The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-10-20
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lists. We have not received recruits
~ h coming III OF settlers. Our ac-
cessions IN membership have been
largest from the children Of our
homes.
County Appointments.
Inc pastors as a rule have given de-
served attention to county work. We
Forks district. Many Of the brethren
nave circuits which necessitate a drive
OF from twenty to forty miles and the
holding OF three services on the Sab
bath.
A changing population makes the
county work difficult. In illustration
OF this fact. The writer of this re-
port. eighteen years 9 served a
country appointment where we had a
good membership. Every family was
by birth a Canadian. The complexion
Of the community so changed that our
church had to be closed. This year
Brother Opie Of st. Thomas has re-
opened n work and in a congrega-
ton OF from twenty-five to forty per-
sons he has five different nationalities.
Yet this very Transition furnishes the
AAtuANAA u Ox H0T IlCNCSL ODDOxkOs
mites for service.
Sabbath Schools.
Under the direction of Brother Tay-
Tor rallies were held at several an.
pointments with good results.
Special attention all over the dis
trict has been given to Sabbath
schools n to work among our young
people. In this our pastors have rem
dered efficient help by supplementing
the work OF officers and teachers.
Grafton. Grand Forks, Drayton,
Larimore and Devils Lake have in a
marked degree excelled in this work.
The school at Grafton is ideal In it's
enthusiasm for missions. The giving
OF this school on a per capita basis
surpasses any school On the district.
a large class has also been furnished
for church membership.
Benevolences.
The benevolent claims Of the church
have been faithfully presented. On
some charges the apportionments have
been met in full. while on others To-
cal conditions have prevented the pas
tors from realizing their expectations.
tionments established by the general
committee while an improvement over
the old method is not equitable when
applied to many fields in this confer
ence.
Education.
Larimore and Sayre halls afford our
young men and women home like sur.
roundings while attending the state
university. The student body must
necessarily be smaller than that of an
Independent denominational college.
The conservatory has a large enroll
ment. That department should in the
near future be placed on a self sup
porting basis. The conference has an
opportunity at Its present session to
get acquainted with the "afilliated
Idea" in its operations. Wesley COL
lege belongs to North Dakota Metho-
dism. Its your privilege and duty to
know its work and its needs. its
strength and its weakness. The presi-
dent. DR.. E. p. Robertson and the
faculty covet your hearty cooperation
concerning the achievements and pos
sihilities Of the institution. I assume
that the president or trustees will
sometime during the session give you
a financial statement such as will ia
miliarize you with the resources, an
nual expenditures. assets and liabili-
ties of the institution. We are the on
ly church in this northwest that has
to any considerable extent undertaken
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most thoughtful educators a recog-
nized need at our state centers of ed
ucation.
We are investing in salaries upward
of $1,000 a year Independent Of the
salaries paid the teachers in Wesley
conservatory.
We have this year an increase in the
attendance Of young men who are pre-
pairing for the MINISTRY. Brothers
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uated last spring and are now taking
further theological studies in our
church schools.
Women's Societies.
The Women's Home and Foreign
Missionary societies and the Ladies'
Aid organizations throughout the dis
trtct have generously contributed of
time. energy and money for their re-
spective causes. Their work encour-
ages and strengthens the church at
home and in foreign fields.
Church Literature.
I have called attention to our
some charges there has been an in
creased interest in the liatrature of
our church but the average homes is
sadly neglectful in this particular.
Our Sabbath schools are generous pa
irons Of III publishing house.
I have tried to find a solution for
the problems of the district. Some
conditions have given considerable
anxiety. Where our work most need
ed strengthening, there I have given
most service. In all my efforts I have
had the hearty cooperation Of my
brethren and I record my apprecia-
ton Of their kindness and loyalty.
With them l optimistically face a fu.
ture which Is rich in its possibilities
for achievement.
This is the ninth time that I have
presented a report Of district work to
this conference. I ask the privilege
Of a personal word on this occasion.
Twenty years ago next week my name
was presented to the North Dakota
conference at its session in this city
when l was accepted on CREDENTIALS and
ordained a deacon. Not more than
six Of those who were members of that
conference are with US this day
Through the years I have had a splen-
did opportunity for service. Conscious
Of my limitations. I again record my
appreciation Of the church that has
honored me by q place in her ranks
and Of my brethern who have been
slow to mark my imperfections and
prompt in their recognition Of my en-.
deavors.