The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-07
BIG CONVENTION.
Arrangements Are Being Made for the
Gathering of Christian Enden.
vorers at Harrisburg.

One OF the most interesting features
OF the big state convention of the Chris
tian Endeavor society to be held in
Harrisburg next October will be the
practical demonstration of the work of
the Junior societies under the direction
of Miss Minerva Early, who has out
lined the programme for the little folks.
There is a surprise of the most plea
ant character for the convention I'm this
feature of the weeks many interesting
events. Miss Early is the acknowl-
edged leader in the Junior work of Gen.
trail Pennsylvania, and the programme
for the convention is one entirely orig
inal and unique.
The Junior Rally committee are pre-
pairing an exercise. Thine and Junior
Endeavor," which will be rendered by
the Juniors of the Harrisburg Chris
tian Endeavor Union. The entire exer-
else will harmonize With the months of
the year. and will be an illustration OF
Junior committee work as 1t may be
carried on during twelve months of the
year. January will chime In the new
year with practical endeavor.
Little February will point out three
opportunities for usefulness within his
trate what March storms may suggest.
April will celebrate the Eastertide.
May. in May-day fashion, will make "A
graceful salutation and vindicate her
character while June will not only in
crease the brightness, but lessen the
darkness. July. in Junior Endeavor
fashion, will celebrate independence
day. August will go on a vacation.
n "a
books, and prepares for the state con-
vention. october will join the Brown
les" in their trip around the world.
November will prepare the Thanksgiv-
ing feast, and December crowns the
year with Christmas joy.
Considerable important business was
considered a. the meeting of the general
committee this week. 1t was decided
that the chairman Of the convention
| committees OF the various local socie-
ties should constitute an auxiliary COM
mittee in the work Of arranging for the
convention.
Mr.. Hammelbaugh, chairman of the
committee on finance, made Satisfac-
tory report, especially of the prompt
response of the Christian EndeaVor So
cicties. Mr.. Rettew, the treasurer. said
purpose to contribute generously to
the convention fund. The preparations
for the gathering of five thousand ac-
tive and enthusia site young people
| from all parts Of the state involve con-
siderable expense and the people OF
Harrisburg VIII see to it that the COM
mittee has the necessary financial sup
port.
If In / Io
risburg union, will attend the ;nterna-
| tional convention. at Nashville, next
week, and he has been empowered to
represent the general committee in fur
therng the interests of the state con-
vention.
John Willis Baer, general secretary
| of the Christian Endeavor society. has
notified the committee that he will be
present at the convention. and other
| leading workers in this great movement
| will be present
Mr.. Meek, fer the committee on enter
tainment, reported that private FAM
lilies will entertain delegates at the rate
of one dollar day. The best railroad
| rate thus far secured Is two cents
mile, but it is hoped to do better.
The committee on badges, through
Miss Graef. the chairman, recommends
ed a medallion souvenir badge of gold
metal, having on the diverse a key
stone with the monogram of the So
ciety and around this the words:
| Twelfth Annual state Convention
| Harrisburg. October 4th. 5th, 6th--lS9S."
On the reverse is a cross with these
words For Christ and the Church
| 1S9S--Pennsylvania c. L. Union.
| The recent ion ppnu1itfaa will c,i,,o .,
reception to the convention choir Of
! five hundred voices as Il drill for con-
vention week.
There will be no summer vacation for
the convention committee. 1t will have
plenty to do until next October and is
| going about it in a busness-like Nyay.