Young People's Convention

YOUNG PEOPLE'S CONVENTION

TEN SOCIETIES ATTENDED FIRST ANNUAL CONVENTION

At Bethlehem Church Saturday and Sunday and Enjoyed An Instructive Program

The convention of Young People's Societies of Central Michigan held in Bethlehem church Saturday and Sunday was a great success. The societies of Dexter, Rogers' Corners, Chelsea, Manchester, Adrian, Battle Creek, Jackson, Saginaw and Grand Rapids were represented by delegates, who came loaded with enthusiasm and ready for an exchange of ideas that must aid in the growth of the cause. 

During the afternoon and evening meetings on Saturday the general business was transacted, committees were appointed, reports of the various societies were given, officers were elected and matters of general interest were discussed. Not the least of these was the adoption of a constitution for this circuit. 

The convention also accepted an invitation from the Young People's society of Grand Rapids for the meeting of next year. 

The officers for the coming year are as follows:

President- Rev. Mr. Alber, of Jackson. 

Vice President- Rev. Mr. Schoen, of Chelsea. 

Treasurer- Miss Martha Kuhl, of Rogers' Corners. 

Recording Secretary- Victor Wurster, of Ann Arbor. 

Corresponding Sec.- Julius Wiesman, of Jackson.

On Sunday three services were held, each of interest and importance. The morning sermon by Rev. Mr. Deters, of Saginaw, was one long to be remembered. He chose for his subject the words "And arouse the talent that within you lies," and handled it in a masterful way.

The address of welcome by Rev. Mr. Neumann and the response by Rev. Mr. Hohe of Battle Creek, who acted as substitute for Rev. Mr. Alber of Jackson, were enjoyed in the afternoon. In the evening Rev. Mr. Schoen of Chelsea delivered an address on the subject, "The Christian and his Bible." He strongly and vividly presented the wonderful influence of the Holy Scriptures not only on the great men of the past but on each and every individual of our own time.

The music during the entire day was of the best. The solos by Mrs. Kempf and Miss Liebig and the duets by Miss Fischer and Mr. Mayer and by the Misses Hutzel and Rayer were all excellent. Then, too, there was the Ave Marie by a double trio besides several numbers by the church choir and a large chorus. Much credit is due Mrs. Emma Fischer-Cross and her father, Mr. Fischer, instructor of the parochial school of Bethlehem church, who had charge of most of the music for the day.

At 8:30 last evening ended the first annual convention of a group of societies that hopes by united effort to be able to do much in the cause of the Master.