The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-11-24


(b) How to Organize a Junior
League-Rev. H. s. Houghton, Of Luz
Verne.
(c) The Benefit Derived From the
Outline Study-Mrs. H. T. Fisher, Of
Waterloo.
This instructive talk was followed
by
Ia How to Use the Map and Black
board, by R. T. C%hipperfield, of Sioux
City.
The discussion, rs Article 2 of the
New Constitution Practical?" was op-
en- to the convention as Mrs. Bristol
was not present.
5:0O-Deaconess Work, Mrs. Crow.
ell, Of Des Moines.
This talk was full of interest to
the entire convention and was given
in a charming manner
5:15-League and Missionary Elk
hibit.
Saturday Morning.
The six o'clock morning watch ser,
vice, conducted by Mrs. M. Islanders,
of Washington, was well attended and
was very interesting to all present.
S:15-Quiet Hour, R. w. Robinson,
Burlington.
8:45-Bible Study, Jessie L. Hager-
ty, Des Moines.
9:30-Christian Stewardship
(ol IUha4 TbJo pih1a Toonhoe Da1,
w. o. Tompkins, Primghar.
The gentleman read an interesting
paper on the subject assigned. The
article was full of Bible quotations
and Biblical illusions.
o. Its Practical Advantages-Mrs.
Oner S. Dow, Garner.
The lady made an aggressive talk,
insisting on the giving of one-tenth to
thechurch. She made some Iaughable
Illustrations and gave many practical
suggestions in an energetic and con
vincing way.
(c) Spirituality VS.. Pocketbook-G.
l.. Huffman, Des Moines.
Mr.. Huffman advocated the 1.-THE
method of giving, and said that even
young folks without an income should
pledge themselves to give one-tenth
for it is the pledge that counts with
God.
CD How to Spend the Tenth-Rev.
Elias Handy, of Mt. Pleasant.
Rev. Handy gave a systematic meth
cd of spending the tenth to bring
about the best results.
Pres. Whitfield made a telling ap-
peal to the convention to dedicate one
tenth Of their income to the work of
Christ.
A prayer by Presiding Elder Will
lifts followed, while the convention
knelt and consecrated to the Lord.
Convention News Items.
A special train for the benefit of
the delegates from Des Moines, and
those in the west and northwest part
of the state, will leave Oskaloosa Mon
day morning at 6-oeleeky over the
Rock Island road.
Editor Neil of the Washington Ga
zette is one of the notable attendants
at the Epworth League convention.
Mr.. Neil enjoys the distinction of be-
ing superintendent of the largest
Sunday School in Iowa with an en-
rollment of 1900 and an average at
.trdance of 500.
The local league presented to each
delegate a beautiful souvenir of
scenes in Oskaloosa, public buildings,
street views, and other interesting
matter. With this was a personal let
ter from the Oskaloosa Commercial
Club referring to the attractive feat
ures of u fair city. The gift as a
whole has been greatly appreciated
by the delegates.
Even a layman can distinguish a
man who has had newspaper expert
ence, whether he is actively in the
work or not. The many lutte details
looked after, and conveniences fur
nished by Alfred Burdick, chairman
of the Press Committee, point out
without a word that he knows the
ways Of the profession. He serves
well not only his own committee, but
htlps out acceptably all along the line.
Rev. Edward M. Randall, D. D., who
speaks on Saturday. evening, was
elected General Secretary of the
League at the session Of the last Gen.
eral Conference held last May. He
united with the Kansas Conference In
the year 1887. Was appointed pastor
Of the First Church of Seattle in 1886,
and has been for the last few a
president of a large college on the Pa
ciic coast. He is a fine executive Of
fcer and is a very clear and popular
speaker.
illustrative Exhibits.
One of the most interesting and val
liable features of the convention is the
several exhibits which serve to illus
trate the various Departments Of
league work. First, we have the His
tory and Development of the Epworth
League idea in the Methodist church
from its very start to the present, with
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