The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1920-09-02
N. f. CONFEREOCE
HAS LAYMEN'S DAY
DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT
REPORT-CHURCH GROWTH
SHOWN-LAYMAN ARRIVE.

There were 255 in attendance at the
morning session of the Methodist
Episcopal conference this forenoon,
but from rs to 100 laymen are ex-
pected on afternoon and evening
trains, as this is '1aymen's day" and
they are expected to come in flocks
and droves. But they will be cared
for as the committee have rooms
enough and to spare"
ut will not be necessary to use the
dormitory, which we are holding as a
reserve, in case it is needed" said a
member of the committee. sThe peo-
pie of Moscow hav responded liberal
: ly and are caring for the visitors in
fine shape" The Rev. H. O.. Perry,
pastor Of the Moscow church, said:
eve expect from rs to 100 layment
to arrive today but we can care for
all of them if 100 come. We have
plenty of accommodations for all. The
dining room and kitchen are proving
adequate and everything is moving
like clockwork there now. The first
meal served at noon yesterday found
things rather unsettled and we are
sorry that our guests, the members
of the chamber of commerce, were
with US before the mattresses had
learned their work and that there was
some delay in serving the food. It is
different now. We would like to have
them come again and see the service
as it is now when everything is work
ing smoothly"
The visitors all expressed satisfac-
tion with the entertainment accorded
them by Moscow and that they are
enjoying the conference goes without
saying. Doubters have only to attend
the session to see how thoroughly the
meetings are enjoyed. Even the bust |
ness sessions, which are naturally |
rather dull, find the church well fill
ed and the closest attention being |
paid. Bishop Shepherd presides at
the sessions and rules prOmtly on all !
ing impression on the conference dele
gates and visitors. There is vast
amount of work to be done in a mini
mum of time and every minute is be-
ing occupied with actual work, while
are working in their
rooms on important matters to be
brought before the conference later.
District Superintendent Report
The superintendents of the five dis
tricts in the conference made their
reports this afternoon. The reports
show substantial spiritual, financial
and physical growth in every district.
Spokane, the most populous district,
With the Rev U. F. Hawk as district |
shows a remarkable [
growth during the year. Moscow ;
listrict's report has been published in
his paper, and shows healthy con- !
lition with $4,000 spent for new
buildings during the year, instead of
g, 800, as erroneous1y reported in
The Moscow Methodist.
The session opened this morning
With devotional services led by Bishop I
}. w. Shepherd, at $3.50. At o'clock
he conference session began and con-
inued without interruption until IL
clock. The reports of the district {
uperintendents were read and repre- '
entatives of the home finding So 6
ieties were introduced to the con- s
erence. Rev. M. A. Covington, head $
T the Lewiston Home Finding So
iety, which is being supported in t.
art by the Methodist church, was e
resent and introduced, although he is S
member of the conference and oc- t
upied pulpits and held charges in the h
difference for a number Of years. p
he Rev. DR.. John Webster Flesher, p
h. D. D. G. L, of Boise, state super J
ltendent of the state Children's g
.ome Finding and Aid Society, was h
so introduced Both reported their p
ork as being in good condition. k
This afternoon is being devoted to m
,mmittee meetings and addresses. ly
be committees met at 2 o'clock and "
ere in session until 3, when the Rev. W
M. Walters, of Spokane, delivered pi
mastery address in the form of te
rmon for the anniversary of the "
oman's Home Missionary Society,
hich was we'll received. He was fol-
wed at o'clock by the Rev. w. J.
avison, whose discourse was on "The es
'eacher's Intellectual Deadline." Je
There will be street meeting this al
ening at 7:15 P. M, in charge HI
the Rev. H. J. Wood. At O'Clock tn
e services in the church begin. This VIZ
To he n uConsarxatinn PrnurarnU th