Arizona republican., 1898-04-03
END OF THE CONFERENCE.
The Last Day Devoted Chiefly to the
 Epworth League.

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 mittees and other business, the confer ence adjourned to give place to the Ep- worth Leagues, which met to effect &
 territorial organization. The presid- ing officer of the district conference took the chair and temporary orga- 1 nlzation was made Miss Nora Davis
 was elected temporary secretary. After
 devotional services, led by Rev. c. E. Kirk, addresses of welcome followed Professor R. W. Barnes representing l the Phoenix league, and Mrs N. T. Thomasson speaking in behalf of Bethel league. MT. A. B. Morris of
 Prescott and MT. Robert Duncan re- sponded. Professor Barnes in his el-
 oquent address paid high tribute to President Mckinley and said he hoped
 peace would prevail.
 The delegates were enrolled to the,
 number of forty-three
 A form of constitution and bylaws was presented by Mir. E. H. Mowre. So careful had been his work that while there was some discussion, the con- stitution was adopted as read without amendment.
 Election of officers followed with the following result: B. H. Mowre, preei- dent; R. W. Barnes, first vice-presi- dent; Mrs. N. T. Thomasson, second
 e-president; Mrs. o. A. Oates, third vice president; Miss Edna Ozanne, sec
 retary; A. R. Morris, treasurer. The newly elected officers assumed their
 duties and the conference proceeded to
 take up the programme published
 some time since.
 First came the address of Mr. Hu-
 bert Martin, president of Bethel league Many gentlemen present had heard young men speak on many sub | jects, but for one of his years and opportunities they never heard his equal. Though not highly educated, 1 inc language was as chaste as that of i college professor. Though inexperf-
 enced in debate or public speaking, the sequences were as logical as those of
 lawyer addressing jury. Though a laborer on farm, the poetic elegance
 was simply marvellous. Though young ! in years, the historic allusions would conclusions to a philosopher Having i scared into ethereal heights, the young 1 man was yet so humble and uncon- sc1ous of his worth that he hung his head and blushed as his new made
 friends gathered about him to grasp his hand. If proper encouragement is i given, if humility is maintained and he is persevering and consecrated-
 Hubert Martin shall yet be heard Of. 1 The conference unanimously voted to
 have the address published in the
 church paper.
 conference met at p. m. After ae-
 votional exercises, short speeches were made in regard to the department of
 first vice-president-tha of worship. A paper was then read on the work of the department of third vice-prssi-
 dent-that of literature. Discusston
 followed, bringing out some important
 features of the work.
 Il Joel Hedgpeth read paper on the
 social department of league work. The
 subject was spoken to by several def- egates.
 The subject Of federation in Chris tian work was presented for discus , sion. A spirit of harmony and broth
 erly love was manifested in all the talks.
 po1orte uaro racaivo.1 frov,, fba va<i
 ous leagues. These reports were en-
 couraging. showing as they did an en- ergetic spirit on the part Of the young people.
 l The place of holding the next annual 7 conference was fixed at Tempe. the time to be fixed by the cabinet 5 After a vote of thanks to Phoenix :, league. the conference adjourned sine } die.
 5 Soon after adjournment of the league 3 conference the district conference was 5 again called to order and the business l of the session was completed. The !. usual resolutions were presented and ] passed. One memorial to the general : conference of special importance was
 
 y adopted It looked to the formation of
 new office in the church, namely that s of evangelist. The subject has long been before the church and many u earnestly hope for favorable oonsiders- '- tion of the subject. The conference $ adjourned at 6:15 p. m. with bene- diction.
 r. Last evening at 7:30 union service h of the young peoples societies was let o by Dr. Pratt At o'clock HeV n Claude Thompson of Jerome delivered 10 an address on "The Dignity of Ser
 vice.
 The committee on public worsh,l
 for today reported as follows: Preach n ing at the NJ E. church south, corne m Center and Monroe streets, Il a. n