The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-07-15
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR HOSTS
CAPTURE CITY; STATE union
BEGINS A FOUR DAY SESSION

From Fridays Daily.
More than $50 delegates to the TWEEN
tieth annual convention of the state
Christian Endcavor Union, were well
coined to the city last night at bal-
quet, served by the ladies of the
Methodist church in their church par
lors.
At the close of this delicious three
course dinner those present joined in
singing Praise God From Whom All
Blessings Flow at Mr. Jsgoo!'s sug-
gestion that praise was due for what
they had lust, rec we'd and for the
many good things which they were to
receive during the next few days.
Rev. Osgood, who acted as toast
master, introduced as the first speaker
Mayor \. G. Meyer, who on behalf of
the city babe the convention welcome,
as follows: 1T is with no idle words
that l welcome you tonight. | am
glad that you have come and am proud
of the city which is to entertain you.
The coming of the convention is Il
matter of more than passing import
ance. The Christian Endeayor stands
for the best in human life representing
the vigor of youth
He spoke of the many good things
in Mankato, calling attention to the
exceptional beauty of the scenery on
every side, and placed every thing at
the disposal of the convention, during
its stay in the city.
H. A. Patterson extended the well
come of the Commercial club to the
convention. whatever raises the
standard of citizenship said he,
benefits business and business men,
and it is in recognition of this quality
of the Christian Endeavor that we so
gladly welcome YOU" In spite of the
fact that as Mr. Patterson stated,
he was in doubt as to whether he was
lust to say word or to talk for
half an hour" his speech was ceverly
made and was received with much APP
plause.
Rev. Osgood then introduced George
NJ. Palmer, who he said was one of the
pillars of the Baptist church. Mr..
Palmer, speaking for the churches,
said: 81 extend to you the family wei
come, for in looking into your faces,
| realize that l look at the church.
Your coming together in convention
means much to you. | consider the
Christian Endeavor to be nothing less
than modern marvel, young though
L., ,I,,,.,
Roosevelt, on his return to America
received the greatest welcome the world
has ever given to any man, because he
has done things. The world respects
people who do things. In looking over
the rate of growth of Christian En-
deavor societies, ] find that every
three and one-half hours Il new society
is formed, and it is expected that the
membership will soon reach a million.
Young Men for War.
ut is an old saying old men for
council and young men for war The
Christian Endeavorers are the people
for the coming war of the modern
crisis to be met by the world. The
welfare of the church of the future
depends on how the Christian Endeavor
meets this crisis. We hope this meet
ing in the city will be productive of as
great good as you expect. You cannot
fail to leave your impression on the
city. Come again"
In behalf of the young peoples So
cieties L. G.. NJ. Fletcher. Jr., intro
h. d., n I,.l
son of an honored father" said IN
part: NO doubt you feel welcome by
this time and nothing that ! can say
will add much to the general effect.
1t is not formal welcome that | eX
tend to you. but that of brothers. 1t
is good thing for societies which have
worked alone to meet together and
gain new courage by the contact. We
need your presence here and feel sure
we shall gain ambition by it. The local
societies have left nothing undone to
make this convention Il success All
we ask is that your personalities may
leave us stronger and better societies.
"In the name of the societies of Man
kato I bid you welcome and give you
the glad hand
The first response for the delegates
was given by I. II. Colwell Of Min
neapolis. He expressed hearty thanks
for the kind welcomes extended and
said that the delegates represented
large numbers, not only in the state,
but also in the entire nation and i'll
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