Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-09-21

TENTS
Dist. Convention, y. p. s. o. G.
Sept. L., 10. d IT.,


was probably the most successful OF
conventions ever held in Grayling.
In the afternoon the delegates be-
gan to arrive and many wore the
little red badge that fiuttered from
the breasts of visitors and members
of the local society. Every prepara-
tion had been made for the coming
Of the guests and there was not a
hitch anywhere, so perfect were the
arrangements made by the various
committees. The church was beau
tifully decorated being festooned
with evergreen and draped with the
national coors. Prominently dis
played were the G. e. flags. The
decorations In the niche back OF the
pulpit were especially noticeable,
the feature of which was fine large
American flag. At 1880 the 10th
Dist. G. e. Convention began its ses-
sion by song service conducted by
the Rev. l. w. Stewart, OF Vienna,
at the conclusion OF which the Rev.
G. l.. Guichard in few well chosen
words extended to the visitors most
hearty welcome. Re p0nses were
given by the Rev. brotherton, OF
Roscommon, who responded In very
pleasant manner. He was followed
by Mr.. II. Mcdonald Of Oscoda. Al
though not on the programme IN this
place the Rev. +. G. Wood, Of Gay
lord, responded in his most happy
manner. Rev. Wood is not stran-
ger to us, as he was present at the
dedication OF the G. A. r. hall and
at that time won the favor of the
Grayling people. After this re-
Spouse he gave his address upon "The
Pledge He showed it to be the
bulwark of the society, the source OF
its power and the inspiration OF its
members. Mr.. Wood is a help to all
with whom he comes In contact, as
there is nothing depressing In his
make up, and did much toward max
ing the con vention success.
On Saturday morning at $3.50 the
Quiet Hour service was conducted by
the Rev. I. w. Stewart. Mr. Stew
art proved himself to be just the man
to conduct the service and the Quiet
Hour services were among the best
things OF the convention. At $3.50
came an address by Mr.. Tracy Nc
Gregor, of Detroit, where he carries
on the McGregor Mission. AS a
mission worker he was eD,inently fit
ted to speak upon the subject of
Practical Bible Study. He took the
Gospel of John for his study, made
the study interesting and helpful.
This was probably the best thing OF
the convention.
At the afternoon session the first
subject discussed was A Forward
Movement in Our Society. An ex-
cellent paper upon the questson,
What New undertaking, was read by
Mr.. VIM. Ellsworth, Of Standish.
The subject of How Better the Com
mittee Work was discussed by Rev.
Vaughn, Of Lewiston.
The next speaker was Mrs, Dillen-
beck, of Whittemore, who spoke on
the subject of How Improve the
Prayer Meeting.
An Open Parliament upon the sub
ject of A Forward movement in Lo-
cal Unions was conducted by the
District President, w. II. Warren, of
Atlanta. The last number on the
program was A Forward Movement
for Missions, and Miss Belle Simmons
of Alpena, read a paper upon this
subject, Naturally as the Mission
airy Superintendent she urged that
each society undertake the work OF
supporting native worker In a for
eign field.
At4 p. m was held the business
meeting of the session.
The evening session of Saturday
began with a song and Devotional
Service conducted by the Rev. S.
Vaughn, of Lewiston. Following
this came an address by Mrs. E. B..
.Dillenbeck, of Whittemore. This
was most excellent address, and as
a result Of it many were led to en-
roll themselves as Comrades of the
Quiet Hour. the purpose Of which Is
to have its members pledge them
selves 30 spend Is minutes each
morning In Bible reading and medi.
tation.
In the absence OF the person to
whom had been assigned the subject
Sabbath observance, the Rev. A. C.
Kay, of East Tawas was called upon
and responded with an able address
upon the subject
At the close Of the evenings pro.
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