The western sentinel., 1897-04-01
CHRISTIAN ENDEAV0R
THE WINSTON SALEM DIS
TRICT CONVENTION.
Fifteen Societies Represented by
DeIegates-Reports of the Several
Sessions-Internatio Con-

elegates-Reports of the Several
Sessions-Internation Con-
vention at San Francisco.
Perfect weather was the first bless
ing experienced by the District Con
vention OF Christian Endeavor which
met in this city on Saturday and Sun
day. 1t being the first Convention
called for this, the Winston-Salem
District, there was not as large an at
tendance of delegates as might have
been otherwise expected, but under
the circumstances the CONVENTION was
in itself fully up to the standard Of
excellence set by those in charge.
The Societies represented by dele
gates were those at Bethania, Fried
berg, Providence, Mayodan, Old Town,
Kernersville, Yadkin College, Wa
chOvia Arbor, Home Church (Salem,)
Elm Street, Christ Church, Centre
Vile. East Salem, Calvary (WinSton),
and Winston Methodist Protestant.
The programme as announced in
Saturday evenings SENTINEL was
carried through almost without
change. In the opening session, how
address of Rev. E. S. Crosland, who
was unable to attend, stirring talk
was given by Rev j. F. McCuston,
on "Life, not Machinery" This was
followed by praise and testimony
meeting presided over BY Mr.. w. G.
Crist, which was filled with ths Spirit
Of God. Words of testim my were
given by persons who have been hith-
erto but seldom heard frC III, and the
III C1ff h,.ir tni1
without doubt long continue with
them. On Sunday morning the sec
ond session was held at Calvary Mo
Favian church, Mr.. Frank Graham,
President Of the Elm Street Society,
presiding AD interesting feature Of
the gathering was the special music.
The Calvary Juniors joined in Down
in the Valley With my Saviour" and
Miss Eima Hege sang a beautiful solo.
At the conclusion OF the meeting also
the special choir rendered distinc-
lively Christian Endeavor anthem.
After the address of welcome by Mr..
w. T Spaugh, Mr.. q. E Crist gave a
most helpful Bible reading on the
topic "Co-Laborers with God," basing
his remarks mainly On John IA: 1921.
From his own personal experience he
showed the JOY and power that comes
from direct contact with men for the
purpose OF saving their souls. A paper
by Mrs. Giersh, on "Conventions, why
do | need Them ?" was carefully writ
ten and we'll read. The blessings of
Conventions were summarized under
the heads of fellowship, wider out
look, fuller information on various
lines of work, mutual encouragement,
the inspiration of the addresses and
devotional meetings, etc.
The afternoon session was held in
Home chapel at 3 o'clock, and here
again the special choir rendered very
effective service. The leader OF this
meeting was Rev. A. d. Tb8ler. Al
ter the opening song service all rose
and repeated the 23d Psalm and en-
gagged in chain Of sentence prayers.
Then followed an open conference on
Committee work. The most impor-
tant and necessary committees being
discussed by those who had served on
them. Want of time prevented the pre-
sentation of all, but those treated were
the Lookout, Prayer-meeting, Social,
Missionary, Flower and Music Com
mittees. After this the question box
was opened, and the difficulties pre-
sented to the experience of other En-
deavOrers. The leader, Rev A. D.
Tb8 er, then made an address on
"The Pledge a Staff, Not Burden
After this came the closing conse
Grafton meeting, in which many par
ticipated, earnestly pledging them-
selves to future service. Mizpah
watchword was repeated after the
hymn "Showers of Blessing" and the
Convention was declared adjourned.
At night large number of Endeav-
oTers were at Christ church, first at
the Endeavor prayermeeting at 6:45
o'clock, and then at the service at 1870,
in which the pastor, Rev. 81. E Rond
thaler made special reference to the
Convention, and also to the dnniver-
sdry OF the Christ church congrega-
tion, taking as his text, Behold l
have set before you an open door"
Rev 3:S. 1t was good day all around
for those who have taken the Endeav-
or pledge to work "For Christ and the
Church."
THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION.
The International Convention of
the Young Peoples Society of the
Christian Endeavor which will meet
in San Francisco, July 7Jh to 18th,
next, has been sought for by CalifOr
MIA Eudeavorers ever since 1892. They
have, for many months, been engaged
in the preparations, and are expecting
great things of the Convention when
it comes. The fact that for at least
three years past Endeavorers all over
to California, together with the grant
ing of very low rate by the railroad
companies, insure large delegations
The wonderful scenic features Of Cali
fornia and her delightful climate will
certainly induce many persons to
come merely for the trip. Conserva-
tive estimates place the number of
visitors at from $1,000 to $4,000, and
those figures may be exceeded.