Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-10-11

Pennsylvania; Mrs. II. G. Sheafer,
Mrs. W. A. Spencer, Miss p. A. Town
send, Philadelphia. and Mrs. William
Van Kirk, Pittsburg; managers. Mrs.
Peter Hunter, Miss s. Boswell, Mrs.
W. A. Church, Mrs. j. II. Chubb,
Mrs. W. G. Combs, Mrs. William
Cooper, Mrs. M. +. Grenham. Miss
Virginia carp, Mrs. William Field,
Mrs. @. II. Griffing, Mrs. o. H.
Greenie, Miss M. ]. Holt, Mrs. 7. @.
Murphy, Mrs. g. X. Ross, Mrs. j. II.
Williams, Mrs. 8. Smuoker, Miss Ella
Smith, Mrs. M. A. Stubbs, Mrs. A. r.
Thompson. Mrs. Il. @. Wood.
An open conference of district eecre-
taries was held Thursday afternoon.
The topic for discussion was How to
Increase Spirituality, and it was par
ticipated in by Mrs. P. 2. Strewincki
of Williamsport, Pa. Mrs. II. A.
Keith of Gettysburg; Mrs. 4. A.
Miller of Johnstown; Mrs. M. E.
Purdy of Sunbury; Mrs. O. E. Daniels
of Pittsburg; Miss Floretta Taylor Of
Tyrone; Mrs. Jennie Dreamer Of this
city Mrs. L. B. Secrist Of West New
ton; Mrs. o. r. Cook of Allentown;
and Mrs. William Cooper of Philadel-
phia. The need of special fund TO
eDdDlb Glb ulbITlCL SeCTbtdtioe W Catfr
out their plans was discussed.
The Ecumenical Conferences in New
York was reviewed by Mrs. Berniser Of
Philadelphia, Mrs. L. H. Wilkinson of
Pittsburg, Mrs. Van Kirk of Pitts.
burg, and Mrs. Cyrus D. Foss and
Mrs. Christian X. Ross Of Philadel-
phia. Mrs. j. F. Kenn answered ques-
tions in the question box.
The Rev. W. L. S. Murray conducted
the devotional exercises at the nights
session. Miss Lloyd, missionary from
Mexico, spoke Of the work there. DIR.
Hodge, returned medical missionary
from India, told Of the work in that
country. He gave pathetic incidents
of the sufferings of the natives and
showed photographs from the famine
districts.
The devotional exercises Friday morn
ing were in charge of Pittsburg Con.
ference. Mrs. Pardue presented the re
port of the committee on soliciting sub
scribers. The press committee also re.
ported.
Mrs. Darlington reported on the goth
century thank offering that 1t was the
aim to raise $40, 900, and s13 1857. 81 bad
been secured. The question box va
conducted by Mrs. Keen, questions e
ing answered by Mrs. Shaefer, Mrs.
Matlack. Mrs. Berniser, Mrs. Cook,
MIS-. Davies, Mrs. Van Kirk and othee.
Mrs. Keen urged the better support
of the teachers and other worker.
Mrs. Chambers, president of Trinity
Auxiliary, Oil City, agreed to pay
500 towards the salary Of Luz Aeuilar
teacher This offer was honored with
the singing of the doxology of thanks.
Mrs. j. M! Philey, deaconness for
Wilmington, was introduced, aud made
brief speech. Il.
Resolutions of thanks to the enter
| tanners, the church and the press we're
| adopted.
The last words of the meeting were
| placed in the hands of Mrs. Keen, the
corresponding secretary, who spoke OF
\ the large amount the branch desires to
raise. aud said that additional blessings
go with additional responsibilities.
At her request many gathered at the
altar and offered silent prayer. Miss
Carnahan aud Mrs. B. @. Connor
| spoke.
The amounts desired to be raised are
| as follows: Philadelphia Conference,
| $40, 900; Central Pennsylvania, "a, 600;
Pittsburg, $4,000; Erie, 5000;
Wyoming, $1,000; Wilmington, 81, 500;
East German, $500; factional con.
terences, s775.
After the doxology and prayer by
| Mrs. Keen. the convention was ad.
journed, about IL. 30 o'clock, the Rev.
". W. King pronouncing the Eene-
diction.