Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-17
6. {. CONVENTION.
Convention Held in PldttevillG Last
Week Tu6Sdau and Wedn6S-
dau, Aug.8 and 9.
1870 DELEGATES ATTENDED.
An Interesting Letter From Missionary
Miss Ellsworth in Asia.

ne lUih annual convention OF the
Southwest Wisconsin Christian En-
deayor Union, held in Plattcyille Aug.
8th and 9th. was the most inspiring
and enthusiastic that the district has
ever known The attendance was
large. over one hundred thirty dele
gates being enrolled, and brighter,
happier gathering was never seen.
AS the Southwest district is favored
with the poorest railroad connections
in the state nearly all were obliged to
come by team Six delegates drove
sixty-liye miles ten, sixty miles and
others varying distances.
The sessions were held in the Con-
gregational and Primitive Methodist
churches, both beautifully decorated
in the district colors, yellow and
black mingled with white AT the
opening session Tuesday afternoon,
Mayor Cabanis made an eloquent adj
dress welcoming the Endcavorcrs not
only as icllow-citizens but rs fellow
Christians and rs fellow workers in
the vineyard of the Master, and Rev.
~ ~ A'tAhiAA EtlNt ~ WI tttNt NiAAbiil'
on behalf Of the Christian Endeavorers
aud Rev Brown Of Lancaster respond
cd on behalf Of the visitors Mrs.
Knickcrbockcr Of Wyoming read a pa
per on Methods and Experiences in
Conducting a Successful G. +. Meet
ing Free Parliament on this topic
followed under the leadership Of Pres
idcnt Kopp, and a lively interchange
Of opinions and experiences filled a
very interesting and profitable hour
Rev. Harris, recently called to the
pastorate ut Shullsburg, gave an adj
dress on the Outward Show Of the In
ward Life
Tuesday evening Pres. Kopp's an
nual address eloqucntly illustrating
the silent forces which bad brought to
this conclusion a year of successful eff
fort, inspired all listeners with higher
aims and lofticr ideals The music ON
this evening deserves special mention
and consisted Of Gongs by the young
mems quarte.te, Messrs kOlb, Beck,
Walker and Thomas; solos by Mr.
Walker with Miss Wilson at the piano,
aud Miss Oettiker's violin "discourscd
sweet music toa delighted audience.
After the close of the service a rccep-
ton was held in the church parlors
for delegates and their friends. Light
refreshments were served and pleas
ant social hour spent in renewing old
friendships and forming new ones
The Sunrise Prayer meeting, always
one Of the best meetings Of a G. +.
convention, was well attended and
was led by Mrs Martin Of Rjchland
Center
A new feature was introduced this
year. The Quiet Hour which was
in charge Of Miss Ennor of Potosi.
No other service brought to us more
inspiration than this, and we all re-
solved hcnccforth to set apart some
part Of each day in which to practice
the presence OF God. "
After short intcrmission the CON
vcntion proceeded to the transaction
Of business. The president appointed
Nominating, Auditing and Resolution
committees. There was no report
from the treasurer rs Mr. Barstow
had accepted a call rs pastor to the
church in Oconto county and removed
from the district The secretary re-
ported that having received back writ
ten reports from only about one-third
of The societies in the district, she was
unable to give very satisfactory re-
port The reports received give the
following figures: Number of Active
members. 1922; Associate members,
Ia; total 566. From the ranks Of
these societies 80 have united with
the different churches during the year.
In connection with these societies arc
ten Junior societies OF Christian En-.
deavor, Of whom seven have become
members Of the church These few
also report having given S20S 26 fol
Home and Foreign missions during
the year. The secretary also reported
having received on the District Mis-
sion fund for the support Of Miss Els
worth SOP g.
The Nominating committee brought
in their report re-nominating the form
or officers with the exception of vice
president aud treasurer. Pres KopI
refused 10 accept a nomination as hi
work at the university would not only
ill all his time but also keep hlm out
side the district Tor nearly the Who'll,
year This was great disappoint
mcnt to every one for Mr. Kopp's in
tense enthusiasm for G + work, hi.
unfailing courage and zeal and hi
gift for inspiring others with the sam,
qualities, have cndcared him to tn
whole district and proved him to b,
just the right one To lead this divi
sion Of the Army Of Endeayorers
After further consultation the com
mittee nominated the following oil
GERS. who were duly elected Presi
dent. Rev. +. NJ. Martin. Riehlan,
Center; Yice-president. p A. Kolb
Plattcvillc; Secretary, Dora Watkins
Lancaster; Treasurer Myrtle |. Bond
Boscobel; Supt Of Junior Work, Mrs
Mary Il. Knickerbockor, Wyoming
Chm. Dist. Lookout Committee. Rev
w. j. G. Bond, Boscobel.
The remainder of the morning ses
sion was occupied with Christian Cit
izenship and its Relation TO Christian
Endeavor, stirring addresses beini
given by II. l.. VanDusen of Monitor
and Rev Breeze Of Potosi.
On Wednesday afternoon after ea.l
ing the convention TO order Pres kop
called the District Supt. OF JUNO
Work, Mrs Mary Knickerbocker, /
the chair. There were Welcome al
dresses from Misses lIendy ant
Schneider Of the two PIatteyille Junio
societies, which were responded to b.
Hazel Durni of Lancaster Cola Win
ter of Darlington Junior led a tel
minute Praise service The roll wa
called and Junior $. c. +. present re
sponded. Potosi Junior s. &. +. ha