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TEXAS CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE
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VANDERBILT QUARTETTE.
At Epworth, 1909.
215 McKinney Ave., Dallas, Texas.
Address all communications intended
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SAN ANTONIO DELEGATION AND RE CREATION TENT.
to pass the successful issue of this
work.
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OFFICIAL MINUTES.
Thursday, August 12, 1909.
(Corpus Christi Day.)
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Rev. V. G. Thomas,
Christi League ......
Corpus 'Christi Juniors,
V. G. Thomas ......
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(Mex.) S. S., by Dr.
—I who shall devote his entire time to the
further development of the Texas State
Epworth League, by holding institutes,
' organizing chapters where none exist,
k creating and renewing enthusiasm in
older chapters and working to the end
___ of a perfect organization of the forty-
--- two presiding elders’ districts in Texas,
new attending to the detail work in connec-
tion with keeping our Epworth Assem-
bly before our Church people and thus
relieve our President of these details,
and working in connection with the
Epworth League office of the Church at
Nashville; and
Resolved, That we, the Epworth
Leagues of Texas, assembled at Ep-
worth-by-the-Sea, do urge the adoption
by every League chapter in the State
of Texas of the last Sunday in Septem-
ber of this year (September 26, 1909)
as a. day to be set aside and designated
at ‘Epworth Day,’ and’ we further urge
and recommend that an offering be
taken on this day to be applied to this
current expense fund and to be remit-
ted to the Treasurer of the Texas State
Epworth League, F. L. McNeny, Dallas,
Texas.
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TO THE EPWORTH LEAGUE OF
, TEXAS—GREETING.
On behalf of the newly elected State
Cabinet I greet you. We are sorry that
all of you could not be with us at Ep-
worth. We had the greatest Encamp-
ment yet, and prospects are bright for
the future. We are planning a more
aggressive work, and in this we must
have your co-operation. It is our pur-
pose to establish at Dallas in the new
Publishing House a State office, working
with the cabinet and undir the Nash-
ville office, with a capable man in
charge we will have the field work of
HOARD OF TRUSTEES.
President, Rev. A. J. Weeks, San An-
tonio.
Vice-Presdent, Theo Bering, Jr., Hous-
ton.
Secretary, Rev. Ellis Smith, Jackson-
ville.
Treasurer, Rev. S. C. Riddle, Decatur.
Bondholder, Judge C. C. Walsh, San An-
gelo.
Whereas, The Assembly having
unanimously concurred in this recom-
mendation of the Nominating Commit-
tee, have elected Rev. J. M. Culbreth
to this all-important position: and
' Whereas, The current expenses con-
nected with this new office creates the
Mulkey :
Worth,
Mrs. R.
with whom to correspond with refer-
ence to the subscription.)
Plano League, by Henrv Bow-
Memorial League, Fort
, by Miss Butler ......
In making remittances the following
order should be observed, viz; Lease
funds and improvement donations
should be sent to Rev. S. C. Riddle, De- , 8:00 a. m.—Morning watch, Rev.
catur; Bond money should be sent to M. Culbreth.
Judge C. C. Walsh, San Angelo. This 8.45 a. m.—Songs service; 9 to 11 daily
applies particularly to those who have schedule.
subscribed for bonds. Local chapter 11:00 a. m.—Song service and an-
dues and free will offerings for support --------—---------------------------—
of Field Secretaryship should be sent
to F. L. McNeny, Dallas. r
Floresville League, by H. G.
Spruce ......................
Cuero District, by Rev. C. W.
Godwin .....................
Mrs. W. H. Ammons, Kennedy. .
Nocona League, Miss L. Harwell
Henrietta Shirley, El Paso .....
Lockhart League, by J. F. John-
son .........................
Corpus Christi League, by J. W.
Pittman ....................
=-----= in the South, and the Committee on
DROPSY Cured: quick relief; removes all swelling Nominatiopsfuhy recognizing thisphe:
Unurdi in 8 to 20 days; 8 to 60 days effects nomenai growth, deemed it expedient
permanent cure. Trial treatment given free to suf- and to the best interest Of our young
Ferers: nothing fairer. For circulars, testimonials and people composing this organization to
free trial treatment. write recommend the election of a Field' Sec-
PR. H. H. SBFEN‛ Bex • **’•■*•• •• retary: A be paid a stipulated salary.
Gregory, Corpus
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San Antonio City Union, by L. E.
Appleby .....................
Jacksonville District by Rev
Ellis Smith .......’........
Beeville District, by Rev.A.L.
Scarbrough ..............
San Antonio District, by Rev A
J. Weeks ...........".........
Waxahachie District, by Rev. T.
S. Armstrong ................'
Dallas City Leagues,'by F. L
McNeny ...................
Houston District, by Rev. C. F.
Smith .......................
San Marcos District ......... .
Amarillo League, by C. T. Davis
San Antonio Female College
girls, Miss M. Harrison .......
Austin Leagues, by Dr. E. E. Rall
Lufkin League, by W. D. Banks. .
Rev. S. B. Beall, San Antonio
Mission .....................
D. B. Wright, San Antonio......
Beaumont District, S. W. Kem-
erer ........................
