Evening journal., 1914-02-06
YOUNG PEOPLE
OF CHURCHES
in BIG RALLY
Speakers Of Several DeHomin-
atoms at Meeting at Second
Baptist EdliICs
SOCIAL HOUR FOLLOWED
THE PLEAS FOR UNITY

The Young Peoples Christian Endecy-
or Society held joint meeting ct Slc-
ond Baptist church last night n nisii
was largely attended by many Young
peoples organizations Of the city ag welt
as the Christian Endcavor societies. The
audience filled the main church auditor
ium, aud everyone present thoroughly
enjoyed the pleasing program The
speakers were the Rev. c. J.. Candee,
representing the Christian Endeavor 30.
cietics; the Rev. r. W. rrapnell, repre-.
eenting the Baptist lounR People; the
Rev Sigmund Won Bosse, Of Zion Luth
eran Church, representing the Lutheran
League and Penrose r. Ialley, the Up
worth League. Mr. Long, president of
the Wilmington Christian Endeavog
Union, presided. Scripture was read by
the Rev. Mr.. Candee, and he wss nlso
the first speaker.
Mr. Candee said that the fact must be
recognized that il is fundamental to
church activity that the young people
mould be claimed early, and he pointed
nut that Christian fndeavor stands for
The expression Of religious life. He stat
I'd that very often persons have had
good motives which have been smother
ed for the lack Of means OF expression,
and expressed the belief that the Chris
tian Endeavor does not take part OF a
Young mans life but takes the whole
Of IL.
The Rev. II. W lrapnell, rector Of
81. Andrews Episcopal Church was The
next speaker, and he pointed out that
choice IN life il something more than
an optional matter. He said that II
Christ is Christ TO You and me we
should not rest content without making
Him Christ 70 somebody else he said
II IS obligatory upon one to possess
those qualities OF Christian service
consistency. spiritualism and discretion.
The Rev. J. p. IIunsberger, pastor
OF Bethany Baptist Church, who rep
resented the Baptist Young Peoples
Dion. declared that this organiza-
ton has its distinct place in the
church. as its principal mission is to
train young people for service He
declared that it is necessary that they
should have trained workers that they
should become more devoted TO the
church Of the living God.
The Rev Mr.. Van Bosse. OF Zion
Lutheran Church. in speaking for the
Lutheran League, said that the trend
OF the day is for organization He
spoke Of the conservatism OF the
Lutheran Church which Is placed in
q peculiar position because Of the
language question. The Lutheran
League IS especially organized 20
study the German language and Ger
man literature. However. he said
hey are quite willing to enter into
inything that will promote the inter-
ast Of the church or city.
Penrose r, Talley. president OF the
Wilmington District Epworth League.
brought greetings from that society.
Mr. Talley said that II Is the forward
ook that gives us our vision, and
added that We have a wonderful fu-
ture before us.
A social hour was enjoyed at the
close of the meeting. when all the
guests we're invited to another room
which had been prettily decorated
There refreshments were served
Each guest was invited to write their
name and church on a card which
was IN the form OF a valentine The
affair was very successful.