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spared neither pains nor expense in
their efforts to make their guests COM
Portable. Never have seen their hos
pitality surpassed. lt was Eastern
Shore hospitality at its best.
The convention sermon was preach
ed by DR.. Herbert +. Randolph. or
Grace Church, Wilmington. For unc-
liOn. eloquonce. force and genuine
spirituality it was all that could be
desired It sounded in no uncertain
way the keynote OF one Of the most
spiritual conventions | have ever at
tended The whole program was
built around the forward movement.
and the sermon Of the Rev. E. H..
Dashiell. and the address Of DR.. J. O.
Randall we're a clarion call to the
hosts OF the Lord to prepare for the
fray. The impression of the conven-
ton so far as its effect on the COM
munity was concerned may be judged
by the almost universal wish that
Betterton might have such a conven-
don every year.
Work Of The Women.
II would be an inexcusable omis-
sion were no mention made Of the
work Of our elect women. In many
instances il was their persistent plan
ming and ungrudging labOrs that made
possible much needed improvements.
] have yet to hear of single society
among these tireless workers that has
ever raised the "I can't cry. More
than one church has been made a
more cheerful place in which to wOr-
ship. and many parsonage is in
debted 10 them for added comforts
that help to make less stressful the
life OF the itinerant and his family.
Il is eminently fitting that special
mention be made of the fact that the
Rev. Cornelius w. Prettyman is
closing a signally successful pastor
ate at Smyrna, the banner record of
this charge covering a period of
seventy-five years. And as is perhaps
known to many, this pastorate marks
the end OF Or. Prettyman's active
ministry. What prouder record could
be imagined? What greater tribute
could be paid? count Il a very
notable fact that perhaps the most
= important pastOrate OF his long years
I of service is his last. Not many finish
.
/ grows dim and the natural force is
abated." / have never known a
4 more diligent or painstaking minister
. and pastor than DR.. Prettyman
4 every interest OF the church both
local and general. have received his
. undivided attention. / would suggest
that the Conference appoint a COM
mittee TO frame an appropriate minute
expressive OF our love and appreci-
alton of this faithful minister. this
good soldier of Jesus Christ"
Dr.. Louis +. Barrett is closing a
pastorate Of seven years at Chester
town, pastorate that reaches high
4 water mark in this difficult charge
The congregations. that wait on the
u ministry OF this veteran minister arc
larger now than during any years oil
his term. and there is unanimous in
sistence on the question OF his return
During his incumbency the member.
ship has been increased, the church
and parsonage property improved
and a movement already launched foi
new parsonage of more modern
type. l desire to acknowledge b!
personal Indebtedness TO a brother
beloved for the inspiration OF his life
the value OF his counsel and TIT
i beauty OF his loyal and unswervinl
s. friendship.
The Sabbath schools and Epwortl
4 Leagues have rendered faithful anC
" efficient service in their respective
n fields. Wise planning. genuine conse
Grafton. and loyalty unwavering have
characterized the work Of thosi
charged with the responsibility OF
leadership. And it is a signihcan
fact that no demand comes from
these leaders among the youth Of hi
church for a more liberal interpreta
tion Of the question Of amusements
They have found the more eXcellen
way.
League Convention.
The annual convention OF the Dis
trict League merits more than pass
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