Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-04-21
WOMEN,S WORK
In the Missionary Field-Fifth Annual
Meeting ofthe w. II. N. 8. OF the wash

FTtsDytSE
The fifth annual meeting OF the
Woman's Foreign Missionary Socie-
tv of the Presbytery of Washington, was
held in the Presbyterian church OF West
Alexander, commencing April 18th, with
an evening service, and continuing through
Thursday.
Addresses were delivered on Wednesday
by Rev Cowden, of the Second church OF
Washington, and Miss S. B. Loring, late of
Syria. -,
Quite a number of visitors arrived for the
Wednesday evening services; but en-
Thursday they literally poured into the
church First came the delegations from
Claysyille, Washington and the represen-
tstiyes from the churches in that direction;
then came the delegations from Wheeling
and forks of Wheeling, the latter number
ing over fifty. On the arrival of trains at
the depot, carriages were in waiting to con-
yev the delegates to this "city set upon
hill" many preferring walking. At the
church they were invited to repair to the
basement. where coffee and sandwiches
had been prepared by these thoughtful sis
tiers. who. whilst holding in reserve the
spiritual feast, were not mindful OF the
creature comforts of their gaeSts.
The first half hour of the meeting was
given 10 prayer and confidence. our worthy
President, Mrs. u. A. Cunningham, III the
chair. Prayer was offered by Mrs.
Graham. and few remarks made by Mrs.
Lester upon the topic, Waiting upon
God"
After the reading of the minutes Of the
last annual and the semi-annual meeting,
we listened to the address of welcome by
Mrs Jameson. The response by Mrs. Gun
ningham. followed by the faithful carrying
out Of the most excellent programme.
We mi sod the dear faces of two of our
Vice Presidents, Mrs. Orr, of Holidays
Cove and Mrs. PAUL., of Wellsburg. The
latter sent in her resignation, which was
regretfully accepted.
Mrs. Cunningham read letter from Mrs.
Speer regretting her inability TO be with
us, as she is this day celebrating with her
husband the thirtieth anniversary of their
marriage.
Mrs. Cunningham stated that the Wo.
mans Foreign Missionary Society OF the
Northwest was now in session i'll Mime.
apolis, whereupon il was decided to send
our co.workers greetings by telegraph
The several reports were listened to with
unusual pleasure, many of their expe-
rienCes being treasured in the hearts Of the
hearers to be used as stimulus in their own
societies.
The reports from the bands were encour-
aging as showing an earnest disposition to
work for the Master. Many an eye was
moist as the dear young people, forgetful OF
self, told of their meetings, and the manner
of conducting them. One little voice was
heard, never to be forgotten, as we sat with
rapt attention while Master Johnnie
Blaney delivered his report from memory
in clear, calm, deliberate manner and to
endeavor to describe which, our pen would
fail to do Justice.
At the noon lunch, served most bOunti.
fully in the basement. it was estimated
that about 800 were waited on at one time,
and still there were more TO follow.
The following officers were elected:
President, Mrs. ID. A. Cunningham.
Vice Presidents. Mrs. Speer, Mrs. DR..
Ilupp. Mrs. Orr Mrs NJ. w. Miller, Mrs.
l.. F. Grier and Mrs. Whitesides.
Secretary of Home Department, Miss NJ.
GraySOn.
Secretary of Foreign, Mrs W. II. Lester.
Recording Secretaries, Mrs Stoser and
Miss Helen Atkinson.
Secretary of Literature. Miss Williams.
Treasurer. Miss Jennie Baird.
After the transaction of great deal OF
routine, though interesting business, the
following were adopted:
RESOLUTIONS.
The women representing the various aux
illiaries of the foreign missionary society.
the young ladies of the various circles, the
children of the bands while attending the
fifth annual meeting. desire to express their
warm appreciation OF the liberal hospitality
of the Sisters of West Alexander.
RcsOircd, That we would hereby express
our qualification in very cordial manner
in which we have been received, everything
having been done for our comfort. The
morning lunch for those who left their
homes at an early home was quite accept
able.
Rc2o'rcj That the gentleman furnishing
COnveyanCes to transport us from the depot
up the hill to church have our sincere
thanks for their Kindness and thoughtful
ness.
R"s"icd, That we hereby express orr APP
probation to the railroad officials granting
us special rates of fare.
RcSoircd, That the Fifth annual meeting
will not only correspond fayorably with
former ones. but that il has been of more
than ordinary interest as manifested in
officers presiding, especially of the PreS
dent Mrs DR. Cunningham. and the Stimu-
lating presence of Miss lOring and others.
We would also express our qualification
at the remarkably full attendance of our
society circles and bands
HeSOIycd, That words cannot express the
extreme pleasure in which this society has
listened to Miss Loring's earnest and beauti-
ful address. May God bless her.
RcSOIrcd, That much OF the pleasure is
due to the thOughtfulncss of Rev. and Mrs.
Lester the pastor and his wife.