The Oskaloosa herald., 1907-06-13
GREAT REJOICING
MARKS THE CLOSE
NATIONAL HOLINESS coNvEN
TON ENDS SUNDAY.
WATER FROM JORDAN RIVER.
IS Used In BaptismaI Servlces-oska
Ioosa Is Authorized AS the Meet
Ing Place Of Great
Convention.

ing Place Of Great
Convention.
AS far as the public services arc
concerned the first annual convention
of the NatiClal and State Holiness AS
sociations ever neld in Oskaloosa
came to close Sunday evening. Great
rejoicing marked the last of the ten
days camp meetings. The weather
was the most threatening that had
been experienced during the week, but
nevertheless the attendance was fully
equal to the largest ana the number Of
members of the association present
was by far the greatest that was seen
at any one meeting. In the afternoon
crowds were continually coming and
going and while the grounds We're
covered with wandering visitors the
large tabernacle was filed to it's ut
termost. The drenching rain which
came just before the close of the af,
ternoon session was most unfortunate
for the success of the closing day, but
goodly congregation greeted Rev,
Will H. Huff in the evening as ne
brought the parting message on the
second coming of Christ t
They Like oskaIoosa. $50
The ACCESSIBILITY of holding the Fres-
eat convention in this city, was looked
upon with considerable uncertainty by
many of the prominent workers. Many
conditions pointed Nutithis as a favor
able locationf but as alt had become so
accustomed to the surroundings and
coaVeniences of the old meeting place
in Des Moines, it was with consider
able misgiving on the part of a few
that they changed their custom and
brought the convention to the site oil
their infant institution, Central Holt
ness university, which is so close to
the hearts of the members of tne asso-
Citations. Now that an acquaintance
ship has been formed with the conii-
lions and conveniences met with at
the University park the opinions of the
skeptics have been greatly changed.
Legalize oskaIoosa AS Meeting Place.
AS the constitutions of both the Ma
tional and State organizations desig,
mated Des Moines as their principal
place of business it was necessary, il
order to legalize the business which
was transacted during the late con
vention, to hold a short meeting in
Des Moines and adjourn to this city
This method was followed at the time
the present meeting was convened, bnt
as 1t seemed probable that the execu
tive council might see fit to appoint
this as the future location for the an
1uaI camp meeting, the matter was
brought up for adjustment at the bus
mess sessions and the constitutions OF
both organizations amended, making
it legal to hold the annual business
meetings at any place within the. juriS
diction of the organization which the
council should choose.
Executive Council Makes Room For
Snider.
Considerable feeling was aroused at
INC ODiIOSlOAl VI LhC Va Al' N'A
Snider, of Des Moines, from the list
of councilmeI elected at the Wednes
day morning session. Mr.. Snider was
believed to be the most capable man
on the council and had given entire
satisfaction during his term as chair
man, and it was the general belief tiat
the omission was an oversight on the
part of the nominating committee
The election was final, but il order
to make room for this man, one OF
tho members newly elected resigned
Jno. Wilson of Winterset had beel
chosen for a three years term, but on
account of his heavy work at home
asked to be relieved of this additional
burden, and at the election to fill the
vacancy NJ. NJ. Snider was placed back
on the council.
Denounce Religious Fads.
A strong step was taken by the Iowa
Holiness Association in the resolu
tons adopted by them in firm denun
citation of certain side issues, which
were creeping into the doctrines of
few of their members. Among the be
uefs which were mentioned in particu
lar were the gift of tongues" Chris
tian Science and Dowleism. The asso
citation cut loose from all side issues
and stood firm against all efforts tend
ing towards making the holiness move
ment church The association IL
not church, but is composed of mem
bers of all leading churches and does
not aim to take up subjects whicf
come under the supervision of thu
churches.
Miss crist is Chosen.
During the business meeting Mis-
Rose Potter Crist of Kansas City, Mo.
was elected as secretary of the Mis-
sionary Board OF the |, H. A. 1t wal
felt to be very appropriate election
as Miss Crist has taken consider
able Interest in the work and is wei
adapted for the position given ner.
The report of the temperance com
mittee was adopted and a general IN
tcntion expressed to make stronger