Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-24
BIENNIAL CONVENTION
Of the Christian Endeavor Union at
Houlton, Sept. 3, 4 and 5.

|
Christian Endeavor Union will be held
in the First Baptist church, Houlton,
| September 8. 4, s. The Houlton people
| gave the state Union most cordial
| invitation to hold its meetings with
them and are now preparing enthusiasts
| tically to receive all who may choose to
come. Special rates can be secured on
| the railroads, which are in most cases
| about one-third of the regular fare
! this being possible because the Presque
Isle Fair meets on the same dates as
the C. E. Convention. Aroostook will be
at its best in the early days of Septsm-
Der. It will be an excellent time to visit
| the Garden of Maine.'' Ample oppor-
| tunity will be given for sightseeing in
and around Houlton
| The Convention promises to be inspir-
| ing in every way. The addresses, music,
| conferences, workers meetings, will all
| tend toward the greater efficiency of
Maine Endeavorers in their work for
Christ and the church.
| DIR. James A. Francis, pastor of the
Clarendon Street church. Boston, Mass,
/ will be present and deliver series of
addresses on 1.-THE Kingdom" His first
] lecture comes Tuesday afternoon and
| the last Thursday morning
] The United Society of Christian En-
| deavor is to be represented by its pub
! LEGATION manager, Mr.. A. j. Shartle.
Mr. Shartle is well fitted for the re-
! sponsible position which he occupies.
| The closing address will be given by
| Prof. A. w Anthony. D. d. of Lewis
| ton, who will also conduct conference
| on Missionary Education. DIR. Anthony
I is too we'll known in Maine to need any
extended introduction.
One of the prominent speakers from
/ our own State will be Rev. Jesse Hill,
| ID. D., pastor of Williston Congrega-
| tional church, Portland,-the chruch of
| which DIR. Francis E. Clark was pastor
| when he organized the first c. f. society.
/ Many prominent pastors and workers
| well known in the state will participate
lin the convention. Among them are
| found:
Rev. T. p Williams of Houlton, who
will have charge of the convention mu-
sic; Rev. William +. Slade of Gray, the
president of the Maine Union, who will
preside at all the sessions, Rev. II. N.
| Pringle of Waterville, superintendent of
the Citizenship Department of the
| Maine Union, who will be heard on the
topic, in; Training for Citizenship /;
| Mrs Elva Hall of Northeast Harbor
| State junior superintendent, who will
have charge of the junior rally on
| Thursday afternoon.
| Other workers who will be present and
participate are: Harry w. Rowe of
Waterville, field secretary; Harriette II.
Cole of Sedgwick, State treasurer and
corresponding secretary; Mr. J. l.. Will
| son. American Sunday school mission
airy; Rev NJ. Mosser Smyser of Mas
] ards, returned missionary; Rev. j. w.
| Williams of Milton Mills, N. II. the
president of the York county C. E.
Union.
Tuesday Afternoon, Sept. 3.
| 200-Praise service Rev. T. p. Will
| liams, Houlton, Director of Con-
| Vention music.
Devotional, Rev F. C. Hartley. Houl-
2.S0-''Given to Hospitality"
| Greetings from Houlton C. E. Union,
| Mr.. Frank Dunn. president.
Greetings from the churches, Rev. II.
| g. Kennedy, pastor First Baptist
| Greetings from the town, The Chair
| man of the Board of Selectmen.
| .'Wortls of Appreciation Rev.
William F. Siade, president of
| me APPOINTMENT VI lhe NOMINATING
The appointment of the committee on
/ resolutions.
| 3.OO-Address, "The Nature of the King
DOM" Rev. James A. Francis, d.
D., pastor Clarendon Street Bap-
| fist church. Boston, Mass;
| Closing prayer, Rev. w. II. Easton,
pastor NJ. f.. church.
Tuesday Evening, Sept. 3.
7.S0-Service of song
Devotional.
Special music.
| Offering for convention expenses.
IS00-Retrospect and Prospect, Harry w.
| Rowe. field secretary Maine C. e.
Address. Mr.. A. J. shartle, publica-
| ton Manager u. $. c. r.
i Wednesday Morning, Sept. a.
G 30-Morning watch.
S30-Praise service
S.45-Address. The. Kingdom and the
Spiritual Life" DR.. Francis;
Mr.. Shartle.
1O. 45-Denominationa rallies in the
Houlton churches.
| Wednesday Afternoon, Sept. 4.
/. 30-Reereation Period.
00-Reception and social hour. $50
| Wednesday Evening, Sept. q.
Z. 30-Songs of praise.
Devotional.
Special music.
S.00-Address, Rev. Jesse Hill s. It. D.,
pastor Williston church. Portland
Address 1.-THE Kingdom and the
Cross" DR.. Francis.
Thursday Morning, Sept. S.
l630-Morning watch.
| S.30-Service of song.
S45-Address, 1.-THE Kingdom and the
Comforter" DIR. Francis.
990-The Efficient c. T.. Society.
/ In Training for Citizenship.
As an Ally of the Sunday School.
The Business Side.
In Social Service.
In Evangelism.
Discussion.
11.00-Our Unions
Thursday Afternoon, Sept. S.
/ 2.00-Songs of praise.
/ 2. 15-Reports of officers
| Reports of department superintend-
| ents.
t3OO-Open Parliament on Missionary
Education, conducted by Prof. A.
w. Anthony. ID. d.. Lewiston joint
secretary Baptist and Free Baptist
1 Missionary activities.
330-Junior rally, conducted by Mrs
Elva NJ. Hall, Northeast Harbor,
junior superintendent Maine Union
Thursday Evening, Sept. 5.
I7.30-Praise service.