The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1913-06-10
RUPERT fNTfRTAINS
CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Successful Convention Held Last
Week.
TWIN FALLS SENDS LARGE NUM-.
BER OF DELEGATES.
State Gathering of the Clergy and
Members of the Christian Church At
tracts Crowd.


Members of the Christian Church At.
tracts Crowd.
The Christian churches of southern
Idaho were assembled in their seven
teenth annual convention at Rupert
from Thursday evening of last week up
to and including Sunday evening. The
convention was the best in attend
ance, reports of work done, and en-
thusiasm for the future opportunities
that this rapidly growing religious
body has ever held in Idaho. The con-
vention opened with an address of
welcome by Mayor Masterson of Ru-
pert, to which response was made by
Rev. B. F. Shoemaker, formerly of the
Twin Falls Christian church. In the
absence of Rev. Geo. Fowler of Nam
pa, president of the convention, sew
eral impromptu addresses were made
by visiting ministers. On Friday
morning Prof. F. E. Ellington, Idaho
and Washington Bible school special
list of the Christian church, conduct
ed Bible school institute which was
wonderfully. helpful to all privileged
to hear it. Following the reports of
the state officers, State Secretary
Chas. A. Sias gave wonderful ad-
dress on Loyalty Challenged" Then
came the startling address of the vet
eran Rev. B. f. Clay of Meridian, on
"The Status of Mormonism in Idaho.'
This address fairly bristled with facts
and was thought to be of such worth
that 1t was unanimously voted to have
~ }r1o oil no - -
this religious body. Friday afternoon
and evening was devoted to the work
of the Christian Womans Board of
Missions. Following the interesting
and glowing reports of the officers
came the addresses of Mrs. G. E..
Evans, Twin Falls, and Miss Annette
Newcomer, Des Moines, la. Mrs.
Evans was roundly cheered on her
splendid address and Miss Newcomer
made all feel the wonderful import
ance of the mission work on the for
eign field as she spoke in her earnest
and sympathetic way on "The Women
of India" Again Friday evening Miss
Newcomer spoke, matchlessly, on
'Glimpses of Our Mission Fields" and
Rev. Benz. Smith. Payette, gave very
helpful address on "The New Amer
fca-" Mrs. Jno. c. Rice of Caldwell
sang "The Ninety and Nine" after
which all repaired to their homes for
the night feeling that it had been a
great day and one full of good things
Friday morning was devoted to the in
terests of Christian Endeavor. In this
session Rev. R. C. Snodgrass of Rupert
made a telling address on Christian
Endeavor Efficiency" An. interesting
Afeature of this fOrenoon's session and
zone that was we'll received was a
fraternal address by Rev. w. S. Wood
hull, M. e. church, Twin Falls. This
address was well received and round
ly applauded. Following this adress,
DR.. I. N. McCash, secretary of the
American Christian Missionary soci-
ETY., Cincinnati, O., made a truly won
derful address on American Mis-
sions." On Saturday afternoon Rev
D. B. Titus. Caldwell, gave spirited
address of patriotic nature on "Our
Idaho"
At the close of the days sessions the
public spirited citizens of Rupert gave
the visiting delegates an automobile
tour of the country surrounding Ru-
pert. 1t would be needless to say that
this tour was greatly appreciated.
On Saturday evening DIR. A. Nc.
Olcdus pl cSluCAt NOIcA6H AuTIStIdL
Missionary society, Cincinnati. O., who
has been in the service for more thar
thirty years, gave the most wonderful
address the hearers probably evel
heard. 1t is doubtful II there has evel
been a stronger missionary address
ever delivered among any religion,
people in this state. Sunday after
noon was devoted to the interests O.
the Bible school. At this session ad
dresses we're made by J. J. Caldwell
of Caldwell Marion Stevenson, st
Louis, and Prof. Ellington.
In the afternoon Rev. David Erret
Boise, preached tender sermon OF
the Lords Supper" after which til,
Communion was celebrated, on "Socia
Service" which was followed by al
address by DR.. McCash after whicl
the benediction was pronounced an,
thus ended convention which marke,
another milestone in the history Of tn
Christian church In Idaho.
The following members of the loca
Christian church were In attendanc
at the convention: Jas. w. Beau
chsmp, Ray Beauchamp, D. w. Brunl
; Miss Enmn Thomas, Jay Wilder, Mr.
lr Grace Grcwden, Mrs. Blanche Quig
ICY. M~p. Harry Ball, w. M. Peairt
Mr.. n. NJ peairs, c. r. Bowles, Mis-
NditN HeHA. E. A. Wyatt, Waldo,
Ieleeton, Mrs. Leona Din9man, Mr.
b. II Dlngman. Mrs. Net1ie Jamei
Henry Heartfield, Mrs. Henry Heart
Haa1h T.. IlnRh MTn O. N Evan1