Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-07-04
The Epworth League Convention.

The Epworth League Convention.
The Fourth annual convention has
come and gone. All that wat prophesi-
ed Of it has been more than fulfilled,
To say that it was a success il under
stating it. When the ). $. convention
closed there remained at least twenty
five of the delegates whose numbers
were seon augmented, SO that the
League rally on Thursday evening was
a fine service. The League president,
Rev. A. l.. Baker, Rev. q. II. Mae Adam
and the pastor of the local League led
the service. 1t was inspiring through
out. In the midst ofthe meeting about
twenty-five delegates from the north
arrived, and the committee on enter
tainment, drew a long interrogation
breath, but the good people Of Custer
minutes after the hand shaking was
over all were pleasantly domiciled for
the session.
On Thursday at 8 q. m. the convention
proper opened. The devotional meet
ing, q special feature Of the entire ses-
sion, was delightful, profitable, occupy
ing n half hour. AT one time fully
twenty-five were present at sunrise
prayer service.
The programme was especially meri-
torious. The majority Of those assigned
topics were present with carefully pre-
pared and practical papers. These were
not alone thoroughly enjoyed, but as
thoroughly discussed. Though ami
mated, the discussions we're savored
with the happiest vim Ct good will, and
participated in by almost all present.
At 1880 n. IN. of the first days pro-
ceilings the convention paused to OBJ
serve the Holy Communion. The
beautiful service was participated in by
about seventy-ive.
During the evening session G. T..
Boyden in a few well chosen words well
coined the League to Custer. Miss
Jessie Atwater, of Sturgis, responded.
OF the papers space forbids special men.
ton. There were many that would
grace the columns ofany of our religious
journals. The singing was with true
Methodistic fervor and SO spontaneous
that it needed not a leader. AS the boy
with his whistling machine the Leaguers
just Sang themselves" The folio wing
League song was frequently sung:
See the banners waving high,
They are coming right along!
Epworth Leaguers 10 the front, eight hundred
thousand strong
Ready for the battle of tie right against the
wrong,
Marching to victory with Jesus.
CHoRUs-'Look up! Lift up!'-Our motto and
LOOK upi Lift up.n-and pass the word along.
I!la all tle earths circumference round
We've righted every wrong,
Marching to victory with Jesus.
Many are the enemies with whom we have to
fight,
But our cause must triumph-'tls the cause of
God and right;
Going forth, we battle In our glorious Leaders
might,
Fighting for victory with Jesus.
CHoRUs-Look up! etc.-Praying for victory
with Jesus.
Looking unto jesus" we are present in the
Looking out for Jesus, we shall see the glori-
Gus day
When this worlds dominions, all shah own
MeSsiah'S sway,
Present in victory with Jesus.
up! etc.-present in victory
with Jesus,
Another pleasant pause in the regular
work of the convention was taken on
afternoon. The pastor and
had arranged an excursion to
lake, and at 10 a. m. seventy-fve
people, two-thirds of whom were dele
gates, drove up and enjoyed to the full
ffKe election 81 66nhsaSsSfis rssssIltgd in rsl)
tanning Rev. Baker as president for
another year. The resolutions paid
him a just compliment for his efficiency.
The names Of other officers elect we
failed TO obtain.
The following resolutions were passed
by the convention:
Whereas, The Black Hills Conference
League in convention assembled. thank
full to Almighty God for divine guidance
and directions during the session desire
to express, extend its thanks and APP
probation by the following resolutions:
Therefore be it
Resolved, That we extend our thanks
and gratitude to the people Of Custer for
their untiring efforts in entertaining
and providing for the comfort Of the
delegates. TO the pastor, Rey. Boswell,
through whose efforts the social success
OF the convention has been largely due.
And be it
Resolved, That thanks be extended
to the president, Rev. A. l.. Baker, for
his efficient services during the past
year in making perfect our organization.
and the work he has outlined looking to
our future prosperity and the adv C
ment Of Christian work in the Black
Hills. And be it
RESOLVED, That thanks be extended
to Rev Boswell, and those who assisted
him in escorting the delegates aud
visitors to Sylvan lake, and delightfully."-
entertained them while there.
Resolved, That we thank the mem
bers and friends of other churches in
the city for their assistance in entertain.
ing the delegates to this convention.
Resolved, That We thank Rev. Mac
Adam, Mr.. Boyden, Miss Drew and
others who have 80 ably furnished
music.
Resolved that We thank the different
chapters for their representation at the
convention, and
Resolved that each delegate make the
new league at Custer a special object of
prayer. Signed by
COMMITTEE.
The next morning after the conven
ton closed twenty or more stood" for
a photo by Marble.
Thus the best Z. l.. convention eyer
-heid In -tssc- f4ius-oieeedy-ecnufng arI
home with naught but warm words for
the days thus spent together.