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THE STATE EPWORTH LEAGUE CONFERENCE (Continued from page six.) we shall note only a few of the ques tions with answers.. In regard tc leagues doing work along special lines. One is establishing a library, another is studyng church doctrnes. Both of these are very worthy lines of special endeavor. More of our third vice-presidents would do well to fol low their lead. Certainly we can not be loyal leaguers without being fa miliar with the doctrines and disci pline of our church. - Another fact which I gather from these reports is that a very small per cent. of the membership of most leagues subscribe to the Era. This ought not to be. Every leaguer will become a better leaguer by reading the era. Let every third vice-presi dent see to it that the circulation of the era is increased in his chapter. I find that only a few third vice presidents have written our publish ing house asking for a list of helps for their department. I asked the swer as to influence each head of this department to write for this list. Ev ery live third vice-president should be oiz the lookout for help from every possible source. These comments are made not as criticisms but more by way of sug gestion. W. D. Roberts, Third Vice-President S. C. Epwo?th League Conference. On to Newberry, June 16-19. This is the slogan of the leaguers all over this old Palmetto State at this time. And I wish to call the attention of the leaguers and especially the first vice-presidents to several im portant things just at this time. First of all I want the first vice president of every league to send me, as soon as possible (and not later than June 10th) a full report of the work that has been done in the- first department of your league the past year, June 1, 1909, to June 1, 1910. Don't make it too long, but put in all the facts. Tell me how many meet ings you have had, how .many mem rs average attendance, how many ave led' a meeting, how many mem rs averafe attendance, how many mbers confessed Christ fturing the , how many special services held ye program of any that were espe y good), tell of any special work~ e outside of your own church. lease don't neglect this, do it now you can not do it now, get your esident or secretary to do it -Xor on. I want a full report as outlined above from every league in the State at once so I can make up a full report of what our department has done the past year, If you do not assist me by giving me this information from your league a full report will be impossi ble. Remember, Individual . league :epoits will not be called for at this a*-'s conference as heretofore, the X-rt must be sent to me and be in JO,orated in my report for the first artment and -the other vice-presi rts for their respective depart ents. In the second place let me urge the election of those who have done good work during the year as'delegates to .the conference at Newberry, they are the ones who will best represnt you, who will get the most out of it, and will bring back and put into your league the most from it. Then to those who have been most faitbiul and served best deserve most the pleasure of the trip and the honor of representing you. Another thing I wish to call to the leaguers' attention, and to especially urge upon the first vice-presidents, is the holding of a special service on June 12 (or your nearest regular meeting to this date) for the purpose of praying for the success of the conference, this out pouring of God's spirit upon each of those who shall speak, and upon each one of the delegates, that this con ference may be a great blessing to all in attendance upon it and through them to all our leagues and leaguers all over our State. Prayer is a mighty weapon, and we as leaguers should use it in our great battle to bring "All to Christ." Let every league observe this special ser vice of prayer for the conference and let every delegate pray for, and work for its success. Don't forget to send me your report at once. Don't fail to go to Newberry June Pay for the conference. C. R. Gaillard. IThe League a Training Agency for Service. 1. The relation of service to ex perience in religion. We accept as the teaching of the book that forgiveness of sins and the new birth are God's free gifts to all that repent and believe. They can no more ye bought with antecedent Sgood works than they can with mon ey. But it is equally the teaching of the book that any experience of God's 7' saving grace must find expression in unselfish service or it soon perishes. Service is as indispensable to the spir itual life of the man that renders it as to the needs of those that receive it. 2. From the latter standpoint alone, however, how great in all our church es is the needs of those that receive it For the lack of efficient leadership all phases of charch work languish. Enough of the right sort of teachers would soon make the Sunday school roll