Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-09-29
&c. Convention At Salisbury

The indications are that the biennial
convention Of the Maryland Christian
Endeavor Union to he held in Salisbury.
Md, October To- Is II and Is. win be
one of the most successful in the his
tory of the Union, not only in point of
attendance. but because Of the practical
results that are expected to follow the
attractive conferences that are being
arranged
The number of delegates of Endcav-
ors attending from each society is not
limited The Salisbury Committee in
vites the Endeavors Of Maryland to
come and free entertainment will be-
offered provided application shall be
made before October ) 60 Mr. w G..
Humphreys. Chairman Entertainment
Committee, Salisbury. Md Already a
number of societies have signiticd their
intention of sending strong delegations
to the convention. Reduced railroad
rates have been secured, and the Bat-
more, Chesapeake 4 Atlantic Railroad
which has been selected at the official
route from Baltimore. has made
special rate of S. 30 for the round trip.
To take advantage Of the reduced rates
application should be made to the Con
ventlon Transportation Manager, Mr..
w. G. Perkins 1909 W. Lombard St.
Baltimore. before October 10.
An outline of the convention program
follows
Monday October IL Delegates from
the western shore will leave Baltimore
at 40 r. NJ, by b. c. 4 A. boat for
a sail Of three hours on the Chesapeake
Bay, arriving at Claiborne at 100 +. NJ,
then taking a special express train, (to
bc run on Monday evening only) arriving
at Salisbury at 80 p. NJ. All other
days the train that meets this boat will
arrive at Salisbury at 9.4s t. NJ. Upon
arrival al Salisbury there will be
reception and registration of dele
gates and assignment 10 homes
Tuesday. A, NJ Opening Of the
convention. with address Of welcome by
Mayor Harper. Then will follow six
brief addresses on six subjects of vital
interest to Christian Endeavor. These
will include Elements necessary for
its success, and Causes which lead
to its failure
In the afternoon there will be four
conferences on different branches of the
work, and in the evening two great
simultaneous meetings AT the Opera
House and the Methodist Protestant
Church. The evening meetings will be
addressed by speakers of wide reputa-
tion and special music will be rendered
by the great chorus.
Wednesday In the morning at the
Methodist Protestant Church there will
be AN open parliament on Best Things
Your Society has Done, and brief
addresses on committee work. At the
Presbyterian Church there will be an
address on Junior Work, by Junior
worker of prominence, followed by a
conference with suggested questions
for discussion.
An afternoon session at the Methodist
Protestant Church will be taken up
with the reports of officers. Al 80
z. NJ. in the Opera House a great
Junior Rally will he held. There will be
special music by the large Junior
Chorus. embracing many new and
original features. and an illustrated
Object Talk by a noted speaker from
Boston
In the evening two great meetings
are planned for the Opera House and
the Methodist Protestant Church. with
addresses at each place by speakers Of
international reputation. and music 10y
the great chorus.
Thursday Morning Closing session.
Reports of special committees. Report
of Nominating Committee. Election
and installation of new officers. A few
words from the new President. Intro
duction of the Salisbury 1906 Committee.
Awarding of banners. Special music
by the chorus A browning address.
Adjournment
In the afternoon side trip will be
taken to Ocean City. returning To Sails
bury the same evening.
A Camp Fire Meeting will be- held
at : T. NJ.