Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-07-03
LIFE OF METHODISM.
EpWOrth League Studies How to
Promote the Church In
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tue Jay proceedings pSlhS LII
augurated with a sunrise prayer meeting
on Lookout mountain. The occasion was
most impressive and significant, especially
to those whose memories went back to the
early Cos when old Lookout witnessed
scenes of turmoil and strife that gave
little prophecy Of the peaceful events OF
today. The service was conducted by
Rev. George r. Stewart, who is assoclat-
ed with Sam Jones, the great evangelist.
Following the exercises q wonderful eNpe.
rience meeting was held in which delegates
from nearly every state in the Union par,
ticipated. During the recital of the eX>
periences, several of the delegates became
so impressed with the fervor of the occa~
sion that they shouted.
1t is estimated that there are fully T.
600 leaguers in the city. In spite OF the
vast crowd now here, Chattanooga was
so we'll prepared for the coming and enter
tainment of the visitors that not one
fifth of her entertaining capacity has been
exhausted. The residents report that they
are not crowded in the least. This fact
will be of interest in view of the approach
ing date for the Park dedication.
The topic for today was "Methodlsm;
It's Life and Mode of Expression The
conference assembled at $3.50 this morn
ing in second days session. Judge Estes
of Memphis presiding. The morning
speeches by delegates. Life in the
Local Church-Intellectual Duties was
the first subject, by Rev. w. e. Ray of
Macon, Ga. Rev. w. e. McLain Of
Berwin, H., delivered an address along
this line, emphasizing the idea of what
to read Under the head of Education
al Opportunities Rev. S. O. Royal of
Cincinnati, o.; Rev. j. +. Bowen of At
lanta. Ga, and Rev. r. J. Cooke, d. D.,
of Athens, Tenn, spoke. The Rev.
Bowen is a colored preacher and his APP
pearance on the platform was the occa-
sion of wild demonstration. He started
out with the proposition that thirty years
ago it would not have been thought pos
sible for man of his color to stand be-
fore such an audience and discuss the
question of education. He said he was
not concerned in his ancestry or where
he came from, but was most concerned
in where he was going. The address
produced tremendous sensation.
Social Duties and Attachments" was
the topic assigned Miss Clara Grant of
Winona Mimi, the first lady to appear
on the conference programme, and ii. V.
Hob of Evanston, H., both of whom
created great applause by their sugges-
tons for higher class attainments in the
churches. Other topics of the morning
were as follows Visiting" Rev John
A Nelson, Texas; Official Duties of
Church Officers: Our Duties to Them"
Rev W. L. helms, Texas; "Epworth
League Officers: Your Duties to Them
Rev. e. D. Taylor, Boston. Mass;
Financial Stewardship, the Privilege of
Giving" J. X. Elwell. Boone, Ia; The
Duty of Giving" II. E. Jackson, Texas;
proper Objects of Benevolence." Rev.
Frank Silas. st. Joseph 80; Rev. w.
H. Rees. D. D., Cincinnati.
The programme for this afternoon, be-
ginning at : O'Clock. is as follows, the
presiding officer being Rev. +. =; Burns
NJ. Henderson, Winchester, Ky; Phil
lar Help" F. D. Fuller. LII. D.. Tope-
ka, Kas; John D. Walker, Sparta, Ga,
Rev. H. G. Weakly. D. D., Cincinnati;
brotherhood" Rev. L. E. PrentisS. D.
E. Dayton Sorfo q Rev Rey' e. F. RaWi nis
try" Rev g. w. Kerby. St GATHERINGS,
Ont: Rev. John w. Newman, D. D.,
Talladega, Ala; municipal government
address. Christian Citizenship" Rev.
Carlos Martyr. D. D.. Chicago
presides tonight. An address was to be
delivered by Bishop Thoburn of India,
but owing to his inability to be present
he will be represented by Rev. Homer G.
Stunts of Mama Talindia.
Chattanooga, Tenn, June 29.-One
more day and the great Epworth league
conference will have been finished. Some
of the leaguers will remain in the city for
awhile, others will take advantage of
the cheap excursion rates to other points,
but majority will return to their homes.
The next international conference will
not have to go begging for a place in
which to meet. The Toronto people will,
of course, expect the big convention, but
they will hardly have walkover. The
Pacific coast has sent a strong delegati
in the interest of Seattle, Wash. They
come with an invitation from the city
council in their pockets willing to guar
antee a round trip ticket west of the
Missouri river for $40 and convention ex-
penses to the amount of $4,000. The
committee is headed by E. L. Baline,
a prominent young lawyer and distin-
guished league worker of Washington.
His efforts are ably seconded by ]. H.
Mendenhan of Spokane and the Rev.
DR.. Few of Tacoma.
The Rev. Archer H Briggs Of San
Antonio GIL, representing the San Fran
cisco district. is also an advocate Of Sc
attic as the place where the next con-
vention is to be held.
The Seattle party has already inter
viewed the committee on resolutions and
the members are talking to everyb body
who will listen to them, trying to create
sentiment in favor Of the great Sound
city.
''Methodism; It's Doctrine and Spirit"
was the topic of the conference today.
Department conferences of the Literary
and mercy and help conference were
held preceding the regular conference.
w. II. Murray Of Jackson, Miss. pre-
sided over the morning session. Devo-
tons were led by Rev. L. III. Kindigo
of Lebanon, Ind. Methodist Hymns"
were interestingly discussed by Rev.
Charles NJ. Stuart, D. d., of Chattanoo-
ga, and S. B. Turrentire of Winston,
n. G. Methodist Favor was the sub
ject of a stirring address by Rev. Charles
NJ. Littlefeld of WATERFOWL Mass.
THE Catholicity of Methodism" was re-
sponded to by Rev. A. E. Cruise of Can
ada THE Biographical Embodiment of
Methodism' formed the theme for Rev.
Jesse Bowen Young, D. D., st. Louis,
Mo. THE Religious Culture of Chill
dren'' was discussed by Rev. James c.
| Norris of Birmingham, Ala. Mrs. j. r.
Woodcock of Weeping Water, Neb., and
Rev. Paul c.. Surnich f Springfield, O.
This afternoon at 1870 the Junior Ep-
worth league will have its rally and 1900
juniors will join in the march of the Ep-
worth guards. The sacred concert by
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