The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-05-11

The seventh annual convention o. bhu
EpWorth League. Wheeling district,
opened yesterday afternoon at : o'clock,
AZ chapllne street n. +, church, with
the largest and most enthusiastic at
tendance in the history Of similar gath
erinss,
About every chapter Of the League
IN the district has sent delegates ana
along With the delegates have come
many persons Interested In this great
young peoples ally OF the Methodist
Episcopal church. The good people OF
ChApline street have opened their doors
To the visitors. and viii care for them
during the convention. Though their
church Is not sufficiently large TO ac-
commodatc the great crowds, the nos
pitality OF Chaplinc street congregation
Is plcnty large enough, and then some
90 spare.
The church has been very prettlly dec
Grated. Appropriate mOtt0s and en-
hIems nS the League adoTn the walls,
Streamers OF red and white add touch
Of brightness, further embellishinE the
tasteful distribution az flowers and
potted plants Tempting meals are
served In the church basement By the
Chapline street League who are ielv-
ing nothing undUne 10 make the occa-
sion enjoyable.
The convention met In the afternoon
with a large attendance, but the even
ing session drew 4 greater crowd than
the church could hold The afternoon
session began at o'clock. and was
opened with the devotional service, by
Rev A. Moore. president Of the Ep-
worth League. Wheeling district.
Reports Of OdiesIH.
The arst item OF business was the re-
ports OF officers Many OF the reports
were verbal. and not all responded
AHter the appointment Of various COM
tnlttees NJ. 5. T.. Brewster. OF Zane
street chapter, delivered a splendid ad-
dress from the topic The Utility of the
District Convention" Mr. Brewster had
lucid and strong arguments, showing
the advantages gained from these
meetings.
Miss Alice King. Of Sherrard chapter.
had a good paper on her topic. Why
DenOminntional Societyfor Young Pco-
pie" Her remarks We're to the point,
lerse and full OF good things.
I; was near supper hour when the
session closed and adjournment was
followed by the supper served By the
ladies' OF Chapline street,
The crowd that poured into the
church nj night soon packed the edihcc
Although an overflow meeting was held
in the basement. m1ng were forced 10
stand. and they did so willingly. for the
exercises were very interesting.
The evenings programme was
pleasing blending OF musical and lit
erary numbers with brief practical
talks. II was after S o'clock when the
proceedings were opened with tile
hymn, IAN Hall the Power Of Jesus
Name"
Rev. Mr.. King. OF McMechen. made
a very earnest prayer, invoking Gods
blessings upon the Convention. and the
Epworth League.
Address Of WeIcom'.
Rev, Vim. Anderson. pastor OF Chap
line street church, delivered the address
OF welcome. He bespoke FOR all the
delegates warm-helrled reception
from the generous congregation OF his
church. Ee welcomed the visitors, aud
hoped the convention would prove of
much benefit TO ;he Epw0rtE League,
Mr.. Anderson laudad the work done by
the League.
Presden. a. Moore responded to the
welcome extended by Rev. Mr Ander-
son In behalf OF the congregation OF
Chapllne street. lie :plL sure that ali
those present felt deep debt OF graft
tude TO ChapKns street. for It's kind
words and hospi.able treatment. Or.
accomplished hr the EpwOrth League,
terHning the latter organization. THE
most promising child OF MethoilSm,"
and the right arm Of the Methodist
church" He trusted their deliberations
would advance the cause OF Chris.
Miss Hattie Martin, Of the Benwood
chapter recItcd n pleasing selection In
q happy manner elicitins liberal APP
plause.
The Ariel Mandolin Club bad pretty
selection, THE Ghost Patrol" and rem.
dened ii spicndldly.
The next number on the programme
was gerry enjoyable. \ qunrIettc from
Thomson chapter, Misses Stella Chap
man, Estella Mcguire Mimi. Winchc7
and Jeanette Burt gang "Esiudiantlna"
excellsntly. and were the recipients OF
merited applause
Mrs. May Patterson. OF Zane street
chapter. favored the gathering with a
choice reading, delivered very effective
After another selection by the mando-
lin club. Rev. c. z. Clark. OF Thomson,
made an address on The EpwOrth
League" He spoke OF how great
achievements OF men have very seldom
brought honor or fame TO the authors
Of those achievements while living;
that the h0nors came to chem after
death. This was because the world is
80 SLOW TO move. Hence the success
OF the Epworth League in the few years
OF Its existence is almost miracle
Speaking Of the success attained by
Elihu Burritt. in learning eighteen Lam
EuageS and twenty-five dialects. and
similar experiences OF other men. Mr..
Clark said that the source Of these
mems success was that they always
had some underlying principle. prompt
ing and urging them to the goal % their
ambitions II Che motto OF the League:
Look Up, LIT Up," s found the I'M
derlYinS principle Of the EpwOrth Lea
que.
Practice ssIESaorlnes.
Mr.. Clark urged the members to prac-
tIse self sacrifice. to aid the poor. to
work for the betterment Of mankind
IN fact to follow the teachings or Christ.
CONGREGATIONAL singing OF Il Love to
Tell the story followed after which
George Wntcrhouse, Of Wesley chapter
gave a humorous recitation that put
a smile on eyeryboly's face.
Miss Leonard. Of Fourth street. sang
solo very swcetly
Miss Mabel Hlrcs, Of North street
had reading Of sacred character.
which she gave a careful rendition.
Hearty hand-clappinC greeted Rev. D.
A. Denton as he walked W the aisle 10
speak The greeting was reciprocal, FOR
Mr. Denton Is former pastor % Chap
line street church. and he expressed his
pleasure In being present Ills cenarkS
were rcplcic with many practical sug-
gestions 70 advance the Leagues work.
aud he Illustrated many OF his points
by happy hits At the conclusion OF the
evenings session. Mr, Denton held an