larger than the church roll. More men throwing themselves into * the leadership of the prayer meeting would cause the Wednesday evening service to take on the proportions of Sunday attendance. Enough men and women going Into the byways and hedges of a community aflame with zeal and skilled in ministering in struction, reproof, sympathy, and the -ifold forms of help to the care less and sinful, the suffering and sor rowing, the needy and helpless, would give the present-day church the ir resistible power that Christ wielded over the multitudes of His day. 3. Why are the workers in most churches so few? Is it because the great masses gathered in our church es were never converted? No man can successfully maintain this. Is it because the spirit of God does not im plant the disposition to service in the bosoms of all converted people? Nothing could be a greater libel on the Word of God. Why then are the workers so few? Plainly because the skilled Christian worker, like the skilled mechanic, gardener, or pain ter, must early be put in training, and patiently and intelligently kept at it. 4. For the training of young Chris tians for service the Epworth league is an almost ideal agency. While it welcomes into its mem bership older people who will come, it seeks primarily to lay hold on those whose' faculties and affinities and speech and power of adjustment gen erally are still virile and mobile enough for effective training, and di rect them along lines that will most certainly bring them to the highest levels of achievement. Wisely di rected, the devotional department cul tivates that fellowship with Christ that enriches the personal, spiritual life; overcomes the timidity that em barrasses the first efforts of young Christians at public prayer; im parts some degree in teaching the Scriptures. The literary Aepartnient furnishes a fund of information con cerning church history, doctrine, on current world movements that not only ministers to the intellectual life, but puts the young Christian on a vantage ground for effective' work. The department of charity and help through its ministry to the poor, the sick, the sorrowing, the neglected. and all the needy, furnishes oppor tunity for making concrete the i pulses and ideas created in the fore going departments-without which practical expression it were better not to have the heart stirred. 'The fourth department aims to bring the heart and life en-rapport with the great' master passion and purpose of the -Christ concerning the evangeliza tion of the world. It may modestly be daimed that nothing eve: set on feet by man can so broaden thte hori zen libe'ralize the thought, and exalt ham: n character as this. 5. But it is hard to run a goo-. Ep worth? ieague. And so it is hard to have anything th-a is m orth while. We granit thu in nmny places running an Epwort1i len.:e racks the preacher's brairn and we.li-nigh breaks his heart. But no other agency for all-round train ing has yet been devised. If the young people attend it, the prayer meeting may cover part of the ground cover ed by the devotional department of the 'league. But the prayer meeting does not attempt the work covered by the other departments. The Sun day school can not cover all the1 ground. And if the league can lay hold of this generation of young peo-! ple and give the church the effective leadership it needs, a result so glor ious will be worth all it costs. R. E. Stackhouse. Presiding Elder Marion District. Darlington Boys' League. The Boys' league of Trinity church, Darlington, continues as an import-* ant factor in the disciplining and training of the boys. Only recently six ladies of the church tendered the members of the league a banquet. It was an auspicious occasion, most of the members being present, together with their parents. Many of the par-1 ents being in the league hall and1 gymnasium for the first time. After games and gymnastic feats, the doors were pushed back and the boys, head ed by the squires, wearing their sashes, were ushered in to the re past.I These occasions are provocative of much good; they bring the boys to gether and give them fresh impetus and zeal in the work. The presence. inspiration. We now have about 63 members, and good prospects for many more. Each week new mem bers are being added to the roll. The league stands for Christian boyhood and young manhood. It supplies a need in a Christian atmosphere. Our boys are naturally active and athletic. This gives them a place for the legi timate expression and exercise Of their growing powers. Mr. F. A. Stall, Jr., continues to be the champion of boys' rights; he has the respect and confidence of every boy, and deserv edly so. Never a man gave himself so completely to the work, as he. Every organization is potential only as it is enforced and upheld by a per sonality. Stall is really the synonym of the Boys' league; they are insepar able. We feel that this is the true work of the church, and we invite others to investigate for themselves and see if it is not worth while. B. Rhett Turnipseed. Every delegate that has been elect ed owes it to his league to be certain and attend this conference. So let nothing interefer with your going. Has your league elected delegates to this conference? If not, do so at once, and send names to Miss Daisy Cannon, Newberry. Your league can't afford to have no delegates to this great conference. Let every preacher that possibly can attend this conference, if only for one or two days. Brethren, we need your assistance in this great work. Do come and help us. 