The Washington times., 1894-11-10
REVIEW OF A YEARS LABORS
Annual Convention of the Washington
District EpWOrth League.
NEW BOARD OF OFFICERS
Reports of the President, Four Vice Presi-
dents Secretary, and Treasurer-Ameld-
ments to the Constitution AdOpted-Mr.
W. B. Matthews Chosen President.

Beginning of the first of January and con-
timing for one year the affairs of the District
Epworth League will be under the manage
ment OF a new board Of officers, who were
elected at the annual convention of the League
held last night in Wesley Chapel
The ne president, Mr.. W. B. Matthews, is
a wei known worker in local young peo
pies societies, and the other officers are
equally efficient Christian workers Reports
OF the past years work, showing the league
to be in a prosperous condition, were read to
the convention, and several important amend
ments TO the constitution adopted.
About 200 delegates were present from the
twenty-siN chapters IN the District.
Before the regular opening Of the conyen-
tion Mr.. Main. president of the Wesley Chapel
Chapter welcomed the delegates on Behalf OF
the home chapter, and presented President
Sites with a gayel made of wood brought
from Mount Vernon. In a brief response on
behalf of the league Mr.. Sites accepted the
emblem OF authority.
In his opening address President Sites con-
graduated the Leaguers on the large repre-
seutaJion of the chapters, and then the re-
ports OF officers were called for. That of the
president was read by the retiring executive.
The work Of the League is manly Of a stimu-
latlng character, ue said, and its aim has been
10 secure cooperation by board OF control
sessions and big mass-meetngs The interest
OF the cause Of missions has been presented
with much earnestness. and he hoped the
local League would prove to be the banner
League il their contributions to the Thanks
giving missionary fund.
The report went on 10 speak of the work of
the departments OF spiritual work and mercy
and help. which has been particularly vigor-
The spirit which has characterized the work
has been one Of cooperation, deep consecTa-
ton and higher impulse 10 serve our Lord
and Master. 1 think we can note a whole
hearted zeal 10 make life a success, TO live in
earnest, to live to make our own church a
power in the land, while joining hands with
all other churches that will help Us exalt our
Christ"
Reports were also received from First Vice
President James E. Pugh, Second Vice Presl-
dent Miss EfIie Perry, Third Vice President
Harry U. Hine, read by Miss Duanna Mitchell.
These reports gave detailed statements of the
work ofthe several departments.
Secretary Frank i. Israel next read his an
nual report, which was concise review of the
year lahors. The report showed that II board
Of control aud League meetings were held
with an average attendance al the mass meet
inEs Of 600. Ihirty-seven delegates were sent
TO the Baltimore conference convention and
thiry-three the fourth general District con-
ventIOn. Eight new chapters have been or
ganized since the last convention. making
total of twenty-siX chapters. with total mem
bership OF .404, gain OF 455 memJers. There
are now fifteen junior chapters, with 81 mem
bers. 4 net gain IN membership OF Al.
From the reports Of chapters received it is
shown that .14l religious services have been
held, with an average weekly attendance of
1899. There have also been held lZ3 social
meetings. with an average attendance Of 797;
1872 literary meetings, with en- average attend
ance Of 702; 215 business meetings. with an
average attendance of 4g5, and 153 special
services More than 500 have signed the
pledge. have been converted. 2,5SS visits
made TO the sick, and S693 worth OF provisions
have been distributed TO the poor
The report OF the treasurer, Miss a K. Rol-
Ter, showed the receipts to have been S3l7
and a small cash balance.
The amendments to the constitution, which
were approved at the last meeting OF the
board of control, were then presented 10 the
convention and adopted.
The annual election OF officers being the
next business. Mr.. William B. Matthews. of
Foundry, was chosen president by acclama-
tion. The other officers elected were Mr. John
S. Barker, OF Wesley. first vice-president;
second vice-president, Miss Fannie Meeks. Of
McKendree; third vice-president, Mr. Harry
d. Hine, OF Waugh; fourth vice-president.
Mrs. J. L. Mickle, OF Hamline: secretary, Mr.
Frank T. Is rael, OF Mckendree: assistant sec
retary. Mr.. II. A. Davis OF Epworth Church,
South; Miss Annie K. Roller. OF the Fifteenth
Street Church. treasurer. and Mr. II. B.
Ieech. of the North Capitol Street Church
District League Junior. superintendent
II was long after 10 O'Clock wien the con-
vention decided to hear the report OF the COM
mittee appointed TO present resolutions loo k
ing to the establishment Of a uniform date for
the election OF officers of the several ocaI
chapters. Chairman James A Edgar read
the resolutions providing for the election of
all officers in the several chapters during the
month of January.
The question was vigorously discussed for
nearly an hour. and finally the original reso-
luton was adopted. and on motion of Rev. G..
/. Pate, OF North Capitol Street Church. the
thanks of the convention and the District
League were extended TO The TINES for its
generous reports Of the meetings and work of
the League.
President-elect W. B. Matthews was pre-
sented TO the delegates. and made brief ad-
dress. DR.. Luther B. Wilson pronounced the
benediction, and the convention adjourned
DR.. Hirsch was spending vacation at
Meran when Gar Alexander's illness became
alarming. and he was rt once summoned TO
Liyadia to attend his majesty. He remained
with the Emperor until the end.
The funeral of Emperor Alexander has now
been fixed 10 take place on Saturday, Novem-
Der, II. Court mourning in varying degrees
has been decreed for year.