Luther League Conducted by I. S. RUNYON SEND IN THE NEWS.-Under this heading we aim to give the fullest reports possible of all District and Local Leagues. Secretaries and other officers are earnestly solicited to send in reports and items of news promptly. Lutber League of America Organized at Pittsburgh, Pa., October 30 and 31, 1895, by delegates representing State, District and individual organizations from twenty different States in the Union and the District of Columbia. President. General Sec'y. Ass't Gen'l Sec'y, LUTHER LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA. 732 Ellicott St., Buffalo, N. Y. 14 Ave. B, Vick Park, Rochester, N. Y. Statistical Sec'y. 440 So. 18th Street, Columbus, O. Rev. CHAS. L. FRY. 1920 No. 7th St., Literary Sec's, Philadelphia, Pa. Rev. GEO. II. SCHNUR, Asst. Literary Sec❜y, 269 So. Paint St., Chillicothe, O Executive Committee Treasurer, and the following members: Composed of the President, General Secretary, Treasurer E. F. EILERT. G. A. BALDWIN, F. A. HARTRANFT New York, N. Y. Buffalo, N. Y. New York, N. Y. Strasburg, Va. Rochester, Pa. Philadelphia. Pa. Omaha, Neb. Wilkes Barre, Pa. Kansas City, Mo. Chicago, Ill. All communications regarding membership, constitutions, &c., should be addressed to the General Secretary. Finance Committee GEORGE D. BOSCHEN, LOUIS VAN GILLUWE, Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia, Pa. Rochester, N. Y. New York City, N. Y. Asbury Park, N. J. Committee Philadelphia, Pa. New York City, N.Y. New York City, N. Y. Philadelphia, Pa. Literature Committee E. F. EILERT, F. H. WEFER, E. A. MILLER, Rev. C. L. FRY, Rev. G. H. SCHNUR, Rev. F. P. BOSSART, Miss EMMA E. MAST, Mrs. IVA A. BALTZLY, Ph.D., STATE LEAGUES LUTHER LEAGUE OF NEW YORK STATE LUTHER LEAGUE OF PENNSYLVANIA. LUTHER LEAGUE OF KANSAS. Pres., REV. A. M. L. HERENIUS,. Sec'y, Miss JOSEPHINE MAEDEL,. LUTHER LEAGUE OF NEW JERSEY. Pres., Rev. F. C. KRAPF, 48 6th St., Cor. Bec'y, MISS AUGUSTA NEUBECK, 46 De Hart Place. LUTHER LEAGUE OF ILLINOIS. Pres., PROF. C. O. SOLBERG, Sec'y, Miss MAY C. MELANDER, LUTHER LEAGUE OF OHIO. Pres., REV. F. G. GOTWALD, Bee'y, CHARLES RIBBLE, LUTHER LEAGUE OF WISCONSIN. Sec'y, Miss LILLIAN L. FRICK. LUTHER LEAGUE OF INDIANA-KENTUCKY. Luther League of America Guarantee Fund for the Support of the General Secretary. The Finance Committee of the Luther League of America has issued the following appeal to the friends of the League of America. We publish it in this column for the information of the League in general and with the hope that it may meet with a response from some friends of the League who may not be reached by the Finance Committee. Any person willing to become one of the guarantors of this fund will please send his name, address and the amount of his pledge to F. A. Hartranft, Esq., Chairman of the Finance Committee, 1215 Stephen Girard Building, Philadelphia, Pa. PHILADELPHIA, January 1, 1903. To the Friends of the Luther League of America: It is imperative for the League to have a General Secretary in the field. A man can be secured, and we believe that the larger part of his compensation and expenses can be provided for out of the general revenues of the Luther League of America and the LUTHER LEAGUE REVIEW. But it has been thought best for the satisfaction of the General Secretary and all concerned that his compensation be assured in advance. The Executive Committee proposes to provide a Guarantee Fund of $1,000, to be called for only in the event of the other revenues proving insufficient, and then only in the proportion of the amount guaranteed by the subscribers to ' the amount of the deficiency. We earnestly appeal to you as a friend of the League to assist us in raising this Guarantee Fund at as early a date as possible. The following have already subscribed: 28 H. L. Hungerford. George D. Boschen. 25.00 THE PRIZE WINNER. 