'All aboard for Newberry." Great est gathering of young people ever held in our State. You can't afford not to be there. Every delegate is asked to wear "league colors"-white and gold rib bon-on the trains from their home to the conference. Don't fail to do this. Don't fail to bring your "State tax" and free will offering to conference, if your league has not paid yours. We trust every league which pledg ed anything for Soochow university will see that this pledge is paid, as we are anxious to make a good show ing in this work. All State officers and every district secretary is urged to be present at the very first session and answer tc roll call Friday morning. You can't afford to miss it, and the conference needs you. The Greatest League Conference. I have been very closely associated with the Epworth league movement during my entire ministry. Have at tended nearly all the State confer ences; have carefully considered the program for the Newberry. confer ence, and unhesitatingly say that Mr. Howard has the greatest program yet offered the young Methodists of South Carolina. The Newberry meeting,. is to be the greatest of them all. My only fear is that some church in the conference, the church that needs it most, will miss the benefits and inspiration of this occasion by not having some of their brightest representatives at Newberry. By all means, at any cost, league or no league, Sunday school or no Sunday school, go to Newberry. J. W. Speake. Information. The greater Epworth league con ference will be held at Newberry, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sun day, June 16, 17, 18 and 19, 191OQ Two weeks from tonight (Thurs day) at 8.30 o'clock the Greater South Carolina Epworth League conference will convene in Central church, New berry. Much time -and pains have been spent to make this a meeting that will count for something in leaguedom throughout the State. It will be a storehouse for serve, a supply house for information, and * warehouse for out-of-date methods. Entertainment. The local chapter at Ne't.berry is all astir making preparations for the entertainment of delegates. Newber ry is known far and wide for its hos pitality and all who expect to attend may well anticipate a royal reception. Program. The program will be all that can be desired. The very best league tal ent in the United States has been se cured. Specialists in every depart ment of league will take important parts on the program. The song services, lead by Prof. A. L. Manches ter, director of the South Atlantic States Musical festival, alone will be worth the trip to Newberry. Names of Delegates. Names of delegates should be sent to Miss Daisy Cannon, Newberry, at once, do not delay this matter. If :delegates represent the junior league, please state that fact. Reduced Rates. The railroads have granted reduced lit rates provided there are two hundre delegates in attendance upon the con ference. Therefore co-operation iE very essential. Certificate Receipts. It is necessary that every delegate procure standard form certificate-re ceipt from agent when going-tickel is purchased. If a through tickel can not be purchased, every time o ticket is re-purchased procure certi ficate-receipt and present all these tc agent at Newberry. Must be Signed by Secretary. Certificate-receipts must be signed by secretary of the conference and vised by G. L. Robinson, special ageni at Newberry. Time Limits. Certificate-receipts must be dated between June 13 and 17 to be valid. They must be presented to agent dur ing conference or three days aftei conference adjourns. Not Transferable. Certificate-receipts are not trans ferable and if presented by any oth er person than the original purchas ers will be dishonored and forfeited. Must be Presented to Agent. Certificate-receipts must be pre sented to agent sufficient time In ad vance of departure of trains to per mit the purchase of ticket and chect baggage. Railroads Granting Reduced Rates. The following railroads havE granted reduced rates: Atlantic Coasi Line railroad, Blue Ridge railway Charleston and Western Caroline railway, Columbia, Newberry and Laurens ,railroad, Seaboard Air Lin( railway, Southern railway. Return Fares. To those holding standard forn certificate-receipts tickets will b( sold on