The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-08-15
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR
IN EARNEST

The Lakeland News does not be
lieve in town knockers" We do no,
believe in Endeavor grumblers, eth.
Ell. Workers OF the true metal arc
the kind that prefer to be happy and
contentedly busy.
One Endeavor worker said to an.
other. You can always be relied
upon to do the proper thing at the
proper time" This was a compli-
ment worth having.
Rev. and Mrs. James F. Winnard
from the Palm Avenue Presbyterian
church in Tampa, are summering as
last year. away up as far as yegeta-
ton grows on mountain side OF
Colorado. They have little but
cosy tent headquarters but spend
much daytime hours exploring the
hills and gathering delicious wild
berries. 1t is chilly there and gath
ering wood for their stove is one
past-time enjoyment Mr.. Winnard
does not have in Tampa. Their To-
cation is near small mining town
named EldOra. Mr.. Alexander Linn
supplies the Palm avenue pulpit till
its pastor returns by September.
State President Francis Coffin ha 5
issued his first message to the State
union. lie urges close partnership
feeling in the work. For prompt
answering of letters, and ready as
si:tance of those who have had ex-
perience in managing society or dis
trict work. to the new officers CON-
ing into our ranks. These mimeo-
graph letters were only addressed to
State and district officers or superin..
tendents, but Mr. Coffin plans to send
messages soon to all societies.
Presbyterian Endeavorers in Mi
ami had backward" social recent
ly The guests entered at the back
door Of the manse, and in greetings
remarked. I'VE have had a pleasant
time When leaving they went out
OF the front door. Wonder what they
said then, but probably It was,
Why how do do; so glad TO see
you here One feature was of the
usual plan some nice games and re-
freshmcnts.
So many papers are using much
ink telling about the necessity OF
children doing their part in killing
flies. We suggest that the saying.
"A stitch in time saves nine" would
apply here. II they are allowed NJ
places there will be no flies
and the Juniors can watch out for
the causes as we'll as to try to re-
drcc he supply of maturcd flies.
4 friend in Jacksonville to whom
a mimcograph letter. efficiency songs
and campaign leaflets were mailed
rs to about seventy-fivc other society
leaders. promptly replied: THAT
was splendid lot Of literature you
sent This was encouraging to tho
one who sent the {. +. work ma
tcrials.
And here is another thoughtful
Miss Ruth Haven, presideu
Of the Christian church society in 81
Petersburg. She wrote upon rcrciy
ing the efficiency letter: Our so
ciety has not been started long but
we are taking hold as fast as posi-
bic We will gladly learn the son
YOU sent copies Of We will cndcav-
Or to do our part for Christ.
We have no press space in pa
pers west Of Oeala. This conditio, |
should be improved, for West Flor /
Ga is the great white to harvest |
led for Christian Endeavors II /
and the help newspaper
rive is needed especially in that por.
ion of the State.
This was a CHEEKY message from
Had Junior and G. +
yesterday regardless of storm
Hsgdalene Endcavorcrs. many #
hem. have to go from one To three
niles to get TO services in Their
fnited Brethren church. Hut the,
lad their meetings. Aug. II. and
Roy are held year-around cterg
Sunday. This is c. T.. grit
District convention talk is GETTING
norc plentiful and il will be fo'-
owed by hnstling in several sections
II the State.
GRACE 4 TOWNSEND,
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