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THE GALVESTON DAILY NEWS. THURSDAY, MAY 6. 1897.
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A Bl'SY l)\\ W ITH Tin: ENDEAYOR-
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MRS. LEONARD ON THE XECESSIT*
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Reviewed the Work Amunii Seamen.
Secretary's Reiiurt—Side >leet-
iuj£w and Notea.
Houston, Tex., May .".-The Christian En-
deavorers were a HtMe late in assembling1
at the auditorium for the second day's ses-
sion of t)u- cight-h annual convention, but
It was on account of the fact that the dele-
gates wished to set the full benefit of the
beautiful morning out of doors, rather than
any lack of enthusiasm and love for the
work. The spirit-* of the attendants on
the meeting w re seemingly of the best,
and the occupants of every car bound for
the auditorium sang some of their En-
deavor songs with a right good will.
Although the attendance of delegates is
not quite so large as was expected the hall
was well filled when Vice President" Dr.
Milton J. Bliem of San Antonio called the
meeting to order at 9.20. Vice President' J.
M. Campbell, who was to preside, being ab-
sent.
The song service was begun by the sing-
ing of the Endeavorers' marching song.
This was followed by "True Hearted,
Whole Hearted," and "Let the Sunshine
In."
The devotional exercises were conducted
by Sam Ji. Hamilton of Waco. They were
begun by the sinking of "Messed Assur-
ance." Mrs. L. T. Sloan led in prayer and
Mr. Hamilton made a short- talk, calling
on different members for Bible quotations
to illustrate his points from time to time.
Tills was followed by sentence prayers,
opened by Mr. Sewell of Waco and closed
by Secretary Grotthouse. "There Is Hun-
shine in My Soul" was sung with much
feeling. Dr. Bliem asked all pastors and
county and district superintendents to take
seats on the platform. "How Firm a
Foundation" was next sung. I he audience
standing.
Rev. George M. Oakley then delivered an
address, entitled "Hitherto Hath the Lord
Helped Us."
The address was frequently interrupted
by applause. After another song President
W. G. Btll of Austin read his annual re-
port. It was in th" nature of an address,
an appeal for renewed consecration and
contained no statistics.
Another song was rendered and Vice
President Bliem announced that the yearly
reviews of works were next in order. The
report of the Junior department was read
by Mrs. Sylvia Sheldon-Leonard, the su-
perintendent.
The following is an extract from the re-
port:
"Peculiarities of financial depression and
political excitement have been felt, I be-
lieve, in every department not only of
state, but of church. That it should not
be so does not unfortunately prevent the
fact that it is so. Our Christian Endeavor
work has felt it greatly, especially during
the months of last summer and autumn.
Our junior work was hampered not only by
these circumstances of state and country,
but personally the work could scarcely have
been in worse hands. Without entering in-
to details, suffi e it to say that, for three
months directly following our last con-
vention 1 was unable from poor health to
do Any aggressive work, and since most of
iny junior work has been done from my
/?ou]ch. However, through the faithful ef-
forts of local superintendents we have held
llio/st of our old societies and have added
scyfne few more: and though the gain in so-
cieties is not what we honed and prayed
y>*'- for. still we have many pleasant and en-
couraging things to report, for though our
Junior forces are not large numerically,
they are faithful workers and the results
are very encouraging. As 1 said before, we
are glad to report i: gain in societies. Last
year I reported 15t> societies with a mem-
bership of 3T.*»o. There have died, in some
cases by violence, in others by neglect, six
societies. We have enrolled flfty-six new
societies, making a nei gain of fifty so-
cieties with a total of UOo societies-. These
figures show a gain of 33*a per cent. The
enrollment by denominations follows: Disci-
ples (Christians). So: Cumberland Presby-
terian. 58: Presbyterian. '.1; I'nlon, : Coil
gfegat-ional. 4: Methodist and Methodist
Protestant. 4: Missionary Baptist. 2. These
societies have a membership of 7Wn». an av
era^c of 3fc> members per society. The Disci-
ples are still in the lead, but have been
close pressed all the year by the Cumber-
land Presbyterians. The secret of their
growth Is their missionary spirit. Nearly
nil of their new societies have been organ-
ised by those who have moved from some
place where there was a society io a place
where there wa • none, and immediately felt
the call of duty to organize one: or by
those who have sought out tlie unoccupied
rduces and there planted societies which
nave usually been kindly nurtured and
cared for by them. To all denominations I
will say "Go ye.and do likewise." The largest
society reported is one of M members in
the Cumberland Presbyterian church ar
Waco; the smallest contains seven mem-
bers. These 200 societies have given this
year to missions $.soo. The local church
work and various charities $400. makimr a
total of $1200 given in eleven months. The
fact that- gives me the greatest joy to re-
port is that 300 juniors have this year con-
fessed Christ by uniting as his visible
church.
"Our hearts were saddened by the news
of the avs f'ul desolation wrought in our sis-
ter town of Sherman by the eyclone of last
summer. But from out of the darkness of
that fearful < atastrophe shone ih»» good
deeds ot many. and none more brightly
tlaan those of the juniors, who were tireless
in their efturts ro < olbct clothes and other
recesslties for the stricken ones of their
city. This spring our hearts sickened with-
in us as w- read o'' the terrible holocaust
of the Buckner orphans' home. And then
we were gladdened by the news that not
only the Baptist organizations but scores
of our Junior societies had responded gen-
erously to the call of the stricken ones. The
lines of work undertaken l»\ our junior so-
cieties and the method of conducting tin
same are as varied as tin* minds of tin su
perlntendents. I will giv»- you sunt ex
tracts from reports sent me. feeling sure
that in them will be found help for many.
