The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1913-04-03
THE C. {. CONVENTION

The Convention OF the Christian
Endcavorcrs OF the Eighth District
closed on Sunday night and was spok-
on Of by the delegates as one OF the
most successful ever held In the dis
trict. Tho attendance was not large
but tho meetings were Of a high or
der and such as 10 give lasting re-
suits.
All Of the churches heartily CO.
operated In the convention thus show
ing the value OF this society as
force for Christian unity
Tho address OF welcome was given
by Rev. H. +. Kcltch Of the Chris
tian church.
A high note was struck at the be
ginning Of the sessions In the Chris
tan church by the strong and practl-
cal address OF Rev. Robert Simpson OF
Harrodsburg. setting forth the OPP
portunitios open to young people Miss
Georgia Dunn gave an account OF the
Endoavor work In the prisons Of Ken
lucky. subject In which she Is en-
thusiast!c because she gives SO much
Of her time and energy TO II and has
brought Kentucky g. the first place
In this line Of Endeavcr activity.
On Saturday at the Union church
Rev. J. r.. Crawford II the Presbytcr.
ian church of Winchester gave
houghtful address. ON the subject
- End~vorers with Power" emphasiL-
ing the need Of contact with God
the source 81 all power.
Dean {. F. Hubbard gave n forccful
address showing thc privilege OF youth
and the value Of union. W. !. Jones'
Of Cumberland Gap, President OF the
Tri-State Endcavo- Union spoke on
The Mountains for Christ and the
Church" lie gave a vivid picture Of
the place an Endcavor society can oc-
cupy In the quiet mountain life and
told Of his own experiences.
Rev. o. c. Haas took as theme
the Practical Holy Ghost and gave
an impressive address on the subject
Of service.
On Sunday afternoon. at the Bah
list church. President r. II. Cross
field 81 Pennsylvania University. Lex
ington. gave an eloquent address un
Gifts OF Christ" summarizing the
worlds indebtedness TO Christ and the
corresponding obligation TO him and
his worS. The address was followed By
IN impressive conservation service led
10y Rev. G. S knight.
Much credit is due 10 G. T.. Martin.
President Of the State Endcavor I'm
ion. who presided and kept the meet
ings strictly within time and to G..
y. Evans. Field Secretary. for his
helpful conferences. general oversight
of details. and his interesting account
OF the work being done In the State
and his personal experiences rs he
goes about from place to place.
A social held on Saturday night
was largely attended and enjoyed by
all.
An Endeavor rally was held In the
Union church on Sunday morning viii
brief but effective statement by MIR.
Evans of the things which the Socic-
~ stands for and an inspiring ser
mon by DR.. Roberts on the theme,
Young men shall see visions" DIT.
Roberts was classmate of Francis
Clark. the founder OF the Society, and
he dwclt on the movement as one OF
the great discoveries of the age.
A Junior Endeavor rally was held
In the Christian church In the after
noon. under the leadership of Miss
Dunn. which the little folks greatly
enjoyed.
The Union meeting at $50 on sun
day was large and enthusiastic. Seven
acknowledged tho Endcayor Society
AZ the means OF starting a Christian
life and many more bore witness TO
its helpful influence.
AT the Chapel exercise President
Crossficld gave ths closing address
on Christian Education" a fine plea
for thorough preparation for life aud
preparation under Christian influences
Special music added greatly to the
various sessions and was highly com
mended " the visitors.
Our citizens entertained with true
cordially. The convention was well
worth while and will long be remem-
, bered