Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-02

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Directors G. E. Gilman and f.. r.
Mlcklewright had their hands full the
remainder of the afternoon finding
enough things for the boys to do IN
their recreation periods. A trip to the
soldiers home, swimming, basketball,
and gymnasium exercises we're fur
nished the boys, who will then be
ready tor the conference banquet this |
evening.
Fine Opening Meeting.
What Was truly the largest and most
representative gathering Of boys ever
held in this city and possibly the state
filled every seat and chair and all the
standing room at .Ae Methodist church
Friday evening for the first formal SEES
sion Of the conference. The main floor
and galleries Of ti,e church were filled
to overfowing, about 800 boys and their
leaders being present. OF these about
S25 were from out Of the city.
1t was probably the first time that
such a. unique gathering had been in
the church but it was an inspiration
to see them. All were bursting with
enthusiasm, ready to begin work and
make this conference the most success
full ever held.
oNcI ONc uunQICN lO"h6 ~ eAAS oSs~sSI
were represented Friday evening when
State Secretary Goodrich called the
roll. A noticeable fact was that all
or most Of the small towns were better
represented proportionately than the
larger ones. Every small town with
few exceptions, sent its full quota OF
delegates from both the Sunday schoolsi
and Y. NJ. c. A.. Many delegations
had banners or pennants with them,
which they displayed prominently
where they were sitting.
w. p. Stem Prssides.
The meeting opened with song SER
vice, led by Rev. r. B. Davidson. who
is to have charge Of the singing thruout
the conference. 2. w. Peck. Of Mime
apolis, state r. NJ. G. A. secretary Of
Minnesota, led the boys in prayer, after
which Mr.. Goodrich introduced the pre-
siding officer Of the evening, w. D.
Stem, Of Des Moines, secretary Of the
Iowa State Sunday School Association.
and chairman Of the state executive
committee Of the present conference.
Mr.. Stem introduced the remaining
members Of the state executive COM
mittee, e. ]. Jaqua, Grinnell; NJ. Van
der Linden, Pella; Roger Leavitt, Ce-
dar Falls; J. Royce Brown, Mason
City; o. E. Smith. Indianola: and
Harry Goodrich, Des Moines. MT Stem
declared that this would be the great
est conference yet, and then called the
speakers Of the evening to platform.
They were D. w. Norris, Rev. James
p. Linn, John 3. Northcott, Lloyd Mil
Ter. Robert McElderry, Des Moines; and
Rev Charles e. Chapter. OF Rockwell
City.
Mr.. Norris, first on the program, |
greeted the boys for the citizens Of
Marshalltown. and gave them some
good sound advice. Mr.. Norris told
the boys to be on time In the first
place, in order that the conference
business might be carried on with as
much expedition as possible, He then
emphasized the importance of the citi-
zenship side OF boys life, and urged
in the boys the development of char
acter industry and concentration.
Speaking for the churches of the
city Rev. Mr.. Linn told the boys that
Marshalltown was well supplied with
religious creeds of all kinds, and that
every one welcomed them to the con-
ference. In the absence of President
G. NJ. Johnson, Of the local Y. M. C. A.
board, General Secretary J. B. North
colt gave q brief talk, welcoming the
boys on behalf Of the association, and
mentioning the work of Paul II. Mckee
in connection with preparing for the
conference. Lloyd Miller, senior in
the local high school, gave short but
good address. welcoming the boys on
behalf of the Madrshalltown boys, and
Robert McElderry Of Trinity Metho-
dist Sunday school, Des Moines, and
also O high school senior, responded.
The conference quartet, Of Iowa state
College, Ames, sang several selections
after which MI. Goodrich announced
that Lloyd Miller, had been chosen
by the nomination committee as presi
dent Of the conference. His election
was declared unanimous by the dele
gates. Leroy Mcdowell. Of Davenport
was appointed secretary, and Roy
,Blakley, Of Fort Dodge, vice president.
Rev. c. e. Chapter Speaks.
The principal address OF the evening
was given by Rev. Charles r. Chapter,
OF Rockwell City. Rev. Mr.. Chapter is
well known to the Camp Foster boys
under the title OF 'the fishin' parson."
Ills talk was on what he declared he
wanted to have for the theme of the
entire conferences, The Quest For the
Best" Rev. Mr. Chapter said that this
should be the primary object in every
boys life no matter what course he
decided to pursue His talk was filed
with striking and strong Illustrations
and was an inspiration to the boys.
Banquet in Five Sections.
On account OF the great number of
deleHatea II ua9 N ef.o $50 nv RI rn1tt tho |
boys up into the same number OF sec
lions for the conference banquet this
evening. The same division an was
made this noon viii be carried out The
dinner will be served at Ave churches,
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