The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-06-07
SANTA ROSA CONVENTION.
The EpWorth League Closes q
Three Days Interesting
Session.
ings, but No Definite Ac-
ton Taken.

SANTA ROSA, CAL, June 6. - The
third annual convention of Epworth
leagues of the Methodist Episcopal
churches in Napa district met in the
Third-street Methodist Episcopal Church
here this week. The edifice was beauti-
fully decorated with flowers and bunting.
On Tuesday evening the convention was
called to order by the president, Miss May
l.. Dickson of Petaluma, and half hours
devotional exercise was held, followed by
the usual addresses of welcome from the
church by Rev. William Angwin and from
the local leagues by Miss Marshall and
Clarence Drysdale.
The Rev. DIR. D. A. Hayes of Napa
preached the annual sermon. The reverend
gentleman took for his subject, 1.-The
Cherubim, their manifestations, their
meanings and the lessons drawn there
FROM" and selected as text Ezekiel, 10.
Rev. DR.. Hayes divided his discourse
into four parts-frst, human sympathy
and kindness; second, Gon-like courage
of conviction; third, ox-like spirit of con-
viction; fourth, eagle-like aspect to spirit
ual things. 1t was scholarly effort and
the large audience was greatly interested.
The entertainment committee, composed
of Miss Hattie Allen, Mrs. w. Angwin
and Miss Marshall, were successful in
pleasantly locating the large delegation on
its arrival.
The officers of the convention are: Presi-
dent, Miss M. l.. Dickson; first vice-presi-
dent, A. I. Hembre; second vice-presi-
dent, Miss Dora Warren; third, Mrs. l..
Haford; fourth, Ford Oliver; Rev. G. ].
and Mrs. Coy, honorary vice-presidents;
Rev. F. R. Walton, recording secretary;
Mrs. Blanche English, corresponding sec
rotary; Mr.. Warren, treasurer.
The session Wednesday was very inter-
esting one. At 6 o'clock in the morning
prayer meeting was held, which was
largely attended. AT $50 o'clock there
were devotional services. At o'clock the
president called the convention to order.
The rollcall showed 10 delegates in attend
ance. The president then delivered the
annual address and appointed the follow
ing committees:
Credentials-Rev. w. 'Angwin, Mr.. Rob-
bins. Rev. W. Lloyd.
Nominations-Rev. E. r. Willis, G. L.
Coy, Mrs. A. l.. Walton.
Resolutions-Rev. 7. H. Woodward, DIR.
Hayes, Mrs. huykenQau.
The presidents report showed that there
were thirty weight leagues in the district,
with membership of 1859.
The question of forming separate county
conventions was discussed. The district is
large one, extending from Yolo County
to Del Norte, and it was thought these
meetings would facilitate the work in the
outlying districts. The matter was after
ward referred to special committee.
Reports from the various leagues were
then heard. They were all of an interest
ing character, showing that good work
is being done.
AT the close of the session the delegation
was entertained at lunch by the local
leagues in Temperance Hall.
The afternoon was taken up with the
discussion of the Junior League work and
in the evening the Rev. DIR. J. N. Beard,
president of the University of the Pacific,
delivered an eloquent address on ''Educa-
ton" The church was densely crowded
and the lecturer was warmly applauded.
| Thursdays session opened with a sun
| rise prayer meeting at 6 o'clock, followed
| by devotional exercise at $780, At
o'clock business was transacted. The cleo
ton of officers ensued with the following
result: President, Miss M. L. Dickson
vice presidents-Miss Hattie Allen, Santa
Rosa; Miss May Wells, Ukiah; Fred
Wilson, Napa; Miss Ida Tolman, Green
Valley; recording secretary, Rev. F.. r.
Walton; corresponding secretary, Miss
Taylor; treasurer, William Irvine; super
intendent of Junior League, Miss B. Cor
don.
The closing services took place at 8
o'clock, when the Rev. Eli McClish, ID.
pastor of Grace NJ. Z. Church, San Fran
cisco, delivered an eloquent address. Sub
| ject: "The Coming Christian The
convention then adjourned.
Fresno District Eptoorth League.
| VISALIA, CAL, June 6.-The third
| Semi-annual convention of the Eranr.