The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-08

ton of the Foreign Mission Journal, Our
Home Field, Kind Words and our State
UNCONVENTIONAL papers.
Sixth. That while we note with graft
tude the close relations between societies
and the associational vice presidents, we
still urge upon the former to communi-
cate regularly with these officers at
least once a quarter, sending them dupli-
cate copies Of the quarterly report sent
to the corresponding secretary of the
Central Committee and also assisting
them in the maintenance of an associa-
tional meeting.
Seventh. That in view of the increase
in the work and gifts Of the Women
and Children's Societies connected with
the Baptist churches of North Carolina,
we, their representatives, take the fol-
lowing as our determined aims for the
first year of the new century:
1. The organization of fifty Women s
Missionary Societies.
2. The organization of fifty Children
Societies.
8. The giving Of the sum of $4,000.
Mrs Hubbard closed by saying: my
friends, you see our aim is high we can
not do less; let us do more.
The subject of recommendations was
open for discussion. The following ladies'
read very instructive and interesting pa
pers on each clause of the recommended
tions respectively:
Mrs. Gudger in Mrs. T. B. Henrys alb
sence, read her discussion on the first
recommendation. She was followed by
Mrs Sprinkle, of Winston. Then came
Mrs. Hamrick, of Biltmore; Mrs George
Greene, returned missionary from China
Mrs. Morgan, of Marion; Mrs. Woodall, of
Mars Hill
One minute talks were called for on
the discussi on of the different clauses of
the recommendations. Quite a number
spoke with enthusiasm of the work of the
Volunteer Teachers in the mountain sec
lions of the State, and expressed them
selves as being willing to board young
women in their homes for the privilege
of their help and influence in their asso.
Citations.
The amount received for Missions this
year was $1,000, over last year and it was
agreed that the figures should be raised
to $11 900 instead Of $40, 500 to be reach
cd during the next year. The recommen-
dations were adopted with the exception
of the last clause, changing the amount
to be raised this year to $11 600 instead
of $4,000.
Miss Heck asked for volunteers to or
ganiZe three societies in their associa-
ton when they returned home, and seven
women said they would make the effort
She then called for volunteer teachers
who would devote the summer months
to this work in the mountains next sum
mer and four young ladies offered them
selves. 1t is the desire of the conven-
ton to send out so teachers into this
work next summer.
The chairmen of the different commit
tees made their reports.
The motto of the convention for the
next year is knowledge of the work,
conservation of self, zeal in service"
Mrs. Rich then read the minutes of the
last meeting of the 10th Annual Conven-
ton.
Miss Heck called the Central Commit
tee forward to present them to the wo-
men of the different societies
Mrs Sprinkle, of Winston, sang a solo
with great feeling and meaning.
Mrs. Sparrows, Mrs. Woodall and Mrs.
Hudgins offered closing prayer after
which all joined in singing, God be with
you till we meet Again"