The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-15
DR.. HAYES, MODERATOR.
Topeka Preacher Will Preside Over
Kansas.

| The fifty-ffth annual session of the
general Congregational association of
Kansas came to a close Friday. The
assembly is of special local interest on
account of the fact that Topeka men
were we'll represented on the program.
Rev. F. L. Hayes, D. D., of this city
was elected moderator for the meet
| ing of 1910, which is to be held at
Kansas City, Kan, is to preach the
opening sermon.
The opening address was delivered
by President Frank Sanders, who
chose for his subject, Congregation
alism and Its Outlook" 1t was a COM
prehensive review of the subject his
torically taken, with practical applica-
tion to the needs in Kansas at the
present time. This was President San
ders' first appearance before the Con-
gregational body in Kansas and his
address was received with marked
favor.
There were several well known sec
retaries of national societies present
who gave instructive addresses.
A talk which created much interest
was that given by Miss Grace Wyckoff
on New China's Needs" The speaker
asserted that a remarkable awakening
is in progress in China, comparing
with the great awakening of the Jap
anese.
Among reports of standing commit
tees that on polity occupied con-
siderable portion of forenoon. DR..
F. L. Hayes of this city, chairman of
the committee, presented a carefully
prepared constitution for the pro-
posed reorganization of the associa-
ton, to bring it into line with the
recommendations of the national coun-
ell. The report will probably be
adopted next year.
The Rev. Mr.. F. L. Lee, dean of the
Washburn college Bible school, pre-
sented a report in regard to a summer
Bible institute. 1t was recommended
that such an institute be held in con-
nection with the Bible school at Wash
burn, June 21 to 25. The association
approved the report and an institute
will be held provided sufficient assur-
ance in regard to attendance is re-
ceived before the first of June.
The report from Washburn college
brought out several facts of interest.
The attendance in all departments this
past year has been the largest in the
history of the institution little short
of 500. OF these 375 are in the col
lege department proper. The new
Bible school which was started a year
ago last fall has been developing in
most satisfactory manner: AT the
coming commencement which will be
held from May 80 to June 4, four
Biblical students will receive certifi-
Gates for having completed a two
years course. AT this time President
Sanders will be formally inaugurated,
by Mr. J. Thomas will be dedicated.
The annual meeting of the Kansas
Missionary society was held Thursday
afternoon The report of Superintend-
ent L. c. Schuaeke of this city showed
that a steady growth had been made.
A deficit of one thousand dollars was
quickly made up, ex-Superintendent
H E. Thayer taking the lead.
Perhaps the 1iveliest session of the
convention was that devoted to the
brotherhood movement. After rousing
addresses by the president and secre-
tary of the National Brotherhood So
ciety it was decided to proceed at once
to organize a state brotherhood So
eiety and Mr.. H w. Darling of Wich-
ita was chosen as the first president.
Later a banquet was held. there hav-
ing been 200 plates provided.
Among the notable addresses given
before the association was one by the
Rev. Charles NJ. Sheldon on "Funda-
mentals in the Ministry"
The association goes to Independ-
ence next year.