The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-06-20
ANNUAL MISSIONARY MEETING !
Held in the Presbyterian Church-An
Interesting Convention.
FoRTY-NiNE DELEGATES RESPONDED AT
ROLL CALL.
Rev. r1r. Miller, Of Korea. and Rev. Arthur Ew-
ing, ID. D., Of India, Addressed the conven-
Convention Next Year at Tiouesta.

The twenty-third annual convention
Of the Woman's Foreign Missionary
Society of Clarion Prcsbytery, which
was held in the Presby church of
Reyuoldsville June 13 and IL, 1900, was
another of the many pleasant and profit
able meetings of this organization.
The welcome given by the pastor and
people both ut their homes and church
home was cordial and inspired us to
sing, ''Blest be the Tie that Binds
hymn SO fittingly used by our leader of
the first devotional hour, Mrs. A. A.
Bird, of Wilcox. After many earnest
prayers for the guiding influence Of the
Holy Spirit. Rev. Mr.. Miller, of Korea,
was introduced by the presiding officer,
Mrs. Buzard, and responded In brief
talk of the work Of the women in Korea.
AT roll call forty-nine delegates re-
sponded and the visitors were not few.
Mrs. w. +. Reber. as chairman Of the
committee ON assignment Of delegates
for entertainment. reported and every
member OF the assembly was made to
feel that they were cheerfully and low
ingly cared for.
The popular service on Wednesday
evening was presided over by the pastor,
Rev. Mr.. Reber. The anthem by the
choir was much enjoyed Mrs. NJ. f.
Weed in very pleasing manner, bade
us welcome to their growing city,
church and homes. While she spoke in
terms of appreciation Of their churches,
institutes Of learning and industries,
she had TO deplore that the evil Of the
age, the saloon, was in their midst.
Miss Mary Cowan, Of Pisgah church,
responded in the heartiest manner to
the greeting and urged the workers TO
greater zeal and more effective service.
"The Conquering Cross" an exercise
given by the Mission band of Reynolds
vile, under the direction of Miss Belle
Arnold, was very beautiful and effective,
fifty children taking part In the singing,
marching and reciting. A male quar-
tet was one of the pleasing features of
this session.
Rev. Mr.. Miller, of Korea, came to
the platform at rather late hour but
told us of a prayer meeting in Korea
that did not adjourn until half past
twelve o'clock This session closed
with benediction by Rev. Mr.. Miller.
The first period Thursday morning
was spent in devotion. The president
then gave us short intermission dur
ing which time the delegates were to
give to Mrs. Craig, the treasurer, the
thank Offering and contingent fund sent
to her from the societies.
After few remarks by the President
and hymn, messages from the societies
were heard. These contained many
items of interest by workers and showed
that the people in our presbytery were
interested in missions.
We enjoyed Mr.. Miller's morning
talk. He thinks they have good results
from their work in Korea. The people
having received little help are so
ready to help themselves and others.
In the afternoon we listened to re-
ports from Miss Morrow, corresponding
secretary, and secretary of young
peoples work: Miss Wilcox, secretary
of literature; and Mrs. Craig, Presby-
terial treasurer. We are glad to report
an increase in our money over former
years, the entire amount being 81. .944.52.
The thank Offering reached $l96.10,
which was sent to the famine sufferers
OF India.
&, The paper read by Mrs. Underwood,
of Oil City, was interesting and instruc-
tive. A resolution was adopted by the
convention petitioning for the protection
of native races against intoxicants
and opium. The Young Peoples con-
ference was conducted by Miss Morrow,
OF Tionesta.
1t was our pleasure to hear echoes
from the Ecumenical conference given
by Rev. Arthur Ewing, of India.
Rev. j. V. Bell, of Dubois, presided
over the evening session. The favorite
hymn at the Ecumenical conference,
"All Hail the Power of jesus Name, /"
was sung, Psalm read and prayer
offered.
The music and recitations of the even
ing were much enjoyed.
DR.. Ewing again addressed us. He
tells us India makes special appeal at
this time on account of the famine. The
hunger and thirst of these people touch
the heart but it is faint picture of the
world, India included, without Jesus.
Mission work was never in better con-
dition, regardless of the hindrances.
They are shooting us through and
through, but 1t ayails them nothing.
The chairman of the committee on
place reported in favor Of Tionesta for
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