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Friendly Endeavor, August 1919

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VOLUME II. AUGUST, 1Q19 NUMBER 2

Program of the Second Young Friend's Conference to be Held at Newberg, Oregon, August 25=31, 1919 The program of the conference which we give below is as nearly complete as possible at the time of going to press. One or two of the speakers have not been able to say positively that they could be with us. But we hope that the plan as we have it outlined will be carried out.

PACIFIC COLLEGE BUILDINGS, WHERE THE CONFERENCE IS TO BE HELD.

DAILY PROGRAM 7:15. Rising bell. 7:30. Quiet hour bell. 7:45. Breakfast. 8:30. Morning Worship, (in small groups.)

Religious Beliefs on 10:45. Vocational addresses. V a r i o u s F i e l d s . Tue. W. P. White of Albany. Personal Evangelism. Subject Giver Later. Tuesday Mrs. I. G. Lee. Clarence Pickett Wed. H. L. Cox. 9:05. Carl Miller. Wednesday Floyd Perisho. S e c r e t a r y o f Thu. L. C. Hinshaw. Thursday Lurana Terrell. Y. F. B. Friday C. A. Hadley. Fri. E. R. Martin, of the Ameri Saturday Fred Carter. can S. S. Union. Sat. Pres. Pennington.

Subject Given Later. Subject Given Later What Friends 12:00. Dinner. 9:50. Pres. Pennington L. C. Hinshaw, Supt. of Believe, 1.-6. Recreation. o f P a c i fi c C o l l e g e Ore. Y. M. E. H. Perisho 8:00. Inspirational addresses each evening. Ohio. Let all the Christians pray that We are expecting our President's new had a blessed time because of God's SOCIETY NEWS Superintendent for Salem Quarter— e n j o y e d v e r y m u c h h i s m e s s a g e s o n these meetings may reach many souls. Ford to be used in the advancement of Carl Miller presence. "Therefor let us not sleep as do others" o u r C . E . Superintendent for Portland Quarter— and "I will come to you." July 13 Jesse The Christian Endeavor meetings will PORTLAND-FIRST CHURCH. Lila Bentley We are so sorry that Bro. and Sister Miles visited our meeting and preached be discontinued during the. camp meet Superintendent for Boise Quarter— Harris will leave us in September. on the "Second coming of Our Lord." We Z e n o s P e r i s h o were glad to have Bro. Miles with us. Everett Heacock and family, and Ern ings. ANNUAL REPORT est Wright and family, motored to the Carol Heston, Correspondent David Delano has returned from a two July 20, Will E. Jones, of Valley Mound, See us at the Conference. On behalf of the Committee, weeks' visit at Rockaway beach. He beach this week to spend several days brought the messages, "Opportimity," C. E. Y. M. Minutes. Marie Hall, Chairman. Gal. 6:10, and "The Faithfulness of God vacation. r e p o r t s a g o o d t i m e . STAR The meeting adjourned to meet at to those who will be true to Him." These The unmarried men were to play ball The C. E. meeting convened shortly Newberg, Aug. 25 to 31, in Summer Con were very inspiring messages. after 4:00 p. m. in the German Metho ference. against the married men Tuesday even Alice Lewis, a missionary from Tokio, BOISE dist Church, opening with prayer by Chester A. Hadley, Supt. ing, July 22. Everybody came but the Japan, spoke Sunday evening, July 6th. Hazel Keeler, Sect. SPRINGBROOK. married men. We wonder why? She told of the Friends' work there. The Blaine Bronner. All minutes of the pre o t h e r c h u r c h e s o f t h e t o % v n ceding year were read and accepted. T r e a s u r e r ' s R e p o r t . The attendance at our Christian En were asked to join with us. Chester Hadley gave a report of the J u l y 6 t h , a f t e r t h e r e g u l a r m o r n i n g From June 20, 1917 to June 21, 1919. deavor meetings and church services is T h e s e r v i c e w a s v e r y i n committee on arrangements for the next much better than it has been. We as service, Olive Ramsey, one of our most R e c e i p t s $ 1 4 1 . 