Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-06-28
LAST DAY OF CONVENTION.
Christian Endeavoreu Leave For
Their Homes After Delightful
Meeting.

The nineteenth Convention Of the
Missouri Christian Endeavor Union
closed Sunday night with an enthusiast
tic rally at the Christian Church. The
speaker at The closing meeting was
the general Secretary OF the National
organization, Mr.. Won Ogden Vogt,
who came from Boston to attend the
convention. Rev. A. W. KokendofIer
the newly elected president OF the
Union presided at the closing meeting.
The concluding feature OF the last ses-
sion was q Quiet Conservation Hour
led by MI. Vogt, during which many
OF the delegates told Of the resolves
they had been led 10 make under the
inspiration OF the convention. The
closing song was ''God be With You
Til We Meet Again" The closing
prayer was made by DR.. Mary Nc
Lean, OF st. Louis Mr.. vogt pro-
nounced the Benedication. The Con.
ventiOn was q busy one during the
three days il was In session. The at
tendance was not up TO expectations
but it was observed on every hand
that the delegates present were strik-
ingly loyal to the convention, being in
attendance at every session and drink
ing In with an evident relish the many
good features OF the program.
The next convention will be held
next year, instead Of two years hence
and may be held at Springfield. The
time will probably in the fall instead
Of the summer. The State Executive
Committee will doubtless fix the date
and decide defnately about the time
at its next meeting which will be held
at Moberly On July 2ith.
The delegates, practically all Of
whom left on early morning trains
were loud In their praise OF the treat
ment accorded them on every hand.
They increasingly praised the hospi-
tabilV Of the members Of the Endea7or
Society and the members OF the Chris
tian Church, and were charmed with
the beautiful new building
A Christian Endeavor PRAYER meet
ing was held at the Christian church
at ! O'Clock last night led by Mr..
Henry Westfall. Of st. Joseph.
The topic was mission work among the
Indians, with especial reference to the
great work done By John Elliott in
preaching to the Pegreot Indians
in making a grammar for them and
otherwise lonefitting.
The address by Mr.. Vogt last night
was OF more than passing interest
without any preliminary remark
whatever the speaker went direct to
his subject. The church was full Of
people and all gave him close atten-
ton. His opening sentence was,
There Are Five Specific Opportun-
titles Of Immediate Service That /
Wish to Speak OF and Speak Of Them
Because Christian Endeayor Societies
Generally Are Giving Them the
Place Of First Importance" The five
In the order In which be named them
and discussed them at some length are
as follows: l.. The erection OF a mem.
orial building In Boston for the Of
fees Of the United Society. 2 The
work Of getting more young people TO
attend church services. B. The work
Of influencing young people to become
Christians and join the church. 4. In
creasing the membership OF the En-
deayor Society TO the end that more
young people maybe trained for SER
vice In some one or another depart
ment Of Christian activity. He made
an especial appeal In behalf OF the
boys whom he believes are too often
overlooked at the critical time when
they might be enlisted on the side OF
the church. He believes In the gospel
Of getting q boy to work. Said he
''You do something for a boy and he
will likely forget 1t, but you get him
to do something for you and he will
not forget it." He believes in enlist
ing them in some kind Of religious
work at an early age. He expressed
pity for the boy who has a haircareful
and a heartcareless mother. He is
widenly a friend OF boys. His earnest
words in their behalfell on eager ears
last night.
RESOLUTION ADOPTED.
We thank the good people Of Mex
leo for their generous Hospitality in
opening their hearts and homes to us,
the Nineteenth Convention Of the
Missouri Endeayor Union.
We wish to express our admiration
for the zeal and courage OF the Chris
tian Endeayor Society OF the Mexico
Christian Church in assuming the re-
sponsibillties for the entertainment Of
this convention. This being tie first
time in the history Of the Union when
q single society has undertaken the
task.
We cordially thank the board Of Of
ieers Of the Mexico Christian Church
Tor the use OF their beautiful and
new building.
We would thank the ladies Of this
church for their bountiful provision
for the wants OF the timer man."
We are grateful for the press OF Mex
co for the attention given 10 u Con-
In the columns Of their papers.
And we would especially thank the
Mexico Evening LEDGER for their ex-
kindness in Issuing extras"
ull OF Convention notes, which have
'een given free Of all charge 10 the
We wish 10 thank our former vice
resident, Mr. w. T. League, OF Han
Iibal, for the lovely flowers that beau.
lfy III assembly room.
To the speakers Of the Convention
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