The morning times., 1896-01-09
THIS PAGzE-tS PLANNED TO INTEREST THE HOMIE C1E7C
HAMLINE GAILY DECORATED
Epworth Leagues Annual Installa-
ton of New Officers.
Banners Presented to Chapters for
MeritOrious W0rk-New Officials
Hold u Reception.

The Washington District Epworth League
held its annual reception and installation
OF officers last night at Hamline NJ. E.
Church.
The interior of the main auditorium was
layishly garnished with evergreens, while
the platform surrounding the pulpit was
handsomely decorated with potted palms.
Ropes made of cedar were hung from the
center of the ceiling to the four corners
of the room.
These embellishments combined with the
pleasing effect of the chandelier rays upon
the dainty Scotch paid waists of the
feminine portion OF the audience. created a
chroinatic display, the like OF which is
seldeom seen.
Mrs. Elcgci conducted the congregational
singing with her usual amount of vim and
dash.
The order of exercises opened with au
organ voluntary masterfully rendered by
Prof. Otis d. SWEET. Singing by the con-
greGation followed, after which the Rev.
l.. T. widermau. ID. D.. read passages
from the Scriptures and prayed
Congressman James E. Watson. ex-presi-
dent OF the Indiana State Epworth League,
was to have made the leading address Of
Intervening, but having been suddenly called
to his native State, he sent q letter Of
regret.
Rev. L. B. Wilson, who presided, thought
that a fitting substitute would be the
treasurer, SO the chancellor of the excIIcquer
mounted the platform, and in a brief state
ment told the state of the leagues finances.
Immediately after the treasurer had con-
cluded his remarks collection was taken
up, Again the congregation sang, and the
installation of officers followed, the Rev.
L. p. Wilson acting as presiding elder.
Upon Mr.. William Burdette Matthews
the presidency of the District League was
bestowed. Before commencing the endow-
ment ceremony proper, DR.. Wilson made an
address, in which he dwclt at length upon
the good work and cnmbined strength OF
the league. Mr.. Matthews accepted the ex-
ated position and expressed his apprecia-
tion in 4 brief but pithy speech.
Other officers installed were: First vice
president. Rev. Thomas J. Clark: second vice
president. Mrs. NJ. NJ. Mitchell; third vice
president, Mrs. f. s. MouIton; fourth vice
president, William j. Palmer, recording sec
retary, Fre nk T. Israel; corresponding sec
retary, George y. Gibson; treasurer, E. G.
II Austin: superintendent junior league,
Miss Esteile Crump.
President Matthew'S first official act was
to present handsome red and gold senior
banner TO Bethesda, Nd. chapter for pains
taking work in ncreasi sing lis memberSilin
The junior banner was presented TO the
North Capitol Chapter. the Rev. William
HeddiBg b. Leech, superintendent Junior
League Fourth General Conference Dis
tricU. making the presentation speech.
A gold medal or badge was awarded to 4
pretty little miss for her zell In securing
twenty-five new members for the Junior
League.
Al. j. Walter Humphrey. hasso. and Miss
Ida O'Neal. soprano, rendered several solos
during the exercises.
After the benediction had been pro-
noanced. the greater part of the congrega-
ten adtourn'~, 20 the Sunda y-scboul room
where the newly-elected officers held a re.
ception.