The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-06-18
C. E. CONVENTION
OF MUCH BENEFIT
Washington County Delegates Finished
Their Sessions in Barre Last Even
ing-Earl M. Lewis Re-
elected President.

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"a Trip to the Holy Land" an Illus
trated lecture by Miss Beulah E. Bates,
state secretary. brought to a successful
close the 3Sth annual convention of the
Washington county Christian Endeavor
union at the Congregational church last
evening. A large crowd attended and
Miss Bates compelled careful attention
! from her audience as she accompanied
each stereoptieon view with little de-
seriptive lectures. A devotional service
opened the evening exercises and con-
secration and quiet time followed the
lecture by Miss Bates.
! In the late afternoon the Endeavorers
held their annual business meeting and
elected the following officers: President
Earl NJ. Lewis of Barre, who succeeded
himself; vice president, Miss Eta f.
Graves of Waterbury; secretary and jun
ior superintendent, Miss Lena NJ. An
drews of Montpelier; treasurer, Miss
Marion f. Stickney of Barre; lookout
committee, Rev Fred Mcneil of Granite
vile, Mrs. G.. ~ Welch of Northfeld,
Miss Mertie B. Howe of Roxbury and
Miss Rachel Erwin of Montpelier. Com.
nittee reports, covering a wide range of
topics, were received at the same time
and accepted. Earlier in the afternoon
Miss Eta r. Graves conducted CON
ference on junior work that was helpful
in every detail. One OF the inspiring adj
dresses OF the afternoon was given by
n. G. Woodruff, who spoke on "The Ideal
Relation Between the c. F.. Society and
the Sunday School," Mr. Woodruff pre-
sented a workable problem for adjust
ing the programs of these two organiza
tions. Miss Bates contributed a timely
address on "The State and international
Advance"
Excerpts from Mr.. Woodruff's address
are given as follows:
"The Sunday school is the place for
Bible study, where in the plastic years
Of childhood and youth the fundamental
truths of religion are learned. 1t helps
to strengthen spiritual life Of members
and to build up Christian character.
Most Of the organized classes are Older
than Christian Endeavor."
"Christiau Endeavor also teaches re-
ligion-but emphasizes its practical as
poets: trains in public speaking; in
committee work in social work. It
teaches loyalty to Christ and to the
church. II emphasizes daily prayer and
daily reading of Gods word. 1t stands
for systematic and definite Christian
service, for working and workable
Christianity. Here again we see the
inter relation of the two organizations
for the Sunday school offers the most
available practice ground for the Chris |
tian Endeavor: and most Christian En-
deavor societies recognize this fact by |
appointing Sunday school committee,
which works to build up the Sunday |
school"
"There are multitude of4wsys in
which the Christian Endeavor can help |
the Sunday school. At the same time
members obtain valuable training for
the work which they should later do in
the wider field of the church. We must I
that neither the Christian En-
deavor or the Sunday school is an end I
in itself; but both are efficient means
used to inspire. educate. train and de-
yelop workers for the work which God
has for his children here and in the years
to come"
"In attaining the ideal relation be-
tween the two organizations we need the
faith that can pray without ceasing;
that will not give up whatever obstacles
may be encountered And if in the spirit
Of faith. with patience and earnestness
and loyalty we go about our work. our
two organizations ought to be able to
work efficiently together to do the com
mon work Of Christ's church."
Throughout the day the various con-
ierences and addresses were well attend
ID and an unusual degree of interest in
The convention proceedings was mani
tested by all pleasureable feature of
The afternoon program was piano duet
pv Misses Merle Cow and Kathryn Mar
tin and vocal solo by Miss Flora Parch
,r of Waterbury Center. Excellent mu
nc was rendered in the evening bv the
chorus of the Congregational
,hurch. Miss Parcher also sang.