The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-10-29

work is being done in Ardmore
through this channel of Christian SER
vice. Some are carrying on systemat-
ic study, while others spend the time
in prayer and song service. Either
of these methods of work can have
but one result, the extension of Gods
spirit in the hearts of the poepl.
District No. met with Mrs. Sails
bury on Thursday evening, with Mrs.
Worley leader. There were eight
present and good meeting was en-
ioyed by all. They adjourned to meet
in the union meeting Monday after
noon at 3 o'clock, at the Broadway
Methodist church.
District No. has been holding reg
ular service until the past week. It
was suspended on account of sickness.
They will meet in the union service
at Broadway Methodist church Mon
day afternoon.
Districts No. 8 and are holding a
Bible study class at Mrs. Howlands,
with Mrs. Madden as leader. Their
plan of work is to study alternately
Genesis and Matthew. The second
chapter of Genesis was the lesson
the past week and opened up n Won
derful store of knowledge to the class.
This class is making a thorough be-
ginning at the ground study, and this
lesson brought out the fact that at
this early date in the worlds history,
two most important institutions We're
established, the Sabbath and the mar
riage relation. The class adjourned
to meet in the Union meeting next
Monday at the Broadway Methodist
church at 8 O'Clock.
Twenty members of District No. ;
met with Mrs. C.. L. Herbert at
o'clock last Thursday afternoon, with
Mrs Kinkade leader. The district is
studying the Book of Acts, the 3rd
chapter being the lesson this week.
The lesson was carefully studied
throughout, all the difficult passages
being cleared up to the satisfaction Of
the class.
This district has the distinction of
being tine oldest and best attended
district meeting in the town, since 1t
was organized several years ago and
kept up zealously for a long period
of time. Their meetings are profound
" spiritual; one feels that he is close
to God in this meeting for it is
grouping of deeply spiritual Cody
womanhood, and not only are the fam,
lilies and neighborhood blessed by
the Christian walk of these good WOm-
en-. but all the city must he uplfted
and enjoy a sweet benediction from
their prayers, presence and associa-
ton. Would We had more of such
womanhood.
District No. is an enthusiastic
group of ladies engaged in the study
of the Sunday School lesson with
Mrs. Selvidge leader, who is so emf
nently qualified to guide in Biblical
study and research. There is no more
class anywhere, a num-
her Of the class having become so in
terested in Bible study that they have
joined the Sunday Schod. This is one
Of the benificent results of the district |.
prayer meetings They adjourned |
to meet in union meeting next Mon /.
day at broadway VI. r. church.
District No. was well attended at .
the residence of Mrs. Bleakmore, with
Mrs. Allen leader. on last Monday af- /
ternoon at 3 o'clock. The subject OF
study was How to develop the fruits 1
Of the Spirit" and was found in the |
5th chapter OF First Thessalonians in |
these words: Rejoice evermore. Pray
without ceasing. In everything give
thanks. Quench not the spirit. De-
spise not prophesying. Prove all
things; hold fast that which is good.
Abstain from all appearance of evil,
and the very God of peace sanctify
you wholly" The study of the lesson
was felt by all in its deepening and
broadening effect on Christian charac-
.er and each member felt the spiritual
lplift in the study of the Word and
Christian communion of heart with