The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-20

is wise" Prov 1870, and "Son, go work
today in my vineyard" Matthew 21:2S,
At the close of Rev. A. E. Hylan's re
marks, several moments were spent In
short offerings Of prayer.
Rev. Merle A. Breed, of the local
Evangelical Church, was the mex
speaker introduced. He had as his
subject, Welcome" He expressed him
self as being gratified that the town
was honored by the convention.
In closing, he gave the visitors a
cordial welcome in the name of the
church and all other churches, Mr..
William r. Rankin of Fitchburg, a di-
rector of the Massachusetts Christian
Endeavor Union, responded in few
words relating to the society.
At 1906 o'clock Rev. Franklin S.
Hatch of Monson, president Of the
Massachusetts Christian Endeavor, de-
livered an address on "Endeavors; to
work" He said that if any one want
ed to do good work, there was a large
variety to be found He especially
urged the young people TO work, and
expressed himself as being in readiness
at any time to lend them aid.
Following his address there was sing
ing of convention songs by the audi
ence, with cornet accompaniment by
Charles f. Jennings Of WestbOr0. Rev.
AlndIltS NJ. COulllSdlE VI y uJNl iltlcllE
was the next speaker, and delivered a
very pleasing address on Royalty of
service" He spoke earnestly and plead
ingIy for half an hour. At the close of
his speech there was an adjournment
to the various churches for The quiet
hour" and conferences. The quiet
hour" what it is and how
to keep it, was held in the
auditorium Of the Methodist
Church, and was conducted under the
leadership of Rev. r. A. Nichols Of
Worcester.
The conferences were held in the au-
ditoriums of the Baptist and Congre-
gational churches. At the Congrega-
tional Church the meeting was in
charge of Mrs. Henry C. Brown of Wor-
cester. Subject. Missionary and 1.-THE
giving" At the Baptist Church the
prayer meeting committee under the
leadership of w. H. Lewis of Worces-
ter and the lookout committee in charge
of Miss Louise W. Church of East
Douglas, assembled. At 1890 o'clock the
conference was adjourned until 145
o'clock for dinner. About 500 people sat
down to a bountiful repast.
The afternoon meeting opened with a
prayer and praise service, conducted by
Rev. Fayette Nichols, pastor of the
WestborO Methodist Chu-ch. Following
this H. B. Gibbud of Springfield 1eliv-
cred a very pleasing and interesting ad-
dress on Miracles" Following his ad-
dress there was more singing Of con-
vention songs. and then Miss Ella D.
MacLaurin Of the American Baptist
Missionary Union of Boston. delivered
an address on Waterman, what Of the
night"
At o'clock was the Junior hour"
conducted by Miss Lorraine W. Angus
of Chelsea, assistant superintendent of
the junior work of the c. E Union. as
sisted by the Westboro Juniors. At 5
o'clock there was a prayer and Miz-
pah benedietien, followed by a supper.
The evening service consisted of a
praise service, collection, address. "Gujd-
ed for great undertakings" by Rev. DR..
A. 2. Conrad Of Worcester, and also an
address by Rev. Francis f. Clark. d.
D., Boston, his subject being The
Christian Endeavor birthright."
The committees in charge were as
follows: Chairman, William II. Short:
recention committee. John Z. Wether-
wax; registration, Arthur h. Joselyn;