The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-11-24

lea today than there has ever been
soldiers enrolled in the regular M
volunteer armies of America and In
all the young peoples societies there
are more Christian soldiers enrolled
than there are soldiers in all the reg
ular and standing armies OF the en-
tire world. Mr.. Taylor urged each
league to form a mission study class,
stating that the success Of mission
work depended on the young people
Of America.
4:15- Applied Christianity, Miss
Charlotte b. Aikens, Supt. Iowa Meth
odist Hospital, Des Moines.
This proved to be a very interesting
paper and was followed by an explain
alton of the work done in the Meth
odist hospital. About 700 can be cared
for during the year with tine present
facilities. Only those who are afaict-
ed acutely with non-contageous dis
eases can be cared for.
A committee was appointed to visit
and report on hospital at next on
vention.
Saturday Evening Service.
The evening service of Saturday OPP
ened with a song service led by Mrs.
Davies, of the Oskaloosa college.
This was followed by avocal solo by
Secretary w. S. Lacey of the Y. N. G.
A. Mr.. Geo. /. Huffman, Of Des
Moines, then followed with an extend
ed set of resolutions.
Resolutions.
Whereas, The Iowa state Epworth
League Convention, now in session,
was made possible by the faithfu1
work of the Cabinet and the kindly
invitation extended by the Epworth
League and the Methodist church Of
this city, therefore be it
Resolved, That we hereby express
in this public u heartfelt
appreciation for the kindly welcome
and generous hospitality so graciously
extended us by hte League and mem
bership of this and the otner churches
of the city, also by the citizens and
Commercial Club of Oskaloosa.
Be it further resolved, that we fully
recognize the unselish and devoted
labors of the State Cabinet during the
past year, they having freely given of
their time, their talents and their
money to make this convention a
success.
That we appreciate the great kind
ness Of those who have taken part in
the program, and also the generous
treatment accorded us by the rail-
roads in making concessions as to
rates, &C. To the press of the city
our thanks are due to overfiowing,for
their excellent reports, careful work,
and the many courtesies extended.
With heartfelt satisfaction we point
to the fact that hundreds of our
Leaguers signed the personal evangel-
ism pledges, thereby proving that
their hearts are alive to the great
work for which the League stands
pledged, the winning of souls for
Christ, and we trust that as rapidly
as these pledges are fulfilled, reports
may be made to the First Vice Presi-
dent. We also recommend, first, that
a mission study or a Bible study class
be established in every pastoral
charge; secondly, that the aggressive
promotion of the Christian steward
ship plan be maintained throughout
the membership of the League; third,
the support of special objects in the
mission field under the station plan or
otherwise, by districts, pastoral
charges and individuals; fourth, we
urge that each district convention
give special place to the subjects
above mentioned by giving adequate
time for inspirational addresses and
practical conferences on methods Of
work.
We further recommend that as far
as possible the districts of each Annu-
al Conference in Iowa, arrange to hold
their district conventions in such con-
secutive order that prominent speak
ers may be secured to visit all of the
conventions of our annual conference
at a minimum expense of time, money
and energy. .
Thus under favorable end most nus
picious circumstances another years
work draws to a close. For the past
with all its benefits and blessings we
render praise and thanks to the Great
Head of the Church, and LOOKING hope
fully toward the future, we firmly re-
solve to go bravely forward, I'm His
Name" trusting that we may be used
of God to the advancement of His
Kingdom among men.
Respectfully submitted,
Geo. l. Huffman, Chairman.
The resolutions we're received with
appreciation and were unanimously
adopted by a rising vote.
After a most excellent anthem by
the choir, Mr.. w. j. Tut, state treas
urer, of Des Moines, presented his re-
port. Out Of over 5000 letters sent
out in the course of the year, he had
received 218 in return. Amount OF
cash on hand at beginning of year,
$175.46. Cash receipts, S242,33. To
tai, SALTS. Expenditures So12 OK