50.00 Thanking you for an early and favorable reply, we remain, yours truly, FRANK A. HARTRANFT, Esq., Chairman. LOUIS VAN GILLUWE, Please address reply to chairman. NEW YORK STATE New York City The annual meeting of the Luther League of New York City will be held at St. Mark's Church, 323 Sixth street, Rev. George C. F. Haas, D.D., pastor, on Monday, January 19, at 8 p. m. Beside the election of officers there will be some business items of importance to be considered. An interesting meeting is anticipated. - The illustrated report of the national convention, by Mr. Eilert, is to be delivered before the Leagues of St. James and Holy Trinity at the Church of St. James, Seventy-third street and Madison avenue, on Monday evening, January 12; at Atonement, 140th street and Edgecomb avenue, on January 15, and at Bethany, on Teasdale place, near Third avenue, Bronx, January 21. Buffalo District - The Luther League of the Church of the Atonement, Rev. T. W. Kretschmann, pastor, had charge of the Christmas festivities at the Erie County Almshouse in the afternoon of December 26. The League made a contribution of cash toward that object. The Luther League of Holy Trinity Church, Rev. F. A. Kähler, D.D., pastor, has secured one set of books of the Reading Course for forwarding the names of 20 new subscribers to the REVIEW. The next literary meeting of the League will be held at the home of Messrs. F. and H. Masman, 372 South Division street, Friday, January 16. Two papers will be read and discussed, and a social hour will be spent. The study this year is "The Bible," and is very instructive and interesting. It is hoped there will be a large attendance. Eight new members have been received during the past About $75 of the $100 pledged six months. by the society toward the support of a missionary in India has been turned in to the committee. NEW JERSEY One of the most pleasant and profitable occasions in the memory of many Lutherans in northern New Jersey was their gathering in Grace Lutheran Church, Newark, the Rev. M. S. Waters, pastor, on Thursday evening, December 4, to hear the "Illustrated Report" of the recent convention of the Luther League of America. The report, given under the auspices of the Luther League of New Jersey, was possible because of the kindness of Messrs. E. F. Eilert, Wm. F. Naegele and Fred. Bunger, of New York City. Besides those from Newark many people were present, in particular from Elizabeth and Jersey City. Pastor Waters led in prayer. President Krapf, of the Luther League of New Jersey, told how the giving of the Illustrated Report" in New Jersey had become possible, and introduced Mr. E. F. Ei 66 UPHELD BY QUALITY. STIEFF PIANOS Quality is built in every section of this remarkable piano. Also planos of other makes to suit the most economical. Write for illustrated catalogue and Convenient terms. book of suggestion. CHARLES M. STIEFF, 9 N. Liberty Street, BALTIMORE, MD. As lert, who was to deliver the report proper. - The Augustana Young People's Society of Paterson celebrated its second anniversary DeThe chief speakcember 14 with great success. er was A. W. Anderson, of Upsala College. The society has been very successful ever since its organization. It is preparing to join the State Luther League, and is endeavoring to bring other young people's societies of the Augustana Synod into the League. CONNECTICUT On December 8 the Luther League of Trinity German Lutheran Church of New Haven elected the following officers for the year 1903: Pres., Wm. Kutscher; vice-pres., Carl Wilhelm; Miss rec. sec., Fred. Fricke; fin. sec., Miss Carrie Doebele; stat. sec., Harry Strecker; treas.. Emma Burkhardt; librarian, Carl Eritzo. The reports for the year just closed show the society to be in a very good condition, both as to membership and financially. To the retiring president, Fred. Dietter, much credit is due for the work done in the past year. He has shown himself a hard worker and it is generally regretted that he decided to retire from the presidency. - It is expected that a Luther League will be organized in the First English Lutheran Another step in Church, of New Haven, soon. the right direction. This church is only six months old and has 77 members, with more to be added. With good Luther League training for the young people at the