The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-06-10

"Ihe Appornoneu plan;' wI.t It
is; and its relation to our North Da-
kota calendar of benevolences. was
presented by w. Rothwell, and was
followed by hearty discussion.
The question Of National Treas.
urers" and the various church years
was omitted owing to lack of time
Together" inScloscr and deeper
fellowship; was presented in a help.
full way by Rev. J,hn Safstrom.
A memorial address for our late
brother,H. +. Walker, was given by
Rev w. D. Rickert aud Rev. And
rev Erickson gave the address. in
memory of \. NJ. Grocer, the late
registrar Of our Association
Report of the nominating com
rnittee which follows was read and
on motion adopted.
For Moderator, Mr.. J. H. Maltby
of Forman. Major VIM. Purdon,
registrar; q years.; for executive
committee Rev. E. D. Gallagher and
Rev. w. A. Whitcomb; for Home
Mission and Credential committee,
the same as above
Place for next meeting, Gwinner,
Sargent County, preacher, Rev. w.
D. Rickert Rutland.
EVENING SESSION
The choir sang an anthem which
was much enjoyed by all, after
which Rev. f II. Sticknay gave an
memorial address in memory of
Rev. G. Il. Barnes.
The Association sermon was
preached by Rev. Andrew Erickson
on Acts 26:l9.
The Communion Service which
followed was conducted by Rev's
w. n. Whitcopb and J. Safstrom,
assisted by deacons w. ID. Nelson,
and T.. "A. Bailey.
FRIDAY MORNING SESSION.
| Devotions led by } p. Dysart. w.
\. Whitcomq presented request
from Rev. e. y. Mack. now at ODER
on, n d., for ii letter of disnlission
to the jamestown Association, and
it was voted that the Registrar be
instructed to issue such letter.
Supt. G. J. Powell reported Il let
ter of greeting from Rev. w ID. Far
rar, now in tine Canadian Northwest
1t was voted that Rev. \. Erick-
son, Rev. Safstrom and w. Kotl,well
constitute an evangelistlc commit
tee for this Association.
i Rev. Whitcomo gave an EXCEL ent
paper on "Various experiences in
Conversion, which was followed
by helpful discussion.
The topic "The Church that will
bring Christious together" was pre-
scented 10y Rev Rickcrt and was dis
cussed al some length.
AFTERNOON SESSION
Rev S,ickney presented the work
of the Sunday School and Publish.
my Society aud was followed by
oupl Powell Oh "Home Mission
"oIh III t'llS Statc.
The representatives of the Wo.
mans Boadrs then took Charge OF
meeting Mrs Dudley of Fargo
spche on "toreign Missions" and
Mrs Fischer also of Fargo on Home
Missions
The following resolution was pre-
scented by the nominating commit
tee and on motion adopted:
I'VE, the members of the Wahpe-
ton Association, extend to the Past
tor, to'the Church, and to the people
OF Wahpeton our sincere thanks for
the entertainment given to this AS
ISOLATION and VIC pray that spirit
uai blessings may follow, which
will be suitable compensation for
the kind service rendered
1t was voted that the licence OF
Mrs Young, uow Of Campbell be re-
newed
Voted, that the matter of W Roth
wells license Le referred u the
credential committee, Win power
to act in The interim
1t was voted that Rev Rickert:s
nnnle be enrolled DIS SOFA a, has
credentials are placed in the hands
OF the registrar
The minutes of this meeting were
allied Tor by the Moderator aud o. c
melton were approved as read
There being no further business
on motion adjourned
Signed ) II Naltby, Moderator