Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-08-05
The G. T.. Convention.

The Christian Endeavor Union of
Butler met in Fairview on Thursday,
July Goth in the Presbyterian church
at that place There was a large mum
Der of delegates from the many c. E.
societies of the county, and the weather
and roads being exceptionally favor
able, the attendance was very good.
The Pres and L. p. churches in which
the sessions We're held We're very taste
fully and profusely decorated with
potted plants, blended colors of the
union, vines, and flags. Dr. Clark 5
likeness was a part of the decoration in
each church.
The delegates were met at Petrolia
with vehicles and were driven to the
church where committee of entertain
ment waited to escort each one to his
stopping place The Union convened
| at p. NJ. Thursday and after the dele
gates prayer meeting, were very cor
daily welcomed by Rev. Sherrard, of
Fairyiew III behalf of the churches, and
by Edward Byer in behalf of the so
cieties. J. NJ. Galbreath Esq, of But
Ter, responded in avery graceful speech
After the organization the union listen
ed to the Presidents address and to
brief reports from the societies.
This was followed by Il very interest
ing open parliament conducted by Rev.
Eli Miller, of Butler, on The Binding
Force of the'Pledge.
The feature of the evening session
was an able address on The Power of
Prayer by Rev. w. G.. Reagle, Of
BraddOck
$50 on Friday morning found good
~ number in attendance at the sun
1naafin,r snnInafa1 hxr NJ iuu
l.. f. Young, of Butler, who took for
subject The indwelling of the Spirit
The union convened at a. IN, open
ed with prayer and praise service con
Quoted by Rev. II. II. Ryland of Falls
Creek Part Of the forenoon was oc-
cupied by reports An interesting
lecture on MANS Duty TO Man was
delivered by Rev. j. }. Ralston, Of
Portcrsville A discussion on title Civ
ing was very interesting feature of
the morning session The convention
sermon was preached by Rev. w. |. Nc
Nees, of Glade Mills, on Seek We first
the Kingdom of God" A very able
and helpful discourse
At the opening of the afternoon SEES
sion Rev. Ryland again led a prayer
and praise service after which the re
ports Of the committees were heard
The nominating committee reported
officers for the ensuing year as follows:
Pres, Prof II. !. Painter Chicora; Rec.
Sec, Mrs English, Petrolia; Cor Sec,
Miss Nina Mccullough, Butler; Treas,
Rev p. J. Slonaker, Ielenople; Supt
Good Citizenship, John G. Dight Supt.
Missionary Extension, Miss l.. f..
Young Butler; Supt Junior Work, Mrs
Bumpus, Chicora; Supt. Evangelistic
Work, Rev w. H. Collins Butler
Rev Shonaker gave very fine ad-
dress on the Beauty of the Bible, " and
Miss Lillian Dodds talked forcibly and
to the point on is there a place in the
Church for the Juniors
The services on Friday evening began
with n Bible reading conducted by Miss
l.. E. Young on THE Qualifications of
Christian Workers w. H. Benham,
Esq of Pittsburg delivered Il very earn
est address on World Wide Endeayor
TIE conservation service which was
very earnest and touching, was con
Quoted by Rev Ryland
All the sessions were helped and
frightened by the excellent music which
was interspersed continually. The
united choirs gave some fine anthems
and Miss Nellie Winters of Zelienople
gave several well rendered solos
The convention was disappointed that
Mrs G. n Boyd of Butler was unable
to sing as expected. she being able to be
there but once
The convention all through was full
Of interest and will doubtless help the
work throughout the county material
ly.