St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-12-27
Christian Endeavor Convention.
A,PrOfitabIe Gathering at the Centre

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The 18th annual convention of the
Caledonia county Christian Endeavor
Union was held with the Congregational
church at the Centre Friday, Dec. Is.
While it was not as largely attended as
some previous conventions it was one of
the most successful in point OF general
interest and deep spiritual tone.
The thought of the devotional service
at $50 a. M, led by Rev. R. L. Duston,
was the upward look (Ps. 1912 and it
was indeed season of looking to God
from whom cometh all help. Reports of
county officers occupied the hour from
10 to IL. They were on the whole en-
couraging in regard to work doue and
future prospects. Rev. 6. H. Cum
mings of Danvile spoke upon the great
commission, go We" and he was fol-
lowed by Mrs. George H. Ide of st.
Johnsbury who spoke IN very happy
and inspiring manner upon the theme
Equipment for Service" relating very
successful methods of promoting the
study of missions.
Rev. A. II. Gage Of St. Johnsbury fol-
lowed with an address upon the theme,
Means for Service" presenting the de.
mands for consecrated giving of money
along with self Tor missions. The alter
noon devotional service was conducted
by Miss Nettie Lewis OF Passumpsic.
Miss Grace M. Young of Fair Haven,
state secretary and JUNIOR supt., of Rut-
land county, spoke upon The Why and
How OF junior Z. E Her address was
clear and convincing in setting forth the
possibilities of Junior work. AS Miss
Young is superintendent of a Junior
society in her home church of 70 mem.
bers she speaks from experience and not
theoretically.
Rev. O. E. Hardy of East Burke pre-
scented the subject of Possibilities of
Christian Endeavor Work." in a very
interesting way. Rev. Emily c. Wood
ruff spoke OF Courses in Bible Study"
especially OF those prepared by the
American Institute of Sacred Litera-
ture."
At the evening session Rev. E. G.
French of Lyndonvile spoke of "Practi-
cal Evangelism and Rev. DR.. S. G.
Barnes OF Every Christian Endeavorer
and Evangelist" Both were strong
spiritual addresses, and were a fitting
close to the meeting,
The local society made every possible
provision for the delegates, which was
much appreciated.
Resolutions were passed expressing
thanks to the local society tor entertain
ment, to Miss Young tor able address, to
the press for announcements, and the |
railroad tor special rates granted.
The 1. E. society of the Free Baptist |
church OF this place received the banner
tor the largest proportionate attendance
at the convention.
These officers were elected for the year:
Pres, c. Dwight Coolidge OF st. Johns
bury.
LIST Vice Pres, Willis Conner of
Lyndonville.
2nd Vice Pres, Miss Nettie Lewis of
Passumpsic.
Secretary and treasurer, Miss Helen L.
Graves, st. Johnsbury Centre.
Asst secretary and treasurer, Miss
Marion Flower OF Lyndonville.
Junior Supt of the County, Miss Ella |
Mclaughlin Of st. Johnsbury Centre.
Press COM, Rev. K. L. Duston of St. |
Johnsbury.
Missionary CON-, Miss Mary Michael
OF Hardwick.
Good Citizenship, Rev. E. G. French of
Lyndonville.
Com. of Memorial Fund, Rev. E. O.
Hardy OF East Burke, Mrs. Emily
c. Woodruff of St. Johnsbury Centre,
Mrs Carl Frasier OF East Burke.