Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-06-15
THE EPWORTH LEAGUE
CONVENTION CLOSES
The Weather And All Other Things
Have Contributed To A
Successful Meeting.

Audubon has been invaded this week
by detachments of a great but peaceable
and peaceloving army known as the
Methodist Episcopal church. On Monday
came the ministers, who represent the
heavy artillery After one day of
bombardment, the hosts of the Epworth
League arrived and we presume they
properly represent the infantry judging
by their youthful appearance. The
ministers were a lot of capable, conscien-
tious and self-sacriicing men represent
ing thirty-seven charges of the Atlantic
District, with DIR. Z. w. McDade as
their superintendent. Monday evening
most excellent sermon was delivered
by Rev. Dr. Boyer of Dexter, who is an
Ohio man who came to the conference
but two years ago.
The Epworth League convention
opened Tuesday evening. There was a
large attendance and the delegates were
given a right royal reception. The
choir of the church first gave musical
program that both surprised and de-
lighted the visiting delegation and
greatly pleased the church they repre-.
sented. Mr.. j. M. Renftle, president of
the Audubon Chapter then gave for
NAL address of welcome so timely in
thought and so fervent in expression as
to stir and warm the hearts of the large
audience. Hon. w. r. Green, member
of Congress, made brief but concise
address of welcome to the town and
Rev. A. B. Miller spoke in happy and
complimentary vein in behalf of the
other churches. The response in behalf
of the convention was given by its pre-
sident, Bruce Tallman, Superintendent
of the public schools at Guthrie Center.
Prof. Tallman is very boyish looking
fellow, who went direct from college
four years ago to his present position
and the coming year goes to Rockwell
City. Tallman is bright kid as he
called himself. With his fitting words
accompanied by that winning smile he
at once captured his audience 1t
counts much for convention to have a
presiding officer such as Mr.. Tallman.
Rev. DIR. Scott, pastor of the big M.
E. Church in Des Moines, was then in
troduced to make the address. A long
and attractive program had been given
and DIR. Scott began under conditions
that only an extraordinary speaker
could handle with success. But
he did it; and he did it easily and with
an abundant measure to his credit. We
cannot now attempt report of what he
said, but we know it was pleasing, con
yincing, inspirational and uplifting. A
reception to the delegates was Their
given by the Audubon Chapter in the
parlors of the church. The meetings
yesterday were largely attended and
the program carried out as given last
week. Last evening Simpson College
had the floor. A double quartette Of
the Girls Glee Club furnished the music
and the many encores showed high ap
probation by the audience that filled
the church out to the sidewalk. DIR
Strickland the new president of Simp
son made an educational address suited
especially for the young people; and hi
left fine impression upon the oldel
ones as man of large heart as well a.
cultivated mind, and man who gives
promise of much good in his present
important position.
The last session of the Convention i.
being held this morning. As we arr
nearing the hour of going to press W,
must stop right here for the presen
issue.