During last May a society gav« a birth-
day party, from which they icallzed $12.">ft
for tne church building fuiid. In another
town not a hundred mile?* from Houston a
campaign in tin- mtei est of lempeiance was
inaugurated The Christian Endeavored
Junior societies wei> the main work
era in that campaign, led and assisted b>
their Junloi superintendent, and they
worked so effectively that when submit
ted to a vote of the people prohibition < ar
ried by an overwhelming majority. (For
further Information .-address Mrs. S. M
Sloan, Pine Valley \ This same sodetv also
furnished Christmas present:- to tlie . i»il-
cJren of the prison Christian Endeavorers
of the Huntsville penitentiary. Another so-
ciety was furnished a room in a charitv
hosyttal in their city ;n,d have weekly
pfeoges to mission work in India and Mex-
ico. Four new societies haw Pt-en organ
ized through the efforts ot on. society,
which also sent presents to a M« xlcan mis-
sion. One society of sixt>-three members
tries tries the cards with Bible . m-s»-s on
them to the Juniors, and these are learn-
nud repeated at the next service. The plan
j# said to work well. This society has two
superintendents. and both are kept busy
in a small town where it seemed Impossl
ble to have at present two entirely separate
societies, a junior das:; lias beeu organized.
It meets with the Christian Endeavurers
and baa u certain length of time allotted to
it alone. This is a temporary arrang- men
until a way Is opened for something better,
kut how much wiser this is than to allow
the children go entirely uncared for. Some
of our best work is being done in our small
I villages and towns and by numerically !
I small societies. , |
"There are some comparatively new lines j
1 of work that I believe our junior superili- •
j undents should take up. One is purity |
l work, in twelve years' experience as a
1 teacher in public schools this evil has been
: brought witii awful force to my knowledge.
The impuritv of thought and therefore of
speech and action, not only by boys but of
many girls between the ages of s and Ifi.
is simply appalling. Cheap literature and
the character of so many newspapers that
are read in families have much to do with
this state of affairs. The vile pictures senf
broadcast as advertising mediums, especial-
ly of cigarettes and similar articles, are
another source of this evil. Can we not. as
junior superintendents and teachers, start
a vigorous crusade against cheap literature,
\ilc pictures, indecent stories and vulgar
jokes'.' I would suggest that at regular and
stated periods lessons against the evil be
given, as those against intemperance and
for missions. It is my opinion that every
junior society should have an anti-cigarette
committee, and the work of securing sign-
ers to the anti-cigarette pledge should lie
vigorously pushed.
"The band of mercy work, too, should re-
ceive attention at our hands. There is a
gnat ot.tl of cruelty toward animals mani-
fested by children that is not inherent, but
tomes through thoughtlessness. So many
parents neglect to teach their boys and
girls that these are Clod's creatures, de-
pendent upon us. his higher creation, for
care and protection. Any superintendent
who will drop a line to Miss Elizabeth ()l-
ney. Providence, R. I., will receive free a
at deal of most helpful and interesting
literature.
"Aly heart is with the foreign missionary
work, and 1 think that not a penny too
much money or a minute loo much time
is given to it. But I have a most sincere
desire to see our Junior societies do more
in the line of going out into the. byways
end compelling them to come In to our Sun-
day schools and junior societies. Too many
of us are content when we get all the chil-
dren of a certain age who are attendants
on I he Sunday schools into the junior so-
cieties. Let us try this year to reach the
areless. neglected and outcast. Remove
the obstacles which prevent their attend-
ance and get them in. Appoint for each of
these new ones a junior whose duty it is to
go early each time and bring them, until
they become habitual attendants, and then
set tin ni to escorting some newer attend-
ant. Let us never neglect an opportunity
of impressing on our juniors the sacredness
and importance of the pledge Much of the
strength or weakness of their later Chris-
tian life will depend on their conception of
the duties and obligations of that pledge."
The report of Miss Susie Fearhake of Gal-
veston. superintendent of the Floating En-
deavor. was presented as follows:
BE PORT OF FLOATING SOCIETY.
Another Christian Endeavor year has
passed and the books are to be balanced
again. 11 may be that our record will not
tally with the Master's, for what we may
have counted as profit he would count as
loss, and what we count as loss he might
reckon as profit.
We can hot see just what has been done:
we only know whether we have been faith-
ful or not. Have we done our part? If we
have we need not fear the result, for lie is
faithful who has promised. Though in the
year's work among seamen only a few so-
cieties have been organized, it has been a
better year than the previous one A num-
ber of floating societies were organized the
first year, some too hastily. The work was
now and the workers inexperienced. This
year it has been thought best to go more
slowly in the matter of organizing, as most
of the ships which come to our part are
"tramp steamers." whose crews frequently
change with every voyage. There is noth-
ing of permanence in them. The changing
of the crews breaks up the societies The
officers of the societies frequently leave,
causing a general dispersing. The individu-
al seaman is not or should not be affected
by these changes, for he can keep his pledge
on whatever sen he sails if he has the de-
termination on his part and his trust firmly
fixed in the Lord. The work and the work-
ers, have been blessed of the Lord. He has
been with us, we feel sure, in all that we
have attempted to do with him. We have
seen many seamen step out on the Lord's
side and heard them testify for their Mas-
ter. In last year's work it was very rare
Hint the sailors had ever heard of the Chris-
tian Endeavor before coming to Galveston,
but this year we have found Endeavorers
on shipboard, some having joined on land,
others the floating society.
On one ship there was a Portuguese ne-
gro who had become a Christian Endcavot-
er at San Diego. Cal.. two years ago. He
had his pledge card. Bible and song sheet
that, had been given him by Mr. Turner,
state superintendent of the floating society
of California. On another ship were two
Christian Endeavorers from Scotland, cap-
tain ami first mate. All these things encour-
age us for they show us how the movement
is spreading over the land. May the day
soon come when all who go down to the sea
in ships, who do business in great waters,
will have for their captain Jesus Christ.
One of the greatest causes for thankful-
ness this year is thai the Lord has raised
up workers in tills field. One of our own
floating Christian Endeavor boys has given
up a seafaring life and become the most
active worker among seamen. He is conse-
crating the best efforts of his life to this
work.
The work has not been all joy. Discour-
agements have been many. One. ship on
which there was a floating society was
wrecked last summer. Only one of our En-
deavorers was lost, and in writing of him
the corresponding secretary said that in
looking over his effects his Christian En-
deavor pin was found neatly wrapped in
his Bible. The secretary also wrote that
he was sure that this man had tried to
live true to his pledge. The society was
broken up, of course, by the wreck, hut
(iod grant that though they were scat-
tered they went everywhere preaching the
word.
