Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-07
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A Pleasant COmmemoratiOn sunday Even
ing.

A Pleasant Commemoration Sunday Even
ing.
The ninth anniversary of the so
ciety was celebrated in the Presby-
terian church last Sunday evening,
and Notwithstanding the unfavor-
able weather a good audience as
sembled to listen to, and participate
in, the very interesting exercises.
The services were opened with the
hymn, brightly CLEANS our ban
ner" followed by responsive read
ing of the 20 Psalm. The address
of welcome was made by the Presi-
dent, Frank B. Thrall and Bayard
Nichols engaged in prayer. Sing
ing and a responsive reading, and a
hymn by the Choir "Tenderly cal
ling preluded the excellent and
timely address by the pastor, Rev.
Thos Nichols.
The yearly report which folio WIS a
most excellent and we'll written one
was then read by Miss Laura Ben
nett:
The end of our ninth year of ser
vice as Christian Endeavor Society
shows spiritual prosperity. For a
short time in the early part of the
year there was a season of great de-
preston. There was a falling OFF
iRfsh il thaf af5ssttt 5ssttteInhfaifaertgBe Ih q5as eug6ets
meetings were poorly attended, and
the society was losing its hold on
the associate members. Altogether
it seemed as though there was no
use to struggle on. However, that
portion of cur pledge, trusting in
the Lord Jesus Christ" encouraged
us to persevere in our work for the
Master, and He has sustained us in
our efforts. The meetings are now
well attended, the active mem
bers show strong interest in
the prayer meetings, and the busi-
ness meetings are steadily improv.
ing in work and attendance. A
majority of the Associate members
come to the prayer meetings regu-
larly, and take an active part. Good
strong help has been given us BY
friends, who are not members OF
our society, yet who are Interested
in us, and show their interest by
helping in the meetings.
Members from societies in Other
places have at times been asked tC
come and lead for us, and they have
responded very heartily. Cards O
invitation have been printed anC
distributed among our members Il
be used when a verbal invitation il
impossible.
There is very little change in thu
membership of the society. Ont
active member has been dismissed
for non attendance, and two associ
ate members have resigned. Tw'
active one associate and two Honor
ary members have been added T.
our list. At present there are twent,
active twenty-four associate, ant
eleven honorary members enrolled
Financially our record is not as goO'
as last year. No large sums o
money have been raised. The re
ceipts for the year are $6.94, ex
penditures $5.05, making the bal
ance now in the treasury, 81. 90
Our missionary work, systematizef
three years ago by the two cents
week plan has grown with each year
This year the amount sent out wa
S12. AS an increase Of &3.12 over las
year, and $500 over the first year
The money is sent in equal amount
to Foreign and Domestic Missions
through the Ladies Missionary Sc
ciety. For the coming year it ha
been decided to continue with In
same plan. A special meeting wa
b called to consider the Armenia
persecution. Great enthusiasm wa
-hown, and a subscription amount
! ing to $4.60 was raised and sent t
J the relief of the suffering people
One delegate represented us at TIA
: annual Spring Convention of th
Delaware Valley Union, held a
3 Shawnee. Although the weathe
{ was bad, our delegate reported
{ good attendance and an interestin
, session. We trust that at the en-
7 of the tenth year, it may be foun
z that the work now established la
I been continued, and that our pr
s mise to strive to do whatever OF
5 Lord and Master Jesus Christ woul
J like to have us do, our daily stud
: of His word, and communion wit
s him will have brought increase
g wisdom and in favor with God an
= man.
D The exercises were closed wit
q singing and the benediction.