Wichita eagle., 1888-09-07
THE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES IN THE CITY.

The closing day session of the Arkansas
Valley Association of Congregational
churches commenced their services at the
Olivet church, Rev. S. S. Matthew. pastor
After helpful service of prayer business
was brought before the assembly and with
the usual success was acted upon prompt
ly A nice uplifting service Of Bible Ex-
position was conducted by the Rev. w. c.
VeaZie, State Evangelist. A breath Of di
vine energy filed all hearts and carried
the association through the following
hours business with profit to all. The
large audience then gathered in the cosy
dining room in the church annex where a
sumptuous repast awaited the association
and friends The fair ladies of the Olivet
and Plymouth churches attended to the
wants of the gathering with an unfailing
promptness and courtesy that in them
selves were sure satisfying. 1t was de-
lightful sight to see the many Marys
change themselves into Marthas, and Mar
thas without cumbersOmeness.
At the afternoon session the report from
the thirty-one churches were heard. The
constant words of hopeful progress were
truly inspiring The superb rich voice of
Mss Ella Cave, the noted soprano of this
city, was heard with peculiar in
terest by the audience. The Rev. j. II.
Parker. financial agent of Fairmount col
lege, gave an address upon The Churches
and Education" in which the future Of
this rising college was pictured in an in
spring manner.
Then followed a strong, inspiring paper
forcibly delivered, upon kansas for
Christ" by the Rev. DR.. DeLong of Ar
kansas City. This provoked most profit
able discussion by many Of the brethren
present which continued until the hour of
celebrating the Lords supper. The pres
ence of the Lord was manifest throughout
this blessed service In fact the whole
gathering has markedly exhibited the
presence of God from the very first session.
Something more than human was realized
in the atmosphere which influenced the
deliberations of this august body of fol-
lowers Of Christ. By many 1t was thought
that no local association IN the state OF
Kansas has equalied the one which has
just closed, either in numeric representa-
tion or spiritual power. Before adjourn
ing the association with hearty good will
passed the following resolution:
Resolved, That we tender the heartfelt
thanks of the Arkansas alley Association
of Congregational churches to the four
sister churches of Wichita for their cour-
teOuS and generous entertainment, eS-
pecially to the ladies who have furnished
such bountiful collations spread at the
different churches, which contributed so
greatly to the social element in our asso-
citation; also to Mr.. and Mrs. +. ID. Mum
and the friends of Fairmount, to the street
car lines for the reduction in rates; to the
press of the city, especially the Wichita
Eagle, for opening their columns to our
use, and TO all other friends who have con-
tributed to the success of the association
and comfort of The visitors.
Thus closed a notable gathering which
will long be remembered by the many par
ticipants and friends. The next semi
annual meeting of the association will be
with the new Congregational church at
Wellington.