The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-04-12
THE MISSION SOCIETY.
lis second Session Yesterday.

taTIes OF the various districts, VINO read
exhaustive papers on the s.ste
of their districts. Mrs. B. r. Cowan
OF Bellsire in her report stated that the
number of the East Ohio conference,
was 10000 and tina. the missionary work
of that conference hsd been remarkably
successful. A touching statement was
made by Mrs. Hill, of Cleveland, IN con-
nection with an offering from some friend
who had recently died and who had lett
as legacy to the society, $35.
Misss Russell Of West Virginia
SAID that although last year the confer
ence had numbered twenty-five suxll-
aries, but that as many OF them SUM
bered in their work, they were
cut of for the time being
as the work in the mines and railroads,
upon which this Conference is wholly
dependent, mas for some time been very
uncertain, and for this reason We have
scarcely dared to ask for missionary
money. Otherwise the Conference has
been successful IN its work.
Mrs. DR.. Savage, of the Kentucky
Conference made the most powerful and
eloquent address of the day. She IS q
noble looking lady, with soft, pleasant
voice and touching manner, and bad, SIS
we are told she always had, a deep effect
upon the audience.
Mrs. Ingham, Corresponding Secre.
tsry, said that Washington Conference,
Pittsburgh district OF West Virgins,
not being located, Mrs. Sleeve, wife
of the clergyman Of that district,
desired TO know to whom she would re-
port the working OF her suxile!ys.
The reports OF the Secretary were
unanimously adopted.
The greetings OF the body were sent, on
motion, TO Mrs. Sleeve, Of Washington
district
a resolution of regret of the passing
away of Mrs. Bishop Thompson, formerly
OF Wheeling, was passed.
Mrs. Lloyd read an extract from the
"Hesthen Woman's Friend" concerning
the terrible famine in India.
Miss Myrs Richardson, of Kentucky,
who sent sn Offering 10 the Society, was
made lite member.
a report was read from the Mexican
Mission. The orphanage in connection
with the mission contains AZ girls, and Is
doing well
After singing the doxology, the meet
ing adjourned till afternoon.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The first business of moment was a
motion TO reconsider the vote IN regard
to the election of slLernstes.
The point raised was that the alternate
must be elected and not appointed, and
the point was sustained by the society.
The Committee on Bylaws amended
q resolution in regard to calling special
meetings, placing the power to call such
meetings in the hands Of a majority Of
tho general officers Of the Cincinnati
Branch. Several minor changes in the
rules were also suggested for action upon
by the Society.
A discussion arose as 10 who the gen
eral officers were, and whether the term
included Vice Presidents.
1t was decided to appoint two dele.
gates instead OF one to the Committee Of
the Whole at its next meeting, from the
Cincinnati branch.
Mrs. Parrot thought that it was de-
sirable to have programmes prepared for
the next meeting by which the sessions
shall be ruled. She thought that much
time would thus be saved and the usual
confusion and want Of order avoided.
The resolution was carried.
A delegate suggested that after the
Bible, the Discipline and the annual re-
port OF the Cincinnati Branch, all the
delegates should resd Clshing's Manual.
Mrs. Davis, of Cincinnati, introduced
Miss Blanche McClain, OF Cincinnati, a
slight formed, sweet-fsced young girl,
whose low voice and subdued manner
won the hearts aud sympathy OF all those
present. She said that she had for many
years thought OF going abroad rs = mis-
siOnsry. After much difficulty she had
obtained the consent of her mother and
relatives, and was ready to 60 wherever
she was sent.
At three o'clock Mrs. Barton took the
chair, and an hour was devoted TO the
district secretaries reports, discussions,
experience, &c.
Mrs. Furguson spoke lengthily of the
work of the district secretaries. She said
that IN order TO perform the work salts
factorily she must consecrste herself to
Christ. She has the most disCourGging
experiences. The labors and troubles of
all the society are placed upon her
shoulders. Those who do work heartily
in this cause find it true means Of
grace. OtIiccre should be se.t-reliant
and trustlul, and should commit. them
selves solely TO Christ
Mrs Van Vert then spoke OF the diff
culties in the way of missionary work. She
thought that SO few people knew OF the
real ignorance and condition of the
heather that they could not or would
not help the cause Opposition also
comes from those who do not like to see
women put themselves forward in public
work, and also from some Of our clergy.
men.
Mrs. Brawley, Of West Virginia, said
that the lack OF sympathy on the part Of
fellow sisters in Christianity was one Of
the worst opponents
Mrs. PeYton addressed the meet.
ing on the subject of standards
of thought and action" The fret idea to
be learned thoroughly is-whst the dis.
tricL secretary wants to accomplish, and
then look forward to carrying out that
object without hesitation.
Mrs Van Vert, said thst few people
who did 70. work, knew how many hours
there are in the day.
Mrs. Dr.. Rust, OF Cincinnati, gave sn
interesting and eloquent talk on Africa
and its missionary work. 1t was the mas
ter effort of the day by far.
The election Of officers then took place
President, Mrf. Bishop Clark, Cores.
ponding Secretary, Mrs. b. r. Cowsn, Of
Bellaire; Recording Secretary, Mrs. +. A.
Gamble; Treasurer, Mrs w. b. Davis.
EVENING SESSION.
In the evening the session was held in
the church proper. The pews were
crsmmed to their utmost capacity. Seven
or eight hundred persons at least were
present.
After singing, Mrs. Bing offered 8
PRAYER, ard then the first OF the series Of
addresses was given by Mrs. Creighton on
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