2 4 faithful members, and Frank Fisher, of teresting and beneficial, conference which is to be held at New Endeavorers are trying to increase our D i s b u r s m e n t s 9 0 . 8 7 increasing our knowledge berg, Aug. 25 to 31. attendance each month and grow in inter Caldwell, Idaho, were united in marriage. Balance on hand 50.37 The new couple intend to take up pastoral o f t h e w o r k t h e r e . The following is the report of the Pub est. There is good interest being mani lication Board:— Receipts to date 5.50 w o r k n e a r S p o k a n e . fested. Total 55.87 Our pastor, Eli Perisho, "The Publication Board of the C. E. Disbursments to date 2.50 led the C. E. meeting on Union leave to submit their first annual Stella Hubbard, our C. 4.70 "Our Denominational His report. E. President, is attending 25.00 tory and Principles." The One years' experience in the publica Normal School at Mon tion of our little paper "A Friendly En young people feel as if mouth. deavor" has given us opportunity to try Total 32.20 they knew a great deal Balance on hand 23.67 more about our church the experience. The results have not June 21, 1919, to July 21, 1919. than before. The meeting been altogether unsatifactory. There is W e , a s a c o m m u n i t y, was indeed helpful and now a circulation of something more R e c e i p t s $ 4 0 . 5 0 have been very busy with than 300 copies per month, going into blackcap harvesting, but inspiring. seven states and six foreign countries. Total balance on hand $64.17 we are through with the Hazel Keeler, Treas. rush now. Annis J. Brady returned We have finished our first year free of home from Long Beach, all debt and in a straw vote published in the last issue an overwhelming senti- California, Sunday morn ROSEDALE Several young people mentseemod to be in favor of continuance ing, June 22. Failing from Portland and else health of her mother, of the paper, and if the expression''is Rosedale is still up and at it, even if where, who have been any indication of the future there certain Rebecca Jones, shortened we haven't reported for a few times. ly should be little hesitation in attempt picking berries here, have her stay. attended our society meet ing a new year. ings and are an inspiration O u r p a s t o r h a s b e e n We need a large subscription list, and Everybody is exceedingly busy with loganberries just now. Salem is the red and help to us. asked to be one of the as soon as conditions warrant, four more teachers at the Yearly pages added, so a larger diversity of in dest, juiciest spot on earth just now. We need your prayers. Meeting C. E. Conference terests of the young people can be served. at Newberg this year and We recommend that the paper be con The C. E. meeting on July 20th was is planning to be present. tinued and that the C. E. Union of the held out doors. Y. M. be asked for an appropiation of "The power of the pul J. M. Gardner and C. A. Hadley, with The Endeavorers are in $50.00 for the use of the Board. pit is determined to a deed glad to help support We feel a hearty vote of appreciation their families spent two days in Port large degree by the ear land visiting. a native worker in Central should be given those who have given so of the pew. Does your Ahterica". unstintingly of their time and strength FOOT PATH NEAR COLLEGE CANON pew have ears?" to the editing, publication and posting Rosedale is the proud possessor of a A very pleasant social of