One other society, whose prospects last
year were so encouraging, seems now In a
dying condition. No shipwreck caused it.
however. The members have become indif-
ferent to their pledges. They thought they
did not need to have services on shipboard
every Sunday, and so they have drifted
along, until now the spiritual life of the
individuals is almost extinct.
Last year the need of a reading room was
spoken of. It is a matter of such vital Im-
portance that it can stand repetition. It
was hoped that we would have it ready
and in working order before this conven-
tion, but t he way is not quite clear. The
first question the seamen ask the workers
is "Where Is the Bethel?" The work Is
greatly hindered because of this. The ex-
pense of a bethel would be so little in
comparison to the great good It would do,
Think over the matter, it is worth your
while. During the months since the San
Antonio convention more than 100 ships
have been visited ami sixty services have
been held on shipboard. Nearly 4.10 sea-
men have attended these services. Some
of these have not attended religious ser-
vices for years. They will attend out of
curiosity, perhaps, or it may be that the
singing attracts them. Last summer the
society on the revenue cutter donated an
organ to the work, and It has greatly im-
proved the music. They joii> in singing
some of the old familiar hymns they used
to know years ago. They listen to the re-
marks or the leaders, their hearts are
touched and they think about their spirit
ual condition. The service closes, pledge
cards are handed them and signed by some.
After inviting them to church services we
leave them with a few words of encourage-
ment and exhortation. All that is good,
but if we had a bethel to Invite them to,
where the spiritual interest might be deep-
ened. they would be better prepared to
withstand the temptations of land and sea.
As it is they go on shore and walk about
the city. They want and need some place
to go.
\fter a voyage of twenty or thirty days
perhaps longer, they are tired of the shir
if any of you have ever been in the fore-
castle of a ship you can truly appreciate
their desire for a change. Last winter on
reveral vessels the captain granted permis-
sion for services, but would not allow them
to !•< held on the deck or In the cabin, and
they had to be in the forecastle. It is i
lit tie place, not. larger than six by twelv
fe.-t. There ten or twelve men live. It is
their sitting room and bedroom. Lltt'
wonder it is that they are Indifferent to r
Unions things. Their surroundings are not
conducive to the highest attainments, either
mental, moral or physical. They are com
j.i lied to be in closest contact with their
shipmates. They have no privacy. One
young boy signed the pledge at a service.
He wrote us that before he retired on the
night he signed he knelt by his bunk to
pray. His shipmates laughed and jeered at
him, but he said with the Lord's help he
was determined to keep his pledge ami try
■to serve the master. He had a courage that
few could show.
Every nationality has been represented at
the services on shipboard Turks, Greeks
Pins, Swedes, Norwegians. Portuguese, Ger-
man, French, Scotch. Welsh. English, but
Vcpy few Americans. We held a service on
ft Norwegian ship some time ago. The men
all understood English and spoke it well,
but evidently could not write it, for after
h avjng port two of them wrote back to me,
and one of the letters was translated by a
Scandinavian minister. The other was such
a mixture that It could not. be read at all.
We will never know the contents. We only
know the heart was full of gratitude, and
though the pen did not make it clear to us,
the master knows and will reward.
So it goes on. We can not.always know
what the results are, for wo see only the
outward appearance, while the Saviour sees
the heart. May all of our hearts be so lill.d
with his spirit that we will want to serve
him whenever or wherever he calls us, re-,
membering always that it is "not by might,
not by power, but by my spirit, saith the
Lord." SCSI E F E A HI IA l\ E,
Superintendent, Galveston. Tex.
The report of Miss Jennie Lane, chairman
of the correspondence committee, was read
by Miss Shir.ey Green of Palestine in the
absence of its author.
Secretary and Treasurer H. H. Grotthouse
of Dallas presented his annual report, in
part as follows:
'Before commencing this report my mind
wandered back to Waco in '94 and the time
that has intervened since then. The three
ears passed before me in review. I
thought of the two annual reports already
given you. and I asked myse'.f the ques-
tion. .What can you do this year? What
would you like to say this year? I know
what I would like to tell you. Hut no mat-
ter about that. Let me tel. you as I find
it ami as my records have it. 1 wish (he
records were now complete. I often blame
myself and I think that if I had tried
harder 1 might have had them so.
'At San Antonio the record was as fol-
lows:
V. P. S. C. Es 3ti2
intermediate fi
Junior 150
Floating I
Total o22
"Now the record stands as follows:
Y. P. S. C. Es 371
Intermediate 1")
Junior 2(10
Floating 5
Total 501
"Last year 195 young people's societies re-
ported to me. This year I could only raise
114. Perhaps if I had followed my first re-
quest with a tracer it would have brought
more results. I did this heretofore, but
thought that I would experiment aJittU:
this year. You see the result. These 111
societies report a total active membership
of 3143: associate membership, 682; number
of associate members becoming nc-tlve. bio.
"The Cumberland Presbyterian societies
ire still in the lead with 104 societies. The
Christian societies come next with 00, the
remainder being. Fnion. Presbyterian, Con-
gregatlonalist, Methodist Episcopal Pro-
testant, German Evangelical1 and Baptist.
There are two societies in the Huntsville
penitentiary and a nourishing one at Fort
Sam Houston. San Antonio.
The banner district last year was the
Galveston district. The district conventions
this year seem to have kept up with their
usual interest. The attendance, at the
Greenville convention this year exceeded
any previous record. The Dallas made the
largest increase this last year, the Galves-
ton district being second.
"At San Antonio Mr. Benton reported
$140.56 balance. Tills was not an actual bal-
ance. as there were several bills unpaid,
which have been paid since then. Since
then there has been received $202..75, mak-
ing a total amount of $343.31. There lias
been paid out $313.7(1, leaving a balance of
hand of $20.55. Yoti can easily see that we
have not been extravagant.
For the coming year $5 from the larger
societies and a proportionate amount from
the smaller ones would more than meet
the needs. Of course more could be used.
