The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-14

Thursday afternoon was rally at
ternoOn and each delegate was sup
posed to attend services at their re-
spective denominations church. So
Mr.. Whitney, Of Des Moines, Miss
Weaver, of Gravity, and myself at
tended the First Christian church.
The church was crowded and many
turned away. The welcome address
given here was one Of the finest and
most floWery l ever heard, given by
Cary Bundy, president Of the Los
Angeles City Union. He gave the
audience an imaginary picture trip
through California, leaving them on
Inspiration Point to gaze out over
the beautiful orange groves. The
first speaker was S. G. Buckner, of
Somerset, Pa, choosing his own top
ic, Modernism and Christian En-
deavor.' He brought out the
thought that too many young people
today are trying to keep in step to
two bands, "A Hot Time in the Old
Town Tonight" and Onward Chris
tian Soldiers" The best modern
thing today is Christian Union. The
next speaker was H. C. Kindred, of
California, his topic being "a Chris
tian Endeavor Message From the
Congo" He spoke of the c. e. work
in missions, and said the life and
spirit of Jesus Christ, and no loyal
disciple will refuse to follow Him.
Then came Rev. P. j. Rice, of Ell
Paso, Texas, with First Principles
of Christian Endeavor." The very
first principle he spoke of in the
Christian Endeavor movement is
our pledge, and he put strong en-
phasis on that word, pledge, then
prayer and organization. These
three are the key stones of the arch.
Other principles were loyalty, spir-
itual culture and training. The last
speaker was Rev. Russell F. Thrapp,
Los Angeles, his subject being Ideal
Christian Endeavor" He linked the
life of the ideal Christian Endeavor
with that of the Apostle Paul. He
gave a long talk on the life of Paul,
bringing out the thought that he
was missionary Endeavor, a loyal
Endeavor, and at last a crown En-
deavor. The afternoon session clos
ed with business meeting.
Thursday morning services again
opened up at the Park with the con-
vention orchestra and other special
music. The address of the evening
was that of the president, Rev.
Clark. This was one of the best, if
not the best, addresses of the con-
vention, his theme being Some Ad-
vance Steps for Increase and Ettici-
ency.' I shall not give much of this
talk for l have it in full and the So
ciety will be privileged to read it
upon my return. He went back to
the birth of the Christian Endeavor
movement thirty-three years ago
next February, and brought out the
increase and development up to the
present time. Since the last con-
vention two years ago at Atlanta,
Georgia, he has visited Germany,
Holland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark,
Finland, Russia, Austria, Hungary,
France, Switzerland, Italy, Greece,
Macedonia, Turkey, Syria, and
Egypt in this great movement. He
ended up his speech with the eli
max of the week. Last came the
treasurer statement and general
secretary's report.
Friday morning I attended the
conference for pastors and church
workers held at the First Congre-
gational church. The home, the
school, and the press, was to be dis
cussed, but so much time was taken
up with the home that the other
two topics were carried over for an
other session. This was very in
teresting session, and the home was
discussed pro and con, it's relation
to church, sex teaching, amusements,
authority, it's relation to the school,
vital things to teach; obedience, rev.
erence, brotherhood. Home life in
cities, in small towns, practical
ways to increase home power. Rev.
Charles M. Sheldon, D. D., Topeka,
Kansas, was leader of this session.
He is one of the trustees in Ameri-
ca, and a very influential worker,
and there was a large audience out
that morning to hear his talk and
get his views on home life.
Friday afternoon services were
held at the Auditorium Endeavor.
Several addresses were given that
afternoon, the first one by Rev. Ira
D. D., LII. D., president of
College, Nashville,
Tennessee, his subject being "How
Christian Endeavor Has Promoted
Fellowship" speaking of the friend
ly attitude between the north and
south and Canada. The next address
was by Rev. Chas. w. REGARD, D. D.,
pastor of the First United Brethren
Canton, Ohio, his theme be-
ing THE Scandal of Sectarianism.'
He brought out the though that too
many were following after creeds
instead of Jesus Christ alone. The
last talk of the afternoon was by
Rev. Frank NJ. Goodchild, D. D.,
pastor of the Central Baptist church,
New York City, his topic being "The
Power and Possibilities Of United
Church" He brought out quite for
chilly the trif1ing difference of de-
nominations, and plead for unity.
lie stated that he believed Christian
unity would be brought about by the
efforts of Christian Endeavors
through their prayers, if they would
advance in solid column against the
enemy. He said the ideal church
would be made up of all denomina-
lions. The afternoons session was
with several numbers
from the convention orchestra and
solos and songs by the audience.