Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-08-28

~Ssin the county. As
ny early as Thursday
W. morning, the 21st,
~ delegates from diff
ferent parts of the county began to
pour into Laddonia, and by the
time the convention was called to
order 7:30 p. m.) many of the
Christian churches in the county
we're represented. The convention
was opened by a song service, con-
Quoted by T. G. Ford and Mrs.
Kate Gelvin who, throughout the
entire meetings, conducted the mu-
sic, and to say that the selections
were appropriate and we'll render
ed, is but to reiterate the thoughts
of all who attended. S. NJ. Martin
conducted the devotional services,
after which J. w. Strawn, of Mex
leo, preached an elegant discourse
on Christian Development, which
was we'll received by the congrega-
ton.
Friday morning the convention
assembled at $50. Devotional ex-
e~rcises were conducted by the Pres
ident, P. w. Harding, of Mexico.
Then followed the words of well
come, spoken by G. c. Hill, of
Laddonla. The response was de-
livered by J. V. Williams, of Mex
leo, in his usual inimitable way,
which seemed to put everybody IN
the proper spirit for work.
The irrepressible H. T. Davis,
State Sunday School Evangelist,
was present and delivered an IN
teresting and instructive lecture on
the Sunday School, followed by a
discussion on the lecture, in which
J. w. Strawn, W. B. Taylor, G. c.
Hill and s. M. Martin took part.
After dinner the convention reas-
sembled. The several committees
were announced and the conven-
ton gave way to the c. w. B. NJ,
which came down from Mexico in a
body, and held an open session,
over which Mrs. Kelso, State Or.
ganizer, delivered a lecture and
several excellent papers were read
by various members, bearing upon
the G. w. B. NJ. work. Some SIS
were pledged to the G. w. B. NJ.
work, and our sisters left on the
night train for their homes rejoic.
ing.
At the evening session Brothe,
Strawn conducted the devotional
exercises, after which Elder S. NJ.
Martin delivered asermon and took
pledges for the county work. A
fair collection in cash and pledges
resulted.
Saturday morning o. B. Sears, Of
Troy, Mo-, conducted the devo.
tionai services, and after the re.
ports of the several committee
were made, the convention was en-.
tertained by an essay by Miss Nina
Boatman, of Mexico, on the rela.
ton of the Y. P. S. c. E. to the
Church. In this paper the writer
proved that she thoroughly under.
stands the advantages of a young
peoples organization in furthering
the cause of Christ. After this de.
lightful essay c. H. Winders, Of
Bowling Green, preached an able
discourse on the text. "No man
liveth to himself, and no man
dieth to himself" The manner in
which the speaker handled his sub.
ject plainly demonstrated that he
knew what he was talking about.
Afternoon, devotional services by
G. c. Hill. Then followed a short
but instructive talk by J. D. Green,
of Auxvasse, on the Sunday School,
followed by remarks from several
of the brethren. But the main
feature of the afternoon session was
an address by O. B. Sears upon
Slowing and Reaping." The
speaker handled his subject in a
mastery manner and made every.
body feel glad that they were pres.
ent.
At the evening session State
Evangelist Martin preached an
eloquent and thoughtful discourse,
his subject being "The Rock That
is Higher Than l." The commit.
tee on resolutions reported thank
ing the church and citizens of Lad.
denia and vicinity for their kind
treatment of the delegates, also the
president for his faithful services,
etc.
Sunday morning the convention
assembled at II O'Clock. c. C.
Hill conducted the devotional ser.
vices, after which Ed. w. B. Tay.
lor preached an able discourse on
CHARACTERIZATION" This was one
of the grandest sermons that was
preached at the convention, and we
are only sorry that the weather
kept many away that otherwise
would have been present. With
this sermon closed the convention.
The evening services were con.
Quoted by the pastor, C. C. Hill.
Subject of lis discourse was, "Sin,
its Nature and its Cure"
All in all, this meeting was a
glorious success, and the good PEG.