Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-11-02

Junior Band, OF Mexico, wac en-
rolled as a member.
After the report Of the Union sec
retary, Mrs. Alex. Stewart, OF Co.
lumbla, read g spaper on "Papal
Europe and Greece"
The following committees were ap-
pointed by the chair:
On Literature-Mrs. J. N. Wright
and Mrs. Henderson, of Fulton.
On Resolutions--Mrs. L. H. Kerr
and Mrs. Tuttle, OF Fulton.
THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
The afternoon session opened with
devotional services, which were led
by Mrs. Chas. Patton, of Fulton, Meg
danes e. r. Locke and F. A. Morris
rendered beautiful vocal duet, which
was highly enjoyed, as was the reci-
tation, "Golden Thread" by Miss
Lillian Fisher, of Fulton.
"Some Bright Spots in Darkest
Africa" was the subject of a well writ
ten paper by Miss Linnie Allison, Of
this city.
Papers, "What Matter" by Miss
Chase Spicer, Of Fulton, and "What
Doest Thou Here" by Mrs. ]. O. Mil
ler, of Keytesvllle, were attentively
listened to.
There we're few dry eyes In the
church building at the conclusion Of
Mrs.James Mcvain WrIeht's paper on
"Walking in the Newness of Life," q
memorial Of Ann Lacey Marques
The paper was indeed well prepared
and was written by one who was well
acquainted with the subject. Such q
flow of beautiful thoughts and tributes
is seldom heard.
The afternoon session closed with q
hymn.
THOSE PRESENT.
Among the delegates present st the
sessions are:
From Fnlton-Mrs. Charles Patton,
Mrs. Ohas. Spicer, Mrs. J. M. Wright,
Mrs. L. H. Kerr, Miss Lillian Fisher,
Mrs. Henderson.
From Oolumbia-Mrs. Alex. Stew
art, Miss Leila Willis, Mrs. McAffee,
Mrs. W. w. Garth.
From Brunswick Mrs. L. 8. Pros
ser.
From Keytesville-Mrs. ]. O. Miller,
Miss Walter.
From Mexico Mrs. Rutledge.
From Auxvasse---M Mrs. II. B. Barks.
From Benton City-Mrs. s. A. Co-
hoon.
There were many visitors present
and many from the local Unions took
part.
FRIDAY MORNING.
The morning session opened with
praise service led by Mrs. 8. Il. Kerr,
of Fulton. Following the thank OFFER
ing was q reading by Miss Helen Ola
baugh. Her selection was, isThe Mis-
sionary Cat."
AS TO FOREIGN MISSIONS.
Speaking of foreign missions Mrs.
q, W. Robertson, In her paper, said
In part:
"There is no subject more before
the great thinking world to-day than
that of Foreign Missions. When the
greatest explorers OF the world are
missionaries and the sovereigns Of tho
most enlightened nations are honoring
them; when commerce and art and
science and great national and inter-
national enterprises are hitching on
to the missionary car, no one, es-
pecially the Christian, can afford to
be ignorant. God makes the great
political events Of the day subservi-
ent to the great movements in Christ's
Kingdom. The study of missions
broadens the intelligence by bringing
one in contact with all countries and
nations making rs familiar with
their mode OF life, architecture and
religion, their governments and their
political movements that affect their
religious liberty. Beyond all this IL
cultlvates an interest in humanity.
Festus said that Paul was mad; Sidney
Smith called Carey q crazy cobbler,
and We have read of a church in blue,
true old Scotland, before the rise Of
Chalmers, which declared and entered
upon Its records that Foreign Missions
"were not only unnecessary, but
wicked, fanatical, dangerous and rev.
oIutionary." Ignorance walked with
Christian and Hopeful as they jour
neyed to the Celestial City, but Bun
yam has not yet reported his arrival.
But how can the uniniormed be inter-
ested2 knowledge Is the only door
through which they can be led, for
know and you will feel, know and you
will pray, know and you viii help"
Mrs. RobeTtson's paper was quite
lengthy and abounded In information
and pure thought throughout, in many
Instances citing facts TO prove that
the missionary service Of the world is
accomplishing much more than Is
generally known to the masses and
that the words $50 yen are fast bring
ing all nations to Him who gave them
utterance.
Mrs. Robertson's paper was follow
ed by discussions on the subject by
Miss Russell, Of Mexico, and Mrs.
Julia McNair Wright, Of Fulton, Mes-
danes B. F. orear and y. A. Buckner,
Of Mexico, Il. B. Barks, Of Auxvasse,
and J. o. Miller, Of Keytesvills.
The paper, "Korea," by Miss Leila
Willis, OF Columbia, gave an excellent
insight into life of women and girls Of
Korea.
"What Advance Steps has your So
ciety taken During the Past Year,"
was the subject for two minute replies