The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-10-22
Absolutely Pure

about His business, and that this promise
runs through all the Bible from the be-
ginning TO the end.
The minutes of yesterdays meeting were
read by the secretary, Mrs. S. B. Flem-
ing of this city. Roll call followed in
which several now delegates were en-
rolled.
The report of the Freeoman's work sent
in by the secretary for the Freedmen's
work in this synod, Mrs. Abram Steed.
Of Yates Center, was read by Mrs. Z.
Ewart of Newton. corresponding secre-
tary of the Woman's Synodical Mis-
sionary society.
A message from Miss Mary E. Holmes.
secretary of the Freedmens Board of
Blank was also read by Mrs Ewart
A summary of the Freedmen's work
for Kansas was read by Mrs. z. H.
Hoag Of Newton, president of the society,
after which the society voted to raise
$500 for Freedmen's work this year
a letter from Mrs. Darwin r. James,
president of the Board of Home Mis-
sions in New York, was read by Mrs.
Ewart.
Messages from headquarters was the
subject OF a talk by Mrs. V NJ White
of New York, representing the Woman's
Board of Home Missions. Among other
things she said that the Woman's Board
was organized twenty-five years ago. 1t
was not organized through any effort on
the part of the women themselves. but
the General Assembly, the very highest
authority in the church policy of the
land, asked the women If they would not
organize and take charge of the educa-
ton of the children. There are I,00o
women working in this cause under the
direction of the Woman's Board of Home
Missions, which. in tim reports to the
General Assembly of the church. Their
aim is to afford every child in this coun-
try a Christian education. In this synod
of Kansas there are 321 Presbyterian
churches, 141 of which are organized for
missionary work. Her talk was very in
teresting and inspirating
Mrs. Hoag then spoke of the plan to
make silver anniversary offering on
this year. the 25th anniversary of the
organization of the Woman's Board. and
invited all who would like to have part
in this offering TO send for envelopes for
that purpose.
The special objects assigned to this
synod by the board Of missions were
then read Also the changes made dur
ing the past year.
Mrs. Hoag then spoke Of Missionary
hall in Emporia. Some years ago Mr.
Andrew Carnegie donated to Emporia
college. funds for the erection of library
building. as token of gratitude to the
memory of Hon. John E. Anderson of
Kansas, who. when Mr.. Carnegie was
poor boy, had given him the free use
of his library. After the death of Rev.
j. D. Hewitt. president of Emporia col
lege one room in this building was set
apart for a missionary room, as a men,
orial to DIR. Hewitt. and furnished with
this idea In view Some of the most re-
cent and comprehensive works on mis-
sions were placed there as the NUCLEUS
of missionary reference library and
a collection of curios from countries in
which missionaries are working was be-
gun. Already it is a most interesting
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Synodical Missionary society it was voted
that the officers of the Woman's Synodi-
cal and Presbyterical officers should
place in this room an organ as a mem
orial to Mrs. Hewitt This room is called
Missionary Hall. 1t is open on certain
hours Of each day. and will be. in itself
an education to the young people of the
college and city.
The society then adjourned for lunch.
which was served in the church.
The afternoon session opened with
most impressive devotional service led by
Mrs. Adams of Korea. At the close of
the service Mrs. Frye OF Independence
rendered in a most beautiful and impress
sive manner the conservation hymn.
Take My Life and Let 1t Be Conse-
Grated. Lord. to Thee"
The annual report Of the young peo-
pies work in the synod was presented by
the young peoples secretary. Mrs. w. L.
Hutchinson of Garden City. This report
gave a most comprehensive view OF the
work Of the c. f, and other young peo-
pies organizations in the state which
work through the Woman's Board Of Mis-
sions.
Mrs. Ninifred Jones OF Newton spoke
on Missionary Inspiration From the Den
yer Christian Endeavor Convention. She
gave a graphic account OF the proceed
ings of that body. interspersed with bright
and telling anecdotes.
The King Is Dead. Long Live the
King, was the subject Of a tax by Mrs.
J. Y Ewart OF Newton. She be gan BIZ
saying that there is no such thing as a
dead king One king follows another IN
direct line OF succession. During the life
time Of every king the heir apparent IS in
training for his duties when the reSpon-
sieilities of the government fail on him.
and the same hreath that nroclalms the
death of the old king publishes allegience
10 his successor. So in the service OF the
King Of Kings. when a 1oreefui life has
psssed on. his part OF the Kings bust
ness falls on some one else and Il some
times happens that these successors are
very lily prepared 10 fulfil the duties
which devolve upon them The young
people Of this land are the hers in regu-
lar succession 10 the work OF the world
i is important that they should De train
ed for the duties which VII sooner or
later deVolve upon them that the Kings
business may be faithfully aud efficiently
executed II the young people come into