Morris tribune., 1911-06-23


SO delegates came and every service
was we'll attended by the people of
our own city.
TUESDAY EVENING.
The visitors were welcomed by
Beulah Stebno in gracious and
cordial manner and was answered by
Rev. T. A. Stafford, of Paynesville,
the District Secretary.
Rev. J. R. Davies. of Litchfeld,
the District President preached the
sermon. Alice Lentz sang.
During the social hour frappe and
nalisivo were served and all had a
generally happy time. The delegates
were easy to become acquainted with
and not Sc many that all could remem-
Der their names and so be old friends
during the rest Of the convention.
WEDNESDAY MORNING.
The first paper was upon the "Needs
of this District League and given
by Rev. Mobiles. of Monticello.
Mary Ross, from Rensvllle, gave
an interesting paper upon the Up to
date Methods of League Work.
A forceful paper upon the Epworth
League as an Evangelistic Factor in
the Church was given by Rev. C.
Grays. of Howard Lake.
Rev. ]. Walker, of Parkers Lake,
described "The Christ who is our
Pattern
Some little business was done be-
fore the session closed.
A duet "Blissful Name was sung
by Amber Holmes and Roberta Bor-
rill.
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
The feature of this meeting was
the address upon The Present Status
of the Temperance Movement by Rev.
E. A. Cooke, of Renville. 1t was
universally pronounced the best lee
ture upon the temperance question
ever heard.
Miss Fall, from Asbury Hospital,
gave an interesting talk upon their
work there and dwelt especially upon
their charity work.
WEDNESDAY EVENING.
DR.. H. G. Leonard, of Minneapolis,
preac9ed a powerful sermon upon
"The Reason why more Men don't
attend the Church. 3"
Mr.. Fred Hoyer sang "Life's Lul-
laby "a beautiful solo sung in
beautiful way.
After the service as many as would
went to the lake shore and spent an
hour of fun about an immense bon
fire, toasting marshmeloWs and sing
ing.
THURSDAY MORNING.
The papers on this forenoon were
splendid.
Mr.. Warren Helms, of Olivia. read
a most interesting paper upon "The
Harmful Tendencies of Popular Amuse-
ments.' This ever troublesome sub
ject was viewed from different-a
new angle. The expression Of the
view was SO very clear and so re-
freshing that it called forth much
enthusiastic praise from its hearers.
Rev. Mobiles, of Monticello, gave a
paper upon the question "Can the
Graded Work of the S. S. take the
Place of the Junior League?' and
he answered in the negative.
Mr.. Anderson, of Litchfeld, gave
us interesting and forceful reasons
why we should put Gods church and
work first in his paper upon Christian
Finance.
The problems of the Mercy and
Help Department were admirably
treated by Mr.. Geo. Novotny, of
Browns Valley. His many helpful
suggestions called forth much COM
mendation.
THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
Was spent discussing and rediscus-
ing plans for the coming year. New
district officers were elected making
Prof. Bohlander, of Montivideo. Presi-
dent !
After this session basket ball was |
played and an exciting game of base
ball in which the ministers PLAYED |
against the laymen. But nothing
was decided as to their respective
AbiFity as the game came out 7 to 7.
THURSDAY EVENING.
The church was packed. early.
DR.. Leonard gave another wonder
full sermon.
The music was led by choir of
eight who also gave us a special
selection ''That Beautiful Land -
One musical number was furnished
BY mems quartette of Messrs.
CJo~auI Do~~sll o1+r ,~l U,,.Ii.