The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-28
C. E. MASS MEETING.
Rev. j. 4. Rondthaler, of Chicago,
Makes an Address.

Rev. j. A. Rondthaler, of Chicago. form
erly pastor of the Tabernacle Presbyterian
Church, was the spaker of the evening at
an enthusiastic and largely attended meet
ing of the Indianapolis local union OF
Christian Endeavor at the Second Presby-
terrain Church last night. 1t was the clos
ing mass meeting of the year Reports
were heard from the treasurer, J. NJ. Pritch-
ard, and the secretary, Miss Mana Law
renee. Officers were elected for the ensuing
year. Rev Burris A. Jenkins, pastor of the
Third Christian Church, the newly-elected
president, made brief speech tha mixing the
union for the honor conferred on him and
promising to advance the work of the union
to his utmost. Miss Jennie T. Mason spoke
OF the great international convention that
is to be held in Nashville in 1898. That sub
ject was the keynote of the meeting, each
speaker successfully urging Indiana En-
deavorers to prepare for it and send q large
delegation, with the intention of securing
the convention for this city by the second
year in the new century," An incident of
the meeting was the appearance of the
banner given to the Indiana societies for
the best work in the field of good citizenship
at the San Francisco convention last sum-
mer. The banner was lost in the ocean,
stick on which it was furled.
You have done good work here in In
diana said DIR. Rondthaler even If you
have only a stick TO show for 1t. ] have
heard of your great work In the cause of
good citizenship" DR.. Rondthaler's talk
was systematic Christianity According
to Paul" Love, he said, was the basis of
PauPs applied Christianity, just as it is the
basis of Christian Endeavor. IF you would
world, make the state Chrstly and bring
Christly reign you must build on the fOun-
dation of love. AS soon as you get away
everything with which the es Lord biesses this
world" BY love DR.. Rondthaler said that
he did not mean in the sentimental sense,
although he valued the love of those who
are devoted to their kindred. but love in a
sense of duty. 1t was nothing unusual for a
man to love his own son, but when it comes
to talking about love for the Chinese senti-
ment does not inspire and duty must. When
the Endeavorer is troubled With the quest on
how shall l unite temporalities with Chris
word love. Love, he said is the great dis
coverer, and if love is placed at the Prov
the Endeavorer will find time for his work
and duties DR. Rondthaler specially com
mended the Endeavor idea of nOnsectarian-
ism and Observation-Disclosures expressing
his earnest desire that there might be less
to separate the churches.
j. NJ. Pritchard, the treasurer, reported
that the receipts for the year had been
$i4410; Expenditures. $3.50, leaving a balance
in the treasury of SAIL. The statistical re-
port of Miss Lawrence, the secretary,
showed forty-nine societies in the union
now, as against forty-five last year, with
an increase in membership from 1,5l7 TO
1000 There are twenty-one Junior societies,
against eighteen a year ago and the junior
membership increased from 675 to 800 during
the year.
Following are the officers that were
elected: President. Rev. Il. A. Jenkins; first
vice president Southeast section), G. j.
Orbison second vice president southwest
section), DIR. David Ross: third vice presi-
dent northwest section), Walter judd
fourth vice president northeast section),
Edward Stiz: secretary. Miss Mana Law
renee; treasurer. Edward l.. Sewage, and
promoter of Junior work, Miss Lou A. Ru-
hush.