The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-04-12

Liie pItdSHUteSt tHOuSutS VI vi Hos-
ptality Of the ladies of the First church
who entertained them during their stay
I'm the city.
The Last Session.
The final session opened with an
hours devotional meeting. led by Mrs.
W. II. Scranton. The objects of the
prayers of the devoted workers were
those in far-off lands who left here to
unselflshly carry on the work of the
Master among those who know not the
faith. Many fervent appeal went up
for their success. During the hour.
singing of anthems inspired and up
lifted the band of workers.
The report of Miss Grace Chamber
lain. corresponding secretary of the
district. was eagerly listened to. On
the whole 1t was quite satisfying.
The number of auxilaries in the dis
trct for the year,was 13. with a men,
bership of 500, gain of "a over the
previous year. There We're IA bands,
with membership of 3l6, indicating a
loss of A.. There was falling off in
the IL senior Christian Endeavor soci-
cites of 1G9 members; the total men,
bership was 4O6. The Junior Christian
Endeavor. societies with member
ship of 1872. decreased 13 members. Two
new societies We're added Junior, of
Olyphant, and the seniors of the Wash
burn street church, Scranton.
The banner society for the "Wo-
mans Work" and "Over Land and
Sea-" was the society of the Second
church. Scranton, having to its credit
so of the former and q of the latter.
1t also led in. the contributions.
The First church remains undisputed
in it's title for the largest membership
and average attendance. The latter
number is Al. In noting this, Miss
Chamberlain suggested it would be well
if the First church would give hint
as to how it managed to secure and
maintain such good results.
The report of the secretary of liter
ature, Mrs. II. J. Luce. while it showed
an increase over last year. was not
what Mrs kays, the presiding officer,
held it should be. Tn discussing the
report. Mrs. Kays- affirmed that one
could not take the proper interest in
the work without being informed, and
the only way to acquire information is
to seek the source, namely, the maga-
zines that report the labors of the mis-
sionaries in the field.
The paper on the mission work of
the past decade. which Mrs j. T.. Burr,
of this city, presented, was remarkably
comprehensive. and to present all the
facts which she marshaled so well,
called for good deal more reading of
various magazines and religious publi-
cations than one who did not have to
deal with the subject, can conceive of.
1t was likewise replete with interest.
the citing of the results of the past
year. the banner year in foreign lands,
being particularly edifying and an in
centive for increased efforts.
Mrs. f. l.. Hitchcock. of Green Ridge,
gave an interesting report of her visit
as Il delegate to the general assembly
in Philadelphia last April, and Mrs.
Wells, of Green Ridge. read extracts
from letters received from several mis-
sionaries.
There was some discussion as to
whether it would be expedient to send
a delegate from the district to the gen.
eral assembly in Cleveland on April 90
next, but 1t was decided upon affirma-
lively. Mrs. George Blanchard. Mrs.
Harriet Raynor and Mrs. S. NJ. Young
We're appointed to select delegate.
Mrs. Young was the choice.
The Resolutions.
After the nominations, which are
given before. the committee on resolu-
tions presented the following, which
We're adopted:
"Resolved, That in the name of the
Scranton district of the Lackawanna
PreSbytery. we tender most hearty
thanks to the ladies of CarbOndale; to
those ladies whose labors of love made
the church bright and CHEEKY with
flowers artistically arranged; to Mrs.
Briggs for her kind words of welcome
to their hearts and homes where the
latch strings ever hangs out, as it was
put; to the entertainment and supper
committees who so carefully provided
for our comfort in the bountiful feast
of good things so daintily served
"Resolved, That the beautiful solo Of
Mrs. George Mills and the sweet sing
ing of the choir We're thoroughly appre-
ciated, and added much to the spirit
OF praise.
Resolved, That we especially thank
Rev. Mr.. Lee for his impressive words
as we sat at the table of our Lord
words that brought us in close touch
with the Master and one another; also
to the elders who so kindly assisted
him.
RESOLVED, That the soul-stirring adj
dresses of AIr. Janvier shall be held in
grateful remembrance, and SO far as
in us lies. shall be seed grown in good
soil. bringing forth fruit a hundred
fold.
Resolved, That we regret the remov-
al from the city which, takes from our
midst, Mrs. Charles Il. Robinson. of
our beloved co-worker whose
influence will always remain; and we
wish her God-speed in her journey
through life. That we heartily COM
mend the work in office and fittingly
recognize the services and influence Of
Mrs. Rockwell, of Honesdale, retiring
vice president, and Mrs. II, j. Luce. of
Scranton, wkb leaves the office of sec
retary of literature with n faithful rec
ord. That we heartily thank Mrs. w.
II. Scranton for her interest and de-
votion in leading the spiritual meeting
of the morning, which proved so help
full"
Mrs. Kays was sincerely apprecative
of the confidence which was expressed
by the delegates i'm her e-nomination
for president, indicating her feelings in
kind earnest words. i
Mrs. Welles addressed helpful words
to the delegates, and Mrs. Kays wished
them God-speed. Rev. Mr.. Lee offered
prayer and invoked the blessing, the
doXology was sung and the meeting