The committee lias tried to use just as lit-
re as possible, and I am sure the figures
ill bear us out in (his saying."
"For Christ and the Church" was sung
and Rev. James I. Vance of Nashville.
Tenti.. was introduced by Vice President
R'eim. The delegates rose and welcomed
him with waving handkerchiefs. He deliv-
■ red a short address.
The following communication was read:
Houston. Tex.. May 5.—To the President
and Secretary of the Christian Endeavor
Convention: T greet you in behalf of the
Young Men's Christian association, extend-
ing to you the invitation to make our rooms
your place of meeting and to all gentlemen
the free use of all the privileges of the as-
sociation. May God's richest blessings be
upon you in your work. S. P. LUCE.
General Secretary Y. M. C. A.
Tf legrams of greeting were read and the
convention then adjourned to 2 p. m.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The convention was called to order at 2.15,
with Vice President Rev. E. E. Hendricks
of Brownwood presiding. The song service
was begun bv singing "True Hearted.
Whole Hearted." after which S. Guy Inmnn
of Houston conducted a devotional exer-
cise. A few moments of silent prayer was
closed by Secretary Grotthouse. The twen-
ty-fourth Psalm was read In unison. Mr.
Inman followed with a short talk, saying
that when the master came in he brought
the. sunshine with him. "Let a Little Sun-
shine In" was followed by a number of
sentence prayers. After more singing Rev.
Marshall of Manor led in prayer and the
chorus rendered "Keep Step Witty the Mas-
ter." "The Sunshine of a Smile" and "The
Song of My Soul."
The "open parliament." a general discus
sion and conversation about various Chris
tian Endeavor matters, was next taken up.
Secretary Grotthouse spoke about system-
atic gluing and a number of the delegates
told how they had been helped by it.
Rev. E. E. Hendricks of Brownwood
thought it would be a good plan for so-
cieties to make up a sufficient amount to
bring their pastors with them to the con-
ventions.
Mrs. Leonard of Cleburne said that a
pledge card had been prepared for those
juniors who could not read.
A question about purity work, as men-
tioned In the report of Mrs. Leonard this
morning, brought out the information that
literature on that subject could be had by
addressing Miss Margaret Angus of Tay-
lor.
Sam H. Hamilton asked how many junior
societies would be organized during the
next twelve months. This brought out
opinions as to the besi plans for trie work
of organization, and Secretary Grotthouse
stated that John Willis Baer of Boston
would be glad to furnish literature on this
subject.
At this juncture rain began to fall heavily
and the convention sang "Showers of
Klessing." While windows were closed and
banners carried out of the way of the wind.
Mrs. Wilson of the San Antonio district
stated that they had the only Episcopal so-
ciety In the state.
A delegate asked if juniors should be ad-
mitted into the local union. It seemed to
be the consensus of opinion that they
should unless they were of sufficient num
bers to form a union of their own.
Mrs. Sloan of Pine Valley wanted to know-
how to Interest juniors in committee work,
and Miss Tyler Wilkinson of Temple asked
as to the best manner of getting the sen
iors interested in the juniors, it was sug
gested. in answer to the first question, that
the committee work be changed frequently,
and, as to the second, that union meetings
be held.
A discussion as to the best method of get-
ting young men and women Into the soci-
eties brought out a great many helpful sug-
gestions. It developed that "lookout" com-
mittees and good treatment brought out
the best results.
Sam Hamilton wanted to know the best
plans for gelling the Endeavorers Interest-
ed In Sunday school work. He was answered
that prayer meeting which Interested the
parents generally got the children.
A discussion of the plan of having printed
programmes for the weekly meetings devel-
oped the fact that It had generally gone out
or use.
A delegate wanted to know how io Inter-
est young men 1n the work. One answer
was "Interest the young ladles." Rev. oak-
ley thought 1t a good plan to call on the
young men at their places of business dur-
ing the week and welcome them when they
came on Sunday.
Mrs. Sloan of Fine Valley spoke of the dis-
turbances in Christian Endeavor meetings
and said that the names of several girls in
her town who had been creating these dis-
turbances bad been sent to the grand jury,
but no action had been taken. This brought
out the observation that the superintendent
ought to be able to govern this.
Dr. Clark of Waxahachle spoke, of the
preparation of prospective candidates for
membership.
A delegate asked if there were any cir-
cumstances under which a person who had
applied for an associate membership would
be rejected. He was answered that it de-
pended entirely on what the circumstances
were.
The question of finance brought out an
observation from Secretary Grotthouse to
the effect that he hoped the time of church
socials and kindred affairs would soon be
over. When that was done every one would
give just for the sake of giving.
After a discussion of the best methods of
forming societies, the convention adjourned
for the denominational rallies, to meet again
at 7.45 p. m.
NIGHT SESSION.
President Bell presided at the night ses-
sion, which was called to order at s o'clock,
with the auditorium filled. The song ser-
vice consisted of "Christ and the Church,"
and other Endeavor melodies.
Reports of the denominational rallies held
during the afternoon were then made. R.
B. Bishop of Fort Worth reported for the
Cumberland Presbyterians: Sam II. Hamil-
ton of Waco for the Christians: Dr. Bliem
of Sun Antonio for the Presbyterians, and
Rev. T. D. Lane of Prairie Hill for the
Methodist Protestants. The latter exhibit-
ed a banner of badges awarded to the Cen-
tral Texas conference by the Virginia con-
ference for (lie best report of the bcsl En-
lea vor w ork done.
Miss Bessie Wright of Carthage. Mo.,
sang a solo. "Plains of Peace." her beauti-
ful contralto voice filling ilic big hall with
melody. She was accorded an enthusiastic
encore, and responded with "My Ain Coun-
tree."
President Bell then Introduced Rev. James
I. Vance of Nashville. Tenn.. who spoke on
"The Discovery of the Individual."
A communication of greeting from the ex-
ecutive committee of the Nebraska Chris-
tian Endeavor was read at the conclusion
of Rev. Vance's address, and after a song
ind prayer the convention adjourned until
to-morrow.
