Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-05-18
CHURCH NEWS.S


Sub-District EpwOrth League Con-
n vention.
The sub-district Epworth League con-
vention was held at the NJ. Z. church,
La Junta. Friday and Saturday, May II
and 10. Delegates were present from
Trinidad. Fowler, Grand Valley, Lamar,
Rocky Ford and La Junta. The attend
ance was good at all sessions and much
interest shown in the discussions.
The following officers were elected for
the coming year: President, H. X. Wi
ley, Rocky Ford; Vice-P -Presidents-Viv-
ian Birely, La Junta; Mary Richardson.
Trinidad; Nellie Olmstead, Ordway; Mrs.
Maggie Davenport, Fowler. Secretary.
Theo Barkley, Rocky Ford; Treasurer,
p. A. Speckman, Trinidad; Junior
League Supt, Mrs. Mabel Kendall, La
Junta.
| The reports from the various chapters
represented showed them to be wide
awake and doing much good work.
"Has the Epworth League fulfilled the
expectations OF its founders?" was the
subject OF a good paper by Miss Richard
son of Trinidad. A question box con-
ducted by G. F. Weist OF Rocky Ford
brought ont some helpful suggestions on
successful League work.
In tho evening DR.. j. @. Horn OF
Rocky Ford delivered strong address
to the leaguers on the subject,
"Onward."
Discussion on the best methods Of con-
dncting the devotional services OF the
League; how to avoid vain repetitions.
and the chief difficulties, occupied much
Of the Saturday morning session.
Paul Burr Of Rocky Ford read n good
paper on 1.-The relation Of the church and
league" and Miss Birely gave some help
sui thoughts on the question, "Do pres
snt methods tend to &, deepen the spiritual
ity OF the league?" In answer to the
question. "Has the spirituality OF the
church advanced or declined since the
organization Of your league?" the presi-
dents OF the chapters present were unau-
imons in the opinion that there was a
marked advance.
The plan for course OF free lectures
among the leagues in this sub-district
was discussed and o. G. Crawford Of
Rocky Ford was appointed a committee
to correspond with leagues and lecturers
such course OF lectures. The evening
was occupied by devotional service led
by Gertrude Green Of Rocky Ford aud
an address by. Rev. Il. Oates Of Lamar.
The next convention will be held in
Trinidad the second week OF June, l00O.
Miss Effie Leffingwell will lead the
Christian Endeavor next Sunday. Topic:
''rhe Gift OF Power" Acts l:l.s.
Rev. H. NJ. Mayo. pastor OF the
Methodist church in Victor, will assist
Evangelist Shawhan in his meetings at
Canon City.
The W. G. T. U. had a call meeting
May q. Some business was transacted
aud Mrs. kellogg gave splendid report
OF the recent District convention ut Pne.
bio. Two new names were added to the
membership. Plans were laid for new
and better work the coming year. At
the ice cream socinl Oh May l2 the re-
ceipts were sl6.
June 10th is the anniversary Of the
birth Of W. Jennings Demorest, the orig
inator OF the celebrated Demorest medal
contests which have been OF such ines
timable value in inculcating anti.saloon
sentiment. Mr.. Demorcst's birthday
will he celebrated by the Rocky Ford "
Q. 4. U. by silver medal contest. Miss
Edith Butterfield In now training some
Of the contestants. The number Of sill.
yer medals held by residents Of Rocky
Ford will soon entitle our w. q. Il. U.
ladies' to have gold medal contest.
-Emmerson Hunt who is in the La
Jnntn jail for stealing n rig from NJ. =.
Martins livery stable. Ia now wanted in
Denver on "a charge Of forgery.
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