Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1900-08-30
RAIN INTERPRETERS
WITH BIG RALLY.
Christian EndeayOrers Have a
Great Disappointment.

What would have been the most
successful Christian Endeavor Rally
held in this section in years would
have resulted from the plans forThurs-
day had the rain not put in an ap-
pearance early in the evening. The
Local Union had planned well. The
exercises prepared were of most in
tereSting character, and those held
in the morning and afternoon we're
much enjoyed.
The song service in the morning
preceded devotional exercises. the re-
port of the London Convention by
Miss Jennie Nicholson, and an ad-
dress of strength by Rev. William A.
Kump.
The attendance in the afternoon
was large, and people enjoyed the
open air exercises, all of the speaking
and singing being upon the large
platform at the band shell.
The City Concert Band presented
beautiful overtures, and there was a
song service led by Prof Hughes, of
Philadelphia Devotional exercises
were conducted by Rev. W. J.
Bridges and there was music by the
choir.
The exercises by the Juniors were
varied and interesting. Wallace
Brotherton, Fourth Presbyterian, re-
cited, and was followed by another
by Victor Knett. Ethel Gentry, of
Central Methodist, sang a solo, and
Anna Bates, of Pearl Street Baptist,
recited. Another recitation was pre-
sented by Minnie Spitznoggle, of the
Baptist Mission. Edith Denny of
the Pearl Street Church.-sang solo
and was followed by solo by Jennie
Mulford of Trinity M. E. A class
OF girls representing the South Bap-
tiSt sang a chorus and Helen Gremont
recited.
Hazel and Claire Bauer of the Eng
llsh Lutheran sang, and Eva Mead,
OF First Baptist sang. Eta Gibe re-
cited and Alma Baker sang a solo as
did Reta Matlack. Martha Loder
recited.
Chaplain William f. Morrison, of
the United States Navy was intro
duced, and made splendid address.
He is scholarly man. with mag
nlticent voice he spoke upon tThe
True Value of Life,'' and the i'm
preSsions he made were lasting. The
large gathering were very much in
terested in all that the Chaplain said
and he held their closest attention at
all times.
The County Convention was held
after the afternoon exercises. The
delegates representing the various So
cietieS gathered in the auditorium of
Sunset pavilion and the attendance
was large.
The Convention was called to order
by Isaac L. Carton, District Secre-
tary and Rev. L. D. Stultz as chair
man.
The reorganization of the County
Union was made by the election of
these officers:
Presldent-J. W. WagenhurSt.
Vice President-Miss Edna Mccall
lard.
Secretary-W. Clark Taylor.
Treasurer Shaw.
Junior Superintendents- Miss Edna
McGalliard, Mrs. Luther Mickle, Mr..
Scull, Miss Lucie Henderson, Frank
Eggman.
Various matters of Importance
were discussed and it was finally re-
solved to have an early meeting of
the county and local union to arrange
to get the State Convention meet in
Bridgeton in 1901.
The program for the evening had
been prepared with the idea of max
ing it most interesting, but the rain
came early and the crowds of people
that had expected to go up, were dis
appointed. Many persons, however,
had picniced at the Park and were
caught in the shower. The Chair
man and General Manager of the
rally, Harry Long, arranged to have
the services in the Sunset pavilion
of the auditorium and the exercises
were interesting and profitable.
There was singing led by Prof.
Hughes and Prof. Forrest E. Dagger,
d, D.. of Philadelphia, made an
earnest address, his theme being
"The Inspiration of the young in
religious work.