Tlie Denominational Rallies.
Houston. Tex., May 5.—The Presbyterian
rally was held on the stage of the audito-
rium. By a pretty conceit the rally was
'designated as a banquet, with Dr. Milton J.
Bleim as toastmaster. A neat "menu card"
was provided, bearing the programme. On
the reverse side of the "menu card" were
six vocal selections rendered during the
tally.
After a short talk by Toastmaster Bliem
the tenth Psalm was read and F. E. Mor-
tis of El Paso led in prayer. Dr. Bliem
said that he had the best waiters available
to serve his banquet, and introduced Dr.
Vance of Nashville, who talked of the "live
points in Calvinism." He made a brilliant
address and his remarks seemed to be ap-
preciated.
After music Rev. Warner B. Biggs of Dal-
las served the second course, "Consecra-
tion."
Another song was sung and IT. S. Little.
I). D.. of Denlson brought on the third
course—in other words talked on "The Mis-
sionary." After which Miss Delamater of
Houston sang a solo.
The other subjects were handled as fol-
lows:
Fruit" (Christian Work), by Rev. H. P.
Olmstead of Galveston.
"Post Prandial" < Presbyterianism), by
Rev. L. H. Morey of San Antonio.
After this came the "dessert." or social
feature cf the occasion, during which every-
body got accquainted with everybody else
and the work was talked over in a general
way.
The rallies of the Congregationalists and
Methodist Protestants did not occur, as the
representatives present from those denomi-
nations were not numerous enough to make
a showing.
The Cumberland Presbyterian rally was
held at the chapel of that denomination.
It was led by R. B. Bishop of Fort Worth
and consisted of songs, prayers and ad-
dresses.
The gathering of the Christians took place
in the Central Christian church on Capitol
avenue, and was led by Sam If. Hamilton
of Waco. It did not differ materially from
the other rallies.
SmiriMe Prayer Meet In sc.
Houston, Tex., May 5.—The sunrise pray-
er meetings at 6.30 this morning were well
attended. The meeting at the Cumberland
Presbyterian chapel, on the corner of Fan-
nin and Pease streets, was led by Mrs. L.
T. Sloan of Pine Valley. It was opened by
the singing of "We Praise Thee, O God,"
and "Jesus Saves." Mark xi, 24, was read,
and Mrs. Sloan made a few pertinent re-
marks. This was followed by prayer by Dr.
Bliem of San Antonio. "Close to Thee" w 4)
sung, and sentence prayers were said by
Dr. J. M. HalseJjftf Houston, J. T. Klrkpat-
rick of Brownwood, C. H. Carringer of Gal-
veston, G. A. ByV& and Mrs. McLean of
Houston and H, H. Grotthouse of Dallas.
"Showers of Blessings" was sung and testi-
mony was givVn by Messrs. Byers and
Grotthouse, "Blessed Assurance" was ren-
dered, and Dr. Halsell made a short talk.
Alter a prayer, testimony was given bv
Messrs. McLean and Carringer. Mrs. Sloan
asked for prayers for the state officers and
the members of the nominating committee,
and it was given by Rev. Hendricks of
Longview. Testimony was given by Frank
Dunn and Mrs. Leonard, and Rev. Hen-
dricks asked for prayers for a revival in his
city. Rev. Halsell asked for oravers for
the unsaved of his congregation. "lilessed
Hour of Prayer" was sung, and prayer was
offered by Frank Dunn and Miss Shirley
Green. Mr. Byers wanted prayer for the
Epworth league convention.
The meeting closed with a few remarks
by Mrs. Sloan and prayer bv Dr. Halsell
Mr. Carringer asked all to stand who would
try to save one soul, and every one present
arose.
The other meeting, at the Central Chris-
tian church, was led by Miss Tvler Wilkin-
son of Temple and was thoroughly enjoyed
by all present.
To-Ilay's Programme.
Houston, Tex., May 5.—The following Is
the programme for to-morrow:
MORNING.
6.30-7.15: Sunrise prayer meeting. Topics:
Prayer that God may use us for salvation
of souls: requests for prayers for individu-
als. churches and societies, that God may
use them to this end. (John xvii, 13-20;
Acts ii. 40-4.j Baptist church, corner of
Rusk and Fannin streets: leader. E. R.
Horton of Galveston: Shearn Methodist
Episcopal church, corner of Texas avenue
and Milam street; leader, Rev. 10. 11. Kel-
ler of Galveston.
FORENOON.
(Vice President R. B. Bishop, presiding.)
9 o'clock: Praise service: your favorite
Bible promise: address on "More Grit. Less
Quit," by Rev. Philip F. King of Belton;
San Francisco, '97: Nashville. 'HS; question
box. Rev. Ira D. Landrith of Nashville,
Tenn. (Bring your questions on Christian
Endeavor methods.) Words from the pas-
tors. Business: Reports from the commit-
tees.
A FTERNOON.
Junior rally at 2 o'clock; March, Texas
Juniors; song. "The Banner of (he Cross;"
junior C. E army drill (military tactics).
Houston regiment: song. "The Army of
the Children:" prayer; flower song, com-
posed for (he occasion by Dr. M. J. Bliem
of San Antonio.
Children entreating: United Slates; Indian
girls; Chinese children; Hindoo children;
African boys; Turkish children: American
girls: Japanese girls: response, "United
Stales." Juniors; song, "Send the Light:
missionary catechism: song, "Speed away;
recitation, "Your Own." Helen Sloan of
Pine Valley: -song. "Texas Juniors' Flag
Song"; address by Rev. Ira D. Landrith of
Nashville, Tenn. Songs will be aecompa-
ned by the Waco, Pine Valley and Houston
orchestras.
EVENING.
(The president-elect presiding.)
7.45: Song service; prayer; address by
Rev. Ira D. Landrith of Nashville, Tenn
consecration service.
More DeleauteM.