F. S. Onderdonk and Miss Lelia
Roberts, San Luis Po.........
First Church League, Ft. Worth.
Miss F. Colston ..............
German Mission League, Hous-
ton, C. H. Benecke ...........
Joe Hirsh, Corpus Christi ......
Abilene District, Mrs. W. J. Lee,
Baird, Texas .................
Laurens Institute, Monterey, Miss
A. W. Graham ...............
Big Springs Philathea and
League, Mrs. L. B. Westerman
San Angelo District, Miss Bessie
Easterly ......... ...........
Plainview District, Mrs. Thos.
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STATE LEAGUE CABINET.
President. A. K. Ragsdale, San Antonio.
F irst Vice-Pres., L. E. Appleby, San An-
tonio.
Second Vice-Pres., Miss Josephine Wolf
Dallas.
Third Vice-Pres., Miss Florence Colston
Fort Worth.
Fourth Vice-Pres., Henry Bowman,
Plano.
Secretary-Treasurer, F. L. McNeny.
Dallas.
Junior Supt., Miss Annie Sells, Orange
Field Secretary, Rev. J. M. Culbreth,
Dallas.
this picture was made at Epworth Bowman, Jr., Fourth Vice-President; L.
Saturday, Aug. 14, and shows every E. Appleby, First Vice-President. Christi
member of the new cabinet In this re- In the front row, seated, appear, in Neuces Town League, by Harry
spect the ninture k "101 J order named, F. I. McNeny, Secretary- Johnson ....................
group picture of arSunidule,.no other Treasurer; Miss Josephine Wolf, Second Decaur Disrict, by Rev. S. C.
8 I MP P I u e or an entire State cabi- Vice-President: Miss Annie Sells Tn- Riddle
etnhaiins been madesin Texas., , nior Supt.; Miss Florence colston,hira Jas. A. Chapman,' Hiiisboro ’ : :: :
seen A‛R."Ragsddie, ‘“esfent" 1 H Kid isenrtaan Rev. J. M. Culbreth, Llano District, by Rev, S. P. Sur-
the State in charge. We have secured - ——-------------------------------
the conditional promise of Rev. J. M. nouncements. Dr. C. D Atkinson of necassit, , w., .1 . ,1.
Culbreth of Nashville, Tenn., one of the New Orleans, Vice-President of Sea- Amount of ofemorethan doubling the
quartette: and a man who has had shore Assembly, of Biloxi, Miss., was former years urrentexrense fund of
training for the work and who can fill introduced to the conference and spoke years, tneretore, be it
it in every way. Nearly all the Leagues briefly of his appreciation of the En-
represented at Epworth made liberal campment. Opening prayer by Dr At-
pledges for his support, and we expect kinson. Sermon on “Christian Educa-
every League in Texas—now that we tion” by Dr. H. A. Boaz The quartette
have begun the work in earnest—to sang “Beauttful Threads of Gold.”
come to our help. We have the chance 7:00 p. m.— Vesper service on
we have been wanting these many beach by .Rev. F. S. Onderdonk
years—a man dependent entirely upon 7:45 p. m.—Song service and
us for his support and who will devote nouncements. Solo by Miss Marion
his entire time to the League work in Faulk, of San Antonio Introduction of
Texas. The field is large and it will Dr. C. M. Bishop, of Missouri who led
take time to get it started, but with the evening prayer. Sermon on "Chris-
your aid we can make it the biggest tian Zeal,” by Rev. S H C Burgin
thing in Texas Methodism. Personally, pastor of Travis Park Church,' San An-
I desire to thank all of you who have tonio. Announcements and benediction. “Be it further resolved, That all pas-
contrib uted, SArmuchntoward building Friday, August 13, 1909. tors be requested to allow their League
It was my desire to put my part of 800 a. m.—Morning watch, Dr. Wat- the inlln auditorium oveninEnceuron
tharyouk yPunhaomechosnronrwhe « a. m_song service and ihtsrsrecil tranlyxaziomeetingginsthe
and I assure you that I will try and nouncements; 9 to 11 daily schedule Epworth Leagueewenk nnatithseState
direct the work to the best of my abili- 11:00 a m.—Opening meeting of the uation of EpwOrthbvh.nS.P and
ty. The Encampment is facing the fu- mission study classes, conducted by Dr. that the official ororn be 541g nd
ture with bright prospects. As long as Cookin che auditorium. this servile which ogrram.be usd for
we can hold it true to the original 12:00m.—Report of Nominating Com- pear in The ’ Ewwih.Prrg and the Tex
aimsa place for all our people for mitteehyitsssecretary,,W.P. As"christianRvocaternanettmaax
recreation, instruction and inspiration, der, as toilows. A. K. Ragsdale. Presi- A _
regardless of any social set or personal dent; L. E. Appleby, of San Antonio, Arter a general discussion, largely
glory, it will develop and grow. I First Vice-President; Miss Josephine participated in by numerous presiding
wish that I might name some of the Wolf, Dallas, Second Vice-President; eiders, .with assurances of their hearty
pastors and Leaguers who have stood Miss Florence Colston, Fort Worth, support and co-operation, the_resolu-
so nobly by the enterprise, but they Third Vice-President; Henry Bowman, tion was unanimously adopted,
are increasing each year and we hope Plano, Fourth Vice-President; F. L. Me- At this juncture President Ragsdale
yet to convert all of them to the fact Neny, Dallas, Secretary-Treasurer; Miss stated that it was not his intention
that Epworth-by-the-Sea is the best Annie Sells, Orange, Junior Superin- at this time to take an offering to
