The Lambertville record., 1898-10-12
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/ \ eharmingly clear and pleasant day,
added 10 the many attractive features
of the program, made the 18th annual
convention of Hunterdou County
season of delight and profit
The Methodist Church OF Fleming
ton, in which the meetings of the Con.
vention were held, was attractively
decorated with palms and other plants,
and Miss Wizards picture upon the
platform seemed somehow To lend
inspiration to the members.
Mrs. Powell, county president
called the meeting to order, after
which Rev. W. W. Moh'rtt, of Lam
hertville. led in prayer,
Miss Mottctt, niece of DR. Monctts,
sang with sweet voice Lift up the
latch, which elected hearty applause
The roll call was responded Ia with
Scripture texts upon Faith
The Presidents helpful report was
then given. followed by the report of
the Corresponding Secretary and in
turn bv the County Treasmer,s re.
port, showing IL neat balance in the
treasury
The superintendent of Depart
ments responded we'll, when called
upon for reports. Space will not per
NIT us to mention the many depart
ments.
Miss Lunden, superintendent of
Work among Foreigners throughout
the county, gave very encouraging
report Miss Guliick's account of S.
School Work showed systematic work
accomplished The paper read and
prepared by Mrs Brewer upon Non
alcoholics in medicine made such an
| impression as to cause Il conference
ON the subject. Mrs. Barbcrs report
of Floral Mission thoroughout the
county. showed valuable work done.
As we hnve had special opportunity
of reaching ont to the soldier, this
year, so we have availed ourselves
and the reports along this line were
unusually interesting, work having
been done in many of the Unions.
A poem entitled "How beautiful 10
be with God, written upon the last
words of Miss Willard and read be-
fore the Convention at San Francisco,
was read.
After noontide prayer, led by Mrs.
Maxwell, of Frenchtown, all were
cordially invited 10 the Hall Of the w.
c. r. L.. where plentiful luncheon
was in store for not only the 65 dele
gates. but n large number of friends.
The meeting greconvencd mt l.30, At
the close of the Executive meeting,
Mrs. A. IL. Holeomhe led the devot-
ional exercises, rendlng par of
Johns Gospel. The Recording Sec
retnry report was approved and ne
cepted with thanks. \ recitation en-.
titled "fhe Ginning of the Bells,
was most beautifully given by Mrs.
$, f. Grey, for which also II hearty
vote OF thanks was given. Mrs.
Gebhardt's report ON Sabbath OBJ
servance followed. The l.. L. l.. work
was pronounced nm encouraging nnd
hopeful branch of work Miss Lun-
den chose for her subject =" lndlVld-
uni Duty" and she clearly showed
herself to be master of 1T. Reports OF
Committees were read, miscellaneous
business transacted, and the meeting
adjourned, not however, until We hnd
been introduced to, and listened with
pleasure to the remarks of Rev. Mr..
Martin, of the Methodist Church and
Rev. Mr.. Rognn Of the Presbyterian
Church, Fcmington Rev. W. W.
Moilett, -. d., Lambertyillc; Rev
Mr.. Bogafdus, of Eyerettstown Rev
Mr.. Hastie, of Lebanon Rev. Mr.
Conklin, of Clinton, and Rev. Mr..
Potter, of Rlngocs
The evening session was opened
with live singing. Mr. Pierce's ad-
dress was plain and to the point, as
were also the illustrations
Several new members were added 10
the Pennington Union, nj the close of
the meeting
The next County Convention will be
held at Junction.
l. NJ ARNsTRoNd, Sefy