Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-19

from the original one organized in 17OS
In Germany and driven by persecution
to the United States. In 1881 two bodies
separated from the original church,
the one because of a desire for their
own congregational government, inde-
pendent from any conference, and the
other which did not advocate Sunday
schools, missionary or educational
achievements. The former branch came
out with modern and varied attire,
while the latter held to the original
methods of dress. The first mentioned
has membership of about 10000. while
the last mentioned has about 4OOO.'
Elder j. H. Moore
Elder ]. H. Moore, of Elgin Ill, is
attending the convention. He is the
managing editor of the Gospel Mes
senger official organ of the Brethren
church. Elder Moore entered upon his
editorial work thirty years ago. he
has Travelled extensively through Eu-
rope, Asia and Africa and at one time
rode from Damascus to Jerusalem
horseback.
This is his third trip to the Pacific
coast and joins the others In praise oL
Los Angeles and vicinity
Elder L. N H. Beahm, president OF
Elizabeth college, Pa, is delegate In
speaking of his travels Elder Beahn
said:
Last fall I made a tour OF Europe,
Asia and Africa, where / made STUDY
of sacred and secular history WHICH
was of much interest to me. But
commercial affairs are very slow III
those countries.
'T am much pleased with the outlook
in Los Angeles, and after the conVen-
ton 1 expect to hold a series OF meet
ings here in connection with the BETH
any Bible school"
Elder Gibson
Elder J. Gibson of West Otter Creek
congregation, ILL.,, is one of the pioneer
elders. "This is all new to me" said
Elder Gibson. 81 never saw an orange
grove before and it is great sight 10
me-"
In speaking of the changes in his
denomination, Elder Gibson continued:
"It becomes a necessity to be len1-
ent when we see changes that will ben
eft the churches and step out from
the old fogy ideas. 1t has only been of
recent date that the children in our
denomination have been allowed to
participate in concerts and entertain
ments, led by the sisters"
p H. Beery of Covington, Ohio, is a
Dunkard and exercised his official ca
pacity well as travelling passenger
agent of the Santa Fe in taking charge
of two large trainloads of delegates,
which arrived in Los Angeles last
| Tuesday.
Brother Beery expresses much de-
light in his trip and the beauties and
substantial progress of Los Angeles and
surrounding country. He spoke in
general way in behalf of the passen-
gers of the trains he had in charge,
sounding high praise all along the line.
Elder D. B. Eby
Elder D. B. Eby of Sunnyside con-
gregation, Sunnyside, Wash, and wife
are workers in the convention.
In speaking of the changes from the
old time creeds to the present time
Elder Eby said with much earnestness:
"There seems to be much more de-
mand for leniency among the younger
people than we older ones wish to con-
cede"
Elder Fl. P. Albaugh of Chicago is
the chairman of the national Sunday
school committee. His wife accom-
panies him. He expects to investigate
the business as well as the religious
conditions of Los Angeles. He will be
the chairman of the convention tomor-
row morning.
Elder Charles A. Bane of College
street congregation, Dayton, Ohio, is
a young, energetic preacher. "I think
| that Los Angeles is a delightful city,
and the delegates are treated royalty"
said Elder Bane. "And such change
in our places of meeting in convention!
Twenty-Five years ago we met in an old
barn. and see what we are doing now"
J. w. Whitehead and wife of Milford
congregation, Milford, Ind, are among
the number highly pleased with Los
Angeles and surroundings. They are
stopping at the Portland hotel
j. w. Brooks and wife of Newbury
congregation, independence, Ore, are
enjoying their first trip here They
will visit the formers sister, Mrs.
Henry Lemon, at Pomona, and other
relatives
S. M. ziegler of Hanover. Pa, is
visitor here, and among those much
pleased with this southern country.
Los Angeles and surrounding coun-
try" said Brother Ziegler, "are big
contrasts with their irrigation system
to our rainy country in the east. I en-
joy the oranges and would like to
make my home here.''
Elder Galen B. Royer of Elgin con-
gregation, Elgin, ILL.,, is a prominent
elder in various capacities. He said:
Il weigh 100 pounds, eat my three
square meals day and am enjoying
myself hugely. Los Angeles is ahead of
any city have seen in my travels"
Elder M. w. Emmert, principal of
the Bible department of Mount Morris
coileSe, Ill, is an enthusiastic leader in
Bible work. He said yesterday: 1--WE
have eleven colleges in the United
States, including the Lordsburg COL
lege, the only one in California The
colleges are working on a broader edu-
cational basis than ever before in so
many different ways including the
more extensive education of children
with endowments."
w. C. Guyton of Broadrun congre-
cation, Burkettsville, Md. said:
1--WE have been continually on the go
since we came. We get tired out and
then get little rested and are again
on the move; there is so much to be
seen in Los Angeles and vicinity
j. w. Roberts of Coquille Valley
congregation, Oregon, is here, and ex-
poets to make permanent home in
Los Angeles with his mother, who is in
Ill health.