Evening star., 1909-05-02

of developing tho fraterual spirit and
uniting the body OF District leaguers more
closely.
League superintendent. reported graft
fying growth in her department, and I'M
pressed upon her hearers the necessity OF
upholding ard encouraging the JUNIOR
leagues in every chapter. as the future
of the senior bodies depended upon the
thoroughness with which the Junior work
was carried on. Mrs. Haffey announced
that the annual Junior League rally
would be held Sunday afternoon at )
Church. when very interesting program
will he presented. The speaker OF the
afternoon will be Rev. Edgar c. Powers
of Brookland NJ. E. Church
The recording secretary. Frank j.
Metcalf presented brief report on the
work of his department. He was particu-
larIy gratified> by the interest shown by
the general secretary Of the Epworth
League. Dr. Randall CT Chicago in the
system of records of the Washington
District League, DR.. Randall having re-
auested the loan of the records as kept
by Secretary Metcalf, with a view to de-
veloping a similar system for the use OF
the local chapters in general. The records
were returned to Mr.. Metcalf handsomely
bound. for which a vote OF thanks was
rendered the general secretary.
The report Of the retiring treasurer.
Lee f. Emory showed that nearly $1,000
of league funds had passed through his
hands during the year. about $500 Of
which had been applied to the Philippine
church work. There are no outstanding 6
debts. and a substantial balance remains
on hand. The local chapters had shown
an enccurag ging promptness In meeting
their obligations to the District organiZa-
ton.
\ report of the committee appointed to
arrange for the banquet to be given on
the twentieth anniversary OF the organi-
zation of the Epworth League was pre-
sented. Arrangements will be made to
provide tickets for all leaguers who may
desire to attend. Over 100 delegates ex-
pressed their intention TO be present,
which is an indication of the interest felt
by District leaguers in what promises
to be one Of the most delightful gather
ings ever held by young people In the
District. An announcement Of the de-
tails of the banquet will be made later.
The following motion was presented by
District Supt. Rev. !. W. r. SumWalt,
and favorably acted upon
That the board of control be requested
% To arran for the convention OF 1910
al date not earlier than May 10. 1910;
f2l that committee to arrange for the
convention be appointed not later than
October 1863. and that it be requested
to announce the place and date at least
three months in advance OF the conven-
ton, 80 that it arrange for conEen-
ton including sessions on two evenings
the second day, and that the board of
control arrange for the entertainment OF
out -cf-town delegates.
DR.. Sumwalt explained that the inten-
ton Of the motion was to enable a larger
number of pastors to be present at the
convention.
The transportation committee chairman,
f. r. Rochester. gave brief report on
the proposed excursion to the Seattle
convention Of the International Epworth
I I,lIv = aud annOnncQ1 the
rates.
The committee on credentials reported
and the committee on nominations pre-
sented a list OF nominees for Office in
the District cabinet for the ensuing year
The convention proceeded to ballot and
the following officers were elected:
President. William 4. Morris. Douglas
Memorial. reelected frst vice president
John F. Fort. Anacostia: second vice
president Mrs. F.. f. Marshall North
Capitol: third vice presidnt, Mrs. NJ NJ
Mitchell Waugh reelected fourth vice
president Harry J.. Freer. Eldbrooke
corresponding secretary. w. F. Callander
Hamline: recording secretary. Frank J.
Metcai1, Brightwood. reelected: treasurer
r. c. Moricle, Gorsuch; Junior League
superintendent, Mrs. Alice Hunter Haffey
Trinity. reelected.
At the conclusion of the election the
new cabinet was duly installed by DIR.
Sumwalt in brief address.
The committee resolutions pre-
sented its report. in which was appro-
priately expressed the appreciation Of
the board of control and delegates for
the courtesy and cordial hospitality
shown by the officers and members of
Douglass Memorial Chapter during the
conv cntion, and rendering thanks to all
those who had contributed to its sue
cess. 1t was also resolved that a vote
of thanks be rendered The Evening
Star for its uniform courtesy toward
the Washington District Epworth
League.
At the close Of the session Of the con-
vention fifteen young ladies. daintily
gowned in white and carrying long