The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-03-09
weman,. Home nII.rlenary sec,e.y.

mingt0n Conference did II meet under
more favorable circumstances than
yesterday at Middletown. The attend.
ance was large and the reports en-.
couraging. The treasurer's report.
Mrs ii. O. Robinson showed that in
money and supplies 90, SSl.56 we're re
ceived during tho year and showing
an increase of $54.4S.
Mrs. G. Wesley Weldin, In her re.
port, stated that In a view of our
work for the year iu It closing we find
some OF the auxillarles have displayed
cons derable zeal In mission work.
Charges without auxiliaries have con
trlbuted funds a. d some new bands
have been formed. The work done
was really bright and encouraging,
and although not increased In num-
bers yet we arc stronRr. We are gam.
ing the attention of presiding elders,
pastors and persons of influence who
will give us assistance In the future.
1t may not be amiss to state that
the object of the Woman's Home Mis-
Is to enlist and organize
tho Efforts of Christian women OF our
church In behalf OF the needy and des-
titute women and children of all Sec
tions OF our country without distino-
tlon OF race.
The Chinese Women OF the Pacifie
Coast" was the title OF u paper read by
Mrs. VIM. Nj. Field, which was listened
to with marked attention. Among
other things it stated that AS we
gather here to.day-the women of. the
Methodist Ghurch-we feel both glad
and proud OF the equality we have
with all mankind. though we may not
In this State help the lnw.making in
Legislative halls, nor in those church
affiliations lead church delegation to
the general conference. yet We are
confident, as women. of the ability and
powers TO do whatever good work to
which we turn our hands. our hearts
and our willis.
But do we ever realize that with our
envlronm OF civilization and re-
llgiOn, and the respect universally
shown to our womuRhood, that we
can have no adequate conception OF
the Ideas and thoughts and lives of
those other women OIL tho other side of
the world who are born into an almost
abjeot condition of slavery. Neither
can we ever realize any part OF the
joy OF the upllft that comes to their
hearts when they learn that there are
possibilities for them In the future.
not only that therO ID n Loving friend
ana Saviour and n heavenly home
beyond this world, but days and years
OF knowledge and growth and Joy for
them even in this lite."
The paper further denounced the
California Chluamen who can obtain
money for his wants by the INN oral
barter Of the women he owns. Mrs.
Field sat in the Mission School two
years ago In Sacramento. aud heard
the rescued children in their strange
tongue sing
Jesus loves me. this know,
For the Bible tells me So
The paper illustrated The life in
Mott street, New York, and scored the
actions oil the pretty faced white
Observation-Disclosures to all self-respect.
lead such cast down lives among
tho Cinnamon OF that city.
Right Is right, since God is God,
And right the day must win;
To nouht would be dlsloyalty,
To falter would be sin.
Mrs. A. I. Stuart. of Washing ton. D.
c.. said in part that the Woman't
Home Mission Society Should appoa
to the heart OF every true American
Go among the Italian settlements OF
New York with its - or 100000 for
eiRners IN the state of degradation and
the children growing up in ignorance
and vice, with no fear for either Coo
on man. We open our doors to nj
nations except the Chinese. 1t hut
been truly SAID that America has be
worlds pHupors.
Our work must not be given entirely
to the foreigners. for great deal IL
needed among our own poor, and
wildly told of the good work accom-
plished by the Deacuuessus.
The reports OF the auxiliary seCre,
tnrieB were encouraging, but when the
reports came from the Mission Band,
and Leagues the older PERSONS present
were astonished. and great incentiv,
was given tn all by such praisew
| reports as were presented by thu
Busy Bees OF st. Paups. OF Whining
ton, and the report SO creditably
read by Master Gerry Dobbins, of vii
| lnington.
| Mrs. Thos. Benson sang delightful
solo. Miss S. Il. Weldin handled til,
Question Drawer" very 1leYerly. Tht
address of Mrs. Mary Leonard Well
was greeted with pleasure by tho large
audience which packed the church
| The delegates returned to this city OF
II special train which left MiddletowI
about 10 a'cioek p. IN The luncheon
served III the Sunday school room wa
n sumpluulis one. and the iauies ii
charge deserve greut credit for same
The following officers We're elected
to serve for the ensuing year: laresi
dent, Mrs. N. NJ. Browne, OF Middle
town; recording SECRETARY. Mrs. Wash
innton Hastings ul Wilmington; cor
responding secretlry. Miss Einm,
Weldin. of Wilmington; treasurer
Mrs. Henry c. Robinson. OF Whining
ton. Mrs. Il. Browne was elected
delegate to tho national meeting
which viii be held in Willinmsport
ia. Mrs Hastings aud Miss WeiGil
were elected alteruatcs.
A resolution was adopted thanking
the people OF Middlctown for ihei
hospitality, the Delaware Railroad
Compnny FOR running special train
and others who showed the dele gate
courtcsies. llusing tho evening TIN
choir OF tho Mlddletown NJ. l.. Churcl
sang several line selections.
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