beginning, much will be accomplished for the Church in the future. The prospects are bright for a flourishing society. LUTHER LEAGUE OF AMERICA business and social meeting, November 25, presented the pastor, Rev. C. P. Weiskotten, with $10 in gold as a token of love and appreciation. The League maintains a devotional meeting on Sunday evenings an hour before the regular church worship. Reading Central The Luther League of the Orphans' Home at Topton made its annual Thanksgiving offerThe children were ing for foreign missions. much interested in the offering and as the time approached reminded the superintendent of it. Juniata Central St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Carlisle, Rev. H. B. Stock, pastor, has a C. E. Society of 140 members, including juniors. The officers are: Pres., Samuel Gloss; vice-pres., Herbert Powley; rec. sec., Miss Maud Drawbaugh; cor. sec., J. Wm. Stock; treas., Miss Rena Gardner; librarian, Miss Mary Foose; organist, Miss Rose Van Camp: asst. organist, Miss Mary Briner; supt., jr., Miss Sallie Hemminger; asst. supts., Miss Cleo Drawbaugh, Miss Ida Klucker. On November 27 last the Young People's Union, consisting of Endeavorers and Leaguers, held their annual meeting in the First Church, Carlisle, Rev. Geo. M. Diffenderfer, pastor. After an enjoyable song service, an address on The Christian for the Times " was delivered by Rev. Henry Harms, of Harrisburg. He chose as texts, "Be strong and show thyself a man," and "Wanted: Christians that mean it." His address was eloquent, forcible and was well received. Older and younger alike were inspired to nobler living and to more devoted lives. Williamsport Central -The following officers were elected to serve the ensuing year in the Young People's League of St. Paul's Church, Williamsport: Pres., Fred. W. Reber; vice-pres., Roscoe W. Long; rec. sec., Miss Lela Hill; cor. sec., Miss Alice Hess; treas., Miss Carrie Mowry. ciety has a membership of about 50. Kittanning Central This so -A Luther League of 20 members has been organized in the Lutheran Church at Shannondale, Rev. J. L. Fischer, pastor. The officers are: Pres., Isaac A. Lucas; vice-pres., Harry Dinger; sec., Miss Nettie Swab; organist, Miss Orpha Hime. Clinton Centre and Union Central A Luther League of 90 members is one of the working forces of the Lutheran Church at Mifflinburg, presided over by Rev. C. Luther McConnell. Devotional meetings are held Sunday evenings one hour before the regular church service. The Luther League Topics are used and the Hymnal has recently been adopted. A junior choir, recently organized under the leadership of Mrs. P. B. Gutelius, is rendering efficient service at the devotional meetings. The officers of the League are: Pres., Mr. S. F. Boyer; vice-pres., Mr. H. H. Leitzell; sec., Miss Cora Condon; treas., Mr. Chester Albright. Northwestern Central - An interesting course of lectures has been arranged for the Leaguers of this district. The MÖLLER, 66 29 speakers and subjects are as follows: Rev. I. "Rev. O. Baker, Erie, "The Christian Patriot; Frank C. Oberly, Greenville, "The Conduct of the Lord's Freeman; " Rev. Oscar Nelson, Titusville, Steps in Human Progress; the HisRev. A. B. torical Development of Man; Markley, Warren, "Sociology; Who is My Each Neighbor and What Do I Owe Him?" of these lectures is to be delivered at each of the following places: Warren, Titusville, Erie, Greenville, Chandler's Valley. The course began in December and will be concluded in March. - A Luther League of 37 members was organized November 23 last in the Lutheran Church at Evans City. The officers are Pres., Mr. George Bishop; vice-pres., Mr. Charles Lambert; sec., Miss Tina S. Mickley; asst. sec., Miss Tillie Kauffmann; treas., Mr. Martin Basnecker. OHIO -The Luther League of C. E. of the Lutheran Church at Troy, Rev. C. A. Hackenberg, pastor, was recently changed to Luther League, and the League topic was first used on Luther Day evening. On this evening we had the largest attendance during the year. It begins with about 30 members. Substantial accessions have been made to