Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-11
Kennebec County Christian
Endeayor Meets at Oakland

The annual convention OF the
Kennebec County Christian EndeaN-
or Union, which was held at the
United Baptist church, Oakland, Fri
day afternoon and evening, was
marked by large and enthusiastic
attendance. Delegates were present
from Waterville, Fairfield, WINSTON.
Augusta. Hallowell, Gardiner ana
other points in the county.
over 100 sat down to the ban
ouet prepared by the local society
and still not all could be accommo-
dated at the tables. Local society
wells were given with a vim during
the social-supper hour. Several pas
tors were also present.
At the afternoon session the prin-
cipal speaker was Rev. ]. S. Pen
dleton of Bangor. president of the
State Christian Endeavor Conven-
ton. He gave an inspiring address
on the principle of obedience to
Christ in Christian service-loyal.
whole-hearted, joyful obedience.
| The principal speaker at night
was Prof. +. C. Mariner. of Colby
| college. He gave a very thoughtful
| address from the text: Judas (not
| Iscariot) said unto him. Lord. etc"
| emphasizing the place in life which
men and nations fill who break with
the spirit of the Iscariot. although
bearing the approbrium of the
name, Judas, since the many are
| judged by the moral detection of
| one. All religions have resorted at
| times to the sword as means of
propaganda, but one religion, Mo-
| hammedaniSm, took ir seriously and
| hpPamp the ISparint tho
| ligions. A double standard for per-
sonal life and national life has been
| more or less current, but one nation
adopted it fully with all its implica-
| tions, hence Germany became tho
Iscariot among the nations. Many
| have advocated MarXianiSm In one
| form or another. but Lenine and
| Troxy took it over bodily and Boil
! Shevism has been the result.
| The banner for highest percentage
| of attendance was awarded to the
| WinSlow society. The election of Of
| icers resulted as follows: President
j. X. LeFleur, Waterville; first vice
president, Kendall Howard, Wins
low; second vice president, Mrs.
Della Bates, Oakland: third wee
president, Miss Alice Brimstine,
Oakland; fourth vice president,
Miss Eva Jackson. Watervillc; NTH
vice president, Miss Ada E.dgecomb,
Hallowell; recording secretary, Miss
Vera Day, Fairfie Id; treasurer. Miss
Ona Mayo, Fairfield; corresponding
secretary. Jean Cadvallader, Water
vile: Junior Supt., Miss Una Clark,
Augusta; Efficiency Supt., Miss Lena
Kerr, Oakland: Missionary -Supt.,
Miss Ruth Goodwin, Waterville:
Quiet Hour Supt., Mrs. ID. w. Kim
ball, No. VasSalboro; c. +. expert,
Miss Grace Clark. Gardiner.
The new officers were installed by
Rev. II. II. Brown, pastor of the
United Baptist church of Augusta.
Special music was furnished by
the entertaining society.
The retiring president. Major Hen
ry of Fairfield. made an excellent
presiding officer.
The social committee are planning
n delightful evening for the month
~ business meeting of Everyman's
Bible class, at the United Baptist
church next Wednesday night. Aft
or short business session which
will be called promptly at 80 i.
NJ, there will be a get-together So
cial. entertainment and refresh
| ments. Any men who are not con-
neCted with q Bible class are invited
to come as guests of the members