The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-21
CONVENTION is ENTHUSIASTIC
Successful Meeting of District Ep-
worth LEAGUE Closes at Noon.

Many delegates We're present at the
opening of the fifteenth annual Epworth
League convention Of the Wichita dis
EmpoIia avenue church About on hun
dred delegates are in attendance this
year, little more than usual. but II is
not this that is the most striking feature
of the meeting but the enthusiasm and
interest that is taken in the work. All
of the addresses have been given with
a spirit and at noon today one of the
most enthusiastic conventions ever held
in this district will close.
The convention was opened with devo-
tional services by the pastor, Rev c. E.
Pollard. Miss Mollie Jones made an ad-
dress welcoming the visiting delegates to
the city. The principal address OF the
evening was that of Rev. Thomas B.
Owen, for seven years missionary In
China in the Hing Hwa district, and was
listened to with much interest.
Yesterday afternoon another enthusi-
astic session was held. Rev. Lynch ot
the First NJ. Z. church delivered an ad-
dress that was full of encouragement
and interest to the leaguers. He spoke
especially on the Doctrine of Methodism.
Mrs. Imboden delivered an address on
Standard Bearers that was well received.
Reports of the work in the various
leagues of the district were made and
were listened to attentively by the large
crowd in attendance. The reports were
very encouraging and showed that every
society was in popularity and in member
ship and that the league was doing much
good.
Officers for the ensuing year were elect
ed. Rev George of Belle PLANE was
unanimously chosen president for an
other term. TIE other officers are: Eliza
beth Hall of Wichita. first vice presi-
dent; Rev Lawrence of Benton, second
vice president; Mary Stevens of Coats.
third vice president; Mollie Jones OF
Wichita, fourth vice president; ollie Paul
of Augusta, secretary and treasurer.
At the session last evening every seat
in the church was filled and the enthusi-
asm had increased DR.. Belts of Kansas
City delivered a rousing address on the
Life and Character of John Wesley"
that held the attention of the entire au-
dience for over an hour. DR.. Belts had
his material well in hand and his de-
livery carried conviction with it. He
dwelt upon the mental powers and ac-
complshments Of the founder Of No
thodism and also gave an exhaustive dis
cussion of the technical side of Chris
tianity.
After the close of DR.. Belts address
the local league gave a reception to the
on
portunity of becoming acquainted with
their fellow workers and it was eleven
O. clock before the reception came TO a
close Miss Rice and Miss Frankenfield
delighted those present with a vocal duet
and Harry Stanley sang a solo that
was warmly applauded. Refreshments
were served.
Tit Deaconess Ouartette OF Kansas
will be present at this mornings session.
which will he the last Of this convention
and will render several selections. An
effort was made TO secure them for the
entire convention, but, owing TO other
engagements. they were able TO be in
this city for the one session.
Following is this mornings program:
Ga m, morning watch-Miss Elizabeth
Hon
S a m, devotional service-Rev. F.
Gordon
$50 a. m. the mercy and help depart
ment, The Need and How to Meet IT,"
Miss May Stevens
$50 a. m. the literary department.
The Epworth League and Culture of
the Mind Miss Nellie Glascock
9:lo a. m. the social department. The
Work and How 70 Find it."-Miss Fic
Baldwin.
$50 a, m. the Junior league-Miss May
Shelly.
1900 a. m. address-Rev. W E. Grose.
state president