The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-07

county, VINO promises more Tor the COM
ing year. The growth during the past
year has not been in spots, hut has been
gradual all over the state, which is very
gratifying indeed. in view of the almost
complete organization of our state.
Our fellowship has also been broadening
and extending, and all the Evangelical
denominations are now represented In our
union. As our state has "a large number
OF Presbyterian churches, the Presbyte-
rians naturally lead with ,2O5 societies, the
Lutherans are still second with 4l6, and
the Baptists are third with 40S. The Unit
ed Evangelical and Evangelical have 2fs,
Methodist Episcopal 2So. Reformed 222,
Christian and disciple 1876. Methodist Prot
estant VI, United Brethren 80, A. NJ. r. and
\. NJ. II. Zion 93, United Presbyterian "A
CONGREGATIONAL n, Church of God g. Cum
formed Episcopal q, Reformed Presbyte-
rian 10, Primitive Methodist 10, Protestant
Episcopal s, Mennonite 6. Free VIII Bap
tist .. Progressive Brethren 4. Dutch Re-
formed 3, Wesleyan Methodist I, and
Friends |. We also have Is societies in
prisons and reformatory homes, one in
the Sunday Breakfast association of Phil
adelphia. two in institutions for the blind.
one among the Chinese, one among the
members of the National guard. one
among the seamen. and one composed of
the employees OF the Westinghouse Elec-
trio company, this latter society having
been organized during the year.
CONTRIBUTED TO MISSIONS.
Notwithstanding the prevailing hard
times. the reports for the past year show
1881. 10 contributed to missions. and sS,-
$3.50 to other benevolent objects. 1t
should be remembered that all contribu-
tions to missions from the Christian En-
deavor societies are sent through the de-
nominatonal boards, and are generally
in addition to their other contributions
through the churches of which they are
members.
| am also glad to report to you that 2,S75
of our associate members have become
active members during the year. having
become professed followers of our blessed
Master. Oh! that during the coming
year We could increase this number to one
for each individual member of our union.
Let us work more earnestly than ever be-
fore FOR the accomplishment Of this pur-
pose.
This report would not be complete with
out mentioning the earnest work of our
corps of district secretaries. They have
been the pioneers In the county work, and
while in some instances 1t has been found
wise to relieve them of some of the duties
heretofore assigned them, We are great
~ indebted to them for the service they
have given, and l wish to record In no un-
certain sound our appreciation of their
earnest, consecrated efforts during the
past year.
During the year the publication Of our
state paper has been transferred from AL
toona to Pittsburg, and at the request of
our state executive committee the name
has been changed to "Keystonc Endeavor-
err The paper has been greatly i'm
proved and enlarged. and We confidently
believe 1t to be the best state paper now
being published. We would strongly
urge that each society subscribe for
at least one copy, having the same
sent to their president or corresponding
secretary. and have official communica-
tions, and monthly letters from the state
officers read to the societies. Our union
is now so large that 1t is impossible for
n uNvplti atnnt yuFtth h.. st,Is
societies more than two or three times q
year. but IL the plan suggested would be
adopted by our societies we would be able
to reach you each month. Special in
ducements are also offered to the members
OF our societies by the publishers, and We
trust that many new subscriptions may
be received during the coming year.
Cheering reports will be presented to
you by those in charge Of the special de-
partment OF our work, and can only add
that In my judgment the work in our state
has never been In better condition. We
stand today in the front ranks of the great
Christian Endeayor army, and great re-
sponsibilities. present themselves. Let us
hold fast unflinchng, and loyal to the
principles we profess, with the confident
assurance that He who hath led us thus
far. is willing to lead us in the future,
and under His leadership we shall come
Off more than conquerors. Respectfully
submitted.
Like the secretary's report, that of
Treasurer Raymore showed a balance
in his hands and was highly encourage
ing. The report follows: