The Republican journal., 1909-07-15
THE YOUNG PEOPLES SOCIETIES
Of Waldo County Hold Their Annual Con.
vention in Belfast.

Of Waldo County Hold Their Annual Con-
vention in Belfast.
| The ninteenth annual convention of the
Young Peoples Societies of Waldo County was
held at the Methodist Episcopal church in this
city Wednesday afternoon and evening" July
7th. The convention was opened by devotion
al service led by Rev. A. G. Roberts of the
Baptist church, Belfast. The business meeting
was presided over by the President, Rev. A. E.
Luce, and in the absence of the secretary, Miss
Annie Rhodes of Northport, Mrs. D. L. Wilson
of Belfast was made secretary pro tenn. After
the reading of the minutes and reports COM
mittees were appointed as follows:
| On nominations: Rev. C. H. Mckinney, Rev
A. G. Roberts, Mrs. c. M. Craig.
On resolutions: Rev. ]. S. Pendleton, DR.. T.
N. Pearson, Mr.. H. Porter.
Miss Lena Sanborn, president of the Epworth
League of the M. E. church, gave an address in
which she cordially welcomed the delegates
and visitors, and Miss Abbie c. Chase of Park
voiced their pleasure in attending.
Rev. John S. Pendleton of Northport gave
impressive and inspiring address on "The
Work Before Us, taking up and emphasizing
the necessity of work along all lines of Endeav-
or activity. No society can be entirely success
full unless it is an all-around society. The mis-
sionary opportunity was touched upon, and the
need of personal testimony and attention to
the minor details that go to make up a major
whole.
Miss Ethelind Havener of Searsport gave an
interesting paper on Social Activity Among
the Young People," in which she spoke of its
Importance and of the opportunities for de-
veloping it to the advantage of the society.
Miss Lula Marks of Searsport gave paper
on Better Devotional Meetings Next Year."
speaking of the need of progress along this
be improved
Miss Margaret N Hazeltine of Belfast spoke
on missionary Study Among Young People,"
emphasizing its need, and the methods by
which interest in this important branch of
young peoples work may be aroused of mis-
sion study classes which have proved so sue
cessful in this respect; of the missionary insti-
tutes held generally over the country, and
of many ways in which people can be aroused
to their duties and privileges in this field.
Work Among the Juniors" was taken up
by Mrs. Charles M. Craig of Belfast, who told
most interestingly of the methods used with
success; of the many ways in which the atten-
| ton of the children could be held, and of the
Importance of the right kind of training for
the children.
Mr.. Fred L. Smythe gave fine paper on
"How to Double our Numbers and Quadruple
our Effectiveness speaking of the need of
business-like methods, of good singing, of
earnest testimony and of many practical ways
of bringing about the result for which every
live society wishes.
The nominating committee then reported as
follows:
President, Rev. H. E. Warner of Islesboro;
Vice President, Miss Florence E. Dunton of
Belfast; Secretary and Treasurer, Miss Lula
Marks of Searsport. The report was accepted
Letters of greeting were read from C. W.
Woodman of Portland, president of the Maine
C. E. Union, and from S. M. Thompson of Forest
City, Superintendent of the Missionary depart
ment of the State Union.
The evening session opened with a praise
service led by Rev. William Vaughan of Bel
fast with Rev. A. E. Luce in the chair. Miss
Edna Hopkins rendered a pleasing solo, with
Miss Edith M. Davidson at the organ. Mr.. H
NJ Prentiss reported that in the judgment of
the committee the banner given yearly to the
society making the greatest gain in its mis-
sionary offerings in proportion to its member
ship should go to the Park Society.
The committee on resolutions reported as
follows:
Resolved That We, members of the 18th
annual convention of the Young Peoples Soci-
/ eties of W aldo County extend our most sincere
thanks to the pastor and members of the First
Methodist Episcopal Church of Belfast for its
kind hospitality in entertaining the convention
Resolved, That we congratulate the officers
of the convention on the successful results OF
their painstaking efforts during the past year
Resolved, That we appreciate deeply the
helpful thoughts and Christian suggestions
presented by the speakers of tie day.
Resolved, That we take with US the enthu-
siasm of the Convention and endeavor indi-
vidually to inspire our societies to a more
complete service for Christ.
JOHN S. PENpLEToN,j
T. N. PEARSON. Committee
H. PORTER.
After a trombone solo by Mr.. Charles
Coombs, Rev A. E. Luce introduced the speak
err of the evening, Rev. P. B. Judd of Rockland
who gave forceful address that was listened
to with much interest. He spoke of the grea,
source of all power, and how important it was
that all should know of it; of the opportunity
presented by the hundreds of thousands COM
ing to our shores yearly; of the extensive anG
intensive side of the problem, and urged tina,
all should dream a dream in which the worlC
should be lifted nearer to heaven, and ther
should wake to strenuous effort to make the
dream reality, as did the greatest Dreame,
of all the ages. Mr.. Judd's address was thought.
full and full of suggestions, and proved fitting
close to pleasant and profitable convention.
The Tariff Bill in Conference.