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New York City District.

-The Luther League of St. James' Church, Dr. Remensnyder, pastor, held its annual meeting on Wednesday evening, May 9. Reports showed the League to be in a healthy condition, though comparatively small in membership. Much interest, however, was manifest in plans to increase the enrollment, especially by accessions from the group of newly confirmed. Officers were elected as follows: President, I. Searles Runyon; vice-president, Eric von der Goltz; recording secretary, Lionel Jackson; corresponding secretary, Miss Meta Peper, 229 East Sixty-ninth street; treasurer, Miss Mabel Remensnyder. A social to close the season's work will be held on May 22. This meeting will be followed by a meeting of all committees to outline next season's program and work. Rhinebeck District.

-The Rhinebeck District Luther League held its thirty-fifth convention at West Camp, May 7, 1912, in St. Paul's Church, Rev. George J. M. Ketner, pastor.

Although the day was cloudy, there was a good attendance, and nearly every society in the District was represented.

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After the greetings, response and president's address, the morning session was given business. No new societies reported.

At the afternoon session the following papers were given: "The Luther League: How Can It Help Its Members to Be Loyal to Their Church?" by Rev. J. S. Paul. He being absent on account of sickness, the discussion was opened by Rev. E. Sutherland. "The Luther League: How Can It Help the Congregation to Hold Its Young People?" by Rev. W. Miller. Rev. H. D. Scheimer being unable to be present, the discussion was given by Rev. Strail. "What I Would Do if I Were a Minister," by John M. Shook. Discussion opened by Rev. George J. M. Ketner. "What I Would Do if I Were a Layman," by Rev. W. E. Traver.

All showed earnest thought and work, and no one could go away feeling they had not learned something. "Loyalty," "Be Loyal," breathed through all.

The officers for the following year are as follows: President, George L. Snyder, Kingston; first vice-president, Alton B. Young, West Camp: second vice-president, W. M. Van Heusen, Athens; recording secretary, Miss Ora E. Cudney, Hudson; corresponding secretary, Miss Nettie L. Measter, Kingston; treasurer, Parker Boice, Germantown.

Delegates were elected to the national convention, also to the State convention.

Many thanks are due West Camp Luther League, people and pastor, for their warm welcome and kind hospitality.

-The Luther League of St. John's Church, Hudson, has just expended about $80 for redecorating the parsonage, besides paying $25 toward the payment on the parsonage and making an Easter offering of $10.

On Wednesday, April 18, members of the League gave a play, "The Cool Collegians,"

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of Hartwick Seminary, was present April 21, and gave an interesting talk. Albany and Susquehanna District.

-The annual meeting of the Albany and Susquehanna District will be held in Oneonta on June 27. The Leaguers of the district are making elaborate preparations for the National Convention, which will be held in Albany, November 12, 13 and 14.

-At the regular meeting of the Luther League of St. John's Church, held Thursday evening, April 18, a reception was tendered the newly confirmed members of the Church. Twentyfour members of the class joined the League on that night.

-At the annual meeting of the Luther League of the Church of the Redeemer, Albany, the following officers were elected: President, Fred. W. Smith; vice president, John A. Ryder; secretary, Miss Elsie Keeler; treasurer, Peter Schultz. The reports of the past year showed the League to be in a flourishing condition. During the past year $106 has been given toward the National Convention Fund, $40 toward the church debt, and $2 for charitable purposes. A reception was tendered the newly confirmed members of the church on Thursday evening, April 25.

-The Luther League of Emmanuel Church, Rev. Obenchain, pastor, held a well attended meeting, May 9. The Topics were read and discussed with interest.

It was decided to purchase fifty hymn books for the Church and to give $5 to inner missions, also to entertain at the "Home of the Friendless."

At a recent entertainment given for the benefit of the church $115.65 was realized.

The officers of the League are: Chairman, John Smith; recording secretary, Nora Dreis; financial secretary, Elizabeth Smith; treasurer, Emma Haker; librarian, David Van Auken. Syracuse District.

-The Luther League of St. Mark's Church. Oswego, Rev. L. B. Dutcher, pastor, has pre sented to the church a new communion se'

which was used for the first time on Easter Sunday. The League has also presented Pastor Dutcher with a pocket individual set for private administration of the communion.

PENNSYLVANIA

-The Pennsylvania State Luther League will meet in convention at Harrisburg, on September 10 to 12, 1912.

