Catoctin clarion., 1915-06-17

County Endeavorers Hold
Inspiring Convention.
Throngs OF Delegates and Visit
ors Fill Graceham Moravian
Church and Enjoy Splendid
Program.
The 23d annual convention of the Fred
erick County G. E. Union was held in
the Moravian church, Graceham, Thurs
day and Friday last. Between 40 end 80
delegates, representing the Societies of
the county, were in attendance, and there
were visitors present in large numbers
from all over the county, crowding the
church to the limit of its capacity.
The convention opened its sessions at
2.3O p. m. Thursday, and after Devo-
tional service led by the local pastor,
Rev. Robert Huebener, an address of
welcome was delivered on behalf of the
entertaining society by Mr.. Raymond
Boiler. Rev. E. H. Hummelbaugh, pres
ident of the County Union, responded in
very appropriate manner, and opened
the convention. Then followed a most
inspiring program, carefully arranged by
the Executive Committee. The conven-
ton theme was "Christ for Every Life
and All of Life," and all of the address,
es bore on this theme. There were two
excellent addresses at this first session;
Rev. Paul Kuntz, of Myersville, spoke
on 'Constancy in Service" and he was
followed by Rev. R. l.. Shipley, of Buck
eystown, on the theme, christian En-
deavor Evangelism. After this session
everybody got acquainted with everybody
else.
The evening session opened at 7.45 with
a Devotional service led by Rev. Stephen
Yemm, of Lewistown. Then followed
powerful and practical address by Rev.
b. A. Bowers, Of Frederick. on the theme
why Believe in Christian Endeavor. "
After the address Question Box"w was
conducted by President Hummelbaugh.
A number of pertinent questions were
asked and very helpfully answered. and
then the first days sessions were brought
to an inspiring finish.
On Friday morning at 800 o'clock, Rev.
George A. Snyder, D. d., of Middletown,
conducted the Conservation service, which
was largely attended and was of very
spiritual and uplifting nature. AT $40
Rev. C. S. Gerhard, of Jefferson, spoke
on citizenship" advancing many use
full thoughts on the subject. He was
followed by Mr.. Paul Beard, of Thur
mont, in a good address on "The Aim of
Christian Endeavor. Then followed the
reports of the various county officers,
and helpful conference on Committee
Work." conducted by Rev. DR.. Snyder.
The afternoon session was opened at
200 o'clock by Devotional service con-
Quoted by Rev. Huebener. At this ses-
sion the local Junior Society rendered a
short program, after which Miss Ruth
Heilman, of Baltimore, State Junior Su-
perintendent, gave very interesting and
helpful object lesson talk to the Juniors,
and presented plans for work among
Juniors to the grown-ups present. Coun-
ty Junior Superintendent, Miss Dora
Hess, of Buckeystown, then awarded the
Junior Banner for the largest increase in
membership during the past year, to the
Junior society of the United Brethren
church, Frederick, Rev. Hummelbaugh
pastor. The principal address of the
afternoon was then delivered by Rev.
Frank R. Bayley, of Hagerstown, on the
subject, christian Endeavor and Tenn.
perance. Rev. Bayley presented his
subject in masterly style, and impress
ed all present with the Importance of the
great work of making America dry.
The closing session was held on Friday
evening at 7.45 o'clock. At this session
Rev. P. A. Heilman, of Baltimore, de-
livered an address on the subject, "Some
Live Issues in Christian Endeavor." His
address was splendid and filled with prac-
tical thought and was greatly enjoyed by
all. After this address President Hum
melbaugh made some inspiring closing
remarks in his genial and enthusiastic
manner, and the convention was brought
to an appropriate close by the singing of
"Blest be the Tie that Binds"
Officers Elected.
The following officers were elected to
serve until the next convention: County
President, Rev. E. H. Hummelbaugh,
Frederick; Vice President, Rev. Geo. A.
Snyder, D. D., Middletown; Secretary
and Treasurer. Miss Ruth Naomi Dean,
Middletown; Missionary Superintendent,
Miss M. Beth Firor, Thurmont; Temper
ance Superintendent, Mrs. May Gaylor,
Middletown; Junior Superintendent, Miss
Dora Hess, Buckeystown. President
Hummelbaugh announced that it was his
intention, if possible, to make personal
visit to every society in the county dur
ing the year, and said that either he or
an assistant will be glad at any time to
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