Wichita eagle., 1889-01-19

mated Mr.. G. w. Clement, the present
secretary, whose nomination received a
second. Mr., Geo. L. Pratt placed In NOM
nation Mr.. w. P. McNair, suggesting
that he be elected to act as secretary OF
the board of trade and commissioner OF
the shippers bureau, which organization
Mr.. Pratt would like to see re-established.
Mr.. Lewis raised the point Of order on Mr.
Pratt's nomination (which had received
a second) that he was placing a
candidate in nomination for two
Offices to one of which the
this board of directors could not eIect,as it
had been an appointive position. Another
point was also raised In regard to Mr.. Nc
Nair's not being member Of the board OF
trade, which is necessary for candidate,
In order to be eligible to tn Office Of secre-
tary. The secretary, Mr.. Clement, being
requested to furnish information as to
Mr.. McNatr's having been once voted in, !"
said that the board Of directors had voted
him a member but that he had failed to
qualify, saying that he Ibid not care to be-
come member" His name was accord
ingly withdrawn. Mr.. G. W.Larimer placed
In nomination Mr. II. l.. Pierce, which
received second No more nominations
being made, a ballot was taken which re-
suited in the election of Mr. Pierce, who
received twelve votes, to ten for Mr..
Clement. The result, while it was ex-
pected to be close, was something Of sur
prise to some.
The next business was the election, by
the directors, Of six of their members
who with the president as ex-oficio chair
- In f--Ao
mittee for the coming year. The follow
ing gentlemen were chosen: Messrs. Il w.
Lewis. NJ. w. Levy. Geo. L. Pratt, J. o.
Davidson, A. W. Oliver and G. w.
Clement.
The committee is to meet at the call Of
the president, and will then appoint the
following standing committees for theen-
suing year, these committees to be select
ed from among the entire membership of
the board of trade, under rule ~, of the
bylaws, relating to committees, which
reads;
RULE Tv-COMMITTEES.
There shall be appointed by the execu-
tive committee, annually, eight standing
committees, as follows: On railroads, i'm
igration, manufacturing and Industrial
interests, transportation and frelghts,
packing houses, advertising, federal state
and municipal legislation, and finance;
also such other committees as the board of
directors may from time to time see lit TO
creates all of said committees to consist OF
not less than three or more than nine
members of the board of trade, and sub
ject to change and reorganization, at any
time, by the executive committee.
Mr. Geo. l.. Rouse offered resolution
authorizing the appointment of six men,
bers Zone from each of the six banks rep
resented in the board of trade to act as
COMMITTEE on ways and MEANS" for the
ensuing year. This resolution was refer
red to the executive committee.
Mr.. J. 2. Allen then presented resolu-
ton rendering the thanks of the directors,
the board of trade and the citizens of
Wichita to the retiring president, Mr.. A.
w. Oliver, for the very capable and untlr-
ing manner in which he had discharged
the duties of his office. The resolution
was adopted For which Mr. Oliver bowed
his acknowledgements and thanked the
board.
Mr.. Pratt offered a resolution of similar
import concerning Mr.. Clements admins
tration as secretary, which was also
adopted.
asking that an auditing committee of three
directors be appointed to audit all bills be-
fore their payment by the treasurer. Re-
ferred to executive committee.
After an animated discussion, which
the board decided was not for publication,
the meeting adjourned.
THE PROGRESSIVE SERIES OF BIBLE
LESSONS.
introduced into the First Presbyterian
Sunday school has necessitated some slight
changes in the organization. This course
of lessons is divided into five grades; each
of which has several years work.
The primary grade has two departments.
The first is under the superintendency of
Miss Dubois, assisted by Mr.. o. A. Reach,
and has eight teachers and story lessons
from the old and new testaments. Miss
Alice Overstreet is superintendent of the
next department which has the Bible
stories woven into a connected narrative
with short verses to be memorized.
The second or memory grade has in it
nine classes, now engage in studies of the
Books of the Bible.
The third or biographical grade is divid-
ed into two departments; the first studying
old testament characters, has Mr. j. R.
CAVES for superintendent. The second,
studying the life Of the Lord Jesus Christ,
is under the supervision Of Mr.. c. S. Cald-
well.
The fourth or historical grade is
in charge of Prof. j. NJ. Naylor
whose class promises to soon demand more
chairs if not larger room. The 9Th or
advanced grade, is taught by Mr.. Ashbel
WEIGH and no scholars are doing harder
work than the young ladies in this class.
At the end of each quarter examinations
will be held and at the end of each year
promotions will be made. OF course new
scholars will be welcome at any time, but
the best time TO begin if you have not al
ready started, is next Sunday.
SO far the teachers report better lessons
from their scholars than ever before in our
history, and it is now conceded on every
hand that the only solid foundation for
strong christian character is thorough
knowledge of the word of God. This we
shall most earnestly endeavor TO give to
the scholars who come to the school. 4
warm welcome is extended TO all.
Y. N. c. a. ECHOES.
An interesting meeting is anticipated to-
morrow afternoon. Rev. Mr. Garretson,
of New York, who is announced to speak,
has had many years experience in evan