The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-05-08
ACTIVE IN CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR


Practical Christianity is the kind
that appeals most TO the young peo-
pie. They were wise leaders who in
a Jacksonville church chose for the
special speaker for the for the March
topic. The Dangers and Uses of Mon
ey," a member who was not only
wealthy in dollars but rich in treas
ures laid up in Heaven" We believe
one of the best ways to keep out of
ruts which means not to lose interest
in prayer meetings is, whenever pos
sible. have a bright though short ad-
dress on the topic by some one who
has had experience in other ways than
fiuency Of speech The more often
these talks can be given by different
members or visitors the greater en-
thusiasm they may help bring. In
places where the same workers week
after week need carry on the pro-
gram choice. suitable reading. we'll
done. might be the next best thing TO
special addresses.
Mrs. II. W. Bruce, state junior super
intendent and the secretary hope 10
reach st. Petersburg the night Of May
4th. and a comfortable place has been
provided them writes the entertain
ment committee. The convention COM
mences Friday evening. We are in
deed sorry that Treasurer Douglas and
! the Quiet Hour superintendent, Miss
! Maud Hobbs. cannot attend Both
these faithful state workers are en-
! ployeeS in stores which are busy
places TO be the first week in each
month. they write us. Miss Hobbs is
planning enthusiastically to attend
the international convention in July.
We would like TO know of others with
such aspirations.
Cordial greetings recently came
from Rev. c. L. Collins, president of
the state Anti-Saloon League. \ pro-
spective trip TO Tallahassee prevented
him from sending Florida Endeavor-
ers the message on temperance asked
for on April 9th. From Miss Minnie
+. Neal, w. c. T. L. state superintend-
emit has come a copy of the directions
for all good women who wish TO write
the great men of the legislature now
in session on ways that Florida may
be made a more moral place to live
than it has been in the past or is now.
The state union wishes success 10 laws
to be passed which will make our
beautiful state a still better place TO
live.
In the handsome trade edition of the
Ocala Banner issued in April was in
formation concerning the Christian
church of Ocala. and showing pictures
of the pastor. Rev. w. H Coleman,
and the church. II told of the Junior
Society which has almost doubled its
membership in the past year, and gave
a CLEAN of hope for a coming Young
Peoples Society.
Mr.. MarcG< g. Fagg, superintendent,
of the Childrea's Home Society is tC
OIL n az para htr u
9th in the afternoon. In the morning
session Mrs. II. W. Bruce conducts a
discussion of Junior Work Methods
All sessions of the twenty-thirG
state convention will be held in the
Congregational church and S. J. Adams
of the Hotel Manhattan, is the one &c
write to in st. Petersburg for free
welcome entertainment.
The district secretaries have jus
ended a third in 1911 circle of theil
round robin" correspondence plant
All these workers are young ladies anC
number among the best leaders in To-
cal we'll as district service FOL
Christ and the church
, In just one. not very large society
that of the Congregational church il
TavareS, during the long winter schoo
term. not less than twelve member
Were out Of the home town and its op
: portunities thus afforded for helpful
ness. Four Endeavorers were in TIT
iCOngreg ational college OF Demorest
Georgia. two located for the season
az the School OF Technology. in Al
ldnta: three young ladies were in I'll,
state Normal OF Tallahassee. Will
other Tavares young people went I,
the DeLand university and other place
OF higher learning than could be hat
in their home town. Vacation time &
almost here. We would urge all tn,
students coming home 10 be glad Z
be useful IN the many opportunitie
that Will come this summer.
Grace \. Townsend
Interlachen. April %. 1911.