The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1889-06-27
THE HOLsTON CONFERENCE
WOman's Missionary Society, Nj. E.
Church, South, Convened in John.
son City June 23, 1889, to Hold
It's Eleventh Annual
Session.

The Juvenile Missionary Society and the chill
dren of the town were called together at three
Oclock that words OF blessing might be pro-
nounced upon them, and that they might receive
an inspiration to press forward with greater zeal
In the work begun
The talks were made to them by Mrs. A. a,
Gibson and Mrs. Matt, McClung. Ats p. III. a
public service was held The devotional eXer-
cises were introduced by the dOxology, sung by
the congregation. Rev. r. w. Kite read sixteen
verses of the 10th chapter OF Romans. The oon-
gregation sang "The Old Ship of Zion" and
Rev. L. b. Robertson invoked the divine bless
ing. The choir then sang, "The good we all
may do"
Mrs. C, II. Lyle spoke fitting words Of welcome
to the members and visitors, and Mrs. L. Z. Wi |
ley made respon
The President, Mrs. Matt, MeClung read her
annual address.
The Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. ], Nc |
Chung gave a statistical report, and also re-
port showing the condition and progress of both
the home and foreign work.
In the absence of the Treasurer, Mrs. n. S.
Woodward her report was read by the Core
spending Secretary.
IAN hail the power of Jesus name" was sung
and the benediction was pronounced by Rev. L.
B. Robertson.
The Holston Conference Woman's Missionary
Society assembled for its first business session
in the NJ E. Church, South, at $3.50 a. m, June
"a, 1889 The President, Mrs. Matt. McClung,
was in the chair, The first half hour was de-
voted to a conservation service. Prayers were
offered by Rev. Z. B. Robertson and the Presi-
ident The roll was called, and sixtythree men,
bers were found to be present. The names of
eighteen visitors were recorded Rules of order
we're read and the minutes of the public meet
| ing were read and approved.
There were seven of the eleven district secre-
taries present The following figures will give
some idea OF their work
wytheville, Mrs. R. R. Grow, had col
lected during the fiscal year ......... SiC6.5l
New societies organized ...,...,., l6
Marion, Mrs. W. s. stayley, Secretary SOS.S3
New societies. Observation-Disclosures.
Abingdon, Mrs. P. C. Landrum, Secretary 1922
| New societies Observation-Disclosures.
Jonesboro, Mrs. Dickinson, Secretary 1929
| New societies ,....,....,...,.......... .
Knoxville, Mrs. G. NJ. Harrill .,..... Gl996
New societies ......-......+.......,....
Chattanooga, Mrs. A. A. Gibson ...,. 6s7.0O
New societies, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. IL
Two of the districts are practically without
secretaries. The absent secretaries sent reports
of the general condition OF the work, which was
good An enjoyable lunch was provided by the
johnson City ladies, and it was great conve-
| nj IN houa time carvad
FIRST DAY-AFTERNooN SESSION.
After the usual preliminary exercises the best
plan for managing district work was discussed.
The principal questions under consideration
were whether the multiplicity OF reports at pres
ent required of auxiliarles was the best arrange
ment, and whether the literature should be dis
tributed by the Corresponding Secretary or sent
by her to the district secretaries, and through
them to the auxilaries. The matter was refered
to the Committee on Extension of Work. Wis
-iters from other societies were invited to speak
Mrs Seldom Longley presented the interests OF
the Parsonage Aid Work, and begged of the for
eign missionary workers sympathy and coop
eraliof in this plan of home making, which Il
also service to the Master. Mrs. McClung called
Mrs Gibson to the chair while she explained hel
position on the subject. She favored Parsonage
Aid Work, but thought the leaders in boil
should not be the same, as such an arrangement
would produce confusion. There were some
objections to the organization in that it seemed
, to place the burden of collecting upon our wo
men, which should have been borne by the meT
OF the church. But this could be waived for thu
sake OF the comfort which would come to needy
, pastors. Mrs. Wiley was ready advocate OF thi'
cause, and her words won the good will of hel
hearers. The following ministers were intro
duced: Revs. r. W. Kite, J. w. Mann, J. DIVA
and ]. Wolfe. Mrs. L. C. French, of Knoxville
was introduced and made brief talk Com
mittees were appointed on Finance, Extension
OF Work, Publication, RESOLUTIONS. Mrs. Earril
announced that the members of the Conference
) Society begged leave to make Mrs. c. J. McClunl
life member OF the Johnson City Auxiliary, il
: honor Of her birthday, June 29 and as sligh
token Of their appreciation of her efficient ser
vices as Corresponding Secretary. Mr.. Cook
5 the reporter from Emory was introduced. Mrs
/, Dickinson informed the society that arrange
ments had been made for an excursion OIL
Thursday to Cranberry on the narrow guagt
road and the delegates, visitors and entertain
y ers were invited to participate In the pleasure
, SECOND DAY-MoRNING SESSION.
q The society reassembled at $50 a. m. June q
1885, The reports from auxiliary societies oc
cupied the time. There was marked improve
9 ment in the character of these reports. TIL
statistics were omitted, and the spiritual condi
. ton aud plans of management were made prom
inent. Rev J. stubblefeld was introduced an,
e presented for distribution catalogues and pic
lures OF Centenary College, Cleveland, Tenn
o SECOND DAY-AFTERNooN SESSION.
Opening exercises. Reports OF auxilaries re
sumed. Thirtyone were represented by thei
delegates. There seemed to be a growing sent
+ ment against suppers, fairs, &c, as means c
raising money, direct giving being the lesson t
learn. The following gentlemen were intro
duced Rev. W. q. GARDEN, Mr.. L. c. Reeves
. Rev. J, W. Boring and Mr.. Harr The superir
tendent OF Juvenile Work. Miss Anna Aston
made a report, which exhibited the activit
which she had displayed in her department. /
G view OF the funeral services of Mrs. p. G. Rang,
, to be held in the church Wednesday afternoon
the society adjourned to meet in night sessio
at sp.m m.
CONTINUED next week.
Below will be found the names q
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