place in or out of Texas for their peo- tendent. The report was unanimously provide funds to meet the demands of
pie to spend a vacation period. You adopted by a rising vote. The mention the new position created, but because
will hear from us often during the year, of President Ragsdale’s name called of the great enthusiasm manifested and
and when we call please COME. forth tremendous applause, which con- the hearty approval of the plan by the t E se,t cosoc c, • +• , c
A. K. RAGSDALE. President. cluded with a Chautauqua salute. ' entire delegation with assurances of •aTuScitt. Corpus Chrisstis(paid)
San Antonio, Texas. The following recommendation was their co-operation, he felt that they Euilas League, by Wesley
, made by the Nominating Committee and were due an opportunity to pledge.their pittmK,stststcjrrrrcrtuznze
unanimously adopted by the Assembly: financial support, and asked for” sub- Etman:s S. S. Class, Corpus
THE CLOSING DAYS AT EPWORTH, That this committee submits the scriptions. In less than ten minutes n -n Tistlan c; ’ • V Y r:
name of Rev. J. C. Culbreth for the do- thirteen hundred and fve y00 L,- t’ 5. wrl8nt, San Antonio .....
Weare told that as the Encampment sition of Field Secretary of the Texas been subscribed as follows- Jacksonyile District, by Rev. El-
of 1909 drew to a close the spiritual m- State Epworth League at a salary of /, 2 ™ lis Smith (additional)
interest grew more manifest. The clos- $1500 per annum, payable monthly^ in- g (Note. Please immediately notify the R. C. Dunlap, Dallas ...........
ing jubilee service marked the high eluding all necessary traveling ’ ex- Secretary, F. L. McNeny, Dallas, of any J. H. Bowman, Jr., Plano .......
tide of the entire occasion. Several at- penses incurred by him in connection errors, in the following list, or of any Jas. A. Chapman, Hillsboro (ad-
tempts were made before it could be with his duties as Field Secretarv thal omissions. And where the name of the ditional) .....................
brought to a close. Bro. Frank Onder- the position become effective on Decern- League.or society appears without the Mrs. F. B. Buchanan, San Marcos
donk was in charge. Hundreds of testi- her 1, 1909, oras soon therearterasis R.L. Gregory, Corpus Christi...
monies were given in rapid succession, practicable and as shall be deemed ex- subseribed, please also furnish this in- Third Dept. League, Amarillo’, by
The events of the period were recount- pedientby the State Epworth lleagUe formation at once so that he may know Miss Annie Bates ..............
ed. Some shouted, others sang, all Cabinet, at which time said Field Ser-re-
united in joyous praise. It was a great tary shall report to the State President:
service and a fitting climax to a great that this Secretary is to work under
occasion. Never before in the history the direction of 'the State Epworth
of the League in Texas, nor since the League Cabinet and in conjunction with
Encampment plan wa s adopted, has the the Epworth League office'of the M. E.
outlook for progressive work been so Church. South, at Nashville, Tenn.”
bright. A very striking and commend- The name of Rev. J. M. Culbreth was
able feature of the situation is the co- then placed in nomination for the posi-
operative spirit now being manifested tion as Field Secretary by Rev. V. G.
by the ministers, particulcrly the pre- Thomas, of Corpus Christi, and after
siding elders, and the women of the many commendatory expressions as to
two mission societies. Both these strong the fitness of Mr. Culbreath for the
arms of the Church are behind the work outlined and with reference to
movement with outspoken and active the resolution creating the position,
support, and with their assistance great pledging hearty support and co-opera-
things may be accomplished. Bro. Cui- tion from every quarter of the State,
breth, the new field man, is getting Mr Culbreth was duly elected bv a
ready to enter upon his work, and the rising vote
conference generously provided funds The following resolution was sub-
for Ins.support and the support of Pres- mitted by L. E. Appleby, of San An- ,
ident Ragsdale. Heretofore Mr. Rags- tonio:
dale has served in the capacity of Fi- '‘Whereas, The Epworth League work
nancial Agent to .the Board of Trustees in our State has grown to such propor-
and looked principal y after the sale of tions during the past five years, large-
bonds. Now he will do resular field ly due to the excellent opportunities
work. Verily, Texas Leaguedom has offered the young people of our Church
reached the day of great undertakings, by the annual encampment at Epworth
and it behooves every loyal Epworthian by-the-Sea in Bible and mission study
in our broad borders to leave no sup- recreation and social intercourse un-
port or effort unemployed in bringing surpassed by any other such institution
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Rankin, George C. Texas Christian Advocate (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 56, No. 2, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 26, 1909, newspaper, August 26, 1909; Dallas, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1586362/m1/10/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Texas State Library and Archives Commission.