The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-02-11
Christian Endeavor in Florida.

Several loyal Endeavorers have passe,
away since the beginning of the C. Z
year ending April 1St., and there will al
usual be the In Memorium Service in ou
State convention this year. One of The
most recent deaths was that of DIR
Lewis, Of Mount Dora, after man,
months of illness. His daughter, Mis-,
Margaret is the Quiet Hour superintend
ent of Lake and Sumter district and one
OF our best workers.
In the Congregational society OF Jack
Sonville there was a rummage sale, in
cooperation with the ladies' aid societ,
of the church. Nearly thirty dollars
was Melted for each band of workers
The Endeavorers used their part fol-
church obligations in which they have q
financial share, the remainder fol
Christmas cheer TO be bestowed on
some needy ones in the metropolis. On
Thanksgiving day these Congregational
Endeavorers aided the city relief asso
citation in practical manner. We hope
to have more news items from their
secretary, Miss Fannie Shearer.
There has come to our office a letter
telling wildly of how the little ones in
the Cuban mission of the West Con.
gregational church in Tampa, celebrated
Christmas. The writer is their evange.
list, Rev. H. H. Stutson, most self.
sacrificing missionary. 1--WE had San.
ia Claus, a tree with candy bags, colored
lights and all, and on ii were hung the
presents to farther aid the candy bags in
satisfying the children of Santa's gener-
osity. The Melbourns Sunday school
gave five dollars TO help purchase the
necessary things and the West Palm
Beach EndeavorerS gave two dollars to
purchase a dozen copies of nice little
book in Spanish. All were very good
to us and we made out very nicely,
giving the children merry time. So
Christmas has gone but its blessed
spirit, will we trust stay with us through
out the year" To those of us who
have visited the Cuban missions it is
easy to imagine this bright picture of
the dark.eyed children and their de-
light in the unusual visit of real Santa
Claus. Both the Presbyterian and Con
gregational church missions in Tampa
should be often and generously remem-
bcred by our EndeavorerS.
Mr.. w. C. Norton of the Presbyterian
society in Crescent City tells of good
attendance and he thinks good results
in Endeavor meetings now being held.
Their members will soon enjoy the
Southfield Bible Conference which
comes from Feb. 10Th to March 9th, and
is an annual event long anticipated in
Crescent City.
Miss Edith L. Krook has just been re-
elected secretary of the Congregational
society in Pomona, Northeastern district.
She says they have fine new president
in Miss Morrison, and have gained six
new members, so are holding their own,
although few good workers have re-
moved from Pomona recently. with
new Officers and committees and new
zeal, we are going to try TO accomplish
something" writes Miss Krook. That
they are in earnest in beginning the
year we'll is shown by the fact that their
annual assessment of $500, has been
sent to State Treasurer Roseborough in
DeLand. 1t is easy to make resolutions,
but it takes conSeCrated grit to keep
them, especially in money matters.
From headquarters in Boston word
COiiSo vi Il IOuHS cOple society or
ganized on January 10th, at Paddock,
where the mail comes from Live Oak
We know about Live Oak but this sub
burb is yet a problem to be solved.
Give US more of them. The secretary
is Miss Dana Williams, and we will
welcome her society gladly into fellow.
ship of North Central district and in
deed, the whole State Union.
Our State convention date is now f.
nally settled for April $40, in DeLand
and Mr.. Karl Lehman, of Boston, the
special guest The program is already
being planned and we hope for ready
from those asked to take part
upon it, and then later strong delega-
lion coming to the convention city, to
help share the enjoyments and inspira-
ion we will there receive. NortheaS-
fern is one of the handieSt districts to go
rom and we should send large mum
Der. Entertainment is free and DeLand |
workers are doing their part in com
work for splendid time COM
ng.
We are glad indeed that Putnam
county will remain dry, and feel that |
'Ome lessons of right or wrong have
been learned that will be useful in the |
great contest for State prohibition.
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