The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-10-16

had reason to SO exclaim. Edwin Booth of
Detroit told of little things, 'The Boys,
speaking earnestly for this branch of the
work. 1.-The Iron Horse" was described by
l. q Jenkins OF Detroit who wanted a
home built here for engineers who drive the
steed. w. III. Sweet OF Ypsianti responded
to "Infant Industries" w. ID. Farley of
Battle Creek to Leaders" C. f. Thomas of
Lansing told of Hospitality" saving the
North equaled his mother state, Virginia.
and the ladies of OwOssO those famed for
beauty In the South. Rev. T.. b. Bancroft
OF OwossO described ''The Invaders" Every
one OF the responses was well received and
the occasion was one of great merriment. A
rousing vote of thanks was rendered by the
visitors to the ladies In charge. Rev. j. II.
heitzel pronounced the benedicton and the
crowd adjourned to the Baptist church.
The address by j. r. Mott college secre-
tary, international committee. New York.
awoke the greatest enthusiasm among the
delegates. Mr.. Mott is young man of
great ability, pleasing speaker and one
who carries conviction into the hearts of his
hearers.
AT the opening session Friday morning a
dispatch regretting his inability to attend
was received from Rev. j. NJ. Barclay of
Detroit, and the one hundred and thirty
third Psalm cited as expressing his senti-
ment. Vice-President j. w. Simmons of
OwOsso occupied the chair in the absence of
President Angel The report of the creden-
tial committee showed gel delegates i'm at
tendance. The first thing on the program
was Workers Il aiming Class conducted
by John r. Mott. This was much enioyed
by the audience A. q. Studer, physical
director at Detroit, read thoughtful paper
on " Opportunities for religious work i'm the
gymnasium" He thought more attention
should be paid to this part of the work. He
would put only Christian men as leaders of
the classes. Much personal work should be
done. Many conversions had resulted from
such methods. He was closely questioned
by the members as to his methods, answer
ing all questions very satisfactorily. Secre-
tary G. K. Thomas read a carefully prepared
paper on the important question of ''HOw
can we make the religious work of our AS
ISOLATION more Etfective?" Consulting the
Oracle" or the question box, was in charge
OF John w. Hansel of Chicago, who kept
seven men busy answering questions.
The opening afternoon devotional exer-
ciseS were in charge of Professor Haines of
the Mining School. Secretary Van Ness
conducted conversation, 1.-The assistance
of women in the work of the Association"
Mutual helpfuness between State and
local Associations" was the subject handled
by L. f. Brown of Chicago in mastery man
ner. The presence of this gentleman was a
great help during the convention. The
report of State Secretary III. NJ. Clarke was
complete in every detail, touching all points
of the work. He reported three new assoc
citation formed during the year--at Menomi-
nee, Alpena and Houghton. One had drop
ped out, Albion, leaving the number of as
seciatons thrty-One, a gain of two during
the year. Twenty of these are i'm cities and
villages and nine in colleges, one in high
school and one railroad department. The
number of paid officers year ago was
twenty-five employed by fifteen associations.
There are now eighteen associations en-
ploying thirty-one paid officers and three
temporary vacancies. During the year ten
general secretaries, eight assistants and five
physical directors have accepted positions
in the state, either filling vacancies or taking
new fields. Excellent progress was reported
i'm the building line. Detroit Railroad AS
ISOLATION has lot paid for, plans ready and
will soon let the contract for building.
Grand Rapids has let contracts for $50, 900
home. Prospects are good for building at
Alma College. Six district conferences
were attended by 225 delegates and twenty
three conversions are reported as one of the
results. Special work in preparation for an
association at Negaunee, Iron Mountain,
Adrian and Hancock. A summary of Mr..
Clarkes work showed that he travelled Is,
022 miles, made 116 visits at 55 places,
made AZ public addresses, conducted "a
gospel meetings, attended 10 committee
and board meetings, wrote 1,90S letters and
postals, and mailed 1888 other pieces of
mail matter, and assisted directly in raising
$40, 600 for association purposes. In closing
his report the secretary expressed his graft
tude to God for the earnest, prayerful inter
est of the association members in the work
committed to his charge and for the love
and loyalty of the secretaries of the state.