, Miss Isla Averytt; Sunday school, Miss Milstead; flowers, Mrs. Lucy Smith; music, Miss Kate Huyette; tenn perance, Miss Eliza Paul; relief. Miss Kit tie Averytt; good literature, Miss Kate Averytt.
 The convention at 4:30 D. m. adjourned until 7:30 D. m., Brother Tom Roberts to preach now and Brother c. L. Dobbs to conduct devotional exercises when the convention reaSsembleS.
 The convention met promptly at 730 D. m. Devotional exercises by Brother c. l.. Dobbs
 It was a glorious meeting and much spirit was ma infested.
 The convention adjourned until 10 a. m. tomorrow, but to have sunrise prayer meeting at 6:30 in the morning. The convention met promptly, pursu- ant to adjournment. at 10 a; m.,, Octo- Der 25 and opened with devotional exer- cses, conducted by Brother E. T. With erby; subject discussed, "Our Pledge" This subject was ably discussed by Broth CTS Witherby, Shaw, Paul and Dobbs, and much interest was displayed, and much good done our cause
 A message was received from Brother Ball regretting his unavoidable absence. The subject of Junior Work" by Miss Lucia Witherby, president of Shelby Junior society, was instructing and inter- esting.
 Christian Citizenship" discussed by Brothers Dobbs, Herring, Shaw. Wither- by and c. w Cary.
 The convention then adjourned until 2:30 D. m.
 met promptly. Devotional exercises were conducted by Brother Witherby, assisted by the society. Business was resumed. How to Study the Bible," Rev. w. I. Sinott.
 How to Study the Bible Privately" NL. 1<.
 How to Read the Bible Publicly" Rev. w. G. Shaw
 Reports of membership:
 Columbiana reports over 100 members and nine committees; Calera. nineteen active members, eight associates and four committees; Montevallo, eleven ac- tive members and six aSso ociates; Shelby's report has been lost or miSlaid, but IS good one for the cause
 On motion the executive committee kD coll 1nvf n in O before the time of the general meeting in Montgomery.
 The committee on nominations made their report, and the following officers were unanimously elected: secretary, F. T. Witherby. Shelby; treas urer. Mrs c. w. Cary, Montevallo, and the executive committee to consist of the above officers and Miss Anna Brston of Calera Miss Agnes Averytt of Shelby, Henry Milner of Columbiana and Rev. A. T. Clark, chairman, of Shelby
 The committee on resolutions offered the following one:
 We. the convention of Christian En- deavors of Shelby county, desire to ex- press our thanks for our kind and hospit- able entertainment in Calera. We thank the Cumberland Presbyterians for the use of their church; we thank the minis ters and others who have assisted us so much by their kind words: we are truly Srate1uf to tue EOou ptOple Who hAN . so generously entertained us since we have been in their midst.
 F.. B. PAUL.
 E. W. AVERYTT,
 Committee. The resolutions were adopted
 On motion the secretary. George w Holcombe. was unanimously directed to send a report of this meeting to the State Herald, Montgomery Advertiser, Shelby Cbronicle-Advocate and Shelby Sentinel with request for publication.
 The convention then adjourned.
 r.. T. WITHERBY,
 President.
 G. w. HOLCOMBE,
 Secretary.
 MARION.