-The programme committee, consisting of Mr. Charles W. Fuhr, Rev. A. T. Michler and K. J. F. Wilharm, are now making arrangements. The theme of the convention is to be "The Lutheran, the Church of a Positive Gospel." Detailed announcement will be sent to each League in due time. Any inquiries from delegates or others who expect to attend should be directed to Mr. Charles W. Fuhr, chairman of the executive committee.

Allentown District.

--On Palm Sunday the Luther League presented a very fine set of white altar hangings to Zion's Church, Easton, in memory of the late Rev. P. Pfatteicher. These vestments, with the other four sets which the congregation possesses, were made in the art school of the deaconess institution in Neuendettelsau, Germany, and are very artistic.

Berks County District.

-The seventy-third quarterly convention of the Berks District Luther League convened in the beautiful St. John's Church, Hamburg, Rev. G. D. Druckenmiller, pastor, April 18. There were three sessions, morning, afternoon and evening. The opening services in the morning were conducted by Rev. Neiman, Shillington.

After all the reports were given, a paper on "What Should the Luther League Do for the Pastor?" was read by Mr. S. H. Neatock, Shillington. Discussion on this topic was participated in by Mr. A. P. Body, Reading, followed by Rev. G. D. Druckenmiller. The morning session closed with the Lord's Prayer led by Rev. H. W. Warmkessel, pastor of Hope Church, Reading.

The afternoon session opened with devotional services conducted by Rev. H. W. Warmkessel. "What Should the Luther League Do for the Church Officers?" was the topic ably discussed by Mr. Frank Brown, Auburn. This was followed by a piano trio by members of St. John's Church. "What Should the Luther League Do for the Sunday School?" was the topic discussed by Mrs. H. Y. Yocom, Reading. "What Should the Luther League Do for the Catechumens?" by Mr. John Early, Reading, showed careful thought and study. Discussion was participated in by the following: S. H. Neatock, Garson Huyett, Rev. H. W. Warmkessel, Rev. George D. Druckenmiller.

The audience was favored by a beautiful quartet by four ladies of St. John's Church. The speaker of the evening was Rev. John H. Umbenben, Ph. D., Pottsville, who gave a strong and stirring address on "What Should the League Do for Itself?" The delegates and friends were royally entertained by the League of St. John's Church.

Lancaster District.

-The Luther League of the Church of the Holy Trinity, Lebanon, Rev. Arthur T. Michler, pastor, celebrated its twenty-fifth anniversay April 25 by a suitable service. "The History of the Organization" was presented by Mrs. Fannie Turner, first secretary of the League, and a paper, "A Prophecy Fulfilled," was read by Jacob E. Reinoehl, Esq., the League's first president. Dr. Stoever, president of the Luther League of America, delivered an address on "Loyalty and Giving." Many prominent Leaguers were present and presented greetings, the State League being represented by Mr. P. Walter Banker, president. The historical sketch presented at this meeting states that the organization was formed as a Young People's Society, March 30, 1887. There were weekly meetings at the homes of the members, with devotional, educational and social features. The society was represented in the convention of the Luther League of Pennsylvania at Harrisburg, June 25, 1894, and was received in the Lancaster District League February 22, 1906. After two reorganizations and changes of name, in 1911 the constitution was revised to conform to the model recommended in the Handbook, and the name Luther League was adopted. Since the beginning there have been sixteen presidents, all of whom are still living except Rev. F. W. Seip, the first pastor of the Church. The society has always been active in the work of the Church, rendering much valuable service in the gathering of funds and in other practical efforts. Meetings are held every Friday evening. A feature of its activities during the present season was a series of illustrated lectures on historical subjects. The League recently presented the Muhlenburg Glee Club in a successful concert, and gave a reception to the newly confirmed. The present officers are: President. Arten Freeman; secretary, Mary Wenrich; cor

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responding secretary, Maud Trabert; treasurer, Jennie Wenrich; pianist, Lillie Kohr. The Boys' Junior League recently held a very successful "camp reunion," and the Girls' Junior League was recently entertained by Miss Lillian Graeff with a story of her trip around the world.

On April 9 the Luther League of Trinity Church, Lancaster, Rev. J. E. Whittaker, D. D., pastor, gave a reception to the seventy-five new Church members who were received into Church membership on Palm Sunday. More than five hundred persons were at the reception. An orchestra furnished music and freshments were served by the ladies of the League. Every one had a good social time and became better acquainted with their fellow members.

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-The Junior Luther League of St. Paul's Church, of Scranton, pased the first half year of its existence April 7. The occasion was marked by the election of officers for the next half year, which resulted as follows: President, Matthew Bersin, vice-president, Carl Pacyna; secretary, Helen Brown; treasurer, Charles Miller; missionary treasurer, Margaret Riehl.

