The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-06-25
appoint the committee in a day or go,
and an adjournment was taken.
OPES IT'S CONVENTION.
Minnesota Conference Branch of the
EVanEeIicaI Assnc iatiOn

Minnesota Conference Branch of the
Evangelical Assoc iation.
The sixth annual state convention Of
the Minnesota conference branch of
the Y. p. A, Of the Evangelical asso-
citation, In connection with the German
M. e. church, opened last evening at
the Clinton Avenue M. E. church.
Rev. Mr.. Plantikow, of Blue Earth
president of the state Y. P. A, opened
the convention with prayer. after
which George Smith, of this city, de-
livered an address of welcome to the
visiting delegates on behalf Of the
city members. He referred to the nat
ural advantages of st. Paul for con-
vention of this kind, and spoke Of the
good work which had been accom-
pl1Shed by the Y. P. A. in past conven-
lions. This years session should even
SurpaSS previous ones in this regard.
Rev. l.. S. Stapf, of Kenyon, formerly
pastor of Emmanuel church, this city,
in responding to the address of well
come on behalf Of the delegates, said
the convention must feel under great
obligations for the warm welcome ex-
tended to them by the previous speak
er, and In thanking him for that well
come he felt assured that he but ex-
pressed the sincere feeling Of all the
officers, delegates and visitors present.
The object of the convention was de-
scribed by Miss Lydia Grahen. of
Sherburne, Mimi, in a very interesting
paper.
1.-THE Delegate" was the subject Of a
brief essay delivered by Rev. F. Draeg-
er, of Marshall, who said that the dele
gate should be one of the most cOnSe-
Grated members Of any union, and
must have hhs or her heart endowed
with deep interest in it's welfare. The
delegate should be intelligent, talented
M
sible, should have a fair education.
The delegates should have an interest
in the alliance, and in giving correct
reports Of the work to the convention.
Miss Ida Blanchard Miss Amanda Bauern-
friend and Herman Hendricks were appoint
ed to the credentials committee. A call Of
roll showed over forty delegates present, the
visitors numbering over 200 Rev. L. S.
Stapf, of Kenyon, was appointed press cor
respondent for the convention.
During the evening a choir under the
leadership Of Benjamin Simon, sang several
hymns, and shortly before the close of the
session, Rev. Mr.. Miller, pastor of the Win
fired church. addressed the convention. He
referred to the pleasure it gave him to see
such large number present, and felt that
the result of the convention would be for
good.
The programme for today will commence
with congregation service at a. m. At the
Miss Lille Wolter, Of Waseca, will read a
paper on Work of the Y. P. A. in the Con-
gregation," following which Herman Hen
bricks, of Blue Earth, will speak on the sub
iect. More Spiritual Life, Our Greatest
Need" and Miss Ida Blanchard. Faribault
on BEST Way of Explaining Scripture in
Prayer Meeting" defamation by William
Gagstetter, of Wells, will conclude the morn
ing session.
In the afternoon. the business meeting of
the convention will take place to be fol-
lowed by the reports of delegates. Papers
will be read by Rev. E. Helmer, Rush City,
on ''Self Instruction." Rev. G.. w. Sydow,
Waseca. Demands on the Time of the Evan
gelical Young People," and J. f. kienholz
of Ballingham, Importance of Good Char
acter.''
The evening session, opening at 8 p. M.
will consist of President Plankitow's annual
address. and an address by DR.. T. P. Spreing,
editor of the Evangelical Messenger, Cleve-
land, o. recitation by Miss Lizzie Huelster
of this city will complete the days pro-