The sun., 1898-11-19
MINGTON DELAWARE, SATURDAY. NOVEMBER -, 1898.

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phia, spoke on the subject OF 'Litt up
your eyes and behold the fields.' She
pictured in an eloquent manner the mis-
sion fields in our own country and this
continent. She told of the Chinese and
other races represented in our large
cities, who do not know Jesus Christ as we
know him. She told OF the Mormon
octopus which is spreading out all over
this country. A Mormon will shortly
take his seat in the United States Senate.
All persons joining the Mormon church
must believe in plural marriage.
She said Chinese girls born in the Old
World are brought to our Pacific coast
and sold for from $500 to $1,000 each.
In one instance, which came to the no.
tice Of the authorities, girl was sold
for 5000, but was rescued by repre-
sentatives of Christian organizations.
Rev. DR.. George J. Burns, Of Phila-
delphia, spoke in an interesting manner
on 'tUndeveloped Powers" and told how
to develop them The question box was
then opened anc various questions an
swered.
A PRAYER and praise meeting was held
at $50 to 7.l5 Yesterday morning con-
Quoted by G. n. McKaig. The theme
was Power with God" Rev. Frederic
F. Briggs had charge OF the quiet hour,
beginning at 9.l5 the topic being "Con-
secrating little things to Him."
Convention business was transacted
beginning at 10 o'clock. State Treasurer
S. J. Horn reported that forty-three
societies had responded to appeals dur.
ing the year. There was balance OF
$6.91 on hand November /, 1897 and re-
ceipts as free will offerings from the
societies of 500. IS; total $lO0.76, expenses
$5O.23, balance $50.53.
The following pledges were made for
the coming year: Bridgeville, Viola,
Frankford, Lewes, Middletown, Foulk.
land, Rodney Street, Hanover, Metho-
dist Protestant, West Presbyterian, 81
each; Harrington, Hokessin, Port Penn,
St. Georges, 81 each; Laurel, Milford, "a
each; Asbury, st. Paupa, Second Baptist,
SIS each; Delaware Avenue Baptist,
Newark, $3 each; Central Presbyterian,
$3.50. The representatives from Middle
town and Milford expressed desire to
have the Convention of 1880, but neither
delegations had official instructions to
invite the Union.
The report OF the Committee on Reso-
lutions was presented by Rev. William
A. Walling. Thankfulness was expressed
for the blessings of peace, and it was
held to be the duty Of Christians to plant
an evangelical gospel in the newly &C.
quired possessions. Thankfulness was
expressed for prosperity, also for the
publication Of the ballot boxes in Della
ware.
Hope was expressed for the time when
the local option features of the new con-
stitution may be advocated until an en-
ligbtened people curtails the rum traffic,
and then more enlightened commun-
ity abolishes it altogether.
Thanks were returned to al! who con-
tributed 10 the success of the conven-
ton. The convention adopted the re-
port.
The following officers were unani-
mously elected: President, Rev. DR.. W..
L. S. Murray; secretary, j. II. Burns;
treasurer, S. ]. Horn; vice-presidents,
representing the Methodist Episcopal
denomination, Rev. Charles A. Hill, Of
Smyrna; Methodist Protestant, Rev.
Randall, of Dover; Presbyterian, Rev.
w. F. Lewis, of Rodney Street Presbter-
ian Church; Baptist, M. W. Hurley; Re-
formed Episcopal, Rev. James Todd;
directors, Rev. r. A. Dawson, OF st.
Georges; Miss Deborah J. Peacock, OF
Wilmington, and Miss Emma Weldin, of
Smyrna.
Rev. DIR. +. II. Moore, of Middletown,
spoke on "Christian Endeavor, Train
ing for Service" and Miss NJ. Josephine
Petrie, of New York city, on young
People as a Missionary Force" Will
liam Shaw, OF Boston, treasurer of the
United Societies of Christian Endeavor,
is present in place of General Secretary
j. w. Baer, of Boston, who is i'll.
At noon evangelistic meetings were
held at the works of Pusey q Jones and
Jackson 4 Sharp.
At last nights session addresses were
delivered by Rev. DR.. G. n. Luccock, OF
Washington, D. c., on christian En-
deavor, Covenant With God," and
William Shaw, OF Boston, ON christian
EuutuNUE lucIlSs
lead the devotional exercises. The new
State officers were presented to the con-
vcDton and heartily welcomed.
Diplomas were presented to the socie-
ties winning them.
A Junior rally will be held at $50
this afternoon. 1t will be opened with
marching song. Rev. DR.. Murray will
make the Introductory address. Rev. F..
c. Jennings will conduct the devotional
service. The Junior Christian Endeavor
pledge will be chanted. Miss Mendin-
hall will deliyer an address. Miss Anna
d. Ellison, OF Summit Bridge, will pre-
sent the report Of the State Superintend-
ent and lead the exercise, ."Chain of Mes
sages."
Rev. DR.. A. w. Spooner, ex-superin-
tendent Junior Department New Jersey
Christian Endeavor Union, will give an
address and chalk talk.