The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-26
EPN0RTH LEAGUE,
Annual Convention Closcd-Election
of Officers.


of Officers.
At the closing session OF the Epworth
League yesterday these interesting and
encouraging reports were made relative
to some of the different organizations.
Broadway has large Sunday night se'-
vice. Chestnut street had recently
changed from a Christian Endeavor to an
Epworth League. They hence bear high
number as a chapter being Chapter 10 600.
Cranston Street league was alive, having
reorganized for fall work. Edgewood
furnishes q fine literary program BIZ
monthly. Hope Street gaining. Mat
thewson Street league helped greatly In
the revival last winter. Mount Pleasant
league was holding cottage meetings. 81.
Paups had held outdoor meetings dur
ing the summer every SUNDAY with good
results. Cottage City active in christian
and literary work. Tabernacle been help
ing pay church expenses Trinity league
has been doingwork among sick and stran-
gers. Rockland reports numerous calls by
the mercy and help department. South
BraiDtree league has young man going
TO prepare 10 preach. African M. T..
league or Providence, made a good re-
port. Stoughton league aiding the
church In every way. Wakefield has seen
large number converted this year.
Warren has increased its members and
widened its work. W. Abingdon small
bers. woonsccket league helping new
church funds.
The as chapters or leagues are in close
cooperation with the churches OF the
conference.
Committee on credentials found the
nnumeer of delegates present to be lls.
More delegates Will be Here by night.
Committee on resolutions reported ex
pressing the thanks OF the convention to
tbe trustees, pastor and ladies Of the st.
Paul's league for hospitality. etc. The
committee recommended making a charge
OF Is cents per meal to every delegate to
tighten the burden OF providing for the
expenses OF the convention. Resolution
adopted.
The president, Mr.. Thresher, was COM
mended for his work In promoting activ-
ity among the leagues by personal vista
tion among them.
Much discussion preceded a vote as TO
the time Of elections of officers among
the leagues. All laid on the table.
Committee on league finances reported
in favor OF a dollar from each league and
that the treasurer follow up every league
till he gets the dollar. Report adopted.
Committee on nominations reported.
Report adopted.
President, Rev. f. F. studley; first
president, Mrs. G. W. Holden; third vice
president, III. r. Drake; fourth vice
president, Celia Booth; corresponding
secretary, +. l.. Streeter; recording sec
retary, Mrs. c. /. James; treasurer,
Robert Treat; superintendent OF junior
work /. q. Horton.
Rev. r. f. Studley o. Wexford, r.. l.,
made his maiden speech as the newly
elected president.
A vote OF thanks was voted 10 the re-
firing president. Profess~ Munroe OF
Brown University addressed the conven.
tion on "University Extension" So far
only one class has sprung up in the re-
gion OF Providence-a class in German.
"The Pastor and the Junior League"
was presented by Rev. l.. q. Horton OF
Central Falls, II. |.
The committee took n recess and again
the st. Paul's people fed sumptuously
the delegates.
The evening session OF the convention
began at 1880 p. I'M. with praise service.
Devotions were led by g. VI. Steere, presi
dent OF st. Paul's Chapter. After the
transaction OF few items OF business,
Rev. q. W. Scott OF Willimantio, Conn,
presidant OF the Conference league, gave
an address OF beauty and power on 1.-THE
Weight ad Worth of Your Individuality.
The audience for a third time during the
day saw the collection boxes come around.
Then came the grand finale OF the con-
vention "a Pilgrimage TO Epworth,n "
illustrated with 100 stereopticon views.
This was given by the veteran pilgrim,
though yet young minister, the Rev.
j. T. Docking, PHI, D., pastor OF the
Tabernacle NJ. T.. Church.