Clay Center District News from Clay Center, Kansas • 3

in? lipvond the aDDortionment. We thin (Tn.ss in connection with the SOLDIER. The call has gone forth for a chronicaling of the events of the past auarter in our district. Our report is one that gives us gratitude to our could give a much more definite report in another week. In other respects the work is advancing.

A special effort in the Sunday school work during October was attended by a substantial increase in attendance and interest. The Junior church is no longer an experiment but a pronounced success. Sunday school, with twenty-five members. The officers are: Mrs. D.

H. Cassady, Mrs. Waxier; Sec, Mrs. Haskins; Mrs. Mills; Teacher, Mrs.

Witham. The organization was effected by the good work of Mrs. J. P. Sams of Centralia The Sunday school and Epworth Father for His presence and His blessing.

The months that have elapsed since last we wrote have brought mingled emotions into some pastor being paid up to date. Without exception, during our pastorate, the official board at this place has presented the pastor a check for the full amount of the month's salary, on the day it was due. In this regard these people are making for themselves an enviable record. All the deficiency reported in the semiannual report was at the Pleasant Run appointment. This charge is represented this year by two students in Baker University; they are Garnett Hill and Fred St.

John, both of Westmoreland. Seen by the pastor at the "Re lives, sorrow, into some, earth richest joys. Defeat, no doubt, to some and victory, we trust, to ail. League are in fine running order. -o LEONARD VILIjE.

Leonardville is alive "after the-dry During the last three months, three whose names appeared on our and hot summer, and is busy on the Large congregations have characterized the preaching services. The building debt has been reduced by, than $1200 during the last three months Within the same time 37 persons have been added to the membership of this church by letters and from probations net gain of 32 and the roster now contains the names of 501 full members the church records, have died. Three new homes have been established new church, which is being pushed rapidly to completion. The church eleven have been added to the church is plastered and in a few weeks will treat," both were getting along well, and two dismissed. be ready for use.

The contractor, and enthusiastic for the school. The principal week of the quarter Mr. Leinersbereer. of Clay Center, centers about the assistance render Since the last issue of the News, lUnrn. Viovo hpATl Rfmft changes in has crowded the work beyond the largest in our history.

expectation of the most optimistic. The month of January has been UlvC membership, Brother and Sister Co A beautiful little structure wnicn set iUl Oo, burn, removing to Manhattan, and ed-by our district Deaconess, Miss Bertha Griffitts. Miss Griffitts spent six weeks with us and in that time centered her work on the young people. A Junior League of over thirty was organized, and is now doing ex will be an ornament and will serve Epworth League reserving the first Brother and Sister J. W.

Cary, with their son, Rev. J. W. Cary and his The people of our church for many as "Win my chum' weeK. Mrs.

nH-n-n IVTahoi wraa with 11R OT1 NfV- years. wife and two children, coming from cellent work under the leadership of Leoti. It was Brother and Sister J. Mrs. Wm.

Fisher. An Epworth Lea W. Cary, who gave thi3 pastor his first welcome to his first charge at gue of about the same number was We are planning to dedicate the ember inn tor tne w. n. m.

s. man new building about the first of Jan- offering and the inspiration of her, uary. Bishop Shepard will have presence is still felt among us. Clay charge The building will be ready Center is fortunate in securing Mr. for use, we trust, at our third quar- Alexander, the "teen-age" expert for lerly conference which will be Dec.

one of the eight meetings on his cir- cuit of Kansas. The meeting will nreranizfid. and its meetings are a Tt ichland. ten years ago. Of course, a real inspiration.

Our young people, we are glad to welcome them now! and their parents, somehow were Brother J. R. Cary is a local elder. l-O. I prejudiced against this work, or at Mm.v wnv 1 nth heinsr the pas- be held nere on January 6v.

juusa torls birth'dav. the people of the town go and get some more pledges. I least, thought it impossible of ac rnmnlishment Miss Griffitts' sue coiiiLmsmiieiii. ivuss unmuij, ou- i I in OnH OrtmfnlOtor.l ceeded in overcoming, all the difficul, J- 4u 1 pri a erood Doundinff. which was people lJ a ties, setting our young work.

The Ladies' Aid have papered their work room in the "Old Stone Parsonage," and with the aid of the Adult Bible Class of the Sunday school, have reshingled one side of the roof. The third quarterly meeting and conference was an all-day meeting at the Pleasant Run Church, Nov. 20tn. There was a good attendance from both places, and a pleasant and, we trust. Drofltable time.

Bro. Harrell While the Deaconess was with us, greatly appreciated by the pastor and family. When they had gone the pantry was well filled with the stay of life, and an increase in the the cradle roll department of the What the General Education Board's Proposition Means to Baker University. IT MEANS: The General Education Board takes one-fourth of the burden of this campaign, $125,000, against $375,000. IT MEANS: Great inspiration for the Endowment Campaign; great Sunday school was also taken up and pastor's bank account was made pos- worked thoroughly, with the result that 58 names were placed upon the sible- Soldier roll and 23 upon our Olive Brother N.

H. Day, one of our most invai members, nassea away Hill roll, impressive services were of omit1 fourth IN recently. He was a devoted chris- help great cheer, one iuuKin iin held at this time in each of our Sun- recenuj. Jti.xm win begin with. and will be ereatlv missed.

