The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-04-10
DISTRICT MEETING
OF ENDEAVORERS

Forum: The first annual convention
of the Fifth district of the Christian
Endeavor union opened here Thursday
morning and closed this evening. The
president, w. ]. Heinzelmann of sykes
ton presided, F. A. Young, Courtenay.
secretary. There were twenty-six del
egates present representing twelve So
cieties, Reports from the delegates
were encouraging, showing a lively In
terest in the work. Rev. C. M. Steel
of Hurdsfield gave an address on the
Relations of Christian Endeavor to
Sunday School, and Rev. r. Patton Of
Darlington told of the advantages Of
christian endeavorers attending the
mid-week meetings.
President Heinzelmann gave an in
spring talk on the coming Atlantic
City international convention to meet
July to IL, 1911.
Rev, George o. Long of Barlow spoke
on the Relations of Christian Endeayor
to Temperance Work Miss Inez At
wood of Courtenay sang beautiful
solo. Rev. ]. X. Arnot of Fessenden
spoke of the Importance of Personal
Work. And at the close Of which a
social time was enjoyed for an hour
and light refreshments were served by
the local society.
Friday mornings session was opened
with devotional exercises led by Rev.
H. G. Juell of Sanborn. The secre-
tary gave report showing contribu-
lions received from the societies and
a balance in the treasury.
The committee on constitution re-
ported and the following officers were
elected:
President w. ]. Helnzelmann,
Sykeston.
Secretary-F. A. Young, Courtenay.
Treasurer-Floyd Wilson, Courtenay.
First Vice President-Wm. Dresser,
New Rockford.
Second Vice President - Miss Pearl
Dollar, Jamestown.
Third Vice President-AEiss Betty
Valley city.
superintendent OF Junior Work
Miss Ellen Coyell, Sykeston.
Rev. j. X. Kirker OF New Rockford
told how the Christian Endeavor bene-
fits the church. Miss Ellen Covell OF
Sykeston read fine paper upon the
of Junior Work. Rev. E. e.
Saunders of Heaton spoke on Our
Needs in North Dakota as Endeavorers
emphasizing the Importance OF grace,
and grit in christian en-
deavor work. 1t was voted that the
secretary ask the various societies for
pledges for the district union with the
understanding that the district shall
pay $50 toward the salary Of the field
Rev. G. w. Simon invited
the next convention to meet at James
town. The invitation was accepted.
Rev. Mr.. Simon gave an enthusiastic
address on Missions and recommended
the local societies to give that import
ant work loyal support. Rev. E. p.
Lawrence OF Casselton spoke on the
Relation OF the Pastor to the Christian
Endeavor Society, which the speaker
said depended largely upon the char
acter and temperament of the pastor.
A general discussion took place, show
ing that the pastors present took
lively interest in the work OF their So
cieties. Pres. B.. II. Kreeze gave an
address upon the Chris
ton Endeavor as an Evangelistic
Force, which was listened to with
profound interest. Rev. H. c. sJuell Of
Sanborn read a well prepared paper
upon the Purpose OF Christian En-
deavor Entertainments, urging that
they should all be for Cchrist and the
church.
The following resolutions were
adopted:
/. That this convention express its
appreciation OF the faithful service
which has been rendered BY our Of
fcers to make this. our first district
convention, such a marked success.
2. That we express our hearty APP
probation for the tasteful decorations
and the exceeding hospitality bestowed
upon the delegates, both in the church
and the homes OF Courtenay.
g. That the convention express its
hearty appreciation of the helpful and
inspiring addresses given BY visiting
brethren.
At the closing session this evening
the Presbyterian choir rendered ap-
propriate music. Rev. G. q. Fulton of
Wimbledon spoke on How Can Youth
Be Made a National Asset? and Presi-
dent Kreeze gave fitting close to the
exercises by his mastery address upon
United EvangeIistic Endeavor Appro-
pirate gospel songs were frequently in
terspersed throughout the sessions
The attendance by the people Of Cour-
tenay and vicinity was cOn1mendabIv
large and the influence of the conven-
ton will be lasting upon the societies
representatives. Cor. @.