Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-09-14
BUENA VISTA.
The Latest Happenings in Our Sister
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Buena Vista, September 12.-1h
Roanoke District Epworth League
Conference assembled in theMethodis
church of this place, at Sp. M, Oh
| Tuesday, September 9Th, ana adjourned
Wednesday. The services opened will
singing and prayer, and the conference
was called to order by the secretary
Rev. j. G. Jones, of Roanoke In the
absence of the president, o. D. Batche-
lor, second vice-president, was called
to preside Before taking the chair
Mr.. Bachelor, On behalf of the local
League, in a few well chosen remarks,
extended hearty welcome to the con-
ference, which was responded to by
Rev. T. Z. Carson in his own inimitable
style. His allusion to the paradoxical
name Of the presiding officer, brought
down the house.
DR.. ]. T. Wightman, who had been
assigned to the discussion of the first
subject on the program was unable to
be present, and Revs. David Bush and
H. P, Hamill occupied his time in a
very interesting talk ON "The League
and the Revelation to Nicodemus. "
Wednesday morning was occupied in a
presentation of the theme, 'Our Divine
Life and its Expressions, by Revs. T.
D. Collins, W. H. H. Joyce, and W. D.
Keene, bringing out many practical
thoughts for the young Christians and
offering helpful suggestions towards
more consecrated service.
At LA. M, Rev. David Bush preached
the annual sermon, clear and logical
discourse, subject, ''The Grace of God,
the Necessity in the Christian Life y
Wednesday afternoon was taken up
i'll the discussion of different topics in
connection with the work Of the League,
and business meeting, including re-
ports from the Leagues and election of
officers. The officers for the ensuing
year are: President, Rev. w. H. H.
Joyce, of Salem; 1st vice-president, j.
d. Johnston, of Roanoke; 2nd vice.
president, 0. d. Bachelor, Of Buena
Vista; 3rd vice-president, W E. Thomas,
of Roanoke; secretary, Rev. W. d.
Keene, of Christiansburg; corresponding
secretary, Miss Sallie Spessar, of Roam
oke; treasurer, H. r. Mills, of Buena
Vista; superintendent Of Junior Work,
Mrs. c. II. Stewart, of Roanoke.
On Wednesday night Rev. 7. E. Car
sons talk on "Methodism," very in
teresting and instructive discourse, was
followed by a reception at Epworth
Hall, which closed the conference.
The next session of the conference
will be held in Salem. The reports
show the organization to be in very
fourishing condition. There are about
1000 members in the district, actively
engaged in the Masters service. What
power for good, under the guidance
of the Holy Spirit A vast amount Of
the prejudice existing against this and
similar organizations, if their methods
and the results of their efforts were
better known, would soon change to
approval.
The music furnished by the choir,
Mr.. j. f. Stratton, manager, and Mrs.
o. D. Bachelor, organist, was excellent
and called forth favorable comment on
all sides.
Our old friend and fellow townsman,
j. D. And erson, was in town to-day, ac-
companying his son and family this far
on their return to Columbus, Ohio.
Sunday school pic-nics are in order
for the coming week.
J. w. Robertson's little child, two
years of age, died on Friday from
membranous Group.
For fear of making this communica-
ton too wearisome further locals are
omitted.
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