the church during the past year. -The Luther League of the Fifth Lutheran Church, Springfield, Rev. Harvey S. Lawrence, pastor, has just enjoyed a series of entertainments, in each of which there were combined instrumental and vocal music, with a lecture. The first lecture was given by the Rev. J. C. Schindel, of Newark, on "Wittenberg's Castle Church Door." Rev. N. H. Royer, of Brookville, lectured on Impressions;" Rev. Elmer Gray Howard, of the First Church, Richmond, Ind., on Making the Best of It," and Rev. S. G. Dornblaser, of Columbus, Ohio, had for his subject "On the Heights." These entertainments were pleasant and very profitable. lectures were of a high order. 66 The Calvary Sunday school, Chillicothe, Rev. George H. Schnur, pastor, gave Luther League pins to six scholars who had been present every Sunday in the year. The Luther League elected as officers for the year 1903: Pres., Edw. J. Herrnstein; sec., Miss Ella Schmieder; treas., Miss Tillie Bartels. The League has sent in a club of 15 subscribers to the REVIEW. MARYLAND A Junior League was organized in November last in the Lutheran Church in Baltimore, of which Rev. G. F. Mong is pastor. ILLINOIS - The annual meeting of the South Side, Chicago, Union of Young, People's Societies of Swedish churches was held recently in the church of the Bethel congregation. The attendance was large and the programme long, varied and interesting. Officers were elected for the year as follows: Pres., Rev. G. Lundahl; viceMr. Alb. pres., Rev. Gottfred Nelson; sec., Rehnström; treas., Mr. Axel Olson. The Union meets four times a year. -In Zion's Lutheran Church, Mt. Carmel, Builder of Church, Sunday School, Concert and Parlor Pipe Organs. HAGERSTOWN, MD. 319145 Rev. J. H. Walterick, pastor, there are Senior and Junior C. E. Societies, each of 26 members. Both societies are active in the development of Christian character and talent. -The Young People's Weekly of the David C. Cook Publishing Company is giving a space to the Luther League Topic. Rev. W. S. Hinman, D.D., of Chicago, is writing the notes. In the First English Lutheran Church, Freeport, of which Rev. W. Gardner Thrall, formerly of Guilderland Center, N. Y., recently became pastor, there are a great many earnest and efficient workers among the young people, who are organized as a Christian Endeavor Society. IOWA The Luther League of St. Paul's Church, Davenport, Rev. W. H. Blancke, pastor, December 1 elected the following officers: Pres., Mr. Roscoe Allen; sec., Mr. Otto Hammann; treas., Mr. Roy Hartman. -The C. E. Society of the Lutheran Church at Nevada, Rev. J. E. Hummon, pastor, was reorganized recently as a Luther League and has adopted the League Topics for use in the devotional meetings. The president of the new organization is Prof. F. E. Hansen. The Young People's Society of the Swedish Lutheran Church at Mediapolis has recently placed a Meneely bell in the church steeple. The cost was $250 and is fully paid. NEBRASKA -The young people of the Lutheran Church at Stromburg contributed $430 to put a bell and electric lights in the church. SOUTH DAKOTA -The Luther League of Trinity Lutheran Church, Vermillion, is flourishing. Interesting and profitable meetings are held every Sunday evening. The League has a large number of loyal and active members, who are Lutheran students attending the State University here. We think there is nothing like the Luther League Topics. A Junior League was recently organized with over 20 boys and girls. Both Leagues are doing fine work and I am proud of them. God speed the Luther League movement and bless the young people of our Lutheran fold. C. K. SOLBERG. -A Luther League of 24 members has been organized in Trinity Lutheran Church, Yankton, Rev. C. K. Solberg's charge. Twin City Central MINNESOTA The ninth semi-annual convention of the Twin City Central Luther League was held in St. Petri's German Lutheran Church, corner of Eighteenth and Dupont avenue, Minneapolis, on November 10, and was called to order by the president, Mr. Nels Jensen. After the opening service an address of welcome