the return trip at one-hall of regular fare plus 50 cents. Special Cars. Special cars will be attached tc trains Thursday morning, June 16 from Florence, Spartanburg ane Charleston, and will run direct V Newberry. All delegates in theso sections are requested to take thes4 cars. League Colors. Let all delegates wear league col ors en route to the conference. Rib bons consisting of white and gold car be secured at most any dry good! store. Be Sure. Be sure to procure standard forn certificate-receipt from staring poin to Newberry. Yours in His Work, Power W. Bethea, Secretary. Wants to Help Some One. For 30 years J. F. Boyer, of Fertile Mo., needed help and couldn't find It That's why he wants to help somi one now. Suffering so long himsell he feels for all distress from Back a.che, Nervousness. Loss of appetite lassitude and kidney disorders. H< shows that Electric Bitters wonl wonders for such troubles. "Fivi bottles," he writes, "wholly cured me and now I am well and hearty." It': also positively guaanteed for Live: Trouble. Dyspepsia, Blood Disor ders, Female Complaints and Mal aria. Try them. 50c. at W. E. Pel ham & Son. Thle Class of Patrons a Store Has is the Best Evidence of thieKind of Goods it Sells We number among our regular customers the "first famiilies" of this town. Why? Simply because we carry the kind of goods discriminating'peo pie want-the choicest of everything. Whatever -you get-bete you can be sure has .back of it the approvalel men who k'now values in food stufEa, and who selet from the- thousands of brands the market offers, only such as are proved worthy of a place among the worlds finest. Such a brand is' EECTA COFFEE a 'coffee of frare flavor-made so by handling the world's choicest crop in the one best way, from picking to packing, so as to produce a coffee of highest quality. You'll like Electa whatever your taste in coffee-like it better than any other coffee you ever drank, because it isbetter. Lame shoulder is almost invariably caused by rheumatism of the muscles and yields quickly to the free appli~ cation of Chamberlain's Liniment. Tils liniment is not only prompt and effectual, but in no way -dis agreeable to use. Sold by W. E. Pel ham & Son. STOCK HOLDERS MEETING. The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Prosperity Cotton Oi] Mill company will be held in the town hall at Prosperity, S. C., Wed nesday, the 15th day of June, 1910, at 11 o'clock a. in., for the election of directors and other business. J. S. Wheeler, 6J-9-2 President. SPECAL IN TO ERY? OUR FIRST S SPRING Has arrived. We have bou and wil sell as "Low as th as "Good as the Best". W Bargains call on. 0. KLE' 934 Main Street. Want' Good ' Black Pays t: The Southern, Seaboard, and Coas the South. All pass through Richmi go out on ne,xt train. Shipments ma in S. C. the next morning.: All goods guaranteed under Puire]I - Imperial Holland 4 Quarts $4.00. 8 Quarts Red Deer Corn 3.00 Red Deer Gin 3.00 Belle Haven Rye * 3.00 Sydnor XXXX Rye 4 Qts. $2.6 Sydnor XXXX Corn 4. Qts. $2.6 Sydnor XXXX Gin 4 Qts. $2.6 Name 4 Cqts. Old Caipitol Rye $5.75 Fern Spring Rye 4-50 Johni Black's Private S-. 4.00 I. E. Goff AAAA Rye 3-50 Goff's AAAA Rye 24 Pts. Bell Haven Rye 24 Pts. Red Deer Corn . 24 Pts. Red Deer Gin 24 Pts. Sydnor XXXX Rye , 24 Pts. Sydnor XXXX Corn . 24 Pts. Sydnor XXXX Gin -24 Pts. In Bulk. i gal. AA Rye $2-50 AAA Rye 3-50 Straight 8 Yrs. Old Rye 5.25 AACor 2.50 AAA Corn 3-50 AA Gin 2-50 AAA Gin 3.50 IMPORTED AND BONDED GO( are in Stock. Price list sent on appli Remember, I pay express charges c Pos-oficeOrder, Express money ord< exchange or Cashier's check. JOHN B] 712 Eat Broad St.. $25. Da REWAIR! For information leading to the arrest and conviction of any itinerant ve:ndor of specta cles claiming to he Dr. Con nor of Newberry, S. C. Several unscrupulous fakirs have been deceiving tbe public and selling worthless glasses at an exorbitant figure. This is a picture of Dr. G. W. Connor. Do not be mis led again. DR. G. W. CONNOR OPTOMETRIST DUCEMENI! LRIASERS! HIPMENT OF GOODS ght at "Low Water Mar Lowest" and in Quality hen in search of Genine TTNER Phone No. 262 Whiskey? lie Express.. t Line reach nearly every point in ~nd. Orders received on one mnail e from this point reach any place ood and Drugs Act. Ginl100per ct. 775- 12 Quarts $11.oo .75 8.50 5.75 8.50 5.75 8.50 . 8 Qts. $475 12 Qts. $7.oo. . 8 Qts- $4-75. 12 Qts. $7.Oo. . 8 Qts. $4.75. 12 Qts. $7.00. 8Sqts. Case12 qts. 8.75 12-50 7.75 10-So 6-75 9-50~ $-50. 48 Half Pints $1o.oo. 9.00. 48 Half Pints 9-5 90oo. 48 Half Pints 9-50 9oo- 48 Half Pints. 9.50 7.50. 48 Half Pints 8 oo 750. 48 Half Pints 8.oo 750. 48 Half Pints 8.oo. gal. 3 gal. 4 gaL $4.75 $6.85$91 6.8o 9.20 12.20 10.oo 14-751-5 4.75 6 85 9.10 6.8o 9.20 12.20 4.75 6.85 i 9.10 6.8o 9.20 ' 12.20 )DS, Brandies, Wines and Beer ation. n all goods except on beer. Send r, Registered letter, New York LbACK, Richmond, Va. ___~~~~~.