The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-16
Christian -Endeavor Workers
Got Down to Business.
OFFICERS CHOSEN FOR YEAR
Rev. o. P. Speigel of Birmingham Elect
ed President Huntsville Chosen as
the Next Place of Meeting
Today's Services

Endeavor convention was devoted to tho
practical work of the meeting in addition
to the devotional exercises and discussion
of timely topics.
The convention was called to order yes
terday morning by State President S. j.
Cassels, of Montgomery, with a large at
tendance of delegates representing sixty
ore local societies.
The session was opened with devotional
exercises conducted by Rev. E. L. Moore,
followed by "haif minute introductions'' to
the convention.
The open parliament was conducted by
Pref. W. p. Taylor who spoke upon the
subject Of Prayer Meetings"
THE Quiet Hour which was one of the
most impressive numbers on the pro-
gramme was conducted by j. w. SHELLEY,
of the local union, who is an earnest
worker in the cause.
Rev. Frank Wear addressed the conven-
ton on 1.-The Social Side of Christian En-
des vor," and was followed by Rev. Ira
champion who spoke briefly upon Chris
sian Endeavor Extension"
The Practical Parliament of Foreign
Missions was led by r. S. McAloney fol-
lowed by an able address on Foreign Mis-
sions,' by Rev. C. L. Bitter, of Huntsville,
which closed the morning session.
The Afternoon Session
AT p. m. O'clock the convention reas-
sembed, the session being opened with de-
vctional exercises by w. e. Henkel
Junior Work. was the topic of an inter-
esting discussion by Mrs. M. j. Van Hook
which was given marked attention by the
delegates.
After UNCONVENTIONAL conferences at 3;45
O'Clock and ten minutes devotional SER
vices, led by President Cassels, the BUSH
ness session of the convention was held
for the purpose of electing officers and Sc
lecting the next place OF meeting.
Through an invitation extended by Rev.
c. l.. Bitter, of Huntsville, that city was
chosen as the convention city for 1860.
Oihoers for Ensuing Term
The committee on nominations reported
the following ticket for officers for the en-
suing term, which was unanimously adopt
ed:
President-Rev. o. P. speigle, Birming-
ham.
Worlds Vice-President-S. ]. Cassels, of
Montgomery.
secretary-Miss Naldo Allen, Birming
ham.
acknowledgement r. w. Co.
Gil, Birmingham; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Rev. c. z. Mcdonald, Montgomery; Cum
berland Presbyterian, C. C. Russell, Selma
Congreg tionalist, A. T. Clark, Shelby;
Christian, Rev. e. t. Spicer, Sema Meth
odist-Episcopal, Fred S. Ball MONTGOMERY
The election of department superintend-
ants was deferred until the evening session.
During the afternoon session a collection
was taken up and $105 was contributed to
carry on the work for the coming year,
which amount will be augmented by contri-
buttons from societies not represented.
At the close of the business session the
delegates were invited into the lecture room
of the church, where refreshments were
served by the local union and an enjoyable
social session held.
The night session was opened with prayer
and praise service by President E. A.
lowed by solo by Professor Charles C.
Washburn.
From the Pastors Standpoint
"Christian Endeavor From the Pastors
Standpoint brought forth high praise for
the work from Revs. o. P. Speigle, M. w.
Robinson ]. A. Bryant, Frank Ware, Ho-
mer T. Wilson and l.. 8. Handley.
An interesting address on ''Induement
of Power" by Rev. G. c. Kelly of the
First Methodist church was greatly en-
joyed by the convention.
At the close of DR.. Kelly's remarks a
brief business session was held, ct which
the Detroit convention was discussed. On
motion the Louisville and Nashville and
Cincinnati, Hamilto and Day, on railroads
were chosen as the Official route for the
Alabama delegation, which is expected 10
be large.
The election of department superintend-
ents was next taken up and resulted as
follows:
Citizenship-Rev. ]. P. Morgan, Troy.
Sabbath Observance-Rev. Lynn Walker,
Talladega.
Missions-Rev. w. NJ. Robinson, Besse-
mer.
Junior Work-Mrs. NJ. ]. Van Hook, Bir-
mingham.
Today's Program
700 a. m.-Sunrise prayer meeting, Rev.
J. A. Bryant.
$3.50 a. m.-Sunday school.
100 a. m.-Church service
$3.50 D. m.-Mass meeting Address on
christian Citizenship" Rev. Neal l.. An
derson.
700 o. m.-Christian Endeavor prayer
meeting, conducted by ]. W. Sparrenberger.
500 p. m.-Closing exercises Address by
Rev. Homer T. Wilson of Fort Worth,
Tex, grand chaplain of the Travellers Pro-
tectiye association.
1t was announced at last nights session
that services at the local church ) would
be conducted by the following preachers
this morning.
Christian Church, Seals Hall--Rev. Ho-
mer Il. Wilson.
Third Presbyterian-Rev. C. L. Bitter.
Cumberland Presbyterian-Rev. Frank
Wear.
First Presby terian-Rev Neal L. Ander-
son.
Second Presbyterian-Rev ]. e. Snede-
cor.
Central Presbyterian-Rev L. s. Hand
ley.
Services at the South Highland Preby-
terrain church Will be conducted by the
young people.