The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1901-05-15
THE NEW HAVEN BRANCH
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fury. seven new auxiliaries have beer
formed, which we welcome into oul
fellowship to-day. This makes the to-
tai results of the effort thus far clever
auxiliaries and fifteen mission circles
The determined effort must not cease
however, for there are still some
churches; in which there is no organi-
cation connected with the branch
The usual meetings of the branch
and executive committee have beer
held. There were two specially note
worthy branch meetings. the one held
last November at which our own Miss
Andrews gave a thrilling account OF
the wonderful and providential preser-
Walton of those in SO great peril during
the siege of Pekin, and the other, the
II March meeting, at which four of the
I student volunteers spoke of the mo-
tlves which actuate young men to be-
come foreign missionaries.
The county meetings and the annual
meeting Of the officers were also held
as usual
The secretary OF the bureau of infor-
nation reports: ''The time Is past when
random information, hastily CLEANED,
will suffice for the missionary meeting.
In proof Of this are the attractive fold
ers which drift from time to time into
the bureau, bearing carefully arranged
programmes for the year, with names
of leaders and often papers definitely
assigned; also the continued requests
for maps letters or other material to
cid In becoming familiar with speci-
fled subject sometimes the call for
mission study textbook for the pro-
longed study Of single field. A larger
number Of societies than ever before
have adopted the Life and Light" top
les, and receive fae monthly literature
bearing on the subject, indeed, those
still preferring to make individual
choice are but a small portion Of the
whole.
The Auxiliaries' Exchange is less
misnumer than last year, although 1t is
hoped that the opportunity thus afford
ed for giving and receiving stimulus
will be further improved.
An effort has been made to Increase
the subscription list of Lift and
Light" and an appeal by letter was
sent to each society to which flfty-two
societies replied, with reasons for en-
enlargement or failure. Gain in some
gain of 9 new subscribers.
During the year one of the venerated
founders and beloved charter members
of the branch, Mrs. Woolsey, passed on
to her heavenly home. No words Of
ours can better voice the thought OF
Mrs. Woolsey which is in all our hearts
than those penned by Miss Prudden for
our twenty-ffth anniversary.
Among the costly stones that laid the
foundations Of the branch silently as
the building Of Solomen,s temple has
been the quiet influence of Mrs Wool
sey. Her unobtrusive. careful regard
for many little things has kept the ma
chinery Oiled her ready sympathy and |
consecrated purse have made the way |
smooth to, many wearied worker at /
home and abroad; her gracious hospi- |
tally has opened her parlor for the |
meetings Of the executive committee
all these years, and these are but hints
of the sweet ministries that have come
from life fragrant with good deeds /
and rich with the spirit of the Master
whom she serves.
In this connection 1t gives us great
pleasure to say that Mrs. Woolsey's I
daughter has consented to take the Of 4
fee for so many years filled by her
mother.
Some changes In the positions held /
by few of the officers will be noted.
and one or two new names, when the
list is presented by the nominating
committee.
We are standing at the portal Of a
new century. Speak to the children
If Israel that they go forward" BE
strong and of good courage; be not
lfraid, neither be thou disrnayed, for
he Lord thy God is with thee. wither-
Ioever thou goest."
Some notices were read by the secre-
airy after which hymn s9s was hearth
y sung. I,
A very interesting address on What
he Woman's Board Has Done for Wo-
men" was given by Miss Hinsdale and
vas followed by a talk by Miss Fen ,
haw on Religious Influences In Con- /
tantinople College"
During the morning the report OF the
reasurer, Mrs. Twining, was read, and
ccepted. A summary Of the report
$ as follows: +,
)r.-Donation, $13,140.57; collections, o
etc., for Branch expenses. s650.35; .
deposit in savings bank, $459.5S. To-
tai, $17.125O2.
,r-Paid treasurer of W. B. NJ. s13,-
59O.26; expenses. $650.35; deposit In
savings bank, $50447: balance to
account, s237994 Total, $17,125.02.
At 12:45 the meeting adjourned for
ineheon served in the Center church q
hapel, and at 1870 the conference in g
United church chapel y
The afternoon session was called to
RIDER at 2:30 o'clock. The most inter-
sting parts of the session were the adj =
resses by Mrs r. f. Clark of Boston q
nd Rev. Edward Fairbanks, the well c
nown foreign missionary worker. :,
The addresses were full of interesting T,
,pics and they were greatly appreciate
] by the large audience. The sub a.
.ct Of Mrs. Clark's address was "A y,
raveller's Snap Shots" and Rev. Mr..
talked on the dictrict work II
the Marathi mission. a. ~
The session adjourned at 4:S0 after y
rayer and hymn oil