Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-07-13
Missionary Meeting.

Gleanings from the eighteenth annual
meeting Of the Woman's Home and For
eign Missionary Society held at North
Liberty:
Two DAYS crowded full of the sweet
est Christian intercourse; two days full
of opportunity for instruction and inspi-
ration, and now it is all over, and in the
quiet of our home we sit down with q
rumpled programme before US tc think 1t
over. But what shall we put in and what
leave out of all the good things that tran
spired.
This anniversary was held in the
church, Presbytery kindly adjourning
to the school building. Hence forward
in the matter of generous hospitality
North Liberty will serve as example and
illustration of "where there is will there
is a way Sunshine and the greetings OF
old friends without, and flowers and
tasteful decorations within the church, all
had a part in preparing each one to enjoy
the services which were introduced by
devotional exercises led by Mrs. Colbert
The first hour of every session was a
PRAYER and praise service bringing bene-
diction upon all the business of the day.
A welcome was cordially extended by
Miss Ella Moore of North Liberty. In
the name of the helpful, useful Marthas
who have said: 1--WE must see that the
comfort of our guests is first secured;
and of the Marvs who have said: eve
must seize this opportunity OF learning
all we can of this blessed work." IN behalf
of these the welcome was heartily given.
This welcome was responded to by 4 -iss
Eva McJunkin. Our hearts were lifted
TO our Heavenly Father as we listened to
the beautiful duet, "Rock of Ages" A
new feature at this meeting was the Pres
byterial Record, a paper edited and read
BY Mrs. W. S. Bell. 1t evinced much
thought and careful preparation, lack of
space will prevent all but the motto of this
worthy production: "Pray, Plan, Push"
Miss Ada welch conducted an interest
ing Christian Endeavor Symposium. she
explained the need of the organization.
The pledge with the several committees
was ably discussed by the young ladies
appointed. :,
the missionaries, who seem as visible
| links between Christian effort and heath
en- need, and in them is seen not only
| their own work but the vast mission field
| thew represent Mrs. Dodd with seven
years experience among the Laos people,
| told of her work teaching the Bible to the
Laos women and how eager they are 10
grasp the simple truths of the Gospel.
Said they had been praying for the last
year tor more missionaries. MISS carton,
who expects to leave soon for siam, was
then introduced and spoke very earnestly,
| taking as the keynote OF her ADDRESS, why
should | not go to the Foreign Field,
answered this important question from
our Lords commands and promises.
Miss Jessie Workman unfolded the bright
| side of mission work among the poor
| whites of Concord n. c.
Prominent in the session was the Child
ren's exercise, led b. Miss Cooper, the
| boys representing some heather country
| with its need, the call responded To by
/ the Little Lights" girls of Mission Band.
Jessie McCurdy rec ted "a Plea very
nicely.
The popular meeting presided over by
Rev. Howard Campbell. Rev. Dodd, the
missionary speaker of the evening. afford
ed another opportunity for rare enjoy
ment and edifcation. Gladly would we
have listened longer to the recital OF what
under God has been accomplished in Laos.
| One feature of interest was the singing of
Happy Land" in Sismese by Mr. and
Mrs. Dudd.
| The Home seeratary's report was iuil OF
good hints and encouraging tokens from
| Auxiliaries and Bands. Value of boxes
and barrels with special gifts, 500 The
treasurer's report, Home and Foreign,
gave total receipts for the year $224l 80.
Report of delegates shows study
| growth in interest and numbers.
| An appeal from the Woman's Execu-
tive Committee of Home Missions for
$1OO, 900 90, presented to the societies this
amount TO be raised by $l.O0 subscrip-
tions
The need and use of Missionary Litera-
ture was fully discussed, the special point
of which was to urge increased diligence
| in securing subscribers tn our missionary
magazines. To condense into this report
the good things brought as by Mrs.
| Thompson from the meeting at Scranton
would be utterly impossible. Shall only
give one thought. enthusiasm plus inform
alton minus self, multiplied ty activity,
| divided by each member OF the society
EQUALS a successful missionary society.
| With these earnest addresses, these re-
ports Of our secretaries the report OF the
committee on resolutions, all pointing out
SO clearly the needs of the work and the
means of supply, will not this coming year
be the most prosperous that this soclety
has ever seenf After reading letters and
greetings from our missionaries and few
| inspiring words from the President, she
announced the motto for the year: make
Jesus King" All joined in singing 'God
Be With You Till We Meet Again." and
with a solemn prayer We parted to 90
down from this place of communion and
comfort.
Place of next meeting. Martinsburg,
| Butler Co.