The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-28
MISSIONARY WORK.
Appeal for Enthusiasm in Broader
Branch of the Society.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
WINONA ASSEMBLY EAGLE LAKE,
Ind, Aug. 27-There has been a wonderful
awakening of the missionary spirit among
Endeavor societies in the last year, and the
cordial reception given Mrs. Louise r. Ell
der of Petersburg, State superintendent Of
c. E. MISSIONS was no surprise. After a
preface showing the rapid advance of
worldwide missions, Mrs. Elder told of the
work in this State. In telling of the
amounts given by the various districts
throughout the State, Mrs. Elder credits
the Eleventh district, composed of Han
cock, Hendricks, Johnson, Marion and Nor
gan counties, with the largest contribution,
amounting to $1,123.3S. The Fifteenth dis
trict, embracing Jennings, Bartholomew,
jackson and Ripley counties brings up the
rear, with $500.
But these figures" said Mrs Elder, tell
but small part of the story. Boxes have
been sent to cheer needy missionaries,
churches have been built, schools sustained,
orphans supported and relief sent to Ar
menia and TO India"
The oratorical tone of Mrs Elders adj
dress and the intense manner of delivery,
as we'll as the interesting facts contained
in the report, aroused the convention TO APP
plaud the superintendent of missions to the
echo.
At 1910 o'clock Edward Marsden, of Alas
ka, made stirring address on THE Cos
pei Abroad and Its Triumphs." 1t was
strong appeal for worldwide missions, and
an opportunity for those who have read
Mr. Marsden's writings with pleasure to
hear him at his best. A short missionary
parliament was conducted Immediately att
erward by Mrs. Elder, and, after singing,
the second address of the morning session
was announced. Mr. II; r; Roberts, OF
Postville, Ia, spoke on c. Z. flower mis-
sions. Mr.. Roberts is the superintendent of
flower missions for the Iowa State Union,
and gave valuable suggestions as to plans
used successfully in his State.
One great feature of the Christian En-
tiOndl-
ism. At Endeavor conventions, as no
where else. the Baptist lies down with the
Cumberland Presbyterian and the Lutheran
may lead them. This afternoon at 3:lo
o'clock the convention broke up into de-
nominational conferences The many hooks
and corners, groves and arboTs ABOUT WI
mona Park afford splendid facilities Tor
these small meetings. The Methodist Epls-
copal delegates, with Rev. M. H. ,Appleby,
of Indianapolis, their leader, took a lake
excursion on the steamer Welcome and
held their conference there. The Following
held conferences: Baptists, leader, Rev Z.
M. Carter, of Lafayette; Progressive
Brethren leader, Rev. G.. s. YQoer, OF war
saw; Christian, leader: ReY u p: At a9a
SON of Muncie; Christian Disciples, lead
err Rev. Perce Kendall, of Columbus; Con-
gregational, leader. Rev. George Hindley,
of Ridgeville; Friends, leader. Rev. Mary
Mars. of Carmel; Cumberland Presby-
terrain leader Rev. j. w. Elder, OF PETERS
Muncie; Methodist Protestant, leader, n
T. Elfresh, of Muncie; Presbyterian ana
United Presbyterian, leader, REV. ChdrIes
After the return from the UNCONVENTIONAL
rallies the members of the various organ
izations allied to Christian Endeavor, such
as the Young Mems Christian Association.
Young Womens Association, King
Daughters and the temperance socletles.
yeranda of the Minnewawan Inn me re-
ception committee was in charge OF tlIs
meeting, and turned it into delightful So
cial chat, which made 1t one OF tne nnost
nieasant features of the convention
At the evening meeting the audltoriu Drum
was packed to the doors; Inc opening wi ven
was a song service, led by h. o. EXcell.
There is no pipe organ at Wlnona; out Two
pianos and one organ makes a IulI accom- NL
naniment DR. Charles Little, OF WaDaSh,
read the Scripture lesson and oHereu prayer
The presentation of the banner 10 tne IN
diananolis society for citizenship Work uas
stirred up their department ana Tue Iepole
If DIR George Hindley, of RidgeVllle on
citizenship was specially interesting Ut;
Hindley gives Indiana credlt TOT i9adrils az 6i
ctate societies in this work, and DelnS the
starting point of the national cltlZenshlp
SUPERINTENDENT convention. The only chris,
tian Endeavor society lnat nnTet9 ~ tha
nrisOn bars and the largest society IN lne
STATE Is that at the Indiana pemtentlary
at Michigan City. Chaplain +. j. Albright
in a short address, told of the work thsre.
NJ ALBRIGHT declares that the society mas
encouraged many men to learn TO read
The demand for religious literature at the
nrison is larger than can be supplied. Inc
meetings are all held under guard. ChaPlia an
Albright presented President happ anu MISS
Mason. the secretary, with badges mace Dy
the prisoners out Of the Gi9th used ef N IA PTITn
o oillio the night session by an address on
e eCiti&en 1siH Fabed Mr.; Iindrith's ad-
dress took on patriotic phase; ~, He has has
necuIiarlv pointed way Of putting thlhgs'
pa ,Iroed the Fndeavorers not to shrink po-
af tca Il duties. but to help clear out the rot
tenness in the parties He denied fha aar tRe
H. I indrith comDlimented the secular
Dress IRE for its aid in the citizenship move move
ment Let us" he said, las CHRISTIAN En-
deavorers quit abusing the secular press