The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-09-08
", c. 7. U. CONVENTION
Official Report Of the Sessions Held
in lola August 30, 81, 1899.

Convention called to order by pres
ident, Mrs. J. G. Reed.
Devotions, led by Mrs. ID. M. OIL
fest; a Bible reading, which was at
once inspiring and helpful.
Organization of convention.
Rev. Leonard was introduced and
gave greeting for the churches at
this time, as he expected to be out
of town in the evening. This was so
cordial and showed our pastor is i'm
perfect harmony with our work.
Rev. Bruner was introduced and
also gave words of cheer and greet.
ing.
Reports of vice presidents for the
counties of Allen, Bourbon, Franklin,
Johnson, Douglas and Linn were
read. These reports, though not so
full as usual, showed much good
work.
EVENING SESSIONS.
Devotions led by Rev. Manley
Greetings from Law and Order Union
by DR.. Hendricks. Greetings from
the churches were given in the after
noon by Rev. Leonard and were
surely encouraging to all hearts. Mrs.
l.. b. Smith responded in very in
teresting manner. A solo by Miss
Margaret Bruner was enjoyed very
much, also the music by quartet.
Then an address by the Purity Evan
gelist, Mrs. Il. NJ. Smith. gave every
one many things to carry home and
think about to make stand foI a
higher, better life.
THURSDAY MORNING.
The convention opened with de-
votions led by Mrs. Couch of FIT.
Scott. Minutes OF previous meetings
read and report adopted. Report of
county presidents resumed. Miami
and Wyandotte counties not reported.
Reports of superintendents of organl-
cation, Loyal Temperance Legion,
and work in Sunday Schools were
read.
Mrs. Hankins read very encourage
ing report on sunday School work.
Conference with influential bodies
reported in very instructive manner
by Supt Mrs. l.. b. Smith, Of Ottawa.
Prison work reported by Mrs. Hind
man, supt. ,Olatha. Aims House, re-
ported by Mrs. Hellard, Mound City.
Work among soldiers, reported by
Mrs. s. M. Diehl, of Ottawa, showing
the great importance of this work and
touching tribute paid to the old
soldiers. Music was reported by Mrs.
Couch, of FIT. Scott.
Mrs. l.. b. Smith, of Ottawa, was
called to the chair while the presi-
dent, Mrs. j. C.. Reed, made her adj
dress which was replete with good
Ideas and recommendations. Motion
made to report her recommendations
to Plan of Work Committee. Carried.
Roll call, showing % members of
convention.
Election of officers resulted as fol-
lows; Mrs. j G. Reed, president; Mrs.
Lille Hellard, Secretary; Mrs. Jen-
ME StiCkeI, treasurer.
Mrs ID. II. Manley, Of La Harpe
then conducted the noontide hour of
prayer and the convention adjourned
for dinner. a sumptuous repast was
served at the church and pleasant
social hour was enjoyed.
AFTERNOON.
Convention called to order at =
O'clock. Devotional exercises very
spiritual and uplifting, were conduct
ed by Mrs. Crawford, of Humboldt.
Evangelistic report given by Mrs. ID.
NJ. Ohtest showed much good work
in that line. Jail meetings seem to
have been made a speciality. A num-
Der of conversions reported from one
county. A large amount of literature
distributed. Department of Mercy,
reported by Mrs. Sophia Jones, show
ed this work advancing. A recta-
ton by Mrs. Gillian, "The Old
Mans Story" was we'll received and
proved restful diversion One of
the most pleasing things, perhaps, in
the program of the day, was the
children's hour, consisting of songs,
recitations and Delsarte drill, given
to music by the children of the Loyal
Temperance Legion This showed
faithful work on the part of teachers.
1t was something to encourage to see
the children being enlisted aud train
ed for soldiers in this war against the