The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-06-21
TWO CONVENTIONS.
The 3, Y. p. u. and Ciearfield Baptist
Association Held Interestin Meet
ings at Aliens Mills


The association opened on Friday
morning with the moderator, Rev. J.
n. Palmer, Of Sykesville. In the chair.
The introductory sermon was preached
by Rev. !. l.. Plush. nf Zion church,
who took rs his text james |: II. The
thought was that the Christian life is a
struggle against the ullurcmcnts OF the
flesh. and worldly methods Of raising
money for the church of Christ Is in
remainder of the morning session was
given up to business.
In the afternoon session of Friday re-
ports were made on the various benev-
olent societies. The two most prOmi-
nent of these were the Educational
society. represented by DR.. Leroy
Stephens, and the Publication society,
represented by DR.. o. F. Flippo. DR..
Flippo gave an interesting account OF
the Chapel Car work Of the society.
These cars penetrate To the most remote
parts of the land. The only thing OF
similar character in the other denomi-
nations is the Mission Steamer sup
ported by the Methodists In southern
waters. "But." said he. "the' natural
order seems to be reversed. The Meth
odists have taken to the water and the
Baptsts to the land"
On Saturday the most noteworthy
feature was the address given by Miss
Fay and her Burmese convert. This
missionary has wonderful grasp of
missionary problems and knowledge Of
heather worship.
The afternoon session was largely Civ
On to business, praise and prayer. The
The association was success. Every
one came home pleased with the hos
pitality of the people of Aliens Mills and
benefited by the uplift of thought and
fellowship of the brethren. -
Notwithstanding the inclemency of
the weather and distance some Of the
delegates had to come the b. Y. Z. U.
convention held at Aliens Mills Thurs
day, June 18th, opened with goodly
number of delegates and visitors pres
ent. The young people OF the church
furnished excellent music through all
the meetings, the pastor. Rev. j. w.
Crawford, having charge Of the music.
Miss Edna Moore welcomed the young
people in behalf Of their, church She
not only welcomed us to the spiritual
blessings but also to the temporal bless
ings Of their homes. Any one who has
ever ATTENDED convention at Aliens
Mills will say with me that the peoples
hearts and homes are open to their
guests. Rev. +. l.. Bardens responded
to the words of welcome.
Committee Work" was opened by
Rev. A. +. Hooper and discussed by the
convention.
After dinner, which was served pic
mic style In the parsonage, we elected
our new officers. Mr.. George Null was
elected president. Messrs. Chas. Houch
and George Rea vice-presidents, Miss
Maude Rea secretary, and Miss Ada
Eye treasurer.
The following papers were read and
discussed: "Junior Work and Its Fail
ure Ia Clearield Association by Miss
Minnie Whitmore, OF Reynoldsville;
"Relation of b. Y. p. U. to Mission
Work" Rev. Geo. Muller. Punxsutaw-
ney; How to Win the Young Men,"
Mr.. Charles T.. Houch, Clearfeld. "B.
Y. p. U. as an Evangelizing Force"
Mr.. Edward Baker, Dubois.
Mr.. M. G. Coleman, OF Reynoldsville,
conducted very interesting song SER
vice In the evening, and was followed
by the Rev. C. II. Fitzwilliams, of Pitts
bug, who held the audience spell-bound
for more than an hour with his famous
lecture, "Jerkers, Shirkers and Work
ers.' He is not only an orator, but
fine impersonator. also fine christian
gentleman, who not only aims TO enter
tain his hearers but to bring Christ be-
fore them. This closed the convention,
which adjourned to meet at West Lib
erty, Friday, Dec 8, 1899.
MINNIE WHITMoRE.