The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1906-06-08
FRIDAY AFTERNOON, JUNE 8, 1906.
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.
C. E. CONVENTION.
Large Attendance of Delegates Election
of 0fficerS-RepOrt of Secretary
Treasurer, Etc.
Reported for the Democratic Advocate


The 18th annual convention of the Carroll
County Christian Endeavor Union convened
in the Lutheran Church. Taneytown, May 81,
and closed on the night of June l, after one
of the most enjoyable and helpful conventions
of the Union. The addresses were inspiring,
the music excellent and the attendance at the
services large. The program was carried out
with few changes.
Miss Emma r. Ecker, the secretary treas
urer, showed the work throughout the county
to be in flourishing condition. She reported
70 societies, gain of two, with membership
of 1872. The largest society Is Salem Charge,
Lutheran, with los members, gain Of "A,
and Westminster NJ. P. second, with 70, a
gain of IS. The total amount contributed for
all purposes was $5TS 46, a gain of Sl45. 90
over last year. The largest contributing
societies were Westminster NJ. P. Sl07.03;
Lineboro. union, $50 90; Taneytown Lutheran
$500; Mt. Union Lutheran $1,000. The
highest average in general contributions was
made by Mt. Union Society, the average being
s. 90 per member.
Missions were given very prominent place
on the program, and the banner for highest
average contribution per member TO missions,
81. rs. was awarded to lineboro Union Society,
with Mt. Union Lutheran second and West
minister Lutheran third. The total amount
contributed to missions the past year was
$307.09.
The officers elected for the coming year are
rs follows President, George Ii. Birnie,
Taneytown; viee-presideut, Rev. W. +.
Wheeler, Taneytown; secretary treasurer, Miss
Emma r. Ecker. New Windsor; missionary
superintendent, Miss A. NJ. Speakman, New
Windsor; temperance superintendent, Mrs.
Laura Williamson, Westminster; junior super
intendent. Miss Carrie Gladhili, Union Bridge;
press correspondent, DIR. james Z. Shreeve,
Jr., Westminster Lookout Committee-Wm.
n. Wood, chairman, Union Bridge; Wilmer
L. Houck, Snydersburg; George Selby, Union
town. Quiet Hour Committee-F. W. Witte,
chairman, Tannery; Mrs. Margaret Cassell,
Westminster; c. I. kersehner, Lineboro.
The committee on resolutions, AT the close
of the convention, reported the following:
Resoleod, That we, the Carroll County Union Of
Christian Endeavor, in convention assembled. do
hereby acknowledge our dependence upon Almigh-
~ God. and return Him our grateful thanks for The
also rerm our allegiance to the cause OF Chrstis a
Endeayor and lis principles as laid down by its
founder and president, Rev. Francis Z. Clark and
De it further
Resolrcd That We call special attention to the fol-
lowing departments oS work
Recognizing the greatness of the mission work
and realizing the need Of an increase in the mission
AIRY spirit, heartily endorse the most excellent
thoughts given Us during this convention.
The Junior work has been especially interesting,
and the importance Of training the child has been
most foroefnlly set before US And be ii further
Rosolurd, That we hereby express our sincere and
heartfelt thanks to the Lulheans and PreshyieriAns
for the use OF their churches.
To The entertainment and lunch committees for
the abundant and excellent entertainment provided
To the reception committee for the hoSpitAbe
manner in which they received us;
To the choir FOR their delightful music.
To the speakers for their inspiring and helpful
messages:
To The decoration committee for the beautiful
decorations:
To the press for their Kindness IN notifying the
public Of this Endeavor Convention.
To the president for charteriug train ard ar
ranging for the transportation Of delegates.
To all who have 10 any way contributed to the
success OF this convention.
As II is customary for the committee 20 remember
any deceased of the Union. eution the names
OF two of which we have heard therefore, be it
ReSfsrod, That we record the death Of Mr.. John W.
Schultz and Mr. Homce Ebaugh. both OF 81 Johns
fLeister's) Society, Salem Charge. and that We
tender 20 their families and friends well 10 hs
members Of their society sincere and heartfelt
sympathy in their bereavement, and direct them 20
the great Giver Of ali good and perfect gifts the
one who comforts all hearts and wipes away all
tears And be it further
RsSoired That copy Of this past OF these resoiu-
tons be sent their families and to the secretary
of the 81 Johns Society and that they be spread
upon the minutes OF this convention
All Of which is respectfully submitted,
GUY l. FOWLER
Chairman II Committee.
By the joint invitation Of the Methodist
Protestant and Lutheran Societies the 1907
convention will be held in Union Bridge