St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-11-16
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvORERS.

CHklSIlAN ENDEANOkEKo.
emi-AnnuaI Convention Of the County Union.
The thirteenth semi-annual convention
of the Caledonia County Union Of Chris
tan Endeavorers was held at the South
church last Wednesday and Thursday
and was in every way successful meet
ing. The opening session on Wednesday
evening was largely attended and very
profitable. The early part of the evening
was devoted to praise and devotional
service led by Miss Jennie Gale and Rev.
DR.. Edward T. Fairbanks.
A hearty and cordial welcome was ex-
tended to the visitors by Rolfe Cobleigh
in behalf of the South church Christian
Endeavor society.
At the close Of the address of welcome
Rev. Hilton Pedley, missionary from
Japan was introduced and gave an in
teresting talk on "The Things Mission
airy Must Do" In order TO bring the
people to believe in the God that was re-
vealed through the Lord Jesus Christ a
missionary must get acquainted with
the Japanese mind, must adapt himself
to circumstances and must learn to share
the life OF the people. To illustrate these
points he gave charming descriptions of
the mind, manners and Sustoms of the
japanese people. He dwelt extensively
on the work of the boys in the American
school and made interesting comparisons
between the Japanese and American
students. He also spoke Of the trials
and discomforts encountered by mis-
sionary in spreading the Gospel.
Rev. George A. Downey Of Lyndon
Centre gave an address on "a model
Christian Endeavor Society and the
Church" in which he gave many helpful
suggestions, emphasizing the statement
that in order to be productive of much
good, enthusiasm was needed, general
waking up of all members of the church
and society and deep, earnest consecra-
ton to the Lord and his service.
At the conclusion OF this address
pleasant social hour was passed in the
church parlors.
Thursdays meetings opened with quiet
hour at 6 80 a. m. which was quite well
attended. At o'clock came a praise
service led by Miss Jennie Gale, OF St.
Johnsbury, which was followed by the
reports of the various societies in the
county.
Miss Helen L. Graves, secretary of the
county Union, read report ofthe county
work for the past year. Several changes
in the plan of work have been made
which have proved quite beneficial.
There are four societies existing without
regular services, IL junior societies have
been organized with Others waiting, and
one society has been formed with II
members. There are 10 working socie-
ties with membership of FOG.
The treasurer's report showed the re-
ceipts of the year to have been $3.50,
the expenses $1569, leaving a balance
in the treasury of SPOIL.
Reports were read from Lyndonville,
Danville, st. Johnsbury Centre, East
Hardwick, East Burke, Lyndon, Lyndon
Centre and st. Johnsbury North church,
which showed steady growth both
material and spiritual.
At the conclusion OF the reports, the
work of different committees was dis
cussed, the press committee receiving a
great deal of attention. Mrs. G. w
Patterson discussed the missionary work
in an entertaining manner exhibiting
cymbals that were used by the heather
worshippers in Ceylon.
Mrs. Stimson of Micronesia gave 6
very helpful talk upon the work of her
self and husband in China. She spoke o
the results Of the work the attention
earnestness and perseverance of thu
people in regard to the new religion, also
of their hypocrisy. Mr.. Stimson ha.
gone to the Caroline Islands to spread
the Gospel, where Mrs. Stimson will
soon join him and she requested thu
prayers of the convention for the success
of their work in this new field.
Of the pastors who were to give ter
minute talks Rev. o. F. Thayer ofWater
ford, Rev. !. w. Burgin of Sutton, Rev
| ]. d. Waldron, of North Danville ant
Rev. B. P. Parker of Sheffield were un
able to be present. Prof d. Y. Comstocl
gave an entertaining talk on Sunda,
school work, dwelling upon the fact tina
the word endeavor means the discharg
OF the smallest debts of every day lif
and suggesting that some of the simple
things be pressed nearer home.
Rev. G. c. Waterman spoke upol
"Proportionate Giving" emphasizin,
the fact that person has only made
beginning by giving a tenth, but tina
one should increase their gifts as thei
income increases.
Rev. P. B. Fish OF Lyndonvile gave
description of his visit to the Mood
meetings at Mortified, Mass, last sum
mer and spoke OF peace, usefulness an
inspiration derived from them.
J Rev. B. p. Parker, who was unable t.
be present sent few words wishing TIL
convention all nossihle success