-The delegates of the City League paid their annual visit to the Wartburg Orphan Farm School, in Mt. Vernon, N. Y., on Saturday, June 22. The meeting was called to order at 3.30 p. m., and after addresses of welcome and music by the Wartburg Band, Director Dr. Berkemeier took the delegates on a tour of inspection of the grounds. Many new features in this interesting home were noted and explained. Supper was served by the "Wartburg Family" to more than 100 Leaguers and their friends.

Brooklyn District.

-The Brooklyn District Luther League held a successful convention in Christ's Church, Freeport, L. I., Rev. Karkan, pastor. It was the best convention held for years, both as to attendance and enthusiasm. The program was carried out promptly and successfully. Christ's Luther League entertained at supper. Long will this convention be remembered. The next District League convention will be held in St. John's Church, Richmond Hill, Rev. Benner, pastor.

Albany and Susquehanna District.

-About 75 delegates, representing nearly that number of Leagues associated with the Lutheran churches of the Albany and Susquehanna district, comprising the territory extending from Binghamton to Pittsfield, Mass., were in attendance at the eighth convention of the Luther League of the district, held with the League of the local church, with sessions morning, afternoon and evening. Much interest was manifested by the local church and the sessions were well attended and greatly enjoyed.

At the morning session, Rev. H. D. Hayes, of Cobleskill, conducted the devotional service, Rev. J. C. Trauger delivered an address of welcome, and President William Eck, of Albany, responded. Reports of officers showed the total membership of the Leagues of the district to be 1,100, and on the increase, and every other phase of the League's life indicated health and growth.

At the afternoon session the following were

elected to the offices: President, Mr. Bernard H. Brohm, Rensselaer; vice-president, Mr.. A. E. Wiard, Seward; recording secretary, Miss Minnie Rector, Binghamton; corresponding-statistical secretary, Mr. Clyde Ball, Pittsfield; treasurer, Mr. John H. Lehman, Pittsfield.

Two excellent addresses followed, one upon "The Coming Bi-Annual Convention," by James M. Reynolds, of Valatie, and the second upon "Lutheran Ideals Versus the Growing Spirit in the Church Today," by Rev. H. E. Snyder, of Kingston. Mr. Reynolds outlined the programme of the approaching convention and urged all to attend, as it would be found very profitable. Mr. Snyder pointed out some of the tendencies of the churches of today as dangerous pitfalls, and showed the difference between these teachings and the practice of the Lutheran Church in teaching the fundamental and unchanging truths of the Christian religion. He urged all Luther League members to familiarize themselves with the teachings of our Church, and to keep themselves true and loyal to her ideals.

At the evening session the devotional service was conducted by Rev. Obenschain and Rev. Deitz. The address was delivered by Rev. William M. Baum, D. D., of Canajoharie, on "Destruction and Construction," applying the theme to the work in League and Church. His address was inspiring and helpful and was very Iwell received. Special music for this session was furnished by the local choir, assisted by Mrs. John Martin and Miss Rebecca Trauger in a duet, and Mr. John Canning with the violin. -The Luther League of the Trinity Church, Amsterdam, N. Y., is mourning the loss of two of its members in less than a month. The death of Miss Clara Gerling occurred on the 15th of June, after an illness of about four months. She was twenty-nine years old on the day of her death. She was one of the most faithful members of the Luther League and the Church. At the time of her death Miss Gerling was treasurer of the. League and a teacher in the Sunday school. Miss Meriam Fritch, daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. G. W. Fritch, pastor of this Church, was drowned while in bathing at Caroga Lake, N. Y., July 11. Miss Fritch was enjoying camp life at the lake with a number of Sorority girls of the local High School. She was in her nineteenth year. Miss Fritch was also a teacher in the Sunday school and a member of the choir. The funeral service was conducted by the Rev. Dr. Baum, of Canajoharie, assisted by the Rev. A. J. Rudisil, of Johnstown, and the Rev. G. E. Hipsley, of Red Hook, and the Rev. A. Grob, of this city. The fourteenth chapter of St. John was read as the girls had read and discussed that chapter the night before the sad accident. and Miss Fritch passed the remark that she wasn't long for this world.

The first pastorate of the first pastor of St. Mark's Mission, Mansfield, Ohio, Rev. B. B. Uhl closed with an impressive communion on Sunday, June 30, after six years of successful activity. The pastor leaves to take up the work at Nokomis, Ill., August 1.

PENNSYLVANIA

Philadelphia District.

-The Luther League of the Church of the Holy Communion was reorganized on Tuesday evening, May 21, with 35 members. The following officers were elected: President, F. C. Leupola; vice-president, Louise Himmelreich; secretary, R. M. Keller; and treasurer, Florence Fischer.

Northeastern District.

-The semi-annual convention of the Luther Leagues of the Northeastern District was held, on Thursday, May 23, 1912, in Holy Trinity Church, Scranton, and was attended by a large delegation, consisting of 70 pastors and delegates and 15 visitors.

The morning session opened at 10 o'clock, with Rev. C. C. Miller, of Honesdale, in charge of the opening services. The session was devoted to the regular routine of business. The first topic, "What Are We Doing for Our Confirmants?" was discussed by Prof. J. J. Koehler, of St. Jo..n's League, Honesdale. The discussion which followed occupied so much time that the second topic could not be treated until the afternoon session. The ladies of the church served dinner in the basement of the church.