this paper. fine new organ and we are planning a Our Endeavorers are trying to mem PORTLAND SECOND CHURCH FOOT BRIDGE NEAR COLLEGE time was had by the En- H. L. Cox, Chairman. dedicatory service the 3rd Sunday in orize one good helpful hymn each month. deavorers and the Epworth Much appreciation was expressed of the August, to which you are all invited. We have learned three and find it very labors and results of the Editor of "A The C. E. held their monthly business The S. S. classes have been taking Leaguers at the Cone home, Wednesday helpful, also a joy. Friendly Endeavor.", S C O T T S M I L L S meeting and social Friday, July 11, at turns leading the summer prayer meet evening, July 23. The recommendation of the Publica Our last social and business meeting the home of the Tamplin's. The meeting ings. The attendance at the prayer meet A number of our people have been on tion Board for an appropiation of $50.00 Our C. E. is Still alive and very inter was held at the home of Marion Warden. began with a goodly number present, and ing has constantly been on the increase. camping trips of a few days the past for use of the Board was accepted. esting, although not a large attendance. The last one was held in the main audi they kept coming until there were about month. The Statistical Report was read and We were greatly helped by Jos. Smith's On July 13, we had a very interest 30 present, when refreshments were torium. Not only has there been an accepted. meetings; also were made glad by having ing lesson on Our Denominational His served. Several items of interest were increase in numbers, but in spiritual Aaron Pickard and son, Arthur Had- The following report of the Nomina Gertrude Cook with us eight days in tory and Principles. At this meeting discussed and a good degree of interest blessing as well. Three were at the altar ley, also Walter Hadley and wife, went ting Committee was read and accepted:— attendance at the Jos. Smith meetings. Zenas Perisho, our Quarterly Meeting shown. One special action taken was to of prayer last meeting. Souls are finding to Pine near the headwaters of the Boise "We, the members of the Nominating Mrs. J. E. Coulson, one of our faith Superintendent, gave us a short talk. pledge their support to the paper, "A God. River, and all enjoyed the fishing. Committee, recommend for Yearly Meet ful C. E. members, has been quite sick. Friendly Endeavor," published by the Y. The McKibben family came back much ing Superintendent—Chester A. Hadley, She seems better at present, but not able Our pastor, Ernest E. Taylor, wa.s ap M. C. E. Union and to give the money to meet with us. The Summer Holiness Camp Meeting refreshed from a trip to Pine Flat. They Assistant Superintendenl^Blaine Bron pointed Quarterly Meeting Superintend usually pledged to the city union each ner. is now in progress. Several of our young were so delighted with outdoor life that ent, and has found it necessary to change year to the support of the paper. They people are camping there. Rev. C. H Secretary and Treasurer—Hazel Keeler Bro. Harris gave us a fine missionary pulpits with two of the pastors in the also voted to raise money to buy new Babcock is back again this year, ^th they find it hard to confine themselves Superintendent for Newberg Quarter- sermon last Sabbath morning. In the Quarterly Meeting. July 6 Charles Whit- song books for the church. Martha Isler to the house since coming back. evening Mrs. Harris preached and we Rev. J. C. Henderson from Columbus, Louise Hodgin lock, of Greanleaf, pheached for us. We (Continued on Page 4.) VOTES STILL COMING IN. C O N F E R E N C E I T E M S

