CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOUR.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIV, Issue 7, 2 September 1912, Page 6

CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOUR.

SOUTH TARANAKI UNION

The Union held a “rally” in New Plymouth last Thurrday. Large gatherings were held in loth afternoon and evening meetings in the \V hitch \v Hail, the majority of the societies in tiro Union being’ represented. The hall was tastefully decorated with evergreens and hunting, by the New Plymouth Societies, which marks not only the advent of four New Plymouth Societies into the 1 nic.n, but the first “rally” hold under the auspices of ths Union at which any decorating has been done. The Afternoon session.

In the unavoidable absence of the president (Rev. Metson). Rev. Hurley, of Hawera, vice-president, presided over this meeting. Miss Blauchot then sang a sacred solo which was highly appreciated by all present. The topic “Backsliding—lts Causes and its Cures,” was "Then introduced, and papers portraying much thought and preparation were road by representatives from the Hawera Methodist and New Plymouth Primitive Methodist Societies. Many and varied were the causes given for .backsliding, but there was one remedy—getting back by prayer and quietly withdrawing from carnal to spiritual things. Several spoke on the subject,, and complimented the essayists. Miss Stewart then sang a solo most appropriate to the subject. The roll was then called, only five societies in the Union not responding. The Endeavourers were then regaled with an excellent tea which had been provided by the ladies of the local societies, anti which was heartily enjoyed by all. Tho Evening Session, The evening meeting was again a large one, the juniors being noticeable by their absence. Rev. Metson, who had arrived by an afternoon train, presided and read as lesson the 12th chapter of Homans. This was followed by a duet by Miss Connett and Mr. Reid, “The Bird with the Broken Pinion,” which was nicely rendered and received the applause it deserved. llov. Hales (X.P.) then addressed the meeting on “The Emleavourer in the Homo,” an address which will linger long in the memories of all who heart Pit.

Miss Moreshead then treateu tlio Endeavonrers to a vocal solo, “Ho Wipes the Tear.” Rev. A. Reader addressed the meeting on “TIkI Endeavourer in the Chnrcli,” this was also a splendid address and mncli appreciated. The President, after thanking the speakers for their addresses, read out two telegrams from the Kakaramea Society, and Mr. Dixon, of Hawera (ex-president) expressing their good wishes for the success of the “rally,” and announced a quartette which was snug by Misses Stewart and Foote and Messrs. Reid and Charteris. The last address of the evening was given by Rev. Burton, on the “Endeavourer in the World.” This address

wns tlio last of a series witch have been greatly appreciated. ! The meeting then closed with the I Benediction. ' y I Before the gathering broke up, Her. Burley proposed a hearty vote of thanks to tin* ladies of the .New Plymonth Societies for the Lea they had provided, to the Kndeavonrcrs who had decorated the hall, to the trustees woo had given them the use of the hall, and to the speakers and essayists. Mr. Foster Stratford) seconded the motion, which was carried by acclamation.