The morning times., 1895-11-11

The firth annual convention of the Dis
trict Epworth League adjourned sine die
last night at Foundry NJ. e. Church There
was notably large gathering at the church,
which filled the auditorium and the galleries.
The two specially Interesting features of
the meeting were the address OF the venera-
Bile bishop of Africa, Rev. Dr. William
Taylor, and conservation service which
was conducted by that distinguished d.
vine.
The presiding officer of the evening was
the Rev. Luther B. Wilson, ID. D., pre-
siding elder OF the District, with him IN the
rostrum being DR.. o. A. Brown. pastor of
the church; Bishop Tayi'r. and the Revs
Hartsook, Widerman, Case, Pate. and others
The Methodist clergy al the District were
well represented great many of them oc-
cupying seats inthe audience near the pulpit
BISHOP TAYLOR'S ADDRESS.
After the customary song service and
PRAYER an address was made by DR.. Brown
in which he welcomed the great assem-
blage to the church and TO participation IN
the exercises. He also spoke OF the duties
of the coming year and urged the necessity OF
conservation for any work in which the
congregation or individuals could he en-
EdEGI ilt iildtit Il pdibtNuipii- AN'ANA'ON'
introduction of bishop Taylor, VINO is tue
guest with his wife and son, of Mr.. b. Il.
Stinemetz, 53I street.
His theme last evening was the relation or
children to the Kingdom of God bringing
them to Christ being the surest way for the
redemption of the world.
Hundreds OF people gave in their testf-
mouy at the love feast and conservation
services, the meeting teing closed with
e, ha Ip Ray nF Wilson
RALLY OF THE JUNIORS.
AS was expected, the rally of the Juniors
OF the EpwOrth Lea que yesterday after
noon, at Metropolitan NJ. Z. Church, was
a decidedly interesting affair. The wea'
ther tried very hard to keep the young
people at b ONE, but it failed. The
attendance was. therefore, more than
was expected, the boys and girls turning
out 10 numbers to hear the addresses and
music of the programme.
The Officers and quite number Of the
members OF the Epworth Lea que, together
with the Rev. DIR. Hugh Johnston, pastor
OF the church, and the Rev Dr. L. B
Wilson, were present to encourage the
Juniors, and altogether they had most
edifying and satisfactory afternoon. The
superintendent OF the Junior Lea que, tn,
Rev Il. B. Leech, presided. Prof W. I
PALMER, of Trinity Chapter, was in charg,
of the music.
The opening address was made by the
superintendent, he being followed 10y Mrs.
NJ. Nj. Mitchell, the newly elected second
vice president, who spoke on the genera
subject ofthe Juniors. She made powerful
plea for them and described their powei
and force and effect in the general organ
ization.
\ singularly happy address was MAIDS
\ by Miss Katharine j. Laws of Foundry
\ Chapter. Her subject was REVERENCE
which size treated in relation to the floral
and brute kingdom, for old age. for ons's
| parents, for the national flag. the church.
the Billie and the name of Jesus.
OTHER ADDRESSES.
This was followed by brief practical
talk from the new treasurer. Mr.. Austin.
| who took occasion to acknowledge the
honor done him 10y selection TO this office.
A pleasant little address was delivered
| by Miss Della Crumb, in which she adverte'
to the cooperation between the Juniors ant
their Officers, which had made the urganiza
ton So succcssfui ana which cooperation
she trusted w9Sld work under her ad
! miGistration.
Rev. Or. Wilson talked to the young peo
pie in a delightfully."- informal way and il
such manner as insured the attention ant
interest of his audience. His lessons wer
those of duty, obedience and affection 70
their officers.
The musical programme Included a voca
solo by Prof. Palmer and the singing ii
| chorus of the beautiful aud appropriat,
closing hymn. "God be with you till W,
meet again.
The beuedictiOn was by the Rev DR.
constant in his attendance at the meet
Jugs. being the pastor OF the church whicl
has one of the largest chapters in the city
At Foundry NJ. E. Church yesterday morn
ing Epworth League sermons were preached
at IL O'Clock by Presiding Elder Wilson
| and Rev. Oliver A. Brown, d. D., thu
pastor. The former chose for his them
1.-THE duty of the Epworth League to tn
church," aud the latter. THE duty OF tn,
| church TO the Epworth League" Both
discourses were pEactica and able presenta
tons. Miss Craze Altscher sang a solo
The floral display was tasteful and in keep
ing with the league colors, white and red
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