The boys and girls comprising the League have shown a very lively interest in their society and have entered into the work with hearty enthusiasm. The meetings are held on Sunday afternoons, the Junior Luther League Topics being used. Besides the Topics, the superintendent of the society is giving a series of talks on the history of the Church.

The development of sociability and friendship among these young people is provided for by having a birthday party each month, in honor of one of the Juniors whose birthday falls in that month. These gatherings have been occasions of much pleasure and enjoyment on the part of the Junior Leaguers and the aim in view seems to have been attained.

Pittsburgh District.

-The fortieth convention of the Pittsburgh District Luther League was held May 9, at Christ Church, Beaver Falls, Pa., Rev. F. P. Cook, pastor.

The convention was one of the best, with a most interesting and profitable programme. Sessions were held, morning, afternoon and evening.

The address of welcome was given by the president of the Beaver Falls League, Mr. Otto Grossglass. Roll was called and each League responded with a one-minute talk on "A Difficult Problem and How We Solved It." The regular programme was somewhat changed at this convention and instead of papers on various subjects, institutes, lasting forty minutes, were conducted.

At the morning session an institute on "Duties of Officers," was conducted by Mr. A. H. Durboraw, of Wilkinsburg. And while the roll was being called Miss Anna M. Landis, of Penn Station, conducted a Junior institute for the Junior workers.

The afternoon session opened with a very

interesting Junior session, in which the Juniors gave an illustration of the way in which to conduct a Junior session. The music for this session was rendered by the boy choir of the Beaver Falls Junior League. After the Junior session an institute on "Committee Efficiency" was conducted by Mr. K. J. F. Wilharm, of Pittsburgh, and one on "Devotional Leadership," by Rev. L. J. Baker, of Latrobe.

At the evening session Rev. A. T. Michler, of Lebanon, delivered an inspiring address on the subject, "Our Responsibility as a Church in the Salvation of Mankind," and special music was rendered by the large chorus choir of Christ Church.

The convention was one of the best attended in the District. The report of the statistician showed 326 delegates, pastors and visitors. The branch plan recommended by the extension committee and adopted by the executive committee, met with the hearty approval of the convention.

The following were elected as delegates to the coming State convention at Harrisburg: Mr. Charles Fuhr, Mr. Ed. W. Brunk, Rev. R. W. Woods, Mr. Eugene Reinartz and Miss Anna Kempf. Alternates: Mr. Otto Grossglass, Mr. Arthur Martsolf, Miss Carrie McLaughlin, Miss Minnie Bergstrom and Rev. J. I. Schaud. To the national convention at Albany: Delegates-Rev. E. A. Trabert, C. W. Herman Hess, James McC. Frank. Alternates-Charles Fuhr, K. J. F. Wilharm and Rev. H. B. Ernest.

-The sixth annual meeting of the Luther League of St. Peter's German Church. was held on Tuesday, May 7. The president, Mr. C. J. Schickhaus, made a report on the work of the past year. There has been an increase in the attendance at meetings and socials. $127 was contributed to the congregation for local expenses. Twenty new members were received during the year.

The League decided to become a member of the Lutheran Inner Mission Society of Pittsburgh and to make offerings to that work. Offerings have also been made to the Home Mission and Church Extension Society.

An election of officers was held which resulted as follows: President, John E. Baur; vice-president, Charles J. Schickhaus; secretary, Minnie E. Baur; treasurer, A. Elizabeth Wilharm; and pianist, Eugene Baur.

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Special anniversary services were held Sunday, May 12. The pastor, Rev. Dr. W. Jentsch, preached the anniversary sermon and installed the new officers.

The League plans to have an anniversary social on May 23.

-The Junior Luther League of the First Church of Butler held its organization meeting April 14, 1912. On this date it had an enrollment of fifty-four members. Since then eight more have been added, making a total enrollment of sixty-two members. The officers elected are as follows: President, Alice Franklin; vice president, Etta Smith; treasurer, Gretchen Kong; secretary, Lois Emery; pianist, Bessie Doebert.

OHIO

-The annual State Luther League convention of Ohio will be held in the First Lutheran Church, Findlay, June 26 and 27. Each local society is entitled to one delegate, each district League to five delegates and each member of a standing committee is a delegate ex officio.

