Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-11
1T WAS WOMAN'S DAY
AN INTERESTING FEATURE OF THE
TIDEwATER CONVENTION.
MANY FINE ADDRESSES MADE.
Papers OF Special Interest Rend-
Great Enthusiasm Shown I'm the
Temperance and other Subjects.

Yesterday was the day set apart to
the work Of the Christian Woman's BOARD
Of Missions in Tidewater District. ms
beautiful independence church in Han
over was well-hled at 1915 A. NJ with
the consecrated women of this great Sec
ton.
Mrs. Il. D. Tyler, district manager OF
woman's work. called the meeting to or
der, and Mrs. w. IL Tyler occupied hef
place as secretary. The president read
Isaiah xxxiL. 9-16, and made short, ear
nest appeal for sympathy and co-opera-
ton In the work. Mrs. G.. L. Winfield led
the large audience in prayer, and the au-
dience sang sweet Hour Of Prayer
Then came the address of welcome by
Mrs. !. l.. Chestnut of Ashland. 1--WE
welcome you" she said, for the works
sake We welcome you for that strong
helpfulness that your coming brings. In
the name of our splendid missionary or
ganization. one and all, we welcome"
PRESIDENTS ADDRESS.
This was followed by the Presidents adj
dress, delivered by Mrs Tyler The presi-
dent congratulated the members on the
success attained this year, and urged
that every effort be made TO reach 5000
members and $4,000 by october l, lsS9
'"This," she said, affords the woman OF
Independence church an opportunity t.
join our ranks in the onward march," Al
the close of this excellent address the
congregation sang "ro the Work"
The secretarys report was read by Miss
Shackelford, Of Richmond. az Miss Han
kins, the secretary Of last year, was abb
sent. From this report it appeared that
there are q auxiliaries, 40 members, sji5
paid in dues. and over 5000 for the Bible
work. The roll OF honor contains Il OF
the churches, headed by Seventh,Streot
church, Richmond. one society Of one
member raised as much as SIC.
Pledges were called for, and quite a
nice sum was pledged for work in The
state.
PART IN THE REDEMPTION.
Mrs. Junius wilkins read a most timely
paper on 'Woman's Place in the Redemp-
ton Of the World" In this paper there
was thoughtful presentation of woman :
relation, gratitude, and obligation TO
Jesus.
Woman's place IS to give the Bible in
modesty TO the world. Again, her place
in the church is as a helper, and what
q helper she can be- Woman's place IN
society is on the side of the Lord. Never
fail to give your opinion and make II
count. 1t will do you no harm, II done
Alright. Woman has a place i'm the sal
walton Of boys. Boys usually lose re-
spect for and confidence in women. Wo-
mans place in conversation is 10 be
guarded and useful in expression.
Mrs. Selma Duke, of Richmond, de-
livered an address on bible Chair
Work" The attempt to establish this
work was begun at the University OF
Michigan Here 5000 students have the
opportunity OF attending Bible lectures.
To Colonel j. b. Cary belongs the credit
of establishing this magnificent work at
the University Of Virginia. He gave
500 annually during many years Of mis-
life, and after his death $1,000 was given
by the Cary heirs. An additional 5000
has been raised. eve must take the
lead" said Airs. Duke. "All noney
should be sent TO Mrs, Elizabeth Is.
Daniel, Cf Richmond, Va"
All imaginary lohl 10 OuI NlloSlbl II
Fields" was given by Miss ShackelfOrd,
Of Richmond. I'VE have missionaries in
Mexico, Jamaica, India, and i'm "A large
number of our States" said Miss Shack
eford. In a brief, bright, and interest
ing manner she took the audience al
most around the world, where the NOBLE
women have done and are doing such
magnificent work. She spoke of quite
a number Of societies that have taken
little heather children to educate. They
have fOrty-three workers in all, and
thrty-three Of these are in the United
States. Newport News is one of che
principal points assisted. They are also
helping Danville and Crewe, Va. They
have three general organizers in the field.
SILVER ANNIVERSARY.
Next followed paper on "Our Silver
Anniversary" by Mrs. Crutchfield, or
Richmond. I'VE are twenty-five years
old. you see" said Mrs. Crutchhcld, and
to-day we number 1900 members. OPP
portunities are crowding upon us-men,
women. and children are crying to Us.
The beloved national president SENDS
these words: The spirit of the blessed
Master be upon you, my dear sisters
Ninety thousand for 80 is the rallying
cry. The silver Offering was then taken,
and the collection amounted 10 So"
The president stated that $1,000 would
be needed 10 carry on the Bible chair
work for the coming year.
Miss Shackelford, Mrs. Hundley, and
10.