Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-11-13
MANY DELEGATES IN ATTEND
AMCE.
Continued from page I.

| Cers took place WIN the following re
suits:
Mrs. Louis DeLamarter, president
Mrs. l. L. Weldon, first vice president
Mrs. Joseph Cook, second vice. president
Mrs. Alice Maxson, third Woe presiden.
Mrs. A. w. Simmons. recording secre.
tary; Mrs. III. l. Potter, treasurer; Miss
Alice Frary, corresponding secretary.
The "Needs Of Our Society,"" by Mrs.
j. S. Valentine, of Breckenridge, was a
paper showing much thought and an in
innate acquaintance with her subject.
Mrs L. Weldon, of Elsie led in the
discussion of this paper
Mrs. II f. Taylor read a paper on
"The Time Limit as it Affects Our
Society,"" in which she said our time
limit was from the cradle to the grave.
Mrs. g. Is. Carpenter took charge Of
the miscellaneous business and urged
upon those in attendance the i'm
portance Of the week of prayer,
the first week in December, for the work
Of giving and at the same time the offer
ing for the outgoing expenses Of the ten
young women now ready TO go to the
foreign fields from this branch, consist
ing of the states of Wisconsin, Illinois,
Indiana and Michigan.
Wednesday afternoon the work of the
convention began at $50 with prayer
service, led by Mrs E. S. Sprague, of
Duplain
After reading minutes OF proceeding
session. miscellaneous business was re-
sumed. Mrs c. B Carpenter asked the
convention for pledges toward the out
going expenses of the missionaries now
waiting to be sent to the foreign field
and in very few minutes $50 was
pledged.
The discussion Of the Uniform
Studies" was opened by Mrs. j. w.
Buell., Of Orleans, who brought out some
of the merits of the plan.
The presentation of the fraternal dele.
gates was made delightful part of the
program by a short address from Mrs.
A. f. Bruske, Of the Presbyterian
church, which was fittingly responded
to by Mrs. Geo. Killeen, of st. Louis.
Mrs. II. f. Taylor, in behalf of the
presented Mrs. o. b. Oar
penter with bouquet of carnations and
Miss Alice Frary with some beautiful
after which the fol-
lowing resolutions were read:
WHEREAS God, in His divine
mercy, has preserved US unto His
work and blessed our labors of the
past year in the large amount given
for missions, therefore we resolve
that we will give Him the praise
and consecrate ourselves anew in
this, His work. Be it also
Rcsoired. that we will more sacred
ly than ever before, hold before the
throne in prayer our district officers.
our bible women, our district or
phans, and all our missionaries.
Realizing the noble work that has
been done in the past year by our
standard bearers, therefore be il
Rcsoircd, that we impress upon orr
work and use our influence TO induce
our auxilaries TO organize young
peoples society wherever practical.
ReSotred, that we approve and
recommend other auxilaries TO fol-
low the example of Shepherdsville
IN adding baby members TO auxil-
aries
Rcsotrtd, that we recommend each
auxiliary 70 memorable their de-
ceased members and devote such
fund as directed by their auxiliary
10 regular work.
ResOird. that we extend our hearty
thanks aud express our appreciation
OF the cordial welcome, and royal
entertainment, the beautiful decor
ations and delightful music; and al
so TO all others who have assisted i'm
making our meeting SC enjoyable.
Mrs. Geo. Bullen. Mrs. II. Il. Tay-
Tor, Mrs. Geo. Killeen, Mrs. +. h
Sprague and Mrs. John Seaver.
The invitation from Mason 10 meet AZ
hat place in 1904 was accepted.
After the minutes of the afternoon
Meeting were read the convention adj
burned until evening when an inter
sting musical program was carried ont
M Miss Edith Crane delivered an ex-
ellent address
The convention was a very successful
ne IN every manner The ladies of the
u. r. church entertained the delegates
n the church parlors for dinners and
uppers and took them to their homes AT