The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-06-26
ASSOCIATION
MEETING CLOSES
CONGREGATIONAL DELEGATES
DEPART FOR HOME LAST
MONDAY,
Over One Hundred In Attendance
viii Hold Meeting in Sioux
Falls Next Year.

More than one hundred delegates
to the 3Sth annual convention of the
General Association of Congrega-
tional churches in South Dakota
stand ready to give Rapid City a
fine recommendation as to the hos
pitality of its inhabitants and as an
all-round good place to spend few
days of recreation. At least this
seemed to he in the minds of the
delegates who were approached on
the subject. This goed feeling
toward our city was brought about
by combination of exceptionally
good meetings, fine weather and the
opportunity extended the visitors
last Saturday to view for themselves
some of the scenic wonders of the
Black Hills,
Following an inspiring opening
session Thursday evening Friday
morning was devoted to the work of
organization, election OF officers, re-
i-orts of committees and similar mat
tiers Of business. Friday afternoon
was given over to home missions.
During the business meeting, Rev.
w. II, Ashley, of Deadwood was cleo
ted to serve as moderator. Prof w.
II. Chamberlain, of Academy, as
r5e and Rev. G. D. Owen, of I'm
ler@cod. assistant scribe.
! Some interesting figures regard
ing the growth of the Congregational
c UGH in South dakota were given
by Rev, George d, Green, of Fort
i'icsre, state secretary for the de-
nomination. TIE report pointed out
how the opportunity for new church.
es a'ng aud IN the Vicinity of the
recently built lines of railroad in
the western half of the state had
been seized. Congregations at Wall,
Cottonwood, Underwood, Scenic and
| olhrfs at Chelsea, raper, Preston
/ Ses5y, Spokane, Mortonbridge, Toll
sto', Blaine and st. Charles have been
established during the twelve months
/ just ended
Over one thousand names have
JStn added to The church rolls and
nearly fifteen thousand dollars has
been collected to support the work
in the mission fields.
Statements describing the conal-
tons Of the several Congregational
educational institutions came next
Rev. W. H. Janison, of Beresford
pending fer Yankton college. The
7a.so IS reported to be prospecting
al vas constantly putting forth It's
re efforts to Increase its efficiency
rs a Christian institution of learn
ing. Rev, r. w. Long, of Huron,
made the report for Redfleld college,
stating thaleighteen students were
graduated this year and the present
anrol,lnent was two hundred.
Ward Academy, under the leader
shiI of President l.. E. Garfield
was reported to be coming along fine
Y, its enrolment is 1870 and the
and the school is steadily growing.
Rev. p. S. Janney in reporting on
Ward, paid Rev. Garfield a fine trib-
ute for his labors in building up the
scho,l. Mr.. Camtield was not able
TO be present at the meeting owing
10 an injury and a message of sym
la!hy was therefore sent him.
| Reports concerning the Indian
Schools located at Oahe were also
heard. The later institution was
tated to be in debt four hundred
.lollars and resolution advocating
pecial effort in behalf of the schoo
on the part of the Congregational
aAurches Of the state were passed
unanimously. They also carried tc
DR.. and Mrs. Riggs of the schoo
heir hearty support and co-opera
ION from the association.
The committee on Christian en-,
deavor work filed an interesting
''atement of the young peoples de
. nartn eli of the church work.
The following persons were chose1
to con.tiiute the several committee!
needed to prosecute the work off thu
association.
The following committees were an
pointed: Course of study to com
u 'e this years committee, Prof. X
l.. Stahl, Redfield, Rev. T. V. Stew
ms, Yankton.
Resolutions-R T. j. Dent, Alb
':deen; A M. Keller, Loomis; w. j
Beatty, Estelline.
Place and Preacher-Rev. H. W
Iam;son. Beresford; Rev. +. w
Long Redfeld; N. H. May, Oacoma
, Auditing and Finances. L. Dun
ham, Spearfish; c. M. Clark, Yves
gington Springs, A. R. Larsen, LAX
Preston.
Policy-Rev l.. Reynolds, We.
sington Springs; Rev. j. Beach, Rec
field: Rev. G. E. Green, Fl Pierre
: Rev. Lauriston Reynolds, of We!
o sington Springs, president of the
D. H. M. 8. made an address to the
+ body in the afternoon, followed b
IS the secretary's report
! DR.. Thrall, of Huron, Superintel
It ent of the work. took the floor mex
to toll @f ,w,ho