Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-05-16
EPWORTH LEAGUE CONVENTION.

EPWORTH LEAGUE CONVENTION.
Semi-Annual Convention Of the Arkan-
sas Valley Sub-District Epworth
League, Rocky Ford, May 0 and 10.
One of the best conventions ever held
by the Arkansas Valley Union Of Ep-
worth Leaguere, was held in the Method
ist church at Rocky Ford, May 9th and
10th.
Some fifty delegates and visitors were
present from Trinidad, La Junta, Gran.
ada, Catlin, Nepesta and Ordway. The
visiting pastors were, Rev. N. H. Lee,
Trinidad; Rev. A. X. Stabbler, La Junta;
Rev. @. r. La Porte, Granada; Rev 8. l..
Todd, Nepesta; Rev. I. J. Keator, Ord
way and Rev. W. N. Mitchell, Catlin.
Drs. @. A. Crane of Colorado Springs,
D. L. RAIDER Of Pueblo, and Evangelist
Martin were present.
The convention was called TO order at
2 p. NJ, Thursday by the LIST Yice-Pres.,
Rev. Keator, who presided in the absence
of DR.. White, the President.
H. b. Robins delivered on behalf Of the
Rocky Ford Leaguers brief address Of
responded for the Union.
A fraternal greeting from the Christian
Endeayor Society was then presented by
Rev. Warren Mayo, after which the con-
vention entered upon business session.
From the close OF the business session,
the afternoon was devoted to the consid-
Grafton of the Junior League, it's import
ance, methods of work, etc. Excellent
papers were presented on this topic by
Miss Clark and Mrs. McClain Of Trinidad,
Mrs. Roberts of Ordway and Revs. Stab
bier and La Porte. The convention
worry generally participated in the dis
cussion ofthe papers and many helpful
points were brought out.
Thursday evening, Rev. N. b. Lee Of
Trinidad preached before the convention
the keynote of his sermon being, Whose
ever will be great among you shall be
your minister, and whosoevor Of you will
be the chisfest, shall be servant of all.
Mark 1043,44
Friday morning was devoted to the
great topic Of Missions. Different phases
OF the question wore considered in the
papers and addresses by DIR. RAIDER, Rev.
s.. L. Todd, Miss Green, Miss McAbee
and H. d. Robins. We believe that this
session proved an inspiration to every
one present. One most helpful truth
brought out was that the Missionary
Spirit is the Christian spirit nothing
The afternoon session was presided
over by DR.. White, president of the
Union, and was devoted to consideration
Of the geperal topic, Temperance.
DR.. RAIDER graphically presented the
growth Of sentiment against the use Of
Intoxicating liquors. DR.. RAIDER was fol-
lowed by Rev. M. F. Sapp, who opened
discussion Of the topic in his usual hap
py manner. An excellent plea for per-
sonal work was presented by John Peo-
pies Of La Junta. Rev. !. ]. Keator Of
fered most logical and timely paper
urgings Prohibition as the solution Of
the liquor question. Discussion was gen.
eral and great interest in the question Of
Temperance was awakened.
In the evening Rev. DR.. G. A. Crane Of
Colorado Springs delivered his lecture
"The Good Old Songs" to a delightful
audience: Dr.. Crane proved himself a
master of both humor and pathos, and q
speaker of no ordinary power.
The next convention will be held in
La Juntu, probably in October.
The committee on resolutions offered
the following which was adopted
WHEREAS, we have been so royalty
entertained by the hospitable people Of
Rocky Ford, therefore be it
Resolved, that we express our sincere
and heartfelt thanks to our kind enter.
tainers.
We the committee on resolution, being
mostly women, thoroughly appreciate
the efforts and hard work Of our sisters
and brothers of this beautiful little city.
They have left absolutely nothing un-
done TO provide for our needs and wants,
both temporal and spiritual; and have
done everything in their power to render
our stay pleasant and profitable. Only
eternity will reveal the benefits accruing
from the inspiration received at this con-
vention. As was hoped in our address
Of welcome, it has proved impetus that
will doubtless send the gospel to the
heather at home and abroad. The pap
in all departments of the work. Our
Junior League workers have received
suggestions that will be Of inestimable
value to them in their labors. The
cause of temperance has been revived
and brought with more force than ever
to our minds. Brother Martins brief
visit was a regular hnllelujah and struck
tho keynote Of the day-Victory all along
the line. The gospel in song has been
very refreshing and helpful to our souls.
DR.. Cranes lecture has proved the eli
max and very fitting one to the feast Of
reason and flow Of soul. Never have we
uearu 30 mucnI Iun, pbllob'puy, IuAu duu
pathos crowded into the same space Of
time, as we have listened TO this evening.
We owe special vote Of thanks TO Bro.
Crane for this rich treat, and another TO
our presiding elder for getting him here.
H. b. r.
Our thanks are due Harry Robins
for the report of the Epworth League
Town marshall Hendricks says that
the order requiring boys to keep off the
street after 8 p. m. will be enforced. And
we all say, Amen.