The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-13

The annual convention Of tho Chris
tian Missionary society of the East
crn Pennsylvania conference, which
began on Tuesday in the First Chris
tian church on North Main avenue,
was brought to a close last night. af-
ter number Of delegates had cX-
pressed their appreciation Of the hos-
pitality accorded them while in this
city.
The morning session yesterday was
opened with devotional exercises led
by Rev. T. j. Appleman, of Tioga
county. Following this a number of
committees made reports bearing upon
the missionary work throughout the
conference.
The committee on resolutions sub
mittcd resolutions thanking the pco-
pie Of their church for their hospital
itv and the press Of tho city for its
kindness in reporting tho work of the
convention. The following resolution
hearing on the attempted killing of
President Mckinley, was adopted
Resolved, That We deeply doplorr the a~'t,st1a'
tion Of our national cNccutivc. William NDkml'l.
a'i urgc the passage ~ such legislation i~ shall
result IT, the speedy suppression ot dnIr' hlSm IN
ow ,ini
SUNDAY SCHOOL. NoliN.
\ symposium on Sunday school work
followed the reports from committees
Tho principal speaker was Rev. G.. p.
Eutledgc. of Philadelphia, who spoke
ON Normal Work" other topics dis
cusscd by the delegates were Boys
and Girls Rally Day" Home Depart
mont" and "roachers' Meetings"
The afternoon session was opened
with ten minutes prayer service
for the speedy recovery of President
Mckinley, led by Roy. G.. 6. Xeigler,
Of Newbcrry. Following this came the
election of officers, the following being
unanimously chosen. President. Rev.
g. w. Harvey. of PlTmouth cores
pondinC secretary, Rev. Mr. Brady, Of
Williamsport; recording secretary,
Rev. Il. l.. Jopc. of Alba: treasurer,
]. T.. Simpson, of Williamsport. The
following county presidents were re-
elected: Tioga, Rcv. i. J. NJ. Apple
man; jefferson. Rev. NJ. s. Blair:
Cumberland. DR.. j. w. Bowman; Phil
adelphia. Rev. J. :. Briggs: I.aCka-
wanna Rev. J. u Dabncy; LuZernc
Rev. e. 4. Frick: Center. Rev. NJ
&. Frick; Blair. Rev. T.. T.. Manlcy;
clinton. Rev. 4. Il. Miller: Bradford
WV IL w. ANtN'bIlltI, blulllIlld, fItN
Il. II. Sawtcllc; Bcrks, Rev. II. G.
Weaver; Lycoming, Rev. George c.
Xeiglcr.
II was decided upon recommendation
of the committee on resolutions to
elect n superintendent Of christian
Endcavor work, and Rcv. L. w. ely
mcr pastor of the First Christian
church, of this city was unanimously
elected to fill the place. Rev. II. c.
Weaver, of Reading. and Rev. T.. f.
Randall, of Troy, delivered brief adj
dresses following the election of ofii-
GERS taking for their topics, The
Juniors" and christian EndcaVul
Work" respectively.
NIGHT SESSION.
The devotional service at the opening
of the night session was Let by Rev
r. T., Jopo, of Alba. The address oi
the night was made by Rev. l.. q
Newcomer of Canton, who gave his
reasons for being a disciple of Christ
He explained that the Disciples o
Christ believe themselves to be tn,
direct descendants of thn carly Chris
tians of Antioch. The Christian church
he said, teaches that two distmc
changes are required before mar
can become "A true follower of Christ
change of life and a change al
heart. The Bible idea of conversion
he said, entails these two things.
The Church of Christ" said he
has increased more rapidly than AN,
other sect in the United States. |
has met opposition as Christ has sale
It would, but Christ also said I'poI
this rock will ! build my church AN,
tho gates of he'll shall not prevail
against it, There has been opposition
to our church simply aud solely be
cause the human mind is slow To grasI
the truth.
Dear friends. you who are no
members of chrst's church. may no
ask YOU to come and stand upon thi
rock. Take the name of Christ tina
is above all other names. Take II
creed but rather Christ; no Saviou
but the Son of God"
Rev. e. W. Harvey. the newly elect
ed president, followed Rev. Mr.. New
conner, and pleaded briefly but earnest
ly, with the delegates, To take bac
To their home churches the spirit AN
enthusiasm of the convention. "Wor
earnestly for the cause of missions
this part of this great state" sal
he, "and the Lord will repay you a
hundred fold"
REV. SAWTELLE'S PLAN.
Rev. Il. H. Sawtellc of Benton sul
earnest effort to collect one cent
week for a year from every membC
of his congregation for the work