was delivered by Rev. H. C. W. Hartig, pastor of the church, and was responded to by the president. Almost a full delegation from every League was present. Rev. D. E. Fetherolf of St. Mark's Church in North St. Paul read a carefully prepared paper on "Proving Our Faith by Our Works," followed by a brief discussion. At the afternoon session the delegates to the State and National conventions gave very interesting reports, as did also the Extension and Visitation committees. Rev. A. J. D. Haupt, chairman of the Local Committee on Arrangement for the National Convention held in the Twin Cities last July, then submitted a very gratifying report of the LUTHER LEAGUE OF AMERICA work accomplished by that committee, and stated that there was a balance of $165, after paving all bills. The president, Mr. Nels Jensen of St. Peter's Danish Lutheran Church of Minneapolis, although a resident of St. Paul, gave a very full report of the year's work, recommending and suggesting many things that would be of great help during the year to come. The report was referred to a committee, consisting of Rev. N. J. Lohre, Rev. Warstler and Mr. John Peterson. Under the head of extension work it was decided to hold a rally in each of the Twin Cities early next year, and also there was planned a Luther League reception for the Twin City Central Luther League and all Lutheran Young People's Societies for New Year's afternoon, to be held on St. Anthony Hill in St. Paul. The Luther League of St. Petri's German Lutheran Church, where the convention was held, made application for membership, as did also the Luther League of the Last Emanuel Norwegian Lutheran Church of St. Paul, and both were heartily welcomed. St. Petri's is the first German League to enter the Twin City Central, which now numbers 11 Leagues 6 English, 3 Norwegian, 1 German and 1 Danish. The officers elected were as follows: Pres., Mr. Nels Jensen, St. Paul; rec. sec., Mr. Robert Jacquinet, Minneapolis; cor. sec., Mr. M. S. Kindseth, Minneapolis, and treas., Mr. Arthur Smith, St. Paul. Mr. Jensen wished to retire from the office of president, and it was only at the earnest and unanimous request of the convention that he consented to a re-election. It is but just to him to say that the growth in numbers and power of the Twin City League during the year has been, in great measure, due to the exercise of his tact and wisdom and his untiring devotion to duty. After the business session a very inspiring paper on "True Zeal of a Leaguer," was read by Miss Selma Lindeberg of St. Paul, and another on How to Improve Our Devotional Meeting" by Prof. J. E. Rostad of Minneapois. These were followed by general discussion, which was very helpful, as these subjects present themselves so often in the work in the individual Leagues. The principal feature of the rally, or evening session, was a very able address by Dr. M. Wahlstrom, president of the Gustavus Adolphus College at St. Peter, Minn., the subject being, "Why Are We Lutherans?" He laid much stress upon not being ashamed of the land of our birth, and the duty we owe to this, our country, and the decisive manner in which he delivered it was certainly refreshing. The Leaguers were deeply impressed. The Luther League rally hymn was sung. and Rev. J. C. Pederson of St. Peder's Danish Church, Minneapolis, pronounced the benediction. An informal reception was given the delegates after the session. CANADA -A Luther League is being formed in the churches in and around Morrisburg, Ontario, of which Rev. John C. F. Rupp and Rev. John Shunk are pastors. A New York friend has contributed some League literature to the success of the movement. -After 13 years of continuous faithful service in our Guntur mission field, Dr. L. L. Uhl has reached America on a well earned furlough. -The address of Judge P. S. Grosscup, of Chicago, a prominent Lutheran layman, on the control of "trusts," delivered before the students of the University of Nebraska, has received very favorable comment in the public prints throughout the country. Luther League Supplies Luther League Topics. 31 |