The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-10-11
Official Minutes of the EndeaVoI
Convention.

District, Kentucky UNION, Els was
neld AT the Paris Christian Church, OCT.
9Th and 9Th, 1898.
| The delegates from the various socle-
| lies in The district arrived on the morning
trains They We're met at the depot by
the reception committee and escorted TO
the church, where they received cor
dial welc me from the Endeavor Society.
The church was tastefully decorated and
was admired by the delegates as they
entered.
At 10 O'Clock the assembly was called
to order by Mr. B. W. Bass, who pre-
,ided ia the absence of Rev. j. A.
| Francis.
Praise Service was conducted by Rev.
E. Il. B. Mann Address of welcome
was given by Ed j S. Sweeney, who
gave a cordial welcome to the delegates,
asking them to make themselves at home
with the Christian people OF Paris In
the name of the Christian people of
Paris he bid us welcome to their town
and homes.
Responsive address was given by Miss
Maud Keith, thanking the people OF
Paris and the EndeaVOrs for their cor
dial welcome.
Report of Secretary-Virginia K.
Hearue.
A letter was read stating the resigna-
ton of Rev. j. A. Francis as President
of the Union
The Secretary's report was very en-
couraging and showed that much good
has been done throughout the district.
We are sorry to know that many socie-
ties did not send in their reports.
We then listened to soul stirring ad-
dress from Mrs. A J. ATrick. Subject,
Forward Movement of Missions.
Next came Some short talks upon the
different committees, each being limited
to five minutes.
Prayer Meeting Committee-Joseph
Morris.
Lookout Committee-Joseph Arm
stead
Social Committee. L. Otherman.
Music Committee-Miss F. RIGA
Streaffer.
Good Citizenship Committee Rem
shaw.
Missionary Committee-Miss F. RIGA
Straeffer
These speeches were snort and well
delivered, and many valuable sugges-
tions were made by the speakers.
Next came the appointment of com
mitsees on Resolutions, Press ana Re
vision
Adjournment to the afternoon SEES
sion.
SATURDAY AFTERNOON
At 2 o'clock Mr. Logan Grigg called
the meeting to order.
2:OO-Praise service was held.
2:15-Address by Miss Rebel Withers;
subject, Junior Work, State Super
intendent of Junior work in Florida.
2:45-We were told "How We Can
Help Our Pastor" by Miss Bessie Nc
Grim 1t was an inter esting talk, and
full of good advice.
2:5O-Address by DR.. Renshaw; sub
ject, Tenth Legion"
3:OO-Model Business by w. G.
Kitchen, Jr.
Treasurer's Report-Miss M. Keith.
Prison Committee Report-Mrs. NJ
b B Day.
Report of Committees appointed.
Election Of officers resulted as follows
Mr.. ]. Harry Allan, President; Mr..
Grove, Vice President: Miss Virginia
Kirtley Hearne, Secretary; Miss Maud
Keith, Treasurer: Mrs. T. E. Arnold,
Junior Superintendent.
SATURDAY EVENING.
Mr.. Clarence Egbert, presiding.
7:OO-Prqise Service-Miss B Robert
son.
7:15-Practical Uses of the Bible-F.
RIGA Straeffer.
Miss Straeffer gave the Endeavor many
valuable suggestions that will help them
in studying the Bible.
7:45-PrIson WoIk-Mr. Fred A.
Wallis.
We are always glad to hear Bro. Wal
lis talk about the work that he loves.
When he had finished his talk all were
in sympathy with prison work.
S:10-Address "What flinders p
Rev l. j. Spencer
Song; prayer; adjournment
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