The evening times., 1896-07-13

enjoying the feast of Belshazzar the Per
slams entered In triumph and overpower
that greatest city OF the world. 1t now
holds IL prominent position in the worlds
fields of missions.
HIS REASONS.
There are three reasons why l most
earnestly plead for the aid OF Christian En-
deavorers for ID y country" said Mr.. ionan.
First, 1t Is the center of Mohammedan-
ism: 1t is the, backbone of this belief. and 1t
is much more difficult to reach and convert
than heathenism.
Second, when once converted it will
make most earnest servant for Christ and
the church.
Third, 1t Ii the command of our Lord
that you should go and preach the Gospel
unto all the world. Come to Persia; we
could successfully use half of this great
convention in our missionary work"
Rev. j. Brown Morgan of Chester, Eng
land, was the next speaker. He told OF the
organization OF the first Christian Endeav
or Society in the British Isles. in the city
of Crew, by Rev. DR.. Potts, and its won
derful growth in England, Scotland and
Ireland during the past ten years.
He said that it, the letters G. E., had
come to mean more than choice English
orcivii engineerur even Christian Endeavor,
1t meant Continued enlargement" and
Christ enthroned."
DR.. Morgan clused by invitingthe Christian
Endeavor Society to come and hold their
annual convention in 1900 lin u little vii
iage Of 100000 Inhabitants across the
sea-" The invitation was greeted with
cheers and applause.
SPRUNG A SURPRISE.
A pleasing surprise was in store for tho
local Endeavor union. Beginning by ex-
tending the thanks of the international So
ciety TO the committee OF SO for the spIen-
did achievements which they had accom-
plisied in bringing bout the great success
! OF the fifteenth annual convention Presi-
dent Clark presented the local union with
i magnificent silken banner of red, white
and blue. Upon IL was inscribed the in
sigma OF the society and the words: Pre-
sented for Faithful Services Rendered"
| Mr.. NJ. NJ, shand, president OF the local
union, responded in a brief speech OF
acceptance.
President Clark then presented Mr. W.
II. II. Smith, chairman OF the committee
| OF 90, who in turn introduced the re-
h,aining officers, Judge Anson s. Taylor,
vice chairman; ohm ID. Morgan, secretary;
| Percy s. Foster, treasurer: NJ. M Shand,
| OF the entertainment committee; Mr.. Rob-
| nsun, the man who holds the purse
strings" Mr.. W A. II. Church of the hall
committee as the man who puts up the
tents when they blow down. md fol-
| lowed by the chairmen of the committees
| on press, registration, decorations ushers
and evangelical ... -
| Mr.. William F. Ellis read greetings sent
! from numerous societies all over the world
| to the convention. incl luding messages from
Asia, Africa the South American countries,
| China and India
| MISSIONS IN AFRICA.
| Rev George P. Coll of Liberia was next
| introduced, representing the miSsi onary
| work in Africa. He said:
From the paiiny plains and verdure-
| crowned hills OF Africa, where every
prospect pleases and only man is vile"
| bring you the hearty greetings OF the
| Christian EndeayUr Union OF Liberia.
| 1t Will only be possible, in the short time
aii9ttei me ,DI tss 4iseusslon y. ,nrlsuan
on the various important points in connec-
| ton with it: in fact, to give but a brief
! outline OF what is being accomplished In
our small portion of the Dark Continent.
| The first society was organized on the 9Th
| or January. losl. aJ Aauirnburg Mission,
| in the Republic OF Liberia This, as far as
can learn, was the first society organized
| ia Africa.
| In the follow wing four years seven new So
cieties Were organized in various parts Of
/ the country among different denomna-
| tions. These societies held rally meet
ing In 1895, which resulted in the organi-
zation OF the Christian Endeavor Union of
| Liberia, and on the 18th OF January Of
this year, lust ten days before the lay
! had the honor OF presiding over our first
| convention, which, though not quite so
| large as this, was fully as important TO
US as this one is to you. And | speak
very positively when l say that l know
the meetings were not at all crowded as
| these are.
WORKING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.
| Owing to the complex nature ofour work
| and the crude material with which we
have had to labor, our growth ha been "a
| bOriouly slow, and from the one society
| in S91 we ca II only reporta gain of eleven
additional societies a nd one Junior society
| And from membership OF twelve We i:a. Z
| gained but 31S more, making total foI
fne six wears, of $50, ora gain Of ~ mem
bers and two new societies for every year
These figures may not seem very largs
to YOU, but when the fact S taken mt
consideration that long and weariso:ne
! Journeys had TO be taken afoot or in n.
noes. ofttimes through deadly mangrove
y swamps, in order to orga niZe these new
4 societies, and that nine tentnS OF .., ii.,n.
| berS of these Socit ties are Young people re-
deemed from heathenism through the pow
er of the blessed gospel OF Jesus Christ, to
| whom Christianity and civilization are,
comparatively speaking, new, their signifi
cance will be more apparaent
| But the question OF numbers is secon. In ry
to the searching question, what proeraS,
| has been made temporarily u nd spiritually?'
| Christian Endeavor has been the means u1
educating the young people in their work
in church and state. 1t has made them
more loyal 10 their aStor and church a nd
1 more patriotic toward their country 1t has
helped to make them more efficient nd
igious work, and also in their various sec
! ular occupations.
USE c. f. GOSPEL HYMNS.
Our services are similar to the Endeayor
services in this couutry, and our tonse.
Grafton meetings are very interesting and
profitable. The Junior meetings are l,uul-
els, and they carry them on with vigor and
earnestness that is wonderful. They use
the c. E. gospel hymns, and their expert.
ences are unique and frequently laus liable
For instance Il youngster will get up and,
with grea tire piuaiion, confess: :. Las yyees
no bin do dood. bin go to de creek, and
one boy bin cuss nie, an / bin cuSs him
back ag in"
Anotuer will confess that Dat gal bin
hunibug me too much, an bin knock her
anu she knock me back, too, butI sorry
bin do wrong. You all must pray for Ine -
Again some other girl will TESTIFY: Il love
Jesus. and wants TO do all what is right
When somebody cuss Inc ] can't cHss hin
back, and when somebody knock me I 70
tell 'en. Min, don you knock me ag in;
don want to TO wrong; l don't want to Ri
mad, 'caus by.en1by l go knock you sins
time: tim .,, You al must pray for me an &c
But my tinieds 6sene and must ston. hui
I cannot ciosa wisaon. giving you a Lea.
ton OF 1900 fu Liberia, Africa, and if w,
can't do anything else we faithfully prom
Use to give you very warm reception.