Telegram-herald., 1891-09-11
After Mr.. Laufraun had finished his

report, he said: "Epworth Leagues
are multiplying, conventions are in
creasing and some are doubling in
membership. They are conducted on
a systematic basis and two Epworth
League homes have been established.
One at Bay View and one at Eaton
Rapids. This and many other ad-
vances are taking place in the society,
and God only knows the fruits OF the
league" The report was well ar
ranged and elected the approval OF
all. p. j. Maveety, OF Ovid, spoke at
some length in mastery manner
upon the past or Backward Look
ut the Epworth League" and during
the course OF his remarks, said:
Everything not standing experiment
Is cast aside. Experience is necet
sary in everything. The league is a
useful organization and it's results
have been apparent to all. The origin
OF the league dates only a few years
back. and was organized in the East.
Young bands OF Christians had met
together and through some means
were joined and christened as Epworth
Leagues. Now that small organiza-
ton has grown to one OF vast pro-
portions. 1t has newspaper and
elects its editor The old idea OF plac-
ing the young in subjection is passing
away, and the young now assert their
power. Those who We expect least
from oftimes have the most talent.
So IT is with the young and we may
experiment satisfactorily with them.
II is a wrong idea that all young
people must SOW their wild oats. 1t
is not necessary TO SOW wild oats in
order to become great. Gladstone is
an old man, but many young men are
great. Caesar, who conquered Rome,
was a young man at that time. So
with nearly all great men. They gin
to receive their fame when young.
The past teaches the worth OF young
people In the church, and it is orr
duty no aid them in their many trials.
Therefore we should bear in mind two
great points. Place more faith In
them and encourage them in their
work" l.. Defamater spoke OF the
present condition of the league and
said: II speak OF society which has
grown with rnpidity now numbering
100000 members. It's work is scarcely
under way, but it has accomplished ed
much. It's field is the world, and il 1.
inquiring after those unknown to God
It's light extends over the world and
II Is lifting men up. The conquest o.
the world for Christ is its object. Tho
several objects OF the society are ~
follows: First, the spiritual growth
OF Gods kingdom; second, benevolence
third. Intellectual development; fourth
entertainment. In conclusion I vii
say that the League is born oi God
and hence must be for God" The
three topics for the evening were th,
present. past and future. NJ ID. Car
rel. OF Cincinnati, spoke upon the "Fu
turc OF the Epworth League" as fol
lows: ''No prophet can picture IT.
future. Marvellous are its promises
1t is the child OF providence. Its re
licion Is spiritual, and look witt
great hope upon anything which tends
20 spiritualizc the world. l rejoice n
the society which has this end in view
II Is growing in grace. which signafie!
much for It's future and the future o
the world. II IL practically piritua
and II doing systematic work fo'
Christ. 1t Will cause the church o
tomorrow TO be an cvnagelisfic one
City churches are spreading out mt
the work oi young men is instrumen
tai in the change. Concentration vii
he general through the action oil thi'
society. and prophecy great meet
ing % the young people os the wori'
Of all denominations in the near iutur'
for the upbuiding of all. This societ,
has grand and glorious future DC
IT." During the evening good mus''
was interpreted throughout the pro