The times., 1899-10-04

The first regular session of the third
conference of the International Union of
Women's Foreign Missionary Societies, of
the Presbyterian and Reformed Churches
was held at 2:3O o'clock yesterday after
noon in the Church OF the Covenant. 1t
had been intended TO hold the meeting at
10 O'Clock yesterday morning, but owing
to the parade in honor of Admiral Dewey,
it was postponed
Many missionaries from Cuba, Africa,
Japan. India. China, and Persia were pres
ent as delegates to the convention, which
is being held as an auxiliary TO the Pan
Presbyterian Alliance. There are twen-
ty-eight societies in the Union, and twen-
ty delegates have been sent to the gather
ing from Presbyterian Churches all over
the world.
The session yesterday afternoon opened
with a devotional service led by Mrs. w.
J. Darby, of the Cumberland Presbyterian
Church, followed by the hymn 'All Hail
the Power OF Jesus Name. An address of
welcome was made by Mrs. J. n. Gull
bertson. President of the Washington City
Society, on behalf of the united Presby
terian Churches of the city. a reply was
made by the presiding officer, Mrs. C. p.
Turner. The report of the secretary and
treasurer, Miss Mathews, of the Presby-
terian Church of England, was heard, fol-
lowed by the roll call of delegates. The
roll of missionaries and former missionar-
les was called and was responded to by
twenty-five delegates.
A paper on Young Peoples Organiza-
tions" was read by Miss Alice Dawson,
which caused considerable interest among
the ladies present. 1t was followed by a
paper on Student Volunteer Movement" ="
read by Miss Pauline Root, NJ D., Sec
retary of the society Addresses on 'Edu-
cational Work. were read by Miss Balmer,
of the South China English Presbyterian
Mission, and by Miss Bliss, of the Dutch
Reform Mission of South Africa A paper
by Mrs. MacNair, of the American Presby-
terian Mission CT Japan. was read by Mrs.
d. A. Mcknight, of Washington.
Short addresses on The Present Need
in missionary work were made by the dele
gates from many Presbyterian churches.
Messages from societies in Australia and
Switzerland, which countries were not rep
resented, were read by delegates selected by
the presiding officer. A committee on re5o-
lutions was appointed composed of Mrs.
Ross, England; Mrs. Hamilton, Ireland;
Miss Bliss South Africa; Mrs. Hoy, To-
ronto, Canada, and Miss Small. Scotland
prayer for the success of the missionary
undertaking throughout the world by Mrs.
Throp concluded the session.
Many ladies interested in the work were
present. The church was decorated with
flags Of all nations, and the pulpit was
adorned with palms. A table for the free
distribution of missionary literature has
- A. al
gates.
There win be two sessions today, COM
mencing al TO o'clock a. N. and o'clock
this afternoon. At this mornings session
Mrs. Thomas Bell, of England, will preside.
The following programme win be observed:
Devotional services, led by Mrs s s Wilson,
United Presbyterian Church Of America Hymn,
%, Spirit OF the Living Cod brief greetings
from Delegates. The Present Need" paper,
Church OF Scotland; discussion. Hymn, Lord,
When IN Simon's House CT Yore." Missionary
Literature, Miss Ellen c. Parsons. editor ''Wo-
mans Work for Woman" Discussion. Question
hour, Led by Mrs Meade Williams, American
PreshyteTiaG Church. Hymn, "Jesusi Name OF
MondrOus Love."
The programme for this afternoon viii
be as follows:
Hymn, Jesus, Our Best Beloved Friend;'' Pa
per. The Outlook, Opportunity, Obligation, y
Mrs u. McCrae, Presbyterian Church in Canada
(Nestern divisiJn); Missionary Addresses, 'Medi-
czl Missions" Ms Robert Mafeer. North China
American Presbyterian Mission; Miss Jessie Will
son. n. D.. Persia American Presbyterian Mis-
sion, Mn. Theodore 5. Wynko0p, India, British
and Foreign Bible Society. Hymn, 20, the Dark
nass. O. the Sorrow,'' Missionary Addresses,
''Evangelistic Work" Miss n. J. Campbell, In
dia. Union Presbyterian Mission: Mrs J. L. Pot
ter. Persia. American Presbyterian Mission: Mrs
NJ. NJ. Carleton, India, American Presbyterian
Mission. Election OF president and general sec
reiary Of the Union; report Of committee reso-
buttons: closing words. Hymn, 'The Church s
One Foundation" Benediction. Rev. Teunis 5.
Haniin, d. ID.
Miss l. y. Adam. Of Scotland, will pre-
side