Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-05-17
FALLS.
The Christian Endeavor Union Last
Friday,

Friday.
The annual convention of the Black
River Union of Christian Endeavor So
cieties was held last week Friday in the
Congregational church. 1t was one Of
the largest and most successful conVen-
tons in the history of the union, over
100 being present from neighboring towns
The afternoon session was opened by
praise service led by Miss Alice Jackson
of this place and followed by papers
from members of the union on topics re-
lating to the practical workings of the
society. These were interspersed with
congregational singing and solos by MISS
Ruth White and IL. e. Lake. AT 3.4O oc-
Cured the junior nour, conducted by
Miss Ellis of Springfield, the union super
intendent. About 70 juniors were present,
Including a delegation of ten from Ches-
ter. The music and original papers on
society work were all by the juniors
themselves and showed careful prepare
ton and thoughtful work.
During the afternoon, two returned
missionaries spoke: Rev. f. NJ. Chaplin
from China, and Rev A H. Brock from
India. At six o'clock supper was served
in the vestry to about 1875 The evening
session opened at IFS, Rev. A. E. Foote
of Saxtons River conducting the praise
service. Rev. A. c. Ferrin of Springfield
gave a short Introductory address on
1.-THE Five Essentials of Christian En-
tary Baer, he was only used as the YES
tibule which should lead as quickly and
directly as possible to the beautiful in
terror. The great event toward which
all endeavorers were looking with great
anticipation was the address by John
Willis Baer, secretary of the Worlds
Union, which followed that of Mr. Fer
rim, after music by a male quartet
Mr. Baer was greeted enthusiastically
by the Chatauqua salute as he stepped
upon the platform. His address was of
81 eat practical value, and amply sus-
tanned his reputation as one of the most
popular as we'll as spiritual speakers
upon the Endeavor platform. In begin
hing his address he took, as he said, mot
a bird s-eye view, but a Baer's-eye view
of the past 20 years of the history OF the
society,"" and then went on to speak Of
;ts future, and to enlarge upon the neces-
sary characteristics of the individuals
who make it. He urged for individuals
more prayerful consideration of the
Scripture, in the good old-fashioned way;
a deeper understanding of the extent of
our obligation to a life of service to God
and man; a complete surrender OF sell
and all ones interests to God, and the CIV
ing up of every habit or desire which in
any way binders from nearness to God.
He would have the societies subordinate
their meeting, their method, their every
thing to the church.
Mr. Baer has an intense earnestness
which cannot fail to carry the minds and
the hearts of his hearers with him, and
its effect upon the audience was deep and
heartfelt The address was followed by
a brief but solemn conservation service
and the audience was dismissed, Rev. Mr..
Reid pronouncing the benediction. The
results of this convention cannot but be
far reaching and of lasting benefit to the
communities represented. Great credit
is due to the efficient program committee
of which w. H. Black of this place was
chairman, and to the Congregational
society who were hosts.