The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-11-25
FOR CHRISTIAN ENDEAVDR.
Autumnal Rally of the Local I'm
ion Occurred on Tuesday.

In EyeniDg-PIea for Increased En-
ergy and Activity in the Work.
That the Christian Endeavor Society
is probably the strongest and most effect
i've organization of the kind in this vi
cinity was evidenced by the large at
tendance and successful conduction of
the Autumnal Rally of the Morristown
G. E. Union, held in the Baptist church
Tuesday afternoon and evening. At the
afternoon session Aldus Pierson, pre-
sided. The session opened with song
service which was followed by devotion
al exercises led by Rev. DR.. Erdman.
DIR. H. Vaughn spoke earnestly of mis-
sionary work and incidentally recited
several instances of noble sacrifice on the
part of men and women who had given
their lives that the heather might learn
of Gods love.
Miss Grace Burd of the social depart
ment made plea that especial attention
should be given to this branch and sug-
gested new ideas that if applied, would
tend to increase interest.
s'The Leaders Preparation" was brief
lly discussed by D. f. Barkman. He
believed the leaders first need was pray
ee, then acquaintance with his subject to
which should be added Christian zeal
and enthusiasm. Mr.. Barkman spoke of
the importance of the work and how
necessary it was for every member to
take an active part.
Reports showing Christian Endeavor
work to be in a flourishing condition
were submitted as follows: Secretary,
Miss Ella J. Morris, of New Vernon;
Treasurer, Howard E. Young of Alton;
Superintendents of Departments, Look
out, D. F. Barkman; Missionary,
Miss Winifred Babbitt; Sabbath Obser-
vance. Rev. I. A. White of Whippany.
Temperance Reasoned by Paul. was
the subject of very able address deliver
ed by Rev. G. S. Woodruff of Dover
The speaker used Pauls argument for
temperance as found in the Scriptures.
Paul thought temperance should be the
central point or idea and this should be
true of the church of today. Temper
ance in the church is not direct enough
to interest or appeal to the people in an
effective way. Statistics of lives sacri-
feed and other terrible results from in
temperance were quoted by the speaker.
1t is said that ffty-three per cent. of
the people in our country are church
workers. If every one of these would
work with will, intemperance and all
the evil that accompanies it could soon
be overpowered.
Mr.. Barkman presented several amend
ments to the local unions constitution,
the principal change being the enlarge
ment of the Executive Committee. The
amendments were adopted. At the
conclusion of the session collation. was
served by the local societies.
In the evening the devotional exercises
led by J. W. Leek, were followed by
an address of welcome by Rev. S. q.
Batten. He said in part that formal
words Of welcome were not necessary;
Christian Endeavorers make themselves
at home always. 1t was pleasant to
realize that in coming together, that
those present were not alone in the work
but that there is great army of Endea-
vorers. The speaker had great faith in
the future. Some persons speak of the
good old times that will never come
again. Mr.. Batten believed rather, that
the best times ever known are before u.s.
We are more fortunate than our fore
fathers for they had not dreamed of the
marvellous privileges enjoyed by Christ
ians of the present day. The greatest of
centuries is before us and Mr.. Batten
said each member should resolve
to help make the century be all that God
expectea
Continuing Mr.. Batten said that the
Christian Endeavor pledge stood for the
highest Christian character and the
members should therefore be the most
earnest Christians in the church. Christ
ian Endeavor means Christian expansion
and just now there is wonderful oppor-
tunity in this direction With the ac-
| QUESTION of new territorial possessions
has come increased responsibility, indeed
it is almost doubled now, Still at this
time perhaps opportunity is more ap-
plicabIe word than responsibility though
/ if they were combined and true reali-
zation of the combination understood
marvellous things might be accomplished.
Mr.. Batten thought there were about
500 members in the Morristown Local
Union. IF. of this number, one hundred
men knowing the will Of Christ had the
courage to do it, wonders indeed might
be accomplished In conclusion the
speaker remarked that Christian En-