Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-06-14
Closing Exercises of the s. s. Workers.

ventiOn was not as largely attended as
the former ones On account of the pour
ing rain that made the streets almost
impossible. Still the opera house was
well filled.
The song service was as interesting
as usual. Prof Excel drilled the
singers on the newly learned songs.
Mrs. J. A. Bright presided at the
piano as she has at several of the ses-
sions. Her superior accompaniment
have added much to the strength of
the excellent music of the convention.
A letter of regret was read from Rev.
I. r. Peters, who was on the program
but not able to be present; also a greet
ing from an Iowa convention.
The president announced that five
minute speeches would be in order.
The first talk was by Rev. Parks, of
Clay Center, who gave few thoughts
upon the influence of the work that
we do.
Rev. D. C. Miner discussed the
topic "What shall the harvest of this
meeting be?' in his usual animated
style.
He was followed by j. w. Campbell,
Topeka. Mr.. Campbell urged more
conversion, more downright consecra-
ton.
Rev. J. L. McKeehan, Abilene, made
one of his characteristic addresses, in
teresting the audience by the freshness
of his illustrations and the smoothness
of his eloquence.
Prof. Excel then sang by request,
"Keep in de middle of the road
Judge Cunningham was introduced
He spoke of the logical sequence that
God does exist as taught by the Old
Testament writings.
Hon. c. H. Lebold spoke briefly, ex-
pressing the interest he felt in s. s..
work and bis enjoyment of the session
just closing.
Judge Culver reviewed some of the
thoughts suggested by the convention,
especially the Importance Of winning
souls to Christ.
Rev. A. T. Riley, of Topeka, spoke
for the Topeka Summer Chautauqua.
Prof. Excel tenderly sang as q solo
"All the world to me-"
DR.. Crafts then interested the audi
enoe for half an hour with another col
lection of gifts from his overlooking
treasury Of anecdoUe, philosophy, and
humor. He referred alphabetically
to the recent death of Major Whittle,
the famous evangelist, who passed
away from earth few days ago. He
is in love with Kansas and Abilene.
He will prove good missionary for our
glorious State when he returns to his
New York home. Certain it Is that
our citisena will ever have warm
place in their hearts for Wilbur T.
Crafts.
General Secretary Bright added few
earnest words, breathing enthusiasm
and hope in the work Of the association
and thankfulness for the confidence in
him as shown by his reelection.
J.F. Drake made a short statement
for the executive committee. review
ing it's work and outlining the future.
The committees on arrangements
and entertainment were praised ex-
travagantly for their admirable
thoughtfulness and willingness, and
Abilene without any taffy" was eu-
logized highly for her hospitality.
President Redden then called for one
minute speeches from the delegates.
Several took opportunity to express
their appreciation ri Abl,eReS kind.
.,ness. $50. 5 u = j
/: Ekea the parting prayer was made
the parting song sung and the dele.
gates with mutual good wishes and
hearty handshakes dispersed, and the
23d annual meeting of the State s, 3
association was over, =