The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-01-07

again. The gentleman was applaud
ed.
The welcoming words In behalf 81
the churches of Oskaloosa were
spoken by Rev. J. W. Bonneville o.
the Central M. e. church. He told
of the difference between travelling
men of a former day and now, and
pointed out the great Improvement
He said the world did not need more
preachers, but more people to practice
what is preached. He told OF Gideon
after whom the order was named and
thought it such happy choice. The
Gideon OF old was from the common
walks Of life, and he was a cautious
man and the greatest general the
world ever saw He said he believed
the Gideons' business was to serve
the Lord and they carried the grip to
pay expenses His welcome was most
hearty.
The solo by John A. Bollman, of Des
Moines, was very fine. The gentle
man has a deep bass voice over which
he has excellent control. His tones
are liquid and he sings with apparent
ly no effort
The response to the words Of wei.
come by Col. G. E. Baker, OF Cedar
Rapids, was most interesting. He
addressed himself personally to each
of the three gentlemen who had ex,
tended a welcome to the city's guests
and thanked them most heartily for
the cordially evidenced and said how
great was the appreciation of the
stranger within our gates.
The Chaplain's annual charge to his
officers, by N. G. Wright was unique
and instructive. He told each of his
incoming officers their duties and OBJ.
legations and spoke words of encour.
agement and asked that they remem-
Der the One in whose service all were
enlisted.
Short talks were given by the two
retiring officers present, N. w. Lundy,
Secretary and Treasurer, told of the
first gathering of Christian travelling
men ever held in the state of Iowa in
Marshalltown in December, 1900. At
this meeting Mr.. Lundy was elected
Secretary and Treasurer and has
served ever since He told of the
great responsibility of this position
and urged the support of the incom-
ng officer and spoke of Mr.. Griffith s
qualifications. He thanked the Gid
cons for their hearty support during
his term of office.
w. H. Darner, State President, told
of the good that membership in the
order had been to him, and the per-
feet harmony between all the officers.
He thanked them and told some
touching "reminiscences of the early
experiences of the Gideon order.
J.@E. Marshall, of Des Moines, spoke
in the highest terms of the outgoing
officers and told how hard they had
worked to make the Iowa organization
what it is. Both officers refused re-
election and the order regrets their
loss, but hopes great things of the
new men in the chairs.
Resolutions.
The report CT the committee on res
olutions was read by e. H. McDuffee.
1t was as follows:
Oskaloosa, Jan. 2, 1904.
In appreciation of the kindness
shown our. organization by the busI-
ness men Y. NJ. G. A., churches, pas
tors and people of OskaIoosa, we,
your committee, beg to report the fol-
lowing:
LIST. We appreciate fully the re-
spect and confidence expressed in
your very cordial invitation asking us
to hold our convention in your city.
I'd. We are under deep obligation
to the GideOns and citizens for the
programs printed for us without cost
to the organization and the more be-
cause they are a. gift ana no advertis-
ing appears on them.
Sd. We know not how to express
our gratitude to the Y. M. c. A. and
their friends for the invitation as hon.
cred guests to their annual New
Years reception, but trust that the
fellowship existing between Y. NJ G..
A. and Gideons may continue and
grow as we work hand in hand for
our Master.
4th. We would express our thanks
to the churches for opening their
houses of wrship for our use and for
the privilege accorded up OF speaking
from their pulpits and the pastors for
their hearty cooperation in our work.
9Th. Our thanks are also due to the
people Of the city for their kindness
shown us in opening their homes for
our entertainment.
May Our Father above bless you
fully and make you instruments inI
His hands of bringing men to Christ
e. H. McDuffee, Chm.
Phil Hutchinson,
r. e, Crowtner.
After a song, Rev. Somerville pro-
nounced benediction and the meeting
was adjourned.
The chapIain's Talk.