Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-10-21
CHRISTIAN MINISTER'S
OF COLORADO
Throng the City for the Past
Three Days
TWENTY.EIcHTH
ANNUAL CONVENTION
OF the Christian Missionary Society
and Woman's Board of Missions
Draws Large Crowd

Draws Large Crowd
1ne Of the largest and most interesting
gatherings Of Christian people that has
ever been held in this city was that called
together to the twenty eighth annual con-
vention of the Colors , Christian Missio-
nary Society. which came to most sue
eessful close last evening after three days
Of almost continuous sessions.
From all quarters Of the state came
the delegates to the number Of about 100
and the assembly was augmented by
many who were interested in church work
who expected and received inspiration
and instruction from the addresses Of
distinguished missionary and evangelical
workers who had places upon the prog
ram.
The convention proper was opened on
Tuesday evening. when the Maple Ave-
nue. Christian church was filled by n
audience that joined in the devorinal ex-
ereises led by Rev. c. L. Dean Of Love-
land. A splendid address by Jesse 3.
Haston Of Denver on the Spirit and Pur-
phss Of the Disciples Of Christ" followed
and the session was brought to close
with an eloquent convention sermon by
Rev. c. W. Dean Of Fort Collins.
A business session Of the society was
held Wednesday forenoon. when. the var
ious officers and boards submitted their
reports. committees were appointed and
delegates and visitors listened to inspiring
addresses by the president, A. l. Ward Of
Boulder. and Grant X. Lewis. secretary
Of II. American Christian Missionary
socH Of Cincinnati.
Wednesday afternoon was devoted to
business session Of the Christian wom-
ans Board Of Missions. when reports Of
officers and committees were read and
interesting addresses were delivered by
Mrs. Josephine Mcdaniel Of Topeka and
Mrs D. J. Meeanns Of Denver.
In the evening the devotional exercise
was led by Mrs. Albert Buxton Of Pueblo
followed by . fine report Of "Plan Of
Work. COMMITTEES by Mrs. Daniel Ward
Of this city and an eloquent address by
Mrs. Harlan.
Another business session was held yes
tsrday forenoon, at which officers for the
ensuing year were chosen and the next
place Of meeting decided upon.
The following speakers also addressed
those gathered at this session: Clark
Bower Of Clifton. on "Bble School Work
in Colorado" r. P. Shepherd Of St Louis.
on Bible School Work." J. E. Picket o.
Denver. on "A Day Of Large Things"
IN the afternoon the devotional service
was led BY Oliver Mecully Of Manzanola
and the following were the speakers and
themes: christian Endeavor." by Willard
Mccarthy Of Colorado City: An old
time Evangelist and an old time Pastor
@. 3. VanArsda'l. Denver; Work Of the
Colorado Anti-Saloon League" Jesse L,
Wilkinson. Pueblo: "The Authority OF
Christ" F. W. Collins. Rocky Ford. and
"Brotkerhood Publishing House." r. p,
Sheierd St. Louis.
PSnaps the best attended session was
thas,H1heh closed the convention last
evening. when J. Mack Mills Of Ordway
led the devotions. and interesting ad-
dresses were delivered by G. W. Muekley
Of Kansas City. corresponding secretary
Of the Board Of Church Extension. and
E. w. Allen Of the same city. who is sec
retarv of the Foreign Christian Missionary
Society,