Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-06-25
LEAGUERS
At JAMESTOWN

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Friday the League Convention was
opened by an early prayer meeting ny
the Rev. &. Book, of Ashley, n. u. The
discussions Throughout the morning
were very lively and provoked much
Interest. The program was a fol.
lows: :. Half u1our with Leaders OF
Modern Methodism,' by the LaMoure
Chapter. aid the paper read consisted
OF three splendid biographies OF Bish-
cps Coodsel, Fowler and Spellmcyer.
Then followed fine five minute talks
on the responsibility Of the League
officers of the various departments.
Five Minute Talks
The President "a responded to
by Rev. Carl Peterson of Washburn,
who stated that the League was no
better nor worse than its president,
ana that this position carried with
it the greatest responsibility.
THE Duties of the First Vice Presi.
dent was a topic accorded to Rev.
J. G. Morrison of Dickinson. who gave
the assembled delegates many helpful
hints regarding this office.
"The Possibilities of the Second
Vice President was commented on
BY Miss Bessie Doran, of Bismarck,
who stated that the possibilities OF
this office was to lead the members
OF the League to catch a World Wide
Vision of the Mission Field.
The Third Vice President and His.
Problems, was ably discussed byAINIissI.
Olive Paul, from Asbury Hospital, St.
Paul, Miln. The speaker has had
wide experience as a d~cacoaass, and
gave most practical examples OF how
to aid the poor oppressed and needy.
"How can the Fourth Vice President
be Kept Busy?' was answered by
Miss Meta Hallat of Cakes, in a most
satisfactory manner.
What Shall be Done with the Sec
rotary and Treasurer's Office by
MISS Sattcrlec of Turtle Lake, who
stated that each should be a SEPARATE
Office.
Talk on General Missions
Mrs. Harvey Reeves Calkins. Il re-
turned missionary from India. gave a
most eautiful ana touching talk on
general missions. Mrs. Calkins is Il
very magnetic speaker and the audi.
cncc followed her spellbound, AMI
each Lacquer who heard her resolved
to do more than he eve had done for
the missions.
The afternoon session was largely |
given over 10 business. The tempo.
rary president, Rev. f. w. Gress Of
Leach, on account Of his efficient lead.
ership, was chosen president of the
District for the ensuing year. The
Rev. Z. j.. G. Reed Of Steele, was chos-
en- district secretary. the Leaguers
having previously discovered his abil.
ity along this line.
big Bilr' Peterson of Washburn,
elected first vice president. as his
enthusiasm for this particular work
is no secret as his desire for the
work is to push The Bismarck Dis.
trict Idea Of Double leadership"
The annual6reports given showed
the SAME high 'standar dand improve.
ment over those of other years.
The Closing Service
The closing service of the 1913 Ep.,
worth League Convention was a most
fitting one. As DR.. Henry Clay Nor
rison was delayed. Mrs. Harvey
Reeves Calki1s was again asked to
speak. She told them of how she
was lead to take up the Evangelistic
work and how she became a mission.
airy to India. There were few dry|
eyes in the house as this gracious,
cOnSecrated woman. with tears
streaming down her cheeks. plead
with the younge people to give their
lives into the Masters Keeping.
Thus we brought to a close the most
spiritual and successful Convention
ever held by the Epworth League in
the State Of North Dakota. q