The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-12-17

The following interesting resume OF
the twenty-flrst annual convention of
Christian Endeavor society of North
Dakota, which was held this week az
Grand Forks, was furnished The Foo
rum by one OF it's correspondents who
was in attendance:
The address of welcome was given
by Rev. w. Fl. Mathews, which was
responded to by Rev. G. Fl. Phillips Of
Jamestown. The reports of the secre-
tary and treasurer showed a balance
In the treasury Of $50. Rev, T. w.
Richmond Of Inkster spoke on the
good accomplished by the c. E. con-
ventions. Interstate Financial Secre-
taryH. II. Rottman of Wisconsin spoke
on Our Lands in the Northeast. At
torney Trafford N. Jayne of Minneapo-
lis discussed Christian Endeavor Fun
damentals. Harold S. Pond of Grand
Forks told about the attractions of
Atlantic City. N. j., 1911.
The conference of district unions
conducted by Secretary Rottman was
profitable. Prof. c. c. McClown of
wesley college gave a glowing account
OF Foreign Missions telling his person
al experience in such work in Africa.
Mrs. Scott Rex and Miss Annie Nc
Ilraith Of Grand Forks gave interest
ing addresses upon the conduct of mis-
sion study classes. The relations OF
the Christian Endeavor society to
Foreign Missions was discussed by
Rev. G.. Booth of Larimore. Shall We
Have a Department of Prison Work
was presented by the president.
George F. Rich of Grand Forks and
q committee consisting Of Rev. e. Il.
Saunders of Heaton, Rev. Geo. B.
Newcomb Of Bismarck and Geo. +.
Rich was appointed to take charge Of
the work.
Pres. c. c. Creegan of Fargo college
gave a highly interesting and instruc-
tive address on A Century of Mis-
sions. Since the famous haystack
prayer meeting at Andover, Mass, in
1906, and the organization of the
American Board of Foreign Missions
at Bradford, Mass, in 1910, until the
present, showing astonishing growth
both in financial and moral support of
the cause. Christian Endeavor in All
Lands was presented by Rev. B.
Scott Bates of Forest River. illus
( tGhlLilE THO same ny Slti COBNiCOlls L d9
lor o. Thompson Of Minot told of the
proposed international headquarters to
be erected in Boston next year and
urged active cooperation by the I'M
ions in this state as a fitting testimon-
ial to the conservation and successful
efforts of the founder Of Christian En-
deayor. Rev. Francis e. Clark of Bos-
ton told how to advance the growing
work Of the movement. Rev. G. H..
Phillips of jamestown spoke on the
increase campaign and gave a his
torical sketch of the work in North
Dakota during the past twenty one
years. Rev. f. Walter Pugh of Grand
Forks gave an able presentation of the
subject of Bible Study and Rev T. T.
Hiner of Sykeston gave an inspiring
address on the subject, Service.
Miss Mildred Haggart of Minneapo-
lis, state superintendent of Juvenile
work gave an interesting presentation
OF methods Of enlisting and training
children in Christian Endeavor. Rev.
Waiter A. Snow of Fargo, general Sec
rotary of North Dakota Sunday School
association, gave a practical address
on the relation Of junior endeavor to
the Sunday school The state treas
urer, G. n. Cruttenden of Inkster, call
ed for pledges of financial support for
the coming year and a good sum was
pledged by those present and societies
not represented are requested to send