All delegates will be entertained by the local League. Those arriving from a distance will be cared for the evening before the convention opens. All names of delegates expecting to attend should be sent to Miss Margaret A. Fuller, 208 Second street, Findlay, Ohio, not later than June 15, stating probable time of arrival.

A reception will be tendered the visiting delegates and their friends at the close of the service on the first evening.

Let all Ohio societies make arrangements to have their full quota of delegates.

First District.

-The spring convention of the First District of the Luther League of Ohio was held Thursday, April 25, 1912, in Martin Luther Church, of Toledo, Rev. W. Brenner, pastor. An increasing spirit of friendliness and sociability among the Leaguers was dominant throughout the entire convention. All papers and addresses were especially well written and delivered and left but little room for open discussion.

The morning session consisted of the regular morning service, conducted by Rev. W. Brenner, and the convention sermon, preached by Rev. E. J. Wackernagel, of St. Stephen's Church. His explanations of the forms of Lutheran faith based upon the infallible Word of God as the only rule of true faith were beautifully expressed and very beneficial to all who heard them.

After a delightful and refreshing noon hour, the afternoon session was called to order by Rev. L. G. Diely, of Trinity Church, Toledo, who conducted the devotional services. This session included an address of welcome and response, an address by Rev. Schmogrow, of Grace Church, Toledo, on "What Does Confirmation Require of Us as Christians." He urged the necessity of our attendance at each confirmation service to renew the vows we have made, so that we may with the help of God be able to lead and direct those who have just entered into practical service in the field of the Lord, and to be diligent in applying what we have learned.

Three papers were produced on the subject, "Our Duties to Our Luther League." The first paper, "Our Spiritual Duties," dwelt upon the necessity and helpfulness of prayer. Mr. Hemlein, of Defiance, gave the paper on "Our Social Duties." "Our Practical Duties" was written by Miss Marie Arnold, of Bryan. The afternoon session was closed with a business meeting, when various reports were read and at which time the interest of the Leaguers was made manifest by an exciting discussion.

The evening session was very well attended. An address, "Joining Hands," by Mr. G. Smith,

of St. Stephen's, Toledo, was enjoyed immensely. Rev. F. W. E. Peschaw, D. D., Miamisburg, delivered a very interesting and enlivening address, emphasizing and urging the need of increased effort and greater men in our Luther League work.

Mr. Max Garbe rendered solos and the choir of Martin Luther Church beautified the services by singing anthems of praise to God. The hospitality of the members and Leaguers of Martin Luther Church prevailed at all times and many thanks were given to them for their efforts to make the convention a success. Mansfield District.

-The annual convention of the Mansfield District of the Luther League of Ohio was held April 12 in St. Paul's Lutheran Church of North Robinson, Rev. H. M. Nicholson, pastor. About fifty delegates were in attendance. There were two sessions, both well attended and full of interest and enthusiasm.

In the afternoon the following papers were presented and discussed: "The Luther League and Mission Work," by Miss Quaintance, of Bucyrus; "How Liberality Affects the Giver," by Miss Mary Scior, of Mansfield; "Religious Fads," by Rev. A. A. Hundly, of Galion. In the evening Rev. Paul W. Koller, of Mansfield, spoke on "Latent Possibilities."

A feature of this convention was the assuming by the district of the education of a native Christian worker in India.

The officers elected for the year are: President, Rev. J. S. Herold, Mansfield; vice president, Rev. Paul W. Koller, Mansfield; secretary, Miss Grace Maurer, Ashland; treasurer, Miss Clara Scheiber, Bucyrus.

The following were named as delegates to the National Convention at Albany, N. Y., November 12 to 14: Rev. J. S. Herold, Rev. Paul W. Koller and Mr. Barr.

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-The next convention of the Luther League of Illinois will in all probability be held in Rock Island, with the Tri-City League.

-A Luther League has been organized in connection with the English congregation organized in Champaign, Ill.. last summer. The League consists mostly of students and university faculty members. With the present prospects a progressive League will be maintained. Fox River District, North.

-The annual meeting of the Fox River District, North, was held in Holy Trinity Church, Elgin, in April.

Chicago District.

-The annual banquet of the Luther League of Chicago was held at the Boston Oyster House April 10. It was a great success. The Review would be glad to print a complete report of the event.

-In accordance with the custom for several years the Luther League distributed Easter

flowers to the Lutheran hospitals in the city, the Passavant Memorial Hospital, the Augustana Hospital and the Norwegian Deaconess Hospital. A religious service was held at each one of these institutions before the flowers were distributed.

