The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-09-30
EPWORTH LEAGUE.
The Wilmington District Convention
Meets In James m. e. Church.
Rising Sun.
20 CHAPTERS ARE REPRESENTED

fifty from the various chapters as-
fsembled in James M. E. church, this
town, on Wednesday and Thursday. 2Sth
and 2oth insts., in the twenty-frst annual
convention of Wilmington District Ep-
worth League.
Members of the local chapter met all
trains and escorted the delegates to the
church, in front of which. stretching
across the walk between two large maple
trees, was a large banner bearing the
word WELCOME. After the delegates
registered they were assigned to the var
ious homes in town and surrounding
country for entertainment during their
stay.
The convention was opened at ago
Wednesday afternoon, by Holy Com
munion in charge of District Superinten-
dent. Rev. E. L. Hoffecker. The dele
gates were welcomed by Rev. ]. w.
Jones. pastor of the church, and Edwin
L. Haines, president of the local chapter.
in addresses. Miss Virginia Abrahams,
of Hopewell chapter, responded.
After organization the convention was
addressed by Rev. J. R. Bicking, Rev. E.
w. Mcdowell Rev. T. r. Van Dyke and
Rev. w. E. Greenfield, on various Ep-
worth topics.
In the evening song service was held
from 7:3o to 500 o'clock, when Rev.
Geroge H. Buckley, D. D., of Olney, Pa,
delivered an address on .sThe One Talent
Man" At the conclusion DR.. Bickley's
address, which was an inspiring one, the
entire assemblage was invited TO the lee
ture room where reception was rendered
the visiting delegates, delightful social
intercourse being held and refreshments
served.
The morning session, Thursday, was
opened at 9 o'clock with devotional
exercises, conducted by Rev. C. w.
Moore. After transaction of business of
the convention, the institute was conducts
ed by Miss Mary s. Haines, of the local
chapter, the topics presented being:
Mercy and Help by Mrs. N. c. Brown;
Who's Responsible" by Miss Mary $.
Haines; "The Relation of the League to
the Liquor Traffic" by Rev..E. L. Hof-
fecker, D. D., general discussion
following.
The Question Box was conducted by
Rev. F. F. Carpenter of Port Deposit M.
E. church.
Rev. w. H. Briggs conducted the de-.
votional exercise at the opening Of the
afternoon session, when the election of
officers was held and reports of committees
were made, Rev. J. L. Bickerton, D. D.,
of Philadelphia. delivering ar address at
the conclusion of the transaction Of this
business.
The Junior hour followed, conducted
by Rev. w. G. Koons, of Wilmington.
The officers elected were:
Districl Superintendent, Rev. E. L.
Hoffecker; President, Rev. ]. Harry
Mitchell. of Newport; Ist Vice President,
Charles Davis, of Wilmington; and Vice
President, Mrs. w. C. Highfeld, of Will
m1ugtOn, 3rQ vice FIeSluenI, MISS bessie
M. Taylor, of Port Deposit; 4th Vice
President, Miss Edna S. Smith, of VIII
mington; Secretary, Mrs. VIM. L. Bick-
ing, of Wilmington; Treasurer, Edwin 4.
Haines. Rising Sun; Supt. of Junior
League, Rev. w. G. Koons, Of Wilmington.
On Thursday evening after the un-
finished business of the convention had
been disposed of an address was delivered
by Rev. ]. w. R. Sumwalt, of Washing
ton, D. c., on "What Are We Here For"
which concluded the convention program.
The music during the convention was
in charge of Chorister Ralph |. Finn, Of
Newport. Del. Miss Mary S. Haines pre-
siding at the organ.
The following delegates were in attend
ance:
Edna T., Smith Mt Salem Wilmington