Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-06-21

MAR
morning meeting the deleagtes ad-
journed to the lecture room. where
refreshments were served and a social
time enjoyed.
AT 6 CLOCK Wednesday a profita-
BILE earlv morning service was con-
Quoted by Rev. W. w. Barnes OF
Martlnsburg.
The mercv and help DEPARTMENT re-
ported that splendid work had been
done throughout the district, not only
in offering medical aid and helping
to relieve the suffering. but also in
comforting the sorrowing and dis
tressed and carving sunshine to the
homes of the sick and intrm. The
number Of calls made on the sick was
1888 on strangers, SO: bouquets pre-
sented, sol also delicacles such as
fruit, cake and %jellies were very gen.
orouslv distributed. Number of per-
sons found needing help, 107; num-
Der of persons to whom help was rem
dered. 1873. The value of the cloth
ing. fuel. fond. etc. distribut ed Is
placed at 1921. 43, including a cash ex-
penditure of 500, SO. The temperance
work aside from the monthly devo-
tional service consisted in the distri.
button of 39S papers and the holding
nf 10 prayer meetings. IT a prize had
peen offered for the most thorough
work the second department of Chan
ter 80 of Martlnsburg would be vic
t~orious with Homecoming aud Freder-
lex closely following.
WEDNESDAY,.
In the absence of K. q. Richardson
Rev. Trrner cond ucted the devotion
al service.
Rev. @. f. Mowbray followed with
a talk on " Methodist Doctrine and
Policy. The question was afterward
discussed by Kevs. q. A. Jones. W.
J. Meeks, j. W. K. Sumwatt, w. w.
Barnes, l.. A. Thirlkeld
At 10. Is j. J. Hetzel, of Martins
burg spoke on Giving its Law and
Reflex Influence"
Rev. r. J.. Campbell. of Hagers-
town, gave a brief address on The
Eyaugellzltion of the World in this
Generation. 1t was most enthusiast
tic and STIRRING.
1t was decided that the railroad fair
ot the secretar- be paid TO and from
the conventions
In accordance with the recommen-
dation o. the nominating committee
the secretary was instructed TO cast
the ballot of the convention for the
reelection of all the old officers, with
the exception of the vice president,
Miss Hattie Shockey, of Homecoming
who resigned. and in her place Mrs.
A. f. Smith. Ut L~onaeoninp, was
elected.
The chairman of the committee on
time and place Of next meeting re-
ported having received invitations
from Brunswick, Homecoming, Fred
eric. and Oeatre Street Cumberland
Church.
After argument a rising vote was
taken. which resulted in IS votes be-
ing cast for Brunswick. The vote
was afterward made unanimous.
1t was decided thar the elections be
held the first week in May.
The committees on temperance and
resolution reported. Revs. McKen-
new and ThlIlkeid were elected dele
gates 10 the 9TH Annual Convention
of the AntI-Saloon League in Wash
ington December Oil. 1902.
The convention decided to send
Rev. Campbell as a representative of
the district to the Missionary Conven-
ton 70 be held IL Cleveland. O.. Oct
2l-24, his expenses to be betrayed by
voluntary contributions. Ii was also
decided that his address on 1.-THE
CHARACTERIZATION OF the World in this
Generation be recommended to the
program committee.
THE CONCLUDING SESSIONS.
At~.2 80 Wednesday afternoon Rev.
Sumwalt, who had so effectively con-
Quoted the music of tine convention,
led i n an ENJOYABLE song service.
During the Junior Hour. which
followed. the Martinsburg Juniors,
numbering 104. occupied the front
seats and listened attentively to MIS-.
Annie Q Swimlev. General Suoerin-
tendent of the Junior League. Her
topic was what are we. the Junior
Superintendents. Irving to accom-
plish?" She held the closest atten-
tion of the children and interested