The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-05
ANNUAL ASSEMBLY, E.PWORTH LEAGUE, AT
 ATHENS THIS WEEK

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 One thousand delegat-s and visitors are expected to attend the largest an nual assembly, in the history of the North Alabama Conference Epworth League, of the Methodist church. south. that will be held at Athens, Ala. throughout this week.
 Tomorrow morning at Il o'clock a special train over the L. & N. win leave Birmingham with a large dele- .yation from various points In the state, who will be present at the initial ses- sion Monday evening, and who will in the reception that will be rendered on the college campus by m embers of the Athens Chapter in honor of all visitors
 Attractive Programme.
 According to information received from Rev. William Graham Echols, executive secretary of the conferences league and dean of the conference in- stitute, the programme of the week will be one of unusual attractiveness to hundreds of young people interested in league activities.
 Platform hours each evening will be filled by Dr. Gearge R. Stuart and pr. ". R. Hendrix, of Birmingham; by Dr. Marion N. Waldrip, of Nashville: Dr. w. F. Quillian, Macon Ga.. Dr. E. B. Norton, Huntsville, Ala, Dr. Hoyt NJ Dobbs, Anniston; by pr. W. K. Gun ningham, of Antilla Cuba: and by Miss Mable Cooke, of Korea.
 At Bible study period avery day Dn w. c. Henry pastor of Eleventh Avo- nue, will lecture op the new and ola Testaments. Sunrise prayer meetings In charge of Rev w. c. Barham, of Mem phis. will be held daily in the college auditorium and vesper service each evening on the college campus will bs conducted by Rev. s. T. Slaton. of Gads- den.
 Among those who will conduct the institute periods are listed, Rev. s O. Kimbrough of Cullman, Rev. Foster K. Gamble, Miss Mable Cooke, and Rev. w. K. Cunningham, in charge of mis- sions; Rev. Clare Purcell. personal evangelism, Mrs. W. J. Owen, Oneon- ta, intermediate and junior superin- tendent hour; besides Epworth League method classes to be conducted by Will liam Graham Echols, G. F. Cooper, P. c. Wigley, Mary Emma Pearson. Mrs. R. B. Meigs, Mrs. M. J. Owens
 Conservation service will be led by Rev. Foster Gamble, Friday evening.
 
 service will also be held at some time during the sessions.
 Interesting Features
 The official photographer of the conference will photograph the inter esting events of the sessions and these will be thrown on the scresa every evening. Motion pictures will be the order every afternoon includ- ing the best religious and educational film productions procurable display room with samples of all league sup plies will be an interesting feature of the assembly.
 Afternoons will be devoted to recrea~ ton, in charge of I. F. Ireland, di- rector of Woodlawn Y M. c. A, Many young people who make this their va- cation trip will enjoy swimming, bas- ketball baseball. vol1eyball, and the hikes" that will be included in the extensive recreational programme. Stunt" evening will be of unusual interest when each district club and individuals will present feats that will be voted on for the best stunt.
 Music, directed by Rev. H. M Hurst. of Scottsboro, will be an attractive feature of every programme. MT. Hurst will be assisted by chorus, numbers of soloists, and by the Vivian orches- tra. The college library and reading rooms--will be open at all hours to delegates and visitors.
 Initial Programme.
 The initial programme Monday eve- ming will be opened by the invocation to be led by pr. B. B. Glasgow. presI- dent of Athens college. Special music directed by MT. Hurst will precede tho address of welcome that will be ex- tended from the college by the dean. Mrs. B. B. Glasgow. and from Athens by the president of Athens League chapter, Miss Ila Dean Griffin. In be- half of delegates and visitors, Miss Mary E. Pearson of Alexander City will respond. Earle c. Lackey of Jas- per, president of the North Alabama Conference Epworth league. will de- liver the annual address, and the spe- cial message of Dr. George R. Stuart of Birmingham will conclude the first evenings session.
 The reception to delegates and vla~ itors which will follow, will inc1uda in the receiving line tho league host and hostess, pr. and Mrs. B. B. Glas- M Hurst; members of the AthenA hostess league chapter, and membara of the faculty.
 Every pastor of the north AlAbarna conference Is invited to the assembly, which will be conducted at . minimum expense to all Conference officers and members of the Epworth league board and all chapter presidents arc also expected to attend. In addition. each chapter is requested to elect delegate foy every 10 members. visi- tors are also cordially invited to en- joy the open session, the recreatfonaA features, and the social courtesieA
 
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