Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-05-27

and yet the work seems to be limited, so
great il The destitution and so numerous
the appeals for aid. The work of raising
larger contributions for the missionary
work was emphasized.
"WEDNESDAY.
In spite Of the threatening weather the
audience was large during the morning
session. After devotional exercises an
hour was spent in the interests Of the
Woman's Foreign missionary work.
Miss Sargent, LIST assistant in the Owa-
tonna Academy, presided. She made a
report of the general work of the Woman's
Society. Then followed reports from the
mission circles at Austin by Mrs. Glib.
bons, at Albert Lea by Mrs. Carr, at
Faribault by Miss Sargent, and at Owa-
tonna by Mrs. Bliss. A letter from Miss
Fielde OF Swallow, China, was read by Mrs.
Wilbour. A paper written by Mrs.
Ellerbe of Mankato, State Secretary, WAS
read by Miss Mapss. Report from Miss
Fielde of Swallow, was read by Mrs. Carr.
Closing remarks by Miss Sargent. From
Mrs. Gibbons report of the Austin circle
We CLEAN the following: The circle num-
bers II members at present. SIC has been
appropriated during the year. 10 copies
of the Helping Hand are taken. Those
who attend feel much blessed in the
missionary intelligence they gain and the
missionary Inspiration they receive.
Rev. g. H. DeWolfe presented the work
of the Baptist Foreign Mission Society.
This National society is holding its meet
ings At Saratoga, N. Y, during the pres
ent week. The work has been much
prospersd; many of the heather have
been converted during the year through
the labers Of our missionaries. Fields
rich in promise are opening on every side.
calling tor enlarged plans. The contri-
buttons for the past year were $314,860
being $4,000 in excess Of any previous
year. The Union has now 81 stations in
Asia, with 10 married missionaries, 4
unmarried men and Al unmarried women
in Asia aud Europe, 919 churches and =
total membership reported of $1,000.
AT II O'Clock Rev. r. A. Shadick
preached the doctrinal sermon. Texts.
Luke "a: 80, Acts IA. Subject, the won.
derful changes produced in the early
church by the descent Of the Holy Spirit.
(a) 1llumin alton of the judgment and un-
Outstanding; (b) Eukindling of strong
love for Jesus Christ and for fellow-men;
(e) Production Of deep and continuous joy;
(D The other fruits of the Spirit, peace,
long suffering, &C., sc; (e) Efectual
control of the will.
We need today this power Of the Holy
Spirit in preacher, in deacon, In every
member Of our churches.
Afternoon-The reports Of various com.
mittees were heard discussed and adopted.
Resolutions were passed, 1, recognizing
Gods favor during the year. 2, express
ing appreciation of the cooperation and
help of the Home Mission Society. 3, in
regard to the duty of raising our church
apportienments. 4, regarding the Owa-
tonna Academy. 5, On Foreign Missions.
6, on the Publication Society. 7, on the
Woman's Home and Foreign Mission
work. 8, on dissertation of the Lords
day. 9, on consistency and spirituality
of Christian living.
AT O'Clock meeting was held in the
interests of the Woman's Home Mission
Society. Mrs. Wllbour presided. Ad-
dresses by Mrs. Wilbour, Mrs. DeWolfe
of Owatonna, Rev. J. W. Riddle and 9TH
ers.
Eventng-Last evening brief address
WAS made on behalf of the claims and
work of the American Baptist Publica-
ton Society by Rev. G. D. Belden.
Rev. ]. s. Cox, Of Waterville, then
preached the closing sermon.
Then followed the saying Of the good
byes, the expression Of kind wishes and
interest for the coming year. The dele
gates return home to-day. The meetings
have been largely attended, interesting
aud profitable. The church in this place
have been most cordial in their hospital
ity, and i, is hoped that this has been
enjoyed by all their visitors.
The next session will be held at Fari.
bault the third Friday in Msy, 1881 {.
Opening sermon Friday evening, by Rev.
G. Fl. DeWolfs; alternate, Rev. r. A.
Shadick. To be held over Sunday. Doc
trinal sermon, by Rev. J. s. Cox; alter.
nate, Rev. G. D. Belden.