Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-06-14
REPORT


WOman's Foreign Missionary
Society of the IsappahnnnocE
District.
The District meeting of the w. f
NJ. S. was held at Rehoboth Church
on the Lancaster Circuit May 29tt
1901. Heretofore the District meet.
ings have always been held at Marvin
Grove, during the camp meeting, and
have, as rule, proved very unsatis
factory, as the business of the Dis.
trict has to be hurried through in
such a short space of time. The
Auxiliary at Rehoboth, hearing that
Mrs. Robins, the District Secretary
had expressed the wish that one of
the Auxiliaries would offer to enter
tain the meeting at some other place,
In order that we might have more
time, at once sent an invitation for
the meeting to be held there, which
was accepted. Notwithstanding the
busy season, rains and other things,
that kept away many who had in
tended to be with us, there were
many visitors who manifested great
interest in the proceedings.
In the absence of our beloved Mrs,
Robins, whose health would not per-
nit her to attend, Miss Fannie Reb-
inson, assistant District Secretary,
presided over the meeting. Rev. G.
r. James of White Stone made the
opening prayer. Miss Robinson read
for the morning lesson the 10th
chapter of Mark, commenting on it
IN appropriate language. Miss Susie
Thrift of Rehoboth Auxiliary gave
to all a cordial Virginia welcome in
her happiest manner. In the absence
of Mrs. j. w. S. Robins, who ar
rived later, Mr.. o. j. Shelton of White
Stone responded in an impromptu
that did justice to the occasion.
There are 10 auxiliaries in the Dis
trict including the Little Violets of
kinsale. Eight reported through
their delegates, and six sent written
reports. We had hoped to hear from
all. The report of the District, read
by Miss Robinson, was heard with
sadness, because in it Mrs. Robins
severed her connection with the Dis
trict as Secretary OH account of
feeble health. We knew how she
had anticipated being with us, and
that her thoughts and prayers were
with us. She was glad to say the
District is il a right healthy condi-
ton. A few auxiliaries are a little
sick, but whenever Mrs. Bacon's
prescription is taken, an auxiliary
improves immediately. There are
now three scholarships in the District
Emma Cheatham, supported by the
District; Fannie Friend, a very
promising Christian young lady with
Miss Roberts in Mexico, supported
by the Matthews auxiliary, aud Mary
Rowe, a little Mexican girl in the
chihuahua school, supported by the
Southern Seminary Young Ladies.
Our Goth Century Thank Offering
has not reached the amount asked
for, and the sisters are urged to push
forward in this cause until the
schools In China, Brazil, Mexico and
Cuba are completed.
The Secretary was requested to
convey to Mrs. Robins suitable ex-
pressions of love and respect from
the sisters, after which Rev. II. E.
Bentley led in an earnest prayer to
Our Father in behalf of our beloved
one. The report from the auxiliaries
were then called for and were listened
to with interest.
White Stone is the largest in the
District, numbering 67. The men,
bers take a lively interest in the
work and contribute literally to the
various calls. The meetings are not
only helpful to the members, but to
the community and are we'll attended
in stormy as well as favorable
weather. No gossiping at meetings
allowed.
Bethany vies with White Stone.
Their auxiliary is in flourishing
condition. They observed the week
of prayer and praise and were great
ly benefited by it. The sum of
$2S.50 was realized from Measur-
ing Party and Pie Party, which
was sent to furnish a room in our
hospital i'll San Luis Potosi. They
have raised during the present year
$120.45, and have a reserve fund
raised by the birthday box. John G.
Rowe reports interest in the work
increasing. At the monthly meet
ings different fields are discussed
and papers relating to them are read
in order that the members may be
better acquainted with the work.
The members all have mite boxes
AID enjoy filling them.
Kinsale has had sickness among
the members. They miss the pres
ence of their president, bat have not
gone back in the work. The presi-
dent hso triad tho ,>lay of ao,.l. !.