^Houston, Tex., May 5.—The following del
egates have arrived and registered In ad-
dition to those published In The News of
this morning:
E. C. Smith. Miss C. A. Work. Miss Bes-
sie Stallings. Houston; Mrs. L. T. Sloan,
Misses Helen H. Sloan, Bettie Shcpperd,
Pine Valley: J. II. Rosecrans. Dallas; Mrs,
L. T. Carter. Itanium; Will Chance. Viola
Chance. Mrs. Chance. S. H. Kelly, Hunts-
ville; Miss Irene Kuykedall, Hutto; Miss
G. B. Goly. Mrs. M. (). Merrick. C, 11. Car-
lingan, Galveston: Philip F. King, Helton;
E. II. Kellar, Mrs. E. II. Kelhtr. Miss
Charlie L. Austin. Mrs. H. E. Harden. Mrs.
S. Fearhake. Mrs. L. Hamilton. Susie Fear
hake, Frankle Kane. Arthur Courtney. Ger
trude Baird. Mary 1 Javles. 'Martin Kaul'er
Edwin D. Hammck, Clara Potter, Annie
Lynch, Alice A. Bell, Lucy Smith, Galves-
ton; Maud Division, Alvln; Mrs. N. M
Gibson, Alvln; Morris J. Lynch. Galveston.
W. S. Stevens. E. P. Stookwell, Ethel
Bowland, Clara Stockwell, Nannie Rouck
Alvln: C. F. Savage, La Porte: Copeland
Janes. Essie Bellman. W. It. Searcy. Ve-
laseo; Miss P. P. Fleming, Farmlngton
Mo.; Bessie Degar. Velasco; Harry \V
Mair, Scaly: Susie Mills. Alvln; Katie Wil-
liams. Hlllsboro; Desdemona Wheelock
Jessie Duncan. Jossie Miller, Houston: Mrs
M. J. Cloud. Longview: Mrs. R. R. Stout
Mrs. O. C. Pettus. Ollie Baker. Mrs. M
Holliday. P. P. Ilarlng and wife, H. F
Cook. Goliad: J. 10. Wilson, Houston);
Misses Eula Gee, Mae Barbee. Velaseol;
Mrs. j. L. Chancellor, San Antonio; Mar-
garet Hunter. Mrs. Edrington, Ollle Rob-
erts. J. M. Hatwell, J. B. Reynolds. M. F.
Reynolds. J. JI. Reynolds. Mrs. J. E. Wil-
son, Nannie Roberts, Frank Roberts, Clara
Roberts, Miss Orra de La Matyr, John A.
McNabb, J. A. McNabb. jr.. W. A. Allan.
Mamie Fiiedenham, H. M. Bradley, Harry
Boxell, Miss Burnett, Miss Flncham, Julia
Fitze, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. McLean. L.
Guy Inman. 11. S. Beach, Houston;
Mrs. Moore, Mrs. E. C. Cooke, Mrs. N. B.
Berry, Galveston; S. VV. Sherwood, N. E.
Work. Houston; Herbert Hays, Pasadena;
MissLydia, Levander, Ruth Levander, Lan-
caster; Mrs. B. Bas-kln, Miss Blanch Bell,
Tehmacona; Grace Mohar. Mrs. E.S. Mlioon,
Mrs. M. G. Baskett, Maidle Baskett, Van
Alstyne; Rev. T. B. Gray, Tehmacona: Mrs.
J. Bracey, Dora Multaberger, Mrs. M. E.
Ward, W. P. Soynlsch, D. H. Morey, Ger-
trude Philips, Jennie N. Perln, Gertrude Gil-
i ham. J. B. Schucll'el, Sun Antonio; J. M.
THE RIGHT CURE AT LAST.
Belton, Mo., Sep t. 25th.
For years I suffered terrible
pains every month, and my
doctor told me I could not be
cured except by an operation.
I could not submit to that and
was so despondent that I had
given up all hope of a cure.
My husband insisted on my
trying the Wine of Cardui
and at last, thank God! I
tried it. Last month I did not
have a pain and did all my
work, which I have not done
before in over seven years.
MRS. MINNIE LITTLE.
^EtREE'S
Wilmington, N. C., January 31st.
I have been a sufferer for twelve years with falling of the womb. Lately I have
been using McElree's Wine of Cardui and Thedford's Black-Draught tea, and they
have brought me great relief—more than the treatment of four different doctors.
KATE STEVENSON.
When a woman suffers from "whites," falling of
the womb, painful or irregular menstruation or mis-
carriage, Wine of Cardui is what she needs. This
remedy was provided by nature for the cure of "female
troubles." Nothing is so safe or so sure for that pur-
pose. Wine of Cardui is a pure vegetable wine. It
is beneficial to woman during pregnancy and is perfectly harmless for any woman in
any condition. Nearly every druggist in the country sells and recommends Wine
of Cardui. $1.00 per bottle.
LADIES' ADVISORY DEPARTMENT.
For advice In cases requiring spe-
cial directions, address, giving ay mp- (
toms, Ladie#' AdiHs&ry Department, ,
i The Chuttanooga Medicine Co.
, Chattanooga, Tenn.
ssxrz
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Clark, Waxahachie: Bessie C. Wright,
Laura Drlsklll, Austin: Mrs. L. D. Wall.
Taylor: Mrs. J, L. McKec. New Albany,
Ind.: VV. F. Cunningham. Artie Whiteside,
Ura Garner. Gussle Sims, Dawson: Will Jen-
nings. Stuby; Miss Rogers, Houston: Mis*
Ennard, Chas. Riley, Rogers: W. Host. Ra-
cine, Wis.: Annie L. Johnston, Gertie Davis,
N. V. Davis. Gus E. Reiman, Vclma Rel-
man, Houston; May Smith. Mindcn: Flora
Ret tig. Mfildlan: J. M. Cocke, G. H. Mul-
key. Nrcogdoches: Miss Necco, Alice Green,
John Brenner, F. M. Bawlus. Houston:
Rettu Work. Adelaide Marte, Daisy Ewell,
Mamie Thomas. Jessie Savage, Nettie John-
son. Ruth Ardman, La Porte: J. O. Vance,
Nashville: C. P. Goodson. Valley Vine: Mrs.