SOUTH DAKOTA-NORTH DAKOTA James River Valley District.

--The seventh annual convention of the James River Valley District Luther League was held at Hecla April 13 and 14 in St. John's Lutheran Church, Rev. C. A. Wiederaenders, pastor.

Considering the unfavorable weather the attendance was good. The meeting was lively and extremely edifying. There were present five pastors and sixteen delegates.

The first meeting, Saturday afternoon, was opened by Rev. Hafstad, president. After an address of welcome by the local pastor, and a short business session, there was presented a well prepared paper, "The Third Article," by Rev. T. B. Thorson, of Ellendale, N. D., and discussion of the same.

The evening session was taken up with most interesting and inspiring talks and papers by the delegates, among which were: "The Luther League as a Mission Factor," by Thornwald Ditmanson, of Webster, S. D.; "Amusements," by Olof Thonstad, of Aberdeen. At the business session the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, E. Hacke, Aberdeen; vice president, Rev. T. B. Thorson, Ellendale; recording secretary, Alice Johnson, Bristal; corresponding secretary, Mabel Olson, Aberdeen; treasurer, Millie Thorson, Sisseton.

Sunday morning Rev. W. Kraushaar delivered the convention sermon, his subject being "The Good Shepherd."

Sunday afternoon Mr. Hacke read an excellent paper on "Home Life," which was discussed by Mr. Wist. At the business session the minutes of the State Convention at Sioux Falls were read, and four delegates from the district were elected to the State Convention at Lake Preston May 3-5.

Sunday evening the Luther League Rally Meeting ended the series of sessions. Rev. Wiederaenders gave an inspiring talk on "League as a Social Factor"; Rev. Kraushaar, "Arise and Shine"; Rev. Glesne. "Luther League an Educational Factor." With the singing of the Luther League rally hymn the session adjourned.

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Wheeling District.

-The Wheeling District Luther League met April 18, afternoon and evening, in Trinity Lutheran Church, Bridgeport, Ohio, Rev. D. P. Crickenberger, pastor, in their quarterly convention. Welcome was spoken by the pastor and happily responded to by Rev. R. E. Rosenbaum, superintendent of missions, on behalf of the more than forty delegates. The topics, "You Are My Sister" and "You Are My Brother," were assigned to George Benecke and Miss Lena Kuckcuk; also "The Christian's Relation to Public Opinion," by delegate from Jewett, Ohio. The social hour was taken up with a luncheon to the delegates. The pastor, acting as toast

master, called upon Dr. McDaniel on "The League-Its Past," and Rev. G. Johannes, "Its Present." The evening was devoted to a musical program consisting of solos, vocal and instrumental, and with productions of a full orchestra. The next convention will meet in Moundsville, W. Va., R. E. McDaniel, D. D., pastor, in July. This League is an energetic one and very much alive to the best interests of the Church. its new choral union is doing splendid work and will soon give an evening of its work to the public.

Portland.

OREGON.

-Palm Sunday saw a class of twenty-six catechumens added to St. James' English Church, and the following Sunday evening, Easter, this same class organized the first Junior Luther League on the Pacific Coast. This new organization now numbers thirty and the outlook for its success is very bright indeed. They meet every Sunday evening, at 7 o'clock, and afterward attend church in a body, occupying the front seats, which is a material help to the pastor.

In honor of this new class and the Junior League, the members of the senior League entertained at a fellowship dinner at the Hazelwood Cream Store, on the evening of April 24. Seventy-six young people gathered around the tables in the "Tea Room" and spent a very enjoyable as well as profitable evening. Every one was and still is enthusiastic for the growth of the two Leagues, and the coming year should see great development among St. James' young people.

The president of the senior League, Mr. C. Franklin Koch, acted as toastmaster and proposed the first toast to the pastor, Rev. J. Allen Leas, under the subject of "He Comes Up Smiling." The other toasts of the evening were: "The Value of the Luther League to the Individual," F. C. Maurer; "Observations," Prof. P. W. H. Frederick; "Value of the Young People to the Church," Dr. L. S. Roach; "Greetings," W. S. T. Derr, ex-president Columbia Central Luther League; "Reminiscences," Miss Marie Jensen; "What We Expect of Our Young People," Rev. J. Allen Leas.

The members are already planning to make the dinner of next year an even greater success than the one just past.

CALIFORNIA

-The Christian Endeavor Society of the First Lutheran Church, Los Angeles, has undertaken to raise funds to purchase an automobile for Dr. Anna S. Kugler, for the hospital in Guntur. India.

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