The afternoon session opened at 2 o'clock, with Rev. J. A. Bender, of Scranton, in charge of the devotional services. The topic which was laid over from the morning session was taken up, "What Are We Doing for the Stranger?" This was assigned to St. Mark's League, Scranton, and was discussed by Miss Augusta Barth. Rev. George Drach, of Philadelphia, made remarks.

The third and last topic was assigned to St. Peter's League, of Pittston. It was, "The Luther League Topics," treated ably by Mr. J. P. Kuschel. A very interesting discussion followed.

The delegates to the national convention, at Albany, to be held November 12, 13, 14, are as follows: Rev. L. D. Ulrich, Wilkesbarre; P. Walter Banker, State president, Wilkesbarre. Alternates, A. O. Kleeman, Esq., Wilkesbarre; J. P. Kuschel, Pittston.

The officers of the District League are: President, John Griener, Scranton; vice-president, George Ripple, Honesdale; recording secretary, Sophia Ecker, Wilkesbarre; corresponding secretary, Violet R. Schmaltz, Pittston; treasurer, Martin Rau, Wilkesbarre; statistician, Carl Meinck, Scranton.

The evening session opened at 7.30 o'clock, with Rev. J. Fred Stolte, of Gouldsboro, Pa., in charge of the opening vesper services. The address of the evening was delivered by Rev. Nathan R. Melhorn, Philadelphia, his subject being "Lutheranism and Americans."

York District.

-The Luther League of Wrightsville is growing in numbers and spiritual strength. On June 23 a birthday party was given the president of the League, Mr. Caleb Drenning. The members of the Luther League gave him a handkerchief shower. He received seventy-eight handkerchiefs, and the children of the society presented him with twenty-eight carnations, one for each year. These gifts were a true index of the high regard in which Mr. Drenning is held. To him the Luther League largely owes its success.

The evening of June 30 was devoted to a patriotic meeting. The church was tastefully decorated with Luther League colors. The entire service was conducted by young men. A chorus of twelve young men sang.

-The semi-annual business meeting of the Luther League of Stoughton was held in the Sunday school room of the church, in April. The following officers were elected: President, Helmer Swenson; vice-president, Gilda Midtbon; secretary, Minda Johnson; treasurer, Louis Rutlin. Other business of importance was then transacted, after which refreshments were served and a social time was had. On the evening of May 10 this Luther League gave its annual reception to the confirmation class. This is an annual event in the League, when the newly confirmed are invited to become members of the League and given an idea what Luther League work is. An excellent address was given by Secretary L. M. Kuhns, who was at that time visiting Wisconsin Leagues. The address was very interesting and instructive.

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Reputation and character are similar in many re Spects and dissimilar in many. The two cling together we cannot have one without the other and each is continually influencing the other. Both develop as our other physical and spiritual powers grow and are essential necessities in making a complete man. Both are continually exposed to the material influences, leading first in one direction and then in another.

But reputation and character do not always work in unison. Reputation is dependent entirely upon 1 hv. sical factors, while character is dependent upon spiritual factors. A man's reputation is what people think him to be. It is the world's estimation of him. Every one is at liberty to judge it. It may be good in the sight of some and entirely different in the sight of others. It may be bettered or damaged, as the case may be, by certain frivolous affairs that in the end have no significant value. But such is not the case with character. A man's character is his real moral condition. It is the light in what his Creator views him. No earthly being can penetrate into its very secrets nor judge as to his real condition. We may have our opinions concerning it, but we cannot utter them with the assurance of exactness. It is mysteriously developed by the secret words, thoughts and deeds that we ourselves are responsible for, whether they be for good or evil. We alone have the power of forming our characters. If we harm them it is due to our own misdoings only and not to those of others. Thus we begin to see that character is the more inportant of the two. Yet a man's reputation is ve v necessary and must not be overlooked. Our action and associates influence the nature of it. liminary steps to success that we take depend entirely on the world's estimation of us. When we se a position we have to be referred to some acquaintance for a recommendation before We will be accepted. However, character may destroy re, utat o but reputation can never destroy character.

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But the question arises. how are we to obtain a good character and how are we to tell when we really have obtained such high ideals? In the first place we must have a thorough knowledge of nature, we must understand life in its true light. Then it is that we can see human sinfulness and strive to reform it with some intelligence. This in turn can be done by gaining a thorough knowledge of the Bible and obtaining a tru conception of its meaning. Many lessons are taught throughout His Word which informs us of the manner to live. The petitions set forth are numerous, we read them and hardly realize that they have bearing on our topic. The task seems hard to accomplish. but we see that it is our foremost duty of life to obtain and preserve the highest good. Creator demands such duties from us and our own natures yearn for them. Many obstacles may confront us in such a pursuit, but we can always find a means to overcome them. Discouragement may press hard on all sides, but if our efforts are sustained with sincere and faithful zeal the results of our labors cannot be hidden, and the victory be faithfully won.

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Then followed a discussion of the topic by various delegates present.

Seventh Session

The vcsper services of the last session of the convention was conducted by Mr. J. T. Frank Laughner, Whitestown. After a beautiful anthem by the choir, Rev. Luther M. Kuhns, general secretary of the Luther League of America, Omaha, Neb., gave the address for the evening on "Making Good."

After singing the grand old rally hymn the session adjourned. Thus ended one of the most successful conventions of the State of Indiana.

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