S. E. Kcnnor, N. S. Park. N. B. Newton,
Miss Forrester, Ella Sterol us, J. F. Don-
ni'll. N. Duke. C. Asklns, Fred Corg-
zell, ||. \\*. Abbett. L. P. Howard, Miss
B. W. l-loward, J. Swain, Miss J. Swain,
Asa Wright, Miss Zulu Watson, R. M. Ti-
son, Grace R. Lewis. Leroy: Edna L.
Brown. Mamie L. Allen. S. T. lllrshaw,
Alvln: J. II. Livsoti, Miss Lynch, B. E.
Perkins, Miss Smith, it. A. Petty, Miss
Knneiace, II. W. Shoemaker, B. A. Alford.
League: H. F. Olmstade, Galveston; C.
Cole. P. Hall, Webster: E. B. Ilood, Gal-
veston: W. B. Fitzhugh, Granberry: Carrie
Lestyette. Lizzie Thornton, Miss Redding,
J. VV. Hagemann. Galveston: Harry May-
lor, Massachusetts: S. E. Ottls. Pasadena;
Mrs. H. Richardson, Rev. J. C. Mason,
Houston: It. H. Richardson, Memphis: J.
C. t* 1 a. Hlllsboro; Miss Lena Maggard, Cor-
sicana: J. I. Johnson. Kenney Perkins,
League City: W. H. Work. Elma P. Wood.
La Porte: Miss Lizzie Mitchell. Miss Sallie
Simpson. Mrs. Hess, Lizzie Hess. Mamie
Chariton. Geo. Eatwell, Houston: R. P.
Washington. Manor: Mrs. Sylvia Shelden
Leonard, Cleburne; Susie Smith, Laura
Mlllkln, Huntsville; Mrs. E. B. Hood, Gal-
veston.
Trip to (attlveNton.
Houston. Tex., May 5.—To-morrow morn-
ing, after the convention has adjourned, a
large excursion will be run from Houston
to Galveston In order to give the delegates
a peep at the Island city, a dip in the surf
and a ride on the bay. It is expected that
fully a thousand will go down, returning
In the evening.
Mote**.
Houston, Tex., May 5.—There are three
delegates present from the society at Fort
Sam Houston at San Antonio. They are
Privates J. B. Schoefrte and E. O. August-
ine anil Miss Gertrude Gillian. They report
their society In a flourishing condition.
The Houston local union served a lunch
on the second floor of the auditorium and
many of the delegates embraced the oppor-
tunity to save time In securing their meals.
The society at the Huntsville penitentiary
sent a banner painted by one of the mem-
bers. The Society is composed of thirty-
seven whites and twenty-eight Mexicans.
Dr. Bliem of San Antonio received many
compliments on the "menu card" arranged
for the Presbyterian rally. He refuses to
divulge the name of Its author.
It seems to be a settled fact that the 'OS
convention will go to Dallas. Rev. E. E.
Hendricks of Brownwood says his town
wants the gathering for *t>9.
Sam H. Hamilton conducted an open air
meeting at the corner of Main street and
Texas avenue at fi.43 this evening. The at-
tendance was quite large.
The juniors he'd a rehearsal of their
songs and military drill on the stage after
the Presbyterlnn rally.
President Bell and Secretary Grotthouse
are great favorites with the delegates.
THE SECOND DAY'S PROCEEDINGS
OPENED WITH A LARGE
ATTENDANCE.
IIHTERESII
Appointment of District Vice Presi-
dent*—Hotly \ tutted the House
of ItepresentutUeN.
RELIGIOUS.
Wo til (in >1 Union Workers.
Fort Worth, Tex., May 5.—The seven-
teenth annual meeting of the woman's
board of missions closed its labors here to-
day. The last day s work was enthusiastic
and an outpouring of thanks and affection.
The principal feature was the report of the
committee outlining the work for the board
for the ensuing year, which was lengthy
and explicit, covering all the fields where
mission work is believed to be needed.
Misses Susie Cary of Hillsdale, Kan., Ad-
die ('ou iter of May Held, Ky., and May Graf-
ton of Denton, Tex., consecrated their lives
to the work of the master and tendered
themselves to go Into any mission field.
The usual resolutions of thanks to citi-
zens, railroads, the press, etc., were passed.
Pastor Heslnneil.
Caldwell, Burleson Co., Tex., May 5.—
Rev. A. B. Ingram, pastor of the Baptist
church here, has tendered his resignation,
to take effect June 1. He has served the
ctiurch here for three years and has made
many friends. He has resigned to accept
a call to the pastorate of the First Baptist
church at Corsicana.
Hnarterly Conference.
Bastrop, Tex., May 4.—The second quar-
terly conference for Bastrop M. E. church,
j south, was held here Sunday and Monday
| nights, Rev. H. M. Sears, presiding elder,
being at hi* post, with tine sermons and a
full representation of stewards on hand.
Rev. D. 11. Hotchklss, pastor in charge,
preached.
Mrn. Wtnulow'ii soothing Syrup
has been used for over 50 years by millions
«if mothers for children teething with per-
fect success. Soothes the child, softens
Rums, allays pain, cures wind colic, is the
est remedy for diarrhoea. Sold by druggists
lu every part of the wuriU. 20 cents a bottle.
Austin., Tex., May 5.—The second day's
session of the Woman's Christian Temper-
ance union convention opened this morning
at H o'clock, with a large attendance.
The delegates appeared to be In the best
of humor, and were eager to get down to
active work. A noticeable feature of the
morning session was the extraordinary at-
tendance of visitors, the hall being com-
fortably filled.
The morning devotional was conducted by
Mrs. Ella Mow of Beaumont. She read from
Hebrews, the text being directly in line with
the cause on which the convention Is waging
a bitter war. "Faith" was her subject, and
she treated it In a most admirable manner.
The convention joined in one grand chorus
and sang one of the popular hymns, "Christ
for the World We Sln-g."
The minutes of yesterday's session were
read by the secretary, Mrs. Canfleld of
Dallas. They were approved.