A Friendly Endeavor D e a r E d i t o r : IMPORTANT NOTICE Published Monthly under Supervision of the Just recei'ved the May issue of the You are to provide yourselves with— BOARD OP PUBLICATIONS OF THE "Friendly Endeavor" and note with in CHRISTIAN BNDBAVORBRS OF OREGON terest your cuery; "What Shall be done 1. Your bedding. (Also bring an emp TBARLY IHBBTING with a Friendly Endeavor, now it has one ty straw tick if you have one.) Homer L. Cox, Chairman candle in its birthday cake?" I cannot 2. Note books and pencils. C h e s t e r A . H a d l e y ( e x - o f fi c i o ) J . S a n g e r P o x I r e n e H o d g i n bring a society vote but feel I want to 3. The August "Friendly Endeavor" to voice a sentiment. Ethelyn Armstrong Hazel Keeler give you the program. Subscription Price 50c per year in advance. The Lord has blessed this paper the 4. A first-rate, high-class, disposition, Editor Bell G. Badley past year, and I say "A Friendly Endeav_ guaranteed not to shrink or fade or othei-- 984 E. Salmon St.. Portland, Oregon or" should see so many more anniversa B u s i n e s s M a n a g e r G e r t r u d e C o o k wise "give out." Printed by T. G. Eoblson, 220 Alder St., Port ries that it will take "cakes" and not 5. Bring your fishing outfit and tennis land, Oregon. "cake" to hold the candles. The price? racquet, and ball, baseball, bat and mitt. It would be cheap at one dollar per year. How much have you prayed for the We get it for less than half price. I REGISTRATION Conference ? w o n d e r i f " A F r i e n d l y E n d e a v o r " h a s been a greater blessing to myself than to Send your registration fee ($2.00) and We hope that everyone who is priv those at home? Perhaps distance lends notice for cot reservation to Mr. Floyd enchantment. But I am sure I would ileged to attend the Holiness Camp Meet Perisho, Newberg, Ore., so they will reach ing at Portland will carry a few of the consider it worth as much tho I were at him by Aug. 16th. We urge you to com "splashings" over to the Conference. home. It brings us together. Societies ply with this reasonable request. It will will certainly be blessed by their work gi-eatly aid the committee in planning ers reading articles as have appeared by Please note carefully the announce supplies, provisions and arrangements our good Ministers of the Yearly Meeting. ments in this issue concerning the Con otherwise. Some of them I have reread several ference. times. I believe it is one way God has PORTLAND SECOND CHURCH chosen to further the work in Oregon (Continued from Pnge 3.) We especially urge you to attend to Y. M. Isn't it inspiring to see the "per your registration. Send all mail to Mr. sonals" from all the Societies? Makes and Bertha Barker were appointed Floyd Perisho, Newberg, Oregon. you feel as tho you had a personal word leaders to divide the society into equal from all of them. And the last issue numbers and enter into a friendly con A record has been broken. Someone contained the name of another organ test to raise the money. The losing side w h o s i g n s h i m s e l f " a l o n e l y f r i e n d " i s ization being perfected with seventeen is to entertain the winning side some so comforted and blessed by the monthly members. How would you find out all evening by singing the new songs in the appearance of A Friendly Endeavor, that this without the paper? new song book. h e s e n d s m o n e y f o r T W O Y E A R S s u b Money talks. I am sending another The reports of the Lookout Committee, scription. This "lonely friend" is in Cal letter to Portland today that will result Missionary Committee, and the Flower ifornia, and his home formerly was Rex, in my subscription being paid for another Committee, were especially good, showing Oregon. year, immediately. that the committees were hard at work. I pray God will see fit to pour out His After the business meeting a pleasant The subscriptions and renewals are spirit in full measure on Oregon Y. M. hour was spent in games and singing. coming in a few at a time. Keep in mind this year, at least a double portion of The society was especially glad to have that we need 400 subscriptions. At pres last year's blessing which I feel has been Edward Smith with them again; also ent we have 57 new subscriptions and so Wonderful. an old Endeavorer of past years in the renewals. Sincerely, person of Olive Ramsey, now Mrs. Frank J. Emil Swanson, France Fisher, and her husband, who were visit ing their sister, Mrs. Tamplin. Refresh NEW FACES IN OLD PLACES. ments were served and everybody went I W I L L — B U T I W O N ' T. home in a good humor. Everything changes in this world— In spite of the hot weather the C. E's. even our pastors. We are announcing "I'll go where you want me to go, dear are pushing the work ahead. a few of these. Mary Homady Pressnall, Lord, The last two C. E. prayer meetings of Marion, has had a regular old-fash But don't ask me to sing in the choir. have been spent in the study of Our ioned concern to go to Woodland, Idaho, For then, although I have promised, dear and if not already there will soon begin Denomination, its doctrine and history. work there. Elwood Hodson, formerly Lord, Much interest is being shown. I'm afraid to become a liar. Have we, the Young people of Oregon of Chehalem Center, has gone to Clover- Yearly Meeting, the experience in heart dale School District near Turner, as pas I'll go where you want me to go, dear tor. This work was, until recently, in which our forefathers had,, that we Lord, would, gladly go through persecution and charge of Chester Hadley, of Rosedale. Over mountain, or plain or sea. Calva Martin leaves Quilcene and goes even death for our Heavenly Father's But don't ask me to teach a Sunday- sake and for the principles we hold as a to Chehalem Center, and J. Sanger Fox School class- assumes responsibilities at Quilcene. It's Quaker Church? If we haven't, why For that is unplousant to me. haven't we? This experience of our like playing checkers isn't it? Well our forefathers is for us young people of prayers go with each of these as they I'll go where ^unt me to go, dear today as well. Thank Cod we believe take up their work. God bless them Lord, we have that kind of young people in e v e r y o n e . But I'm not much use anywhere, So if ygy don't mind, if you please, dear Oregon Yearly meeting today. " J e s u s i s t h e Wa y. " H a v e y o u i n v i t e d I u leatherLord just s'l' l** this chair." When the "Outlook" is dark, try the anyone to walk in it? "Uplook."