Warren sheaf., 1901-08-29
6. E. CONVENTION.
Warren Enjoys a Visit From the
Christian Endeavor Delegates.

a poqy OF men and women, the
avowed purpose of whose organiza-
ton it's to scatter rays of sunshine
alongthe pathways of life. They
were the delegates Of the third an
nual convention of the Red River
Presbyterian Christian Endeavor.
The convention was attended by a
large number of delegates from the
various towns in the valley, and by
those who are interested in the Chris
tian work from all over the state. An
elaborate program had been prepared
for the entertainment and edifcation
of the convention and was carried out
to the great satisfaction of all.
At pne O'Clock Tuesday the conven-
tion was called to order by President
McKibben, of East Grand Forks,
who gave very interesting and in
structive address on the work and in
tentioDs of the organization. During
the afternoon the church was COM
fortaAy filled with the delegates and
citizens who are interested in the
progress of the organization.
Atsthe evening session addresses
were given by Rev. Frazer, of Crooks
ton, and R. N. Adams, of Minneapo-
lis. The former took for his subject,
Heroes of Foreign Missions.' The
subject was one with which the speak
er was thoroughly familiar and which
gave him ample scope for a most in
teresting talk. Rev. Mr.. Adams took
for his subject, ''The Power of the
Church and gave an address full of
spirit and bristling with convincing
arguments. Both of these gentlemen
are forcible speakers and those who
were fortunate enough to be present
thoroughly enjoyed their dlscourses.
Wednesday, mornings train from
the south brought in more delegates
and tAe. days sessions were filled
with Interesting a addresses and pretty
music. The principal event Of the
day was the address by Miss Inez
Godward, the society's missionary to
Porto Rico. The lady has spent
some time among the natives of our
new territory and gave most inter
esting address on her work and the
manners and customs of the people
among whom she labored. 49,. ...-
The following is the program as
rendered: 90. " ~. .
r PROGRAM.
. '#. Tuesday, August a.. >.4.:. .@
l3o Opening Exercises.....Mrs. Chaplin, Euclid
200 Presidents Address.....Rev C. McKibbin
East Grand Forks
4:15 "Our Ministry Miss Lydia E. B. Fletcher
Red Lake Falls
4:35 "What the Pledge has done and will do
for Young People,. "........ Rev. D. K. Grant
Stephen
500 Secretary's Report. :..".."Miss Fletcher
81 Adjournment.
1880 Song Service. .....Rev. B. A. Fahl, Warren
1850 "Heroes of Foreign Missions" Rev. F. w.
+ Fraser, Crookston. r'
1925 Address....Rev. R. N. Adams, Minneapolis
Wednesday, August 2S
700 Morning Prayer. Miss Godward
900 Opening Exercises.......Mrs. F. w. Fraser
lN. Crookston
80 "I'u be What You Want me to be-" Miss
Susie Easton, Warren.
$50 "How Can the c. E. Society Help the
Cause of Temperance" Mrs. Chaplin,
..,e Euclid
".at 49, Mayaguey
l0:45 "The Christian for the Times," Rev.
Samuel Acheson, St. Vincent.
11:45 Treasurer's Report.....Mrs. F. w. Fraser
Crookston
12: 90 Adjournment. ..~.
p. M. 52 ..E.' .z.
1880 Opening Exercises. ....."Rev. v. Vavrina
las "The Work of the Lookout Committee"
Miss Jessie Davies, Crookston.
200 "Endeavorers as Fishers" Rev. G. A.
Holzinger, Fisher. .a
8: Is Heroes of Home Missions" Miss Leora
Easton, Warren.
500 Election of Officers.
s: 20 Adjournment.
The following are the officers for
the ensuing year: President, Miss
Inez Godward, Elbow Lake; Vice
president, Rev. G.. L. Wilson, Moor
head; Secretary, Miss Jessie Davies,
Crookston; Treasurer, Mrs. W. F.
Finch, Fergus Falls.
At the close of the regular business
of the convention the following reso-
lutions were adopted:
Whereas, Warren was the birth
place Of our Presbyterial G. E Union,
and
Whereas, the good Presbyterians Of
Warren extended an invitation to: