The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-01-15
BLovNT COUNTY CONVENTION
Y.P. 8. C.. Il.

The Convention OF the Y. =. S. c.
+. met at FriendsyilIe Dec. 40 at
10. 80 A. M. II was opened by spir
itual song and prayer service. A vel
come address was given by {. f. Lee,
that admitted us into The hearts and
homes Of the goodpeople and enthusi.
astic Endeayorers OF Friendsyille and
vicinity. A most betting response
was given by Rev. G.. w. Marine.
The good humor and cordially OF the
welcome and wit and fitness OF the re-
spouse, gave such impetus to the joy.
full spirit Of the convention that it was
ever after conspicuous for its sunshine,
even tho it showed the next day. Az
ter a brief review Of the past OF Y. P, |
S. Z. E. by R. G.. lowering, giving
something Of its wonderful progress
and more wonderful work, we had the |
Future of c. E." by Rev, M. A.
Hunt. This was spiritual throughout.
While giving some of the probable
work of the c. t. movement in home,
state and church, he made each one
feel his individual duty for future
work and what is expected of us as
Christian Endeavorers.
The afternoon service was opened
by prayer service led by Prof. Moore.
The reports from societies indicated
steady progress in C. E. work. The
open parliment by J. M. Broadly
brought out many important questions
relative to the work of committees etc.
The program so far seemed a sue
cess and all looked forward to each
succeeding meeting to see if it could
possibly be better.
The evening services opened with
devotional exercises led by w. P.
Barnhill, subject; "Soul winning"
After which came three papers as fol-
lows: Sour Unworthiness; Christ's
Completeness" Miss Nellie Delo-
zier; 'Inhuence of C. E. in the
Home"
Miss Carrie Moore: Serving"
We hope to have these excellent pa
, pers published IN Sunshine and Ep-
worth Herald" that all may have the
: benefit of them.
The address of the convention was
given by Rev. ]. S. Jones of Knox
vile on, 'Relation of c. E. to Tenn.
perance. We wished the entire state
> to be present then and be impressed
as the convention was impressed with
, the destructiveness of rum and the re-
q sponsibility of Christ's people.
The climax was reached in the
: Friday morning service. After prayer
a service for Missions led by Mrs. Lee,
s Rev. Jno. Silsby lectured on China,
l which impressed all with the lmpor
I lance of missions. The Junior exer-
. cises by the Friendsville and Holston
Juniors were a decided success. God
wonderfully blessed all who attended
the convention. Honor and praise to
, him for such filling of the Spirit that
, we may do more for Him IN this new
: year.
: Messrs C. A. French and Luther
g Mlser were appointed on the visiting
n committee. After determining Hol
: ston for the next convention, the com
i mlttee on resolutions reported as fol
lows:
In behalf of Of the delegates to THU
convention ofyoung peoples societies
of Blount County, be it resolved Tha
p we extend to the Friendsville societ,
|. and surrounding community ou
l. heartfelt thanks for the hearty wei
/ come and generous hospitality which
Q they have given us, in appreciation o
u which we give to them hearty wei
+, come into our home societies ant
u pledge ourselves to remember them il
our prayers. 1
y Resolved: That,we extend our thank
o to Bro. Marine for suspending his ser
O wees and joining heartily with us il
/. ours.
r Resolved: That vote of thanks b,
r extended to the Frlendsville choir ant
d Miss Lillian Caldwell and Mr.. Nc
e Kinley for their excellent music.
.. Resolved: That a vote of thanks b.
IL extended to the President of tn
Union and all who have labored il
making our excellent program an,