The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-06-04
c. E. CONVENTION
HELD AT GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH
HARRY T. FOGLE PRESIDED-MEET
ing A SUCCESS-2e SENIORsSOCIE-
TIES In COUNTY-NEXT CONVENTION
AT UNIONTOWN.

The twenty-fourth annual Conven-
tion Of the Carroll County Christian
Endeavor Union was held May q and
Is, at Grace Lutheran Church, this
city, and was grand success. 1t
could hardly have been otherwise
with inspiring addresses, fluent speak
ers, good music, much hospitality
shown, and Gods blessing upon US.
The convention theme, Christian
leadership" was 90 well discussed
and we feel sure that those who tried
to make the subject so clear and prac-
tical to u will not have toi1ed in vain.
Mr.. Harry T. Fogle, of Uniontown,
president of the Union, presided over
the meetings, assisted by vice-presi-
dents, Mr.. Elmer Cent? and Rev.
John Gonso.
lin the absence of the secretary,
Miss Arminta Murray, Miss Albert, OF
this city, took her place.
Owing to Rev. Hetrick's absence,
pastor Of the church, telegram from
him was read by Mr. John D. Belt,
welcoming all to the convention to
church, to homes and to every service.
Response, Rev. Gonso, who later con-
Quoted devotional services and had
many delegates in a few words, tell
what Christian Endeavor had done for
them, their church, home, then had
them repeat favorite Bible verses, of
scripture, also hymns, address, Rev.
Seth Downie, The Elements in Chris
tian leadership" One good plain
horse sense, 2-Motive for doing work,
we must get in our minds that God is
calling for you and me then we can
work. That we are called to special
leadership. Be sure that God is call
ing, then respond Take elements i'm
Moses life. One great refusal to be
called the son of Pharoah's daughter.
l2-Transformed, not conformed s.
Valuation OF sin. 4-Valuation Sal
vation. Element of endeavorance.
Thursday afternoon, conducted by
MIR. Elmer Cent?, executive meeting,
1.3O, followed by singing hymns,
devotional service Matt 6-19 Rev.
Spangler, Hampstead, Conference hy
Mr.. Spencer Sisco, of Baltimore, on
Lookout and Prayer Meeting Com
mittee. Quite number participated
in it. Some way to arouse interest,
by advertising, send post cards, use
printers ink, have candle light meet
ings, patriotic meetings on July 4,
memory meetings, Bible book meeting,
special conservation meetings, call
roll backward, sometime by benches,
and by committees. Committees should
meet twice a month and arrange for
meetings.
Lookout committee get new mem
bers, develop them keep them State
President, Mr.. Bryant Matter, Of Bal
timore, gave an address, Said give
the young people plenty Of work to
do, then help them use each member
in your society as youth has achieved
| great things. Our motto should be
Upward, Look, downward reach" @.
E. helps us achieve the greatest and
. lightest duty; address by Rev. Frank
Havenner, this city, Value Of
Christian Leaders, a splendid address;
singing, prayer, Benediction.
Thursday evening-Opening song by
choir, and singing by congregation.
Devotional service, Mr.. H. B. Fogle,.
quartette from MI. p. church; report
OF nominating committee; special
music, Mrs. Witter and Rev. Renshaw.
Address, "An Ideal Leader" Rev.
) Bright, Baltimore, Joshua S-21. The
ideal leader will have a thorough
knowledge of the Bible, Faith based
on Bible. 1t was a deep forceful ad--
, dress. Duet, Miss Lynch and Mrs. Wm..
} Mather; offering, singing, Benedic-
tion.
, Friday morning-Devotional SER,
vices; 100 Psalm; Prayer; Sympos-
ium, why Do I Believe in Christian
i Endeavor," Mr.. Harry T. Birnie, Mr.
| Jesse Garner, Geo. X. Mather, DIR.
} Tiffany, from Western Maryland Col
lege, delivered helpful and inspiring
address On Spiritual Leadership. Sing
ing, Mission Conference by Rev. H.. T
; Read
Friday afternoon-DevotionaI SER
vice by Rev Gonso; report OF officers
and delegates; address by Rev. J. B.
Lau, Theme, Leadership Among the
Boys or Problems Of the Boys" psalm
1O9-19. 1t was strong address.
Junior Rally was held at $50, con-
Quoted by the Superintendent, Mrs. j.
ID. Belt, who had the children from
different societies in the county take
part. IL was splendid service, good
singing, recitations, exercises, ETC.;
Miss Heilman, State Superintendent.
gave a most interesting and helpful
address to the Juniors. There are
seven Junior societies in the Union.
1 MIS-. Belt helped organize a number
OF them. and did good efficient work.
me Methodist Protestant Society in
lhAo N.Y. ICCSlf6u LH6 banner Tor
faithfulness, and the Missionary ban
ner to Grace Lutheran Society. The
4 society gaining the highest amount
per capita was "a cents, the next 53
cents, Church Of God, this city.
! Friday night-Devotiona services.
Rev. J. B. Lau; report OF committee
on resolutions, Mrs. Lau installations
OF officers; solos by Miss Yingling and
Miss Zepp; closing address, DIR. Alfred
I Barr, OF Baltimore, theme, THE Dan
gerous Aspects of Religion" 1t was
a splendid address.
The convention will be held at
Uniontown next year.
The Lutheran Society gave social
and reception to all delegates ana
friends on Thursday night in the lee
ture room after convention session.
True hospitality was shown. Refresh
ments were served
There are 20 senior societies in Car
roll, three new ones added this year.
Carroll is the banner county in Mary
land. 4.
myrtle CAPLE,