Mrs. Tracy of Houston made a motion to
the effect that the convention reconsider
Its action of yesterday in extending an in-
vitation to L. M. Boushoun to visit the
state and deliver a series of lectures next
fall. This motion caused considerable dis-
cussion, and was finally disposed of by being
referred to the general officers of the or-
ganization.
The following appointments of district
vice presidents were announced by the
chair:
First district: Mrs. E. S. Tracy, Houston.
Second district: Mrs. Eudore Turner, Mar-
shall.
Third district: Mrs. L. M. Herdon, Tyler.
Fourth district: Mrs. Emma Talbot, Tex-
arkama.
Fifth district: Mrs. L. E. R. Schimel-
pfenig, Piano.
Sixth district: Miss Minnie Terrell, Hllls-
boro.
Eighth district: Mrs. Eunice A. Castor,
Fort Worth.
Ninth district: Mrs. Alice Boone, Smlth-
vllle.
Twelfth district: Mrs. Laura Van Aken,
San Antonio.
Thirteenth district: Mrs. D. M. Smith,
Iowa Park.
Mrs. Frown, chairman of the committee
on excursions-', announced to the convention
that all of the state institutions had ex-
tended invitations and desired the delegates
to visit them before returning home.
Miss Fannie Armstrong of Fort Worth
read a very Interesting paper on the sub-
ject of unfermented wine. Miss Armstrong
is a very humorous writer, and while at
times »he treated her subject with all the
sincerity in the world, still her bits of wit
made her a very pleasing talker, and the
delegates listened attentively to her re-
marks.
Hera the corresponding secretary read an
Invitation from the house of representatives
for the convention to attend. On motion the
invitation was accepted, and a motion pre-
vailed to attend In a body at 11.30 to-day.
On behalf of the flower mission. Mrs. Min-
nie Kirtland of Lawrence read a report of
the llower distribution during the past year.
The report of adopted.
On motion of Mrs. Canfleld, Mrs. Porter
was appointed official timekeeper of the
convention.
Mrs. M. E. Pendergast of Mexla read a
paper to the convention on the subject of
"Franchise," and in glowing terms she ad-
vocated the right of allowing the delicate
sex the privilege of casting a ballot on elec-
tion day. She alluded to the fact of the
overwhelming victory for the women of
Denver at the recent municipal election. She
was loudly applauded, and was accorded a
rising vote of thanks.
"Colored Work." an Interesting subject,
was nicely bandied by Mrs. C. Ktdd of Aus-
tin.
"Work Among Soldiers" was a verbal one
by Mrs. Sadie Spier of San Antonio. She
►aid she was not suited for the work, and
hoped her successor would be.
An entertaining paper was read by Mrs.
Thornberry of San Antonio on the subject
of "Work Among Railroad Employes." Her
remarks were highly Interesting, but the
timekeeper stopped her before she finished.
A look of sorrow was plainly visible on the
faens of the delegates on account of the re-
port's charming characteristics.
"Press and Editor, Texas White Ribbon,"
by Mrs. Pugh of Houston, made a brief re-
port. which was adopted.
The noon-tide prayer was led by Mrs.
Kate Patterson of Fort Worth, and the con-
vention took a recess for the purpose ot vis-
iting the house of representatives.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The ladies of the First Presbyterian
church served dinner to the delegates to-
day.
The afternoon session opened with a,
hymn, "While the Days Are Going By."
Mrs. Campbell of Brenham had charge of
the devotional service. Before she closed
the delegates arose and joined In a circle
ptaver, the president leading.
The minutes of the morning session were
read and approved.
Senator Rogers and Representative Mor-
ris were escorted to the platform and spoke
briefly. The latter stated that he was one
of the members of the legislature who had
not made a speech during the session.
Mrs. Yates of Corsicana gave the conven-
tion the benefit of her knowledge on the
subject of "Work Among Lumbermen."
"Narcotics and Non-Alcoholics in Medi-
cine" was nicely taken care of by Mrs.
Belle Flowers of Dallas. Her report was
arranged in an attractive manner and the
convention paid strict attention.
Mrs. Carter of San Antonio, state report-
er for the Union Signal, read htr report
and tendered her resignation, which was ac-
cented.
The laid over report of Miss-Battle Hen-
derson. corresponding secretary, was called
«nd adopted unanimously. The report treat-
ed largely of the organizations all over the
state.
A vote of thanks was extended Speaker
Dashlell and Lk-utenant Governor Jester
for courtesies.
Mrs. Pugh, editor of White Ribbon, stat-
ed she had prepared no report. She made a
few remarks, however.
A letter Of greeting was read from Mrs.
E. M. Ilotten of Richmond. Ind.
The committee then adjourned until 8^15.
Friday'* Programme.
Austin. Tex., May 5.—The following: Is
the programme prepared by the excursion
committee for the W. C. T. U. delegates
and will be observed Friday:
H.30 a. m.: Visit to the dam.
12.30 p. m.: Dinner.
2 p. m. Visit to the Blind Institute.
3.30 p. m.: Visit to insane asylum.
G p. in.: Visit to the deuf and dumb in-
stitute.
HeHon'N liny Queen.
Bolton, Tex., May 5.—The Albert Sidney
Johnston camp of the Sons of Confederate
Veterans held a called session at the court
house last night. The following officers
were elected to till vacancies not heretofore
filled: Dr. W. T. Davidson, surgeon; R. L.
Polk, quartermaster: Frank Carter, jr.,
color sergeant:. and M. P. Blair, historian.
The subject of whether a May queen should
l»i> chosen for the picnic next Saturday was
discussed affirmatively. Miss Minnie Boyd
was chosen unanimously. The captain of
the oamp, D. S. Furman, is to preside at
the coronation ceremonies. The following
sponsors for the camp were unanimously
elected: Miss Norma Lasslter for Nash-
ville. Miss Nannie Furman for San Antonio
and Miss Emma Blair for the ensuing year.
Mr. Walter C. Saunders was elected dele-
gate to Nashville. The members of the
camn are using every effort to make their
coming picnic the most enjoyable of the
year.
There's, nothing llkte Hood's Sarsaparllla
for keeping blood pure and giving strength.
The Rosy Freshness
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