Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-31
TOWN OF SUFFOLK
Proceedings of the Epworth
League Conference.
Norfolk ana Portsmouth People
Prominent Among che spenkera-
Judge Prentis Sits ns Arbitrator
Decoration Day-Pcrsonai.
(By Telegraph to virginian-pilot.)

auditorium of the Main Street Meth
dist Church. famed by refreshing
breezes. and in the presence OF a good
sized crowd, the Epworth Leagues of
Eastern Virginia met to-day In annual
session. 1t was the first joint meeting
of leaguers from the Portsmouth and
Norfolk districts.
The preachers and lay delegates, in
Guiding many ladies. arrived in Suffolk
this morning via the Norfolk and West
ern. There were III visiting members.
all OF whom were provided pleasant ell
tertainment by church people and
others.
THE MORNING SESSION.
Presiding Elder w. C. Walden sat in
the chair and Rev w. r. Proctor, of
Park View Church, Portsmouth, Off
ciated in his capacity of district secre-
tary.
Devotional services were conducted
by Rev. w. r. Crowder, OF Norfolk
county.
Pastor w. T. Green welcomed the vis-
itors with appropriate words, which
made them realize the meaning of Suf-
folk hospitality.
Mr.. L. L. Crocker, of Portsmouth,
talked on THE League President
Qualities of leadership"
Rev. w. II. Edwards, of Norfolk.
made short address about Depart
ment of Spiritual Work. the Leagues
Source of Strength"
Mr.. T. S. Southgate. OF Norfolk, spoke
of How To Lead the Devotional Ser
vice of the League" and Rev. G. II.
McGhee. of Franklin. told about the
Country League
Mr.. w. II. Vincent. of Capron, told
How To Have n Successful League
in the Country" and Rev. r. b. Blank
enship. of Portsmouth, spoke on GLOW
to Meet Encouragement in League
Work"
Rev. DIR; II. e. Johnson. of Norfolk.
made beautiful address on "The
League and the Church"
IN THE AFTERNOON.
AT the 3 o'clock session it was found
that many of those booked for places
on the program were absent, and other
numbers were filled in.
Rev. J. w. Baker. of Oaklette, con-
Quoted devotional services.
THE Junior League" topic carried
over from the morning session, was
discussed by Rev. L. 3. Betty. of
of Norfolk.
Rev. Jesse T. Whitley. OF Hampton.
made a clever talk about THE League
and Personal Work in Behalf of the
Unsaved." Mr.. Whitley is n half broth
err of Town Treasurer ]. +. Lotzia. OF
Suffolk.
a number pregnant with missionary
talk, but not down on the bill. was that
Of Rev. d. IT. Merritt, of Norfolk on
The student Missionary Campaign"
When he had done talking Mr.. Merritt
introduced n resolution declaring that
each individual league would try to
raise 50 in twelve months for Cuban
missions.
After Presiding Elder Walden had de-
clared the resolution adopted by a viva
vocc vote 1t was discussed negatively
by Revs. w. T. Green and II. T.. John
son, D. d. Rev. w. T. Williams asked
ir he could offer an amendment, but
was told it was too late. The resolu-
ton is not considered as pledge.
Somebody had asked more time than
allotted. and when Rev. r. NJ. Chand-
Ter was due to speak on missionary
Conscience" he said he would make the
audience happy by keeping the speech
out of their hearing. He did.
When the theme League Socials. Arc
They Hclpful?" was called Mr.. s. s
Lambeth. Jr.. Of Norfolk, walked on the
platform with n bunch of copy He
said he had no apology to make for his
manuscript. 1t was n compact. well
tti-neted- paper. followed by a. few
feeling remarks.
Miss Julia Culley gave pretty solo
rendition. Ashamed OF Jesus"
Rev. Proctor told about the rates to
and accommodations to be had at the
indianapolis conference in July.
The Question BoX" number was
passed by quickly. The box was empty
AFTER SUPPER SESSION.
In the absence of Rev. Paul Bradley
Of Norfolk. Rev. S. j. Batten opened
with the devotional part
THE League and Literary Culture"
was the topic of Rev. w. j. Young u
d., OF Norfolk. This was one OF the
strongest addresses of the conferences
The church was filed Dr. Younp's
speech lasted about % minutes. The
audience could have heard more with
out Impotence.
Rev. Il. Il. Dadmun, Of Petersburg
conducted q conservation service at thr
last end. That was very impressive.
The delegates and visitors. though
tney mad no time for formal vote NJ
thanks. were delighted with the beauty
or Suffolk and the kindness of ito neo-
PIE: Tney said so at the depot while
waiting for their train, which was On
minutes late ~
SUFFOLK would be glad to have the
Leasuers here again.
SITTING AS ARBITRATOR
circuit Judge Robert r. Prentis To-
Gay sat as arbitrator over the settle.
H'eht with the creditors of the South
ampton BOX Company. The comnanv
assigned some time ago. The attor.
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