His. HAND to day schools in connection with a ral testimony to his pastor a little while IT MEANS: A great task, rais- ly day service All the departments of the church before death claimed all that was ing of $375,000, but also a gionous mortal, was, "I am ready to go when opportunity, $500,000 additional En- was present with the District Superintendent, and both gave us inspiring sermons. But the year is so rapidly drawing to a close and much yet remains to be done. We hope that by the next issue, we may be able to report good results in the way of benevolences, the Baker campaign, and revival ser has felt the influence of this work He fails" Blessed are the dead who dowment and Equipment ana uaitei with the, young people. die in the Lord.

future assured, IT MEANS: A most valuable Several of our ladies attended the The nastor is getting ready for the and only as nniror for our share of the far-reaching endorsement, W. F. M. S. meeting at Topeka, bringing back with them inspiration ck with them inspiration rlav rolleees which can meet a high grade vices.

and new courage for the work. Thermiuw4 I I- 1 honpHrJ-HMi of this i iS center aisincu wm uuumuuee i Ketreat at uaiawin came at a ume MOKGANVILLE. Board. Deen appointea ana we waui iu when the pastor was unable to at All departments of the work of our part in the work. tend.

IT MEANS: Not only continued success, but larger and richer things in all Baker's life and work. Baker is our church school. We Baldwin's claim was presented on the charge are at Work. The Junior League gave a Hallow must depend upon her for our train the 9th of this month. The matter IT MEANS: That her prospects for ed wnrifprs for this nart of our e'en social from which they derived of subscriptions was not taken up great territory.

Let us give her the tne iuture are suuu w-. a ereat deal of Dleasure and their then, but will be later. Soldier is in-i best possible equipment, and give the confidence ana support oi her an endowment that will make perts in education and: finance. terested in all good things and Baldwin is a necessity if we are to treasury was enriched by more than $13. The Juniors of this churcw contribute each year $10 to the benevolences of the church.

The Epworth League is making have leaders in our Kansas confer possible for her to compete with the, IT MEANS: That ner eaucauoni state schools and go on to honor requirements are up to the standard. God in her field of opportunity. She I IT MEANS: That Baker stands ence. We pledge our loyalty to this cause. is already preaching the gospel among the Dest colleges oi me ua- through her students in South Amer- tion.

MAHASKA. Last week we closed the union ica, Mexico, Africa, India, Burmah, IT MEANS: That uaKer nnanciai China, Japan and Korea. Shall we record is satisfactory. handicap her usefulness now when IT MEANS: That the General Ed- its influence felt in the community. A Bible Study Class has been organized which is well attended.

On Nov. 16, the members of the Epworth League took charge of th9 Sunday evening service in the absence of the pastor. They will pay meetings, which we have been run ning for almost four weeks. great opportunity to endow her.ucation Board is iivi.nu The people of the Presbyterian has come to us? Let every man in church joined with us in the effort 1 district say NO. University; MORE GIFTS WILL FOLLOW if she makes good with this, and needs more for larger work.

IT MEANS: BAKER GOT IN JUST this year $50 toward the support of to save souls, and about eighteen Baker's 25c Per Member. the district missionary All of the charges of the contrib- The Board elects to as- rinVor rpnrpsented IN TIME. The pastor is now conducting revival services at Shiloh in which he has received much appreciated help persons were saved. A closer feeling of fellowship exists among the christian people of the community, and the outlook for a good year is very "Win My Chum" Week is being from Rev. H.

C. vVasfell and wife of iSehvebeenlsistONLYON. HUNDRED AND 'or-many years anportioned 25c per TEN Colleges, and Bakers number membfor current expenses. Pas- is ONE HUNDRED AND NINE, tors and people, we must not forget IT MEANS: That every Alumnus this very matter as we seek to give1 friend and student r.nn nnn Anrimvment. We indeed every Methodist in Bakers Linn.

observed by the Epworth League. There have been some conversions Hro. J. T. McMillan, our venerable l.aivm will lose greatly if we fail to bring patronizing lermo.y, this apportionment up in full in our(to do the most nerou: i tho rnnditinns of the board and se- and the meetings continue with increasing interest.

The claims of Baker University are being emphasized on this charge and we hope to be able to report our full quota when the canvass is completed. annual report to coniemuce. "Old Soldier of the Cross" has answered the summons of our Lord. We all miss him, as we also do Bro. Cordry.

Our Junior League is in a good condition as is our Epworth League will ned to give this matter the cure this mucn neeueu nn nftfi uoonpet attent on. Every cnarge.ui should meet it in full. Move- The Sunday schools are holding linker University Forward ineit. their own and under the leadership and Sunday school. Nov.

16th is to n.iv ri'VTElt nf a if at Moreanville be Baker Day. Wre are planning for The Baker endowment campaign I What Is This Forward Movement? a big day. overshadows all else just at present 1 A great campaign cu writing. It is on in earnest in this and solicitation to raise the sum of church with good prospects of reach- $500,000 additional endowment and and Mrs. W.

E. Nemnich at Shiloh. supported by an efficient corps of teachers, are doing work for the Master. VLIKTS. The women have organized a Fila.