The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-12-01
C. E. CONVENTION FOR NORTH
EASTERN DISTRICT

The series of five district conven-
lions of the c. E. union is over, the
last coming in the famous city of St
Augustine, November 1919. Most OF
the sessions were held in the beauti-
full Memorial Presbyterian church,
and the local Endeavorers did their
loyal best to make the convention a
| success. 1t was not as we'll attended
| from over the district as we would
have liked, but those present had a
profitable and enjoyable time.
On the first evening in the opening
exercises Mr.. Fred Allen gave the en-
PERTAINING society greeting. Mr.. Or
rem Larson, of the Grace NJ. E. church
! Leaguers, had cordial words for all
societies of the city and Mayor Webb
welcomed the convention into the his
| toric city. To these greetings re-
| sponded President Alex. Linn, in be-
/ half of the workers attending, and for
conventions already passed in other
districts of the state union. The even
! ing closed happily in the reception
given at the home of Mrs. l. n Tread
we'll
Saturday morning there were greet
| ings from fremont Temple and 9th
er distant friends. The state secre-
tary told personal "reminiscences of
Christian Endeavor fellowship. The
last part on the program was fine
discussion on practical and efficient
society work, led by Mrs. C. L. Hans
com of Jacksonville During this hour
Rev. Hurd, principal of the Orange
every church should have C. E. so
ciety.
Saturday afternoon there was an
hours junior rally, after which about
sixty Endeavorers had a delightful
launch ride down the bay, to a place
where, on the shore, oysters were 5e-
ing prepared for the feast. Most of
the young people walked over to the
ocean while the oysters were baking.
1t was a delightful afternoon.
Saturday evening Miss Pauline
Gatchell of ST. Augustine led the
opening prise service. Mrs. Wright
of Jacksonville spoke of "My Respon-
sibilities as an Endeavorer," and Mrs.
Hanscom favored the audience with
one of the several beautiful solos sung
during the convention. Rev. A. S.
Badger led a, conference, when many
things interesting to pastors and En-
deavorers were brought forth clearly
by the leader, Mr. Linn and other
speakers. Another conference on eff
ficient work in Junior Endeavor was
led by District President Coffin, u.s.
ing printed question slips
Sunday school in the convention
church was followed by a good Junior
exercise from children of the conven-
ton church Rev. DR.. Badger preach.
ed the convention sermon, having FOR
his theme, Your Sons and Your
Daughters Shall Prophesy."
Sunday afternoon the service was
held in the spacious auditorium of the
splendid, newly equipped State Deaf
and Blind School. The endeavorers
of the two societies in the school sang
and recited sweetly, and Principal
Walker made the opening remarks,
also served as interpreter for the deaf
students when Mr.! Linn gave his
"Ripples From Atlantic City" At 5
o'clock there was a large attendance
at the union service in the A. NJ. E.
church.
Sunday evening Mr.. Marcus c. Fagg
spoke of the Children's Home, and
State President Linn gave the charge
to the new years district officers,
and the closing conservation message.
A list of the new or reelected Off
GERS will be given later.
GRACE A. TOWNSEND.
| Interalchen, Nov. "a, 1911.
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