Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-09-19

of President Mckinley we're pathetic
and timely and he indicated his faith
in the gospel as being sufficient to
overcome these opposing forces to
Government law, and order. He clos
ed by thanking the convention for the
honor Of presiding.
H. f. Davis, Corresponding Score
tary of the Bible School Association,
read his report, which showed the
Bible Schools all to be in a fi0urishing
condition. Mr.. Davis has been in
this work for nearly twenty years and
to him is this excellent state Of things
due.
T. A. Abbott, who for six years has
been corresponding secretary Of the
State work, then read his report, which,
notwithstanding unfavorable condi-
lions this year, shows a large increase
in the amount OF money raised and
expended for State missions. His re-
port is too lengthy to publish in full,
but below will be found a grand sum-
mary Of all that has been raised and
expended in the State during the past
year:
All mission work, S112, 729.
Local church work, s530,000.
Orphanages, schools and endowment,
s119, $500.
Total, $780, 29.
Mt. Cabanne Church, Of st. Louis,
made a special offering for State work
Of 300. This was done through the
veteran, John Burns, Of st. Louis, al
ways alive to every interest and enter
prise of the church.
G. S. Brooks, Of New London, was
introduced and delivered a forceful
sermon on the "Dynamics Of a Single
Word, dGo'"-the command of Jesus
to his disciples. He brought out the
possibilities, the results already
achieved, bringing out most ~forcefully
all obligations of the people OF God be-
cause the command, go Into All the
World, y etc. MI. Brooks is a nephew
Of the late John A. Brooks, once a pop
ular pastor OF the Mexico church, and
In his address is much like his Illus
trious uncle.
At IL o'clock II. A. Northcutt, OF
Kirksyille, delivered a magnificent
sermon, occupying the time OF Q. b.
Newman, Of Detroit, Mich, who
failed TO reach this city.
TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
On Tuesday afternoon was the C. w.
b. M. period and song service was led
by Prof. Hackleman.
The secretary, Mrs. L. G.. Bantz, read
her report, which gave a most crafty
ing showing Of the work done by this
department OF church work. Much
work had been done by the secretary
and co-laborers in reyiving auxilliaries
and creating a deeper interest In the
work.
Miss Matte Burgess, of st. Joseph,
a returned missionary from India, but
who has been treasurer Of the society
for the past year, read her report,
which showed a handsome balance
with all debts paid. Miss Burgess de-
clines reelection as treasurer, as she
will return to India next year.
Mrs. o. P. Shrout, of Kansas City
presented the banner for the best jun
ior society to Mt. Cabanne, st. Louis,
in a few we'll chosen remarks. Mrs.
Harrison responded on behalf Of the
little ones, who, Of course, were not
present.
Miss Mollie Hughes, Of lndepend-
ence, then read her report as junior
superintendent, which showed about
one hundred societies with quite a
large membership.
Mrs. Harold Monsor, Of Speed, de-
livered a most interesting address on
the EMISSION of Woman" that was
well received by all present. Mrs.
Monsor is a preacher, having pastoral
charge Of two congregations in Central
Missouri. Her delivery is splendid and
her address was earnest and thought
full.
Mrs. Fannie Gray, Of Lees Summit,
delivered a most excellent address on
how the "Club Has Helped the @. w.
B. NJ. Work"
A paper by Mrs. Hattie Gillette, Of
st. Louis, was read by Mrs. w. d.
Harrison. The subject, "The Vital
Relationship Of the @. ". B. N. to
Junior Work. was well presented.
Mrs. Harrison also read a paper on
how best to develop the missionary
spirit.
OFFICERS ELECTED.
Mrs. Z. L. Pedicord, chairman Of
the nominating committee, made the
following report, which was adopted;
President, Mrs. NJ. NJ. Goode, St
Joseph.
Vice-President, Mrs. Sarah Lamp
ton, Louisiana.
Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. L. G.
Bantz, st. Louis
Treasurer, Mrs. J. p. Pinkerton,
Jefferson City.
Recording Secretary, Mrs. H. A.
Denton, Warrensburg.
TUESDAY NIGHT.
On Tuesday night was the c. w.
B. NJ. period Of the convention and
the large auditorium and lecture room
OF the Presbyterian Church, where the
session was held, was far too INSULT
Gent to accommodate the crowds that
hocked there last night. Long before
time for services to begin standing
room was at a premium. The pastor
OF the Baptist Church kindly offered
the convention the use Of their elegant
building, which was gladly accepted,
and soon a large audience aled I'm there
TO listen to Rev. J.. II. Harding, Of
Liberty, who addressed the overflow
meeting. Rev. Harding is most pop
ular In Mexico, having once been pas
tor Of the Christian Church here, and