Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-05-21

it, moved to sunny southern Oregon
In Mr.. Brummitt's speech Satur-
day forenoon he emphasized the i'm
portance of recreation and entertain
ment for leaguers and urged that
more homes be thrown open for So
cial gatherings. Also that picnics
hikes and outdoor athletics be sup
plemented with pay entertainments
put on by local talent, thus develop
ing the histrionic and forensis ability
of the members and providing funds
for worthy purposes
In the absence of President Smith,
who was forced to devote at least
part of his time to chickens and
chautauqua buildings, the Saturday
morning meeting was presided over
by the first vice, Miss Vivian Isham,
of Grants Pass Interesting reports
were made from the various chapters
represented well illustrating the va
riety and scope of the leagues activi-
ties. The Ashland chapter reported
As devotional meetings held during
the past year, with an average at
tendance of II, and IA outside meet
ings held. For missions $76.5O was
contributed and $S3.45 for other
sources. The mercy and help depart
ment expended $65.75, made 245
calls on the sick, 1874 on strangers
and gave away 107 bouquets of flow
ers and 249 garments. From this it
appears that Ashland leaguers are
doing a good deal of practical Chris
tian work.
H. S. Palmerlee conducted round
table, consisting of three-minute
talks on league methods. Friday af-
ternoon five-minute talks were made
by Catherine Miller, Lawrence Her.
cher, May Wells and ]. Withrow.
Longer talks were made by G. A.
Meeker, Jessie Hathaway, Jennie
Tooker and Mrs. M, T. Wise.
Grants Pass will be host to the
league next year.
The principal feature of the Satur-
day afternoon session was a debate
led by Nolo Lindley of Medford and
Vivian Isham of Grants Pass, as to
the relative merits of the spiritual
and social departments of the league.
The chief combatants fought such a
fierce forensic battle that the judges
feared to render a decision. There
was also question box conducted by
Mr.. Brummitt and discussion of the
question, "Why Attend League In
stitutes?" by Bernice Jurgens of
Roseburg and Curtis Darby of Med
ford
A hike up the canyon, followed by
an egg fry, had been planned, but
was abandoned on account of the wet
ness of the weather. The eggs were
fried in the church kitchen, however,
and good social time enjoyed after
wards. Various stunts were pulled
off by the visiting delegations, inter-
spersed with much music and merry
making.
The next day after Sunday school,
at which Is visitors were reported,
DR.. T. W. Lane, prominent Portland
pastor, preached the convention SER
mon, his text being, Seek We first the
kingdom of God and all things shall
be added unto you" DR.. Lane
preached again in the evening, and
the Tidings regrets that lack of time
and space make it impossible to give
even a brief review of these two ex-
cellent sermons.
Sunday afternoon there was a dis
cussion on the relations between the
league and the pastor, by Vera
Roundtree and Rev. Douglass. This
was followed by communion serv-
ice administered by Rev. Van Fossen
and visiting pastors. The song serv-
ice at this. session was led by Mrs.
Elmore. At the other meetings this
important service was rendered by
G. A. Meeker of Medford, who is SIM
ply wonder when it comes to get
titng folks to sing with spirit and
melody.
The league devotional meeting was
ably led by Jesse Chauncy of Central
Point, the theme being the relation
of riches and poverty to Christian liv
ing. Some interesting truths were
brought out
The total number of delegates at
tending the convention from outside
points was 126J The convention an
nual was a neat 16-page booklet, con-
tanning eight portraits and much in
teresting matter relating to the con-
vention and league work in the Klam-
ath district. o. H. B.
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