The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-14

One of the most important religious
assernblages ever brought together in
this city will be in session next month
in Elm Park church from the Aih to
the 7th 1t is the Philn lelphi1 branch
meeting of the Womcn's Foreign MIS-
sionary society of the Methodist Epis-
copal church. 1t will be the twenty
ninth convention. In 1883 similar
meeting was held in Adams avenue
church and since that time the scot
ETY. has greatly increased, more than
200 delegates being expected to attend
this session.
What is known as the philadelphia
Branch consists of all the societies
devoted to foreign work in the churches
of Pennsylvania, Delaware and por-
tion of New York state. The organi-
zation dates back to earlier years, when
the districts to be covered were very
vast IN extent and when a large reg
ion of country was necessary to make
up a general society. The conferences
now included are the Central New
York, Central Pennsylvania, East Ger
man, Erie, Genessee, Philadelphia,
Pittsburg Wilmington and Wyoming.
Some of these are represented fraction
ally
Eighteen missionaries are cOmmis-
stoned for work in the foreign field,
some dating service since 1873. The
| total disbursements last year amount
| ed t. S35, 35270. When 1t is realiz d
| that the chief part of this sum is from
the annual dues of two 7ents a week
| per member, the extent of the organi-
zation may be estimated.
The National society includes eleven
branches. The Philadelphia branch
has S44 societies aud 15,42S members.
Mrs. Cyrus ID. Foss, wife Of Bishop
Foss, is president, and the other off,
GERS are also among the most prom
inent representatives of the Methodist
| church.
The missionary candidates must be
25 years old and not more than 30.
She must have a certificate of health
and must declare her intention of maxi
ing foreign work the service Of her
effective years, agreeings to give at
least five years to continuous service.
The meeting of next month will he
one Of great Importance. Many dis.
tinguishod ladies will be present. Mrs
Foss will preside and during her stay
will be entertained at the home of Mrs
William Connell.
Mrs. S. T. l<eene, the brilliant cor
responding secretary of Philadelphia,
will he the guest of Mrs. C. NJ. Giffin
Every Methodist family who can mails
it convenient to entertain delegates
will do so during the convention.
Mrs. c. d. Simpson, Mrs. G. F. Rey.
nolds and Mrs. c. NJ. Giffin are verJ
busy making preparations for tn.
If FfEtf
nell will give a large reception or
Thursday of that week in honor of thu
delegates and other plans are beins
made for their entertainment AS they
number the most progressive and bril-
liant women IF the church they viii
be most welcome guests in the homes
so fortunate as to welcome them.
All delegates and accredited member
will receive credentials of entertain
ment by sending their namea at ono
to Mrs. G. F. Reynolds. COS Ouinc,
avenue, Scranton, Pa. Card orders 70
cents per mile, good on all railroads
together with information, can be oh
tanned from Mrs. j. Is. McCulloch, Ill
North Park avenue, Philadelphia.
The following is the programme O
the convention:
WEDNESDAY, OCT T.
1000. Communion Service, Administers
. by Rev. c. NJ. Giffin, ID. D.. an
Ministers OF Scranton and vicln
ity.
Greetings from Presiding Elder
Rev. Austin Griffin, D. ID.
ll.00 Record of the Year,
Rec. Secretary, Mrs Amos Wakeli
lilo. Appointment of Committees, En-
rollment, Introduction, Nomina
tions, Press, Young People, Reso
; lutions, Soliciting Subscribers 10
Magazines.
ll.2j, Financial Report Of the Year,
Treasurer. Mrs. II. II. Wilso
ll.45. Report of Associate Cor. Secretary
Mrs. j. l.. Darlingto
1900. Prayer for Missionaries in India.
1910. Report of Committee on Missionar
/, Candidates.. Mrs, j, II. Club
\ 1920. Announcements.
!, 1890. Adjournment
: LUNCH AND SOCIAL HOUR.
$50 Devotional Exercises in Charge {
q Pittsburg Conference.
= Reading of Minutes of Mornin
, Session.
300. Report of Committee of Literar
Supplies ..... Mrs w. NJ. Spence
Advertisement of Literary Supple
n 315. Report of Central Pa. Conference,
e Secretary, Miss NJ. McCoI
l 3,25. Report Of Erie Conference,
q Secretary, Mrs w. V. HaZeltir
3.35. Introduction of Missionaries.
3.45. Singing,
$50. Report of Genesee and Central Ne
York Conference.
= 400 Report of Philadelphia Conferenc
, Secretary, Mrs. M l., Sheaf'
y 4.1O. Report of Pttsburg Conference,
Secretary, Mrs. +. ID. Van Xii
= A2O Reports of Bands in Pittsburg Coz
5, ference,
J., Secretary Mrs l. H. Brow