Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-18
EPWoRTHIANS In CAMP
PROGRESS OF THE CONFERENCE
AT MOUNTAIN LAKE PARK.
Report on Nominations-Com
Appointments-Invited to Reho-
both Beach in 1906.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
MOUNTAIN LAKE PARK, Md, July IS.
Interest continues In the; Epworth League
convention of the fourth general confer
ence district. After the devotional serv-
ices Friday morning committees were ap-
pointed as follows: Credentials, R. L.
Reamy, " s. Collins and j. l. Smith; resO-
lutions, w L. Woodcock, Rev. 8. ]. Miller.
Rev. j. F.. Heisse, Rev. Stevenson, w. H.
G. Could Rev. Mckinney and B. c. M.
Grew; nominations, Rev. VIM. Bamford,
Rev. A. Lamberson, Frank 7. Israel Rev.
Arthur Staples, Rev. A. 3. Mowbray. The
latter committee being composed of repre-
sentatives from each of the annual confer
ences now embraced in the fourth general
conference district respectively, Philadel-
phia, central Pennsylvania, Baltimore,
Pittsburg and Wilmington The remainder
Of the program for the day appeared in
yesterdays Star.
A Sunrise Meeting.
The services began Saturday with a sun
rise meeting, conducted by Rev. VIM. Bam-
ford, at s o'clock. Robert L. Reamy had
charge of the devotions at clock, which
preceded the business session.
The report of the committee on nomina-
lions was made as follows: President Rev.
c. l.. Smith, Pittsburg conference; first vice
president, Mr.. E. S. La Fetra, Baltimore
conference; second vice president, Miss
Anna NJ Holahan central Pennsylvania
conference; third vice president Robert l..
Reamy, Baltimore; fourth vice president,
Prof. Edward Rynearson, Pittsburg; corre
spending and recording secretary, V. s.
Collins, Wilmington conference: treasurer,
w. S. G. Gould, Philadelphia; superintend-
ent Junior League, Mrs. F. S. Colmegys,
Philadelphia; advisory board. VIM. L.
Woodcock Rev. VIM. Bamford, Mrs. M. NJ.
Mitchell, Rev. R. K. Stevenson and Mr..
w. s. Moore.
Invitation for Next Meeting.
An invitation was given by DR.. Collins
for the convention to meet at Rehoboth
Beach In 1908.
The address of DIR. Frederick A. Gould
Of Jamestown, N. Y, on ''The League That
Wins was received with applause. Our
Law making Body was the subject for
an address by Rev. A. G. kynett, which
concluded the services for the morning
The afternoon will be devoted to recreation,
some forming parties and driving over
the mountains while others will go out on
the lake. Mr.. Long, the manager of the
association here. took the representative
of The Star and some of the prominent
visitors out for ride in the new naphtha
launch.
the Washington district, is renewing
friendship with his many admirers at the
convention. He expects to visit Washing
ton in the near future
The Baltimore conference officers expect
Dr. Herben or General Secretary Randall
at the Epworth League anniversary to be
held at Foundry NJ. E. Church next April.
Bishop Wilson's Address.
After spending Saturday afternoon in
recreation the Epworth League delegates
gathered In the auditorium at pm. for the
evening service. Bishop L. B. Wilson, for
merly presiding elder Of Washington dis
trict, Baltimore conference, delivered
strong and forceful address on Submits
and Outlook
The devotions of the Sabbath began at
O clock with a love feast conducted by Rev.
H M Burns Bishop Wilson preached the
morning sermon to the largest audience yet
gathered in the auditorium. He took for his
Matthew, BE 1t unto Thee even as Thou
wilt" The speaker dwelt on the power of
the human will to accomplish wonderful
things when made subordinate to the will OF
God.
Rev. Stevenson's Address.
After song service at 2:30 pm, Rev. r.
K Stevenson delivered an address on The
Juniors Devotional service and commun-
ion In charge of Rev. ]. F. Hesse Of Bal
tmore followed.
An Epworth League devotional and con-
SecratlOn meeting WdS COuuuCtSu W A'Aio'
Helen G. Rumsey at $50 in the Tabernacle
At it's conclusion the leaguers, singing on
ward, Christian Soldiers marched in
body to the auditorium. Here the services
of the 9th session, fourth general confer
ence, District Epworth League, came to
close. Rev. Frederick A. Gould of James
town, N. Y, preached an impressive ser
mon on THE Prodigal Son" In the after
meeting, led by Rev. VIM. Bamford of Phil
adelphia, two persons professed conversion
Monday morning quite a large party
gathered at Mountain Lake Park station to
take trains Rev. Harry Mitchell and fam
lily of Baltimore went west bound for the
St. Louis convention. Among those going
east, round for their respective homes, were
Bishop l.. B. Wilson and wife Rev j. T.
Heisse, Baltimore, Md; Rev. Frederick A
Gould, jamestown, N. Y; Rev. Arthur
Staples, Beaver, Pa. Rev. R K. Stevenson
| and Frank T. Israel and John E. Fort of
Washington. Although there were not such
large numbers at this convention the gen
eral testimony of those who attended it is
that 1T has been a very spiritual and in
spring gathering.
ATTORNEY GENERAL STRANDED