The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-10-09
For Missions.


wassee Baptist Association held meetings at II
a. m, 2 and 1880 p. m. in the assembly room OF
the First Baptist church, Tuesday.
The morning session was called to order by
the president, Mrs. @. Van Ness, of Owosso,
who conducted the devotional exercises. 1t was
decided to omit the meeting in December. The
next meeting will be held at Vernon, March, 81.
The devotional exercises OF the afternoon
were conducted by Mrs. H. S. Watkins, prayer
being offered by Rev. Davidson, of Vernon.
Mrs Van Ness in her address OF welcome trust
ed that the society would not only bring but get
inspiration from the meeting. Mrs. Mitchell,
Of Ovid, spoke OF missionary meetings as great
educators In religion and knowledge OF the
world.
Reports were made for Chesaning by Mrs.
Fisher; Corunna by Mrs. Whiting; Maple River
by Mrs. Phelps; the Maple River Busy Bees by
Myrtle Hendie; Ovid by Mrs. Mitchell; Owos-
so by Mrs. p. D. White; Vernon by Rev. and
Mrs. Davidson. Several other places were re-
ported by letter, one from Williamson contain
ing an excellent suggestion that regular meet
ings should be held, the dues should be collect
ed monthly and RENTED quarterly to the mis-
sionary board of the Baptist church.
The photograph of the late Mrs. Harriet
Sweagles, of st. Johns, was on the presidents
table, and tributes were paid to her memory.
Mrs. Van Ness spoke of her as a dear faithful
woman and hoped her mantle would fall on some
one in this society. Mrs. Mitchell related how
she could give missionary information to the
last, although unconscious of the presence OF
her friends.
Rev. Davidson spoke of her regular attend
ance at the state meetings, and how she labered
arduously in her home duties besides doing
great work for missions. Mrs. Watkins said
her presence was felt at this meeting and that
her memory would be q cherished inspiration.
Mrs. Curtis said that loyalty to God was the
keynote of Mrs. Sweagles' lfe Mrs. p. d.
White spoke of her sacrifices during the build
ing of the st. Johns church. Mrs. Davidson
told how she assisted pastors to attend state
meetings, and Rev. Davidson said she was al
ways loyal to the pastor.
"We will never say good-by" was well render
ed by Miss Blanche Burhans, Mrs. Eff1e Con-
verse and the Misses Bessie Galusha and Jessie
Keagle.
Mrs. Curtis read paper on "Our Foreign Mis-
sions." The keynote to successful inspiration
in missionary work is to be acquainted as far
as possible by letters, newspaper articles,
ETC., with those actually at work in the mission
field.
Allie Morris, Of Maple River, gave good reel.
tation "He doeth his aims to be seen Of men,"
Mrs. E. S. Graaf and Mrs. ]. E. Weeks sang
duet, "Your darlings are safe with the angels in
heaven" dedicated to the first two christian
children who died in Corea.
Mrs. Losey of Ovid, gave select reading,
Ancestral Worship among the Chinese"
An interesting paper on Mexico, written by
Mrs Young, OF Lansing, was read by Mrs. Will
ting, of Corunna. This country's climate, his
tory, opportunities were graphically told Prot
estant missionaries have been at work there
only since 1847, and now there are III American
missionaries and 512 native preachers There
is need Of many more workers in this field.
The Misses Hendie and Morris, of Maple
River, rendered pleasing duet.
Mrs Wellington White, of Owosso Mrs. Geo.
Huntington, of Ovid, and Mrs. E. M Blanchard,
of st. Johns were appointed as the nominating
committee to report at the March meeting.
The evening meeting was conducted by the
local b. Y. p. u. and presided over by Fred
Lawrence. Fred Kamm conducted the devo-
tional exercises, prayer being offered by Rev.
Clough Nearer my God to Thee" was sung
by VIM. Sparling, the Misses Wicking and Hunt
and Mr.. II. A. Wickham.
The society was welcomed by Miss May Law
renee in a few well chosen words, which were
feelingly responded to by Mrs. @. Van Ness.
Lena Payne, of Maple River recited Georgia
Willis Corners
Miss e. Miner presented very practical pa
per on the Relation of the B. Y. p. U. to Mis-
sions." Only one out of every three of Gods
creatures knows anything abou this word. The
Bible shows fayoring of missions by God, the
Father Son and Spirit. The society needs first
a live missionary committee and then p'enty Of
missionary literature to be placed with those
who will use it. A regular monthly meeting
should be held, but should be relieved Of formal
papers as soon as possible. 1t was well to give
to the expense OF the union at the conservation
meetings and give to missions at the other meet
ings. All offerings whether systematic or not
through the regularly organized societies Of the
church for a definite object. The union should
be loyal to and support the various interests of
the home church.
Miss Hattie Hodge gave an interesting talk on
the "Relation Of the Junior Union Members to
Missions" God has need of the untried. The
juniors are here to stay They can be taught
early to love the word of God and to desire to
save souls The little sister Of Diaz In Cuba
was an example of what little one could do
She started a Sunday school which now mum
bers 1000 members. The juniors study the BIZ
BILE and acquire both the missionary spirit and
knowledge. They learn that the world begins
at ones elbow and soon become ready for the
activity of the senior union and church.
Mrs. p. d. White paid feeling tribute to the
memory of Mrs. Sweagles, whose life is q pow
erful influence today and has won her trium-
plant entrance into heaven.
Rev. Matteson brought the matter of missions
close to the audience by reading two personal
letters from a missionary in Burmah, showing
the immense difficulties Of missionary in that
country. Mr.. Matteson said in no other field
could be found greater proofs of Providence or
more profitable examples Of the power of the
naked truth than tran snred in tho lives NJ mod