Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-06-24

late us all to greater Viligence and zeal in
Serving"
Mrs. Dixon responded feelingly, as did
others who followed. After the seating OF
delegates. the report of Mrs. Agnes McCol,
Tough, of Grove City, the corresponding
Secretary, was heard, which was as follows;
SIXTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT.
We now present for your eonsiderati on
the sixteenth annual report of the Butler
Pres. Miss. Society May we ask for yonr
attention as we read. 1t was my purpose
at first to give an itemized account OF the
work done by the Auxiliaries and Bands,
making special mention of each, but to do
so would be only to state in advance, what
will be given you tomorrow py ,ne deIe-
gates. There are few things, however
that must be spoken Of Allegheny, the
first name on our roll has met with a
serious loss in the death of their President
Mrs. A. B. Miller, but they have held on
contributing literally, and holding seven
meetings Amity is carrying out the
principle implied in its name, We holding
meetings at the homes of the members.
They meet au Io'clock, staying to dinner
and report very pleasant times. Buffalo
reports that they are without a pastor.
there were something's that hinder them,
and that they are discouraged. from
Butler. Concord, Centre and Centrevllle
we have received good tldings: CLINTON
vile Auxiliaries seems to nave lallen PACK pach
sadly. but their Young Ladies Circle have
taken mn the work nobly, cannot the
mothers in this case learn lesson from
the daughtersY Grove City holds on her
way with growing love for the work. TINS
Society has held meeting every month
without a failure in sixteen years. Harms
vile failed to report to the Secretary last
wear and this year also, but we see that
| they are credited with a contribution TO
Foreign Missions, and we are happy to re-
| tain their name on our roll. Mt. Nebo has
been reduced by removals, as congrega-
ton to a membership of 40 Otcourse TINS
tells unfavorably on the Miss. Soc. so long
one of our prayerful sympathy The AuA- ~
iliaries have all been heard from, win the
exception mentioned. Does not TINS state
ment stir the heart to gladness, sister
And then though there was SO mucn SICK
ness, and so much unpleasant weather Ine ne
m eetines have been surprisingly well
maintained. A number of the Auxiliaries,
express a hope that they are growing IN
grace. -. 49,,
They speak of having been blest them
selves, as they have engaged IN TINS bless
ed work for the Master. Stating that they
enter upon the new year with quckened
zeal. Very cheering have been the little
| letters sent with the reports. Through
these we have had glimpse into the interior
of a member of the meetings. NOW we
must speak of the work among our young
people. The Young Ladies Circle, Clinton
Vile: the McCauley Band, Centrevllie; the
Ephraim Band, Middlesex; the Morning
Star, Muddy Creek; and the Little uTalns
| of Sand, Grove City; have sent exceileht
reports, as have also, the Busy Bees, OF
Sunbury. the Plain Grove Y. Il. Circle,
and tbe New Hone S. S. Band. The
Portersville Band has disbanded, having
lost two presidents within short time
We believe. though nc word to that effect
| has been sent to us, that one or two others
not reporting have been merged into the
Christian Endeavor Society. Now, OF TINS
we have no word of complaint. 1t Is IN
almost all cases the very best thing weak
or failing band can do, and it is the yely
hest way of bringing the young men and
bovs in our churches into the work. In
looking over the annual report OF the Wo-
mans Board we find lis Y. ?. G. Il. D. on
our roll, which gives evidence that they
send their contributions for Mission puf-
poses, through that agency. NOW, whist
we would not dictate to our noble EndeaVor
Societies, we would kindly suggest that
where "band' previously belonging 10
Ms. has been absorbed it would be but just
that the funds giving for Mission WORK Dy
that "Endeavor" should lie sent to our
Presbyterial Treasurers OF course they
will receive credit in their own name.
In some respects our Pres. Society Is
doing better than in any previous year oil
its history. We see the monthly meetings
we'll sustained we see an increase IN the
Magazines We take 90 copies, b. NJ M,
| 62 g. W, 140 W. w. w. We have sent
boxes and barrels to the value OF 1913;
Our membership is now 964. No. OF
Societies 81 Bands 20. We support IN
fcre1gn WORK, ttiss III. a. SnYss"St-h@f'"
India; Mrs. Belle E. Dodd, Lapoon, Laos.
We know also of a native Chinaman sup
ported by four ladies in the Grove Clty
| Auxiliary. In home work we have Miss
Stephenson in the the Seminary at Ashe-
Vile, and also Miss Montgomery in the
| same school, who is supported by the BUT
| ler Auxiliary No part OF the Master
work touches our hearts more than this OF
Miss S. and her colleagues among Ine
| Mountain Whites, of the south. we
pledge her our undimminished interest and
our hearty support. Now, are we willing
| to advanced Let every heart respond Win
| an earnest cry, for greater faith, greater
| love and renewed conservation.
| Respectfully Submitted,
| AGNES MCCoLLoUGH,
| Pres. Sec.
| A vocal duet by Miss Alice Wick and
her sister Mrs D. E. Dale was then render
| ed in the style so familiar to all. 1t was
very much enjoyed.
| "Child- life in India was the title OF
paper by Mrs. W. A. Baird. 1t was re
plete with interesting and novel informa
ton and suggestions.
One of the most interesting features o
the meeting then followed in opening o
the Question Basket. Vital questions
were discussed with much ability ant
read mess by the following members:
"What is the best way to conduct {
Missi onary meetingf 7" Was answered By
Miss Ella Cunningham, of GROVE City
she said, 1.-The best way is to begin will
ones whole heart in the work, always ad
dress the president before you speak, I'll
up the front seats, have good library, etc
"Can an intelligent Christian womal
separate Home and Foreign Missions 7
Answered by Miss Maud Glenn and other
| How shall we keep the Bands interest
ed 7" Answ cred by Miss Flora Mcdowell
and others.
"How can we reach the uninterested
Answered by Mrs. J. N. Thompson.
How can we secure increased prayer
for the work p Miss Alice Black and Mrs
Rev. White.
what is the most needed in the Mis-
sionary work at the present timer" Mrs
L. L. Young.
"What is the best way to increase ou
membership Mrs. DIR. Pearson.
"is the work done for ones own loca
church and for its ignorant and poor, Mis-
sionary work." Mrs. Brandon.
Miss Ella Cunningham followed with al
interesting essay.
Mrs Z. NJ Colbert then read severa
beautiful letters from Mrs. Dodd, Mis-
sinary, which we would publish if spac
could permit.
On Tuesday evening a popular meeting
was held, which was addressed by Mrs
Tracy and Miss Mckay.
On Wednesday morning, after devotiona
exercises conducted by Mrs. Wright, re
ports were listened to. We append tn
Treasurers Report
TREASURES REPORT.