The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-06-11
CONVE ENTiON.
OF Bloupt County Union of Young
sPeople'st Organ
lizatIonS.

HolSton College, the semi-annaal con- /
venticn oftke Bount County Union. /
The decorations consisted of wreaths
Of evergreen and profusion of ban
ners calling attention to the Inter
national Convention to be held at
Nashville, July 9-rI.
The College is located in beauti-
ful grove, only quarter of mile
from the Tennessee River. Swimming
and especially boating were thus made
possible, and were enjoyed by many
of thedslegates during the time'inter-
vening between the sessions Of the
convention.
Theconvention was opened with
a song service, after which President
o. l.. White of the County Union
welcomed the delegates to the hospi-
tality of the good people of the neigh
borhood, also to the blessings and
privileges of the connention. Mr.. J.
M.Droady made theresponse to the
welcome address an few sentences
full Of gratitude and zeal. The min
uets OF the proceeding convention
were read and approved. The con-
vension was then addressed by the
Rev. J. M. Hunt on "0ur Need of
the Power of the Holy Spirit" The
address itself was full of the power of
the1Ioly Spirit and was ofyresl help
to all. Rev. J. c. Ritter then spoke
on '"The Y. p. S. &C. e. as a Church
Educator. Prof. Ritter Impressed
the importance of C. E. work on all
minds. The reports from the So
cieties were then heard, theyindicated
that much good work was being done.
Then followed an ''0pen 'Parkment, !"
conducted by X. w. @ost. Questions
reladng TO the most important de-
partEfent of G. e. work, were ably
answered by diFerentdelegates. Then
! the Question Box" occupied a short
tlme.
4 AT the evening session after the de-
votioaal exercises conducted by Mr..
4 CT. Lee, an excellent paperentitled
"Chnst Exalted was read by Miss
\ Mayr1e Gamble. We then enjoyed
/. a well rendered vocal selection by
| Miss Lillian Caldwell, Miss Russell
then excited our sympaNlies by recit-
ing pathetic selection from Miss
KateNNiggin's works, "Danger Sig
nals Along the Way" was the subject
OF a most practical address by Prof
S. T. Wilson ID. ID. Six dangers
were brought to our notice: " Dis
respect to parents. 2. Not taking
God into account. 3. :Selfshness.
4. Bad thoughts. S. Evil men. 6.
FaisingSto be good Cmistian Endeavor
ers. AT the Saturday morning session
Miss Grace Hunt led the Jgnior Be
votionals. Miss Lillian Caldwell as
sisted by Miss Mable Miser conducted
some very beautiful and inspiring eX-
ercises blythe Holston Juniors. What
our Juniors will grow to be was the
subject of short talks by Mr.. J. M.
Broadly, Mics Boyd and Rev. James
| Mcconnell. Mr.. Mcconnell then
addressed US on the subject of "Miss.
IONS" The afternoon service was
opened with a praise service led by
Mr.. Broadly. An able and pointed
paper was read by Mr.. c. c Curtis,
his subject was "Where to draw the
line" Mr.. w. r. Jones then gave a
short talk on "Bible Study" The
Louisville Juniors then gave some
, very beautiful songs and recitations.
Rev. ]. c. Ritter then brought "Nash.
vile '9S" to our attention in force
able manner. Resolutions were then
adopted thanking our kind hosts for
their hospitality and praising God for
his blessings. The report of the nom
mating committee was adopted, Mr..
w. P. Barnhill being elected presi-
dent for the ensuing year. The con-
vention was then adjourned with the
C. E. Benediction. The Student
/ Volunteer Band furnished some miss
ionary literature which was distributed
among the delegates. Many ex-
pressed their appreciation by their
hearty thanks. The delegates started
homeward with songs on their lips and
parise to God in their hearts for the
blessings they had received.
prnf q. 7. White President.