Evening journal., 1913-03-26

the issues reveal. Centreville. under
the ministry of DR.. Cornelius w.
Prettyman, has been favored with
gracious visitation of the Spirit in
the conversions Of so souls, one OF
which was a man over 80 years OF
age. The self-effacing spirit of the
average Methodist minister was we'll
illustrated in this case for DIR. Pref
lyman conducted the services from
night 20 night in the midst of great
anxiety OF mind caused by the SER
ious Illness of his devoted wife. 1t
Is a pleasure to record not only
blessed revival but the complete re-
storation to health OF Sister Pretty
man. The Rev. VIM. d. Parry whose
ministry in Smyrna is increasingly
useful has received 40 members on
probation and all the interests of
this glorious church we'll cared for
"Other pastors wrought as faith
fully and painstakingly as their more
fortunate brethren, but were for the
time denied the JOY OF immediate
harvest One soweth and another
reapeth,' is a truth that should allay
any feeling of disappointment inevi-
table always when present harvest
fails to follow labor honestly and
earnestly performed. To Him Whose
we are, and Whom we serve we can
commit both our victories and de-
feats for our labor is not in vain
in the Lord, and the reward of him
that tarrieth by the stuff is as the
reward Of him that goeth forth to
battle
Additional conversions are re-
ported as follows: Still Pond, SO;
Fairlee. 3d. Royal Oak, 10; st.
Michaels.' s, making a total for the
/ year Of over 500, an increase over
last year of 40 per cent
/ Church Improvements.
"A word concerning the temper
alitles of the kingdom. By virtue of
the fact TO which attention has been
previously called, viz, that for years
| Easton District has been abundantly
supplied with substantial, commod-
ious church buildings, the margin for
, improvements to church property is
necessarily limited, yet notwithstand-
ing this fact the District makes a very
creditable showing for the year clos
ed. The most extensive improve
ment was at Sherwood on Bayside
charge, Rev. John White, pastor,
where contemplated alterations in old
edifice finally after much considera-
ton eliminated in a beautiful new
church, one of the most attractive on
the district The dedicatory sermon
was preached by former pastor, and
the son of the present pastor, Rev
Leonard White of Cordova. It was a
day Of joyful victory, and before II
closed the entire cost was provided
for in cash and reliable pledges. Not
only is this church a delight to be-
hold. but its total cost of $500 is a
marvel of economy showing wise and
skillful management on the part OF
the building committee of which w
NJ. Rowelenson, Esq. a devoted and
loyal layman. was chairman. Fortu-
nate the church that has men like w
NJ. Rowelenson in its official board
Still Pond Church, Rev Frederick
X. Moore, pastor, was thoroughly re-
Il novated and improved at a cost OF
$3.50, every dollar of which is paid
With its newly decorated auditorium
and new carpet, this church, one o.
the oldest in the territory. is not onl,
greatly improved but is keeping wei
up to its tradition glory. It has al
all know been served by some of tn,
ablest ministers in our conference
but never more acceptably than b,
its present pastor, who has the geniu
of leadership in a marked degree.
Two years ago the Rev. Ivanho
Willis performed a modern .miracl
in the work he did at Royal Oak fo
its new church is still the wonder O
the community. This year Brothe
Willis has done for tn,
Tunis Mills Church what h,
accomplished for Royal Oak Fo
years the church building at Tuni
Mills has been in pressing need o
repairs. With its metal walls an