Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-06-13
wOMAN'S MISSIONARY
CONFERENCES.

happ&hohuoSn DtctAlOt, uclQ It's dh-
nual meeting in Bethany church
May 1929, 1902, most enjoyable
occasion. Wednesday evening re-
ception was held at the church, and
all delegates and visitors were given
cordial welcome from Rev. j. w.
S. Robins, T.. O., in behalf of the
church and Mrs. Il. S. ID. Covington
in behalf of the auxiliary at that
place; after which we were most
highly entertained with response
from Mrs. DR.. Hubbard, of White
Stone, and an address on Missions
from our district secretary. Miss
Fannie Robinson both of which were
greatly enjoyed. The roll of dele
gates was called and each given 8
white ribbon badge. The presi-
dent MISS Robinson) then appointed
the following committees: Platform
courtesy, Miss Agnes Marsh and Miss
Fannie Edwards; On resolutions,
Mrs. DR.. Harding, Mrs. Coulbourn,
Mrs. Smith. Mrs. DIR. Treakle and
Mss Miles; On memorials, Miss
Susie Thrift; Finance, Rev. j. w. S.
Robins. The hour for the morning
session was set for 10 o'clock and the
meeting adjourned with benediction
by Rev. r. L. Bentley.
Wednesday morning at the APP
pointed time we assembled, President
Miss Robinson) in the chair; meeting
opened with devotional service con-
Quoted by Rev. j. w. S. Robins. We
then proceeded to business and the
following reports were made.
Bette Swan-No represen tative.
Sent report; interest manifested,
moderate; membership increasing.
Irvington-Mrs. Smith-Auxili-
airy doing well, yet they desired and
expected to do better.
Bethany-Mrs. j. w. S. Robins
Though she feared the members did
not fully appreciate their blessings,
yet she thought the spiritual condi-
ton on the up grade, and finances
good.
Mathews-Miss Miles-A very
flourishing society, an increasing
membership, manifesting much in
terest.
Rehoboth Mrs. Christopher "A
growing auxiliary; have lost two
members by death, only transplau ted
from earth to glory.
White Marsh-Rev. r. e. Bentley
Read report. Society believed TO
be in healthy condition.
Hermon-No representative-Sent
report, seemed to be somewhat dis
couraged.
Bethel-No delegate--But thought
to be alive and doing we'll.
White Stone-Mrs. DR.. Treakle-
This auxiliary made an excellent
report; contributes to all the specials
and has fine financial report.
Eliza Walker-Sent report. So
ciety in good condition.
Pace = Mrs. Marshall = Meetings
well attended, and believed to 6e
beneficial.
Kinsale-Sent report. Auxiliary
has suffered greatly from the death
of president, Mrs. Annie Robins.
Edgely--Mrs. DR.. HardIng-In a
fiourishing condition. Peace, har-
mony and unity abound, believing
SIN Union there is strength"
Epworth Miss Minter = Society
organized in 1898, have thirty-two
members, much interested.
Montross-Sent report. Mem
bership small, but have the faithful
few, who are much interested.
This closed the reports from the
auxiliaries.
Miss Robinson then made report
from the district, which was very
encouraging. Regretted exceeding we
had not had our literature. We were
urged to keep in mind our Virginia
School. Little Emma Cheatham is
doing well. Specials earnestly de-
sired to be kept up. Paid tribute
to the pastors of the district who
were ever willing to help in any way
our work. A corresponding secretary
who has not done her duty was re-
minded of that fact, and we hope
good may result therefrom.
The president read letter from
Mr.. Richardson, of Mathews, which
continued some valuable suggestions,
which We hope to be able to carry
forward in the future.
Miss Susie Thrift read her beauti-
fully prepared memorial of our late
district secretary, Mrs. Annie Robins.
A very appropriate tribute. A
loving sympathy of the body was
sent Mrs. Cheatham.
During the conference we were
entertained with papers from Mrs.
Smith and Mrs. DR.. Harding, on
"Foreign Missions" and "Brazil,"
both of which were greatly enjoyed.
A selection read by Miss Edna
Haynie was also appreciated, and an
address by DIR. j. w. Tankard on
literature was exceedingly entertain
ing, and we hope the future NAV
reveal that we have added to our
faith yirture and to vlrture know
ledge, feeling that in knowledge
there is power.
Next in order was the election of
delegates to the annual meeting, viz:
Mrs. DIR. Treakle, Mrs. Cralle, Mrs.
Christopher, Mrs. Courtney and two
to be supplied.
The conference was invited to
White Stone next year, aud gladly
accepted the invitation. We are
looking forward with pleasure to
the time when we meet again.
Wednesday evening at s o'clock
we had the annual sermon by Rev.
Il. +. Bentley, text Math. 2s: 10.
May this sermon be productive of
much good to all who had the
pleasure of hearing it.
Two life members we're made, one
by the district and one directly after
the sermon. During the entire meet
inn the 0h4.~ &c.