The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-04-28
THE EPWORTH LEkGUE.


The officers and members of the Epuorth
League of the Southern Methodist church.
have every reason to be proud OF their
open session" held last Monday evening.
1t was one of the most enjoyable literary
and musical entertainments ever given in
Lexington, and all who attended were
well pleased.
The Y. p. $. c. f., of the Christian
church, the IL. Y. p. L.. of the BAPTIST
church, and the Westminster League, of
the Presbyterian church, were all well
represented, and these, together with
many other friends OF the Epworth
League, filled the Sunday school room OF
the church.
AT S:15 the exercises were opened by
Miss Katherine A. Tunstall, who, in her
Gown sweet way" welcomed all present
in the name of the League, Her address
was brief, yet eloquent n pleasing.
This was followed by a mandolin duet,
with piano accompaniment, Misses Mary
Silver and Mary stramcke playing the
mandolins and Miss Birdie Wallace the
piano. 1t was well executed, and received
applause.
A reading, by Miss Lillian Ryland,
followed. 1t was given in a pleasing
manner, and was much enjoyed.
The music by Messrs. Fitzhugh and
Anderson, the former playing the mando-
lin, the latter the guitar, was a most
pleasing number. They were applauded.
Rev. e. M. Bishop then made n short
address in his usual pleasing and able
manner. Though brief, it was compre-
hensive, and was heartily enjoyed by
all present.
The next number was n chorus by a
number OF c. +. C.'s best and most popu-
lar vocalists, led by Miss Rose Combs. 1t
was beautifully rendered, and delighted
the audience.
Following this, Mr.. Carl NJ. Brosius,
president of the Epworth League, dcliv-
cred an address. Mr.. Brosius, in his
address, "The Epworth League and Its
Corn erstone-Friendship," made a very
pleasing impression on the large audience.
He is a fine orator, and the sentiment and
language in his address showed him n
writer of no little ability.
Messrs. Fitzhugh and Anderson next
favored the audience with music. They
received n hearty encore, to which they
kindly responded.
The recitation, by Miss Corpeny, Left
Behind" was given in her usual pleasing
and admirable manner Miss Corpeny is
an excellent elocutionist. She received a
hearty encore, responding most grace
fully with a humorous selection.
The trio, by Misses Move, Gibson and
Combs, was truly n delightful number
The three clear, strong, rich voices never
sounded sweeter than upon this occasion.
Their hearers were charmed.
This was followed by that grand old
song, "Blest be the Tie that Binds" in
which the entire audience Joined. As Its
last tones died away, Rev. Bishop pro.
nounced the benediction, and the delight
full entertainment was at an end.
The program was under the direction o
Miss Katharine A.. Tunstall, chairman o
the Department OF Literary Effort. Many
were the words of praise she received fol
her excellent management. The member
of the Department OF which Miss Tunstal
is chairman are: Misses Mayme Cobb
Mary Silver, Dora Steele; Messrs. Ernes
Hays and II. NJ. Taubman.
The INTELLIoENCER wishes the Ep
worth League success unlimited. Tn
young persons who compose its member
ship are engaged in a grand and nobl
work. They deserve praise and encour
agement. May their efforts accomplish
much here, and in the "Home beyond
may they dwell forever with Him VIII
said: BE faithful until death and | vii
give you q Crown of Life"