Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-26
ANNUAL MEETING
OF OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
OPENED HERE TODAY,
o. c. MEREDITH, MENTIONS
MAYOR, ELECTED MODERATOR
Rev. G. w. Hampstead, of Victor,
Chosen scribe-Thirty Seven Dele
gates Representing Twenty One
Churches Here-Revision of consti-
>tution Comes Up-Ends Wednesday.


senting twenty-one churches present. in
addition to q number of others, the fiji
ty-third annual meeting of the Grin
nell Association of Congregational
Churches and Ministers, which will last
thru Wednesday, opened at the Con-
gational church at 10 o'clock this
morning.
A second session was held at the
same place beginning at 1880 o'clock
this afternoon, and still others will be
held in the church at 1880 this evening,
Wednesday at 9 a. m. and 1:3O p. m.
The annual meeting will come to a
close with the latter session.
Newton's Mayor Moderator.
At the election of officers, which fol-
lowed the devotional exercises with
which Rev. l.. S. Hand of Grinnell,
moderator of the association, opened
the initial session. Mr.. Q. C. Meredith,
mayor Of Newton, was elected moderat-
or. Rev. c. w. Hampstead Of Victor
was chosen scribe. They took office at
once. Rev. H. l.. Wissler, registrar, of
Chester Center, holds over.
Revised Constitution UP.
The revised constitution, which a
committee, headed by Rev. A. B. APP
pleby, Of Newton, had prepared, was
brought up for consideration. The
first few, and the more unimportant
articles of it, were adopted. Further
consideration of this business was con-
tinued until the Wednesday afternoon
meeting.
The revised constitution, excepting in
its ninth article, contains no radical
changes from the old constitution. The
article referred to may precipitate some
discussion, as it makes number of
changes in the manner and method of
examining, obtoining, and safeguarding
the interests of pastors.
This Afternoons Program.
The general topic for this afternoons
session was "Denominational Con-
seriousness. The following were the
sub-topics and the speakers: "The
Ideals of Our Father" Rev. j. B. Ad-
kins, Oskaloosa; Esprit de Corps, of
the Local Church." Rev. A. w. Sinden.
Reinbeck; and 'The Reorganization of
Congregationaism," Rev. H. N. Das-
comb, Grinnell.
The service tonight will be made up
of the sermon by Rev. Frank G. Con
zales, of Traer, and the communion
oSINlCSl leu ny NV II. w llhlISs VA
Union, and Rev. G. w. Hampstead, of
Victor The Offering to be taken is for
the ministerial relief fund.
Sessions for Wednesday,.
At 9 o'clock Wednesday morning the
adoption of the constitution will come
UP for the opening business. The de-
votional hour will be led by Rev. T. s..
DUNCAN. of GrinneN. The general re-
port from all of the churches repre-
sented will follow.
"The Mission of Congregationalism, =
will be the general subject of the af
ternoon session. The following are the
sub-topics and the speakers: LAS "a
World Force" George E. White, mis-
sionary from Marsovan, Turkey; I'm
the Home Land" Rev. H. w. futile, of
Grinnel; and Thru It's Daughters"
Mrs. w. j. Suckow and Miss Ella
Marsh, both Of Grinnell. The latter
subject is designated as the woman's
hour. The association is expected to
adjourn at o'clock.
The List Of Delegates.
1t was expected that additional dele
gates would arrive this afternoon and
for tomorrows session. People of this
city and especially m bers Of the
local church will be interested in know
ing that Rev. A. w. Simden of Rein
beck, who was a former local pastor,
is attending the meeting.
The Delegates.
The delegates who had registered up
to noon were,
Union-Mrs. David Hauser, Mrs Fl.
J. Benson, H. J. Wilkins.
Grinnell-Henry A. Field, Miss Ella
Marsh, H. N. DEBORAH, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. j. Suckow, P. A. Adelstein.
Vancleve-Leroy S. Hand.
Chester Center-H. l.. Wissler
Victor-C. w. Hampstead.
Cskaloosa-J. B. Adkins
ewburg-Mrs. G. L. Burroughs,
Mrs. G. NJ. Ryan
Steamboat Rock-F'red c. Waugelin.
Gilman. NJ. Carney, William NJ
Kennedy.
Toledo. r. Struble, S. H. Over
holser.
Hartwicll-H. RI. Pittman.
Eldora-William G.. Ramsay
Newton-O. C. Meredith, A. B. APP
plehy.
Belle Plaine-F. e. Henry.
Lamoille,-E. b. Palmer, Mrs. J. l..