The Republican journal., 1911-07-27
Convention Of Young Peoples
Societies.
1.-THE Secretary's Report

the Young Peoples Societies OF Waldo
county was held in the Baptist church,
Belfast, Friday, July 7th, afternoon and
evening. Owing to the excessive heat
there was small representation from
the different churches, although reduced
rates were procured on the Belfast and
Durham railroad.
Rev. A. G. Roberts was to have charge
of the devotional service, but was called
out of town, so his place was filled by the
president, Rev. A. G. Warner of Isles
boro. After the reading of the minutes
and reports committees were reported as
follows: On nominations, Rev. D. L.
Wilson, Mrs. Robertson and Rev. M. S.
Hill; on resolutions, Rev. c. H. Nc
Elhiney, Mrs. George Merithew and
Lula Marks. The address of welcome
was given by Rev. M. S. Hill, who well
coined the convention as part of a
great whole. The response was by Rev.
A. G. Warner
Rev. D. l.. Wilson then spoke on why
| believe in Christian E1deavor." He
called to mind the big national conven-
ton being held at Atlantic City, and the
thousands who have shown their interest
in Christian Endeavor work by attend
ing. 1.-The pledge ties and the young
peoples testimony meetings, he said,
''tend to make the young person of to-
day strong for the onward march of
Christian righteousness.
Miss Lena Rose of Islesboro read
very interesting paper on "My respon-
sbility as an Endeavorer for the success
of Christian Endeavor" She showed the
many fields of labor that the young per-
son who is willing to work may serve.
On the program was talk by Rev. H.
B. Booth of Brooks ''My responsibility
as a pastor for the success of c. E., i"
but as he was absent the president
opened the subject for discussion, and
many helpful thoughts on the pastors
work in the Y. P, SIS. were presented
by the different pastors present. This
discussion was followed by wide-awake
talk. THE Young People of Waldo
county, and the present Temperance
campaign" was the subject of Presi-
dent A. G. Warner, who said he had lived a
good part OF his life in high license
State and had been able to note the con-
trast. 1.-THE liquor traffic, he said, els
always traffic in bodies and souls. The
liquor dealers comfort means another
distress. He urged that every young
person, boy or girl, should be working
for the cause of prohibition.
| The committee on nominations report
ed as follows: for President, Rev A. G..
Roberts; Vice President. Rev. H. G.
Booth; Secretary and Treasurer, Miss
Lula Marks. The committee on resolu-
lions submitted the following:
Resolved, That we, the delegates of
this twentieth annual convention of the
Young Peoples Societies of Waldo coun-
/ ty, extend to the members of this church
and Christian Endeavor Society our
grateful appreciation of their courteous
! ana most generous services.
Resolved, That we, in our distress over
! the apparent inattention of the societies
constituting this convention, as mani
tested by the meager representation
present, urge some specific effort on the
part of the new officers to arouse deep
er interest in the county wide movement
! and work of our young peoples societies
| Resolved, That we wish to most earn
!
of the liquor traffic in all it's forms and
pledge our most sincere efforts to make
impossible the removal Of the Prohibi-
tory amendment of our State constitu-
ton at the coming plebiscite in Septem-
Der.
A tempting supper was served in the
vestry tc the delegates by the ladies OF
the society. The evening service opened
with praise service led by the presl-
dent and followed by lecture by Rev.
c. H. Mckinney of Searsport on "Chris-
tianity, the Nations Strength. A brief
outline of the history of Samaria, bring
ing out the teaching of Jesus in connec-
ton with this woman of Samaria. Sal
walton is of the Jews. The religious
worship of Samaria at this time was lit
tie more than superstition. Mt. Gerizim
was holy place because of its tradi-
tions. Religion was not vital thing
with the Jews, but salvation is of the
Jews" because the saving power of the
world came through the Jews. A nations
power is not found in laws, wealth or
breadth of rule. The power and govern
ment that redeems life is that which
cultivates mans moral sense, making
nothing more important than what is
right" Our salvation as nation is not
to be found in the strength of our navy
or army or in great progress along ma
terial lines, but in Christianity that in
spires sacrifice and righteousness Of
character.
All the reports were not in from the
different societies, 80 the banner has not
| been awarded.
! Parsons Poems A Gen..
From Rev H Stubenvoll, Allison, la, in
praise of DR.. Kings New Life Pills.
They're such health necessity,
In every home these pills should be.
IF otbor Kinds vou'vo triod in vain