Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1875-03-18
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A Convention of the Wuman's Foreign
Missionary Society of Gallipolis District
appointed to be held in Gallipolis on
the fifth of March, met at the NJ. E.
Church, and was called to order by the
President of the Gallipolis Society, Mrs.
A. NJ. F. Cole.
Meeting opened with the usual exer-
cises-reading of the scriptures, fol-
lowed by prayer by Mrs. Henry Blazer.
The district Secretary, Mrs. Bicknell,
was then introduced to the Convention,
who stated the object of the meeting;
she then called upon the Secretary of
the Gallipolis Society for the minutes of
their last meeting. The minutes were
read, followed report from the district
Secretary of the work of the district
during the year which report is Ell
couraging. There are II auxiliaries in
this district; 800 members; life men,
bers; 10l subscribers to the Heathen
Woman's Friend. Mrs. Bicknell then
called for reports from the different aux
iliaries; reports were received from four
delegates present, and the district Sec
retary gave report from several other
societies, all very encouraging. Mrs.
Bicknell was then reelected as District
Secretary for the coming year. On mo-
ton, Miss Paden, of Letart, was elected
treasurer of the District Society.
The following Resolutions were pre-
sented to the Society and adopted:
Resolred, That the meeting appoint an
Executive Committee, consisting of the
District Secretary and five ladies, whose
duty it shall be to aid in the supervision
of the work in the district in encOur-
aging auxiliaries, bringing the subject
of the W. F. NJ. Society before our sis
tiers, and i'm cOnferrIng with the District
Secretary in regard to new soc 'eties.
Rssolred, That a fund. known as an
'sIncidental Fund.-" be instituted in the
District Convention of the W. F. NJ. S.
of Gallipolis District, for the purpose of
defraying the travelling expenses of the
District Secretary in attending District
Missionary meetings; also of her trav-
cling expenses to the annual branch
meetings.
Resoired, That each society be assessed
10 cents per member, over and above its
membership dues, to this 'Incidental
Fund.-
Rssolced, That District Treasurer be
annually elected.
Resolred, That the District Secretary's
receipt be sufficient guaranty for mon
eys received.
Two members of the society having
departed this life during the preceding
year, the following resolutions of're-
spect were presented and adopted:
WHEREAS; We are panied to know of
the death of Sister LEA B. DAVIS, wife
of Rev. p. B. Davis, of the Ohio Con-
ference.
Resotred, That we acknowledge with
submission, the presence of Divine
Providence, in the removal of one of
the most active and efficient workers for
the w. +. NJ. S. of Gallipolis District,
and devoted and jealous disciple of
the Lord Jesus.
Resotoed, That we extend to the be-
reaved family, and Bro. Davis, our
christian sympathy, and earnestly pray
that this bereavement be sanctified by
the great Head of the Church to their
good.
WHEREAS; 1t has pleased the Divine
Ruler to remove suddenly by death, Sis
ter FANNIE B. CLARK, of the Swan
Creek Auxiliary to thew. F. NJ. S.
Resolced, That we extend our heartfelt
sympathies to the family and husband,
and especially invoke Divine cOnsOla-
tions to be impaired to the aged mother
of our deceased sister.
Adjourned.
MRS. JNO. C. GRAHAM,
Sac'V