The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-06-24
Convention Of the W. p. NJ. Society.


hundred delegates and visitors were
present, at the convention at New Beth
lehem, who caught an inspiration from
every point Of the compass as they "stood
on the mount OF privilege" offered them.
With few exceptions an interesting and
carefully prepared program was carried
out in detail. Mrs. n. p. Wheeler of En-
deavor, the capable and efficient presi-
dent of this society, proved herself equal
to every responsibility, and conducted
the affairs of the society, not OILY with
grace and dignity, but with tact and wise
| deliberation.
Mrs. Snie May Sharpe OF TiOnesta con-
Quoted beautiful Praise and Thank OF
fering service in which an offering Of
S2s3 Sc was consecrated to the work Of the
Master in foreign lands. Miss Francis
b. Siggins Of West Hickory and Miss Iva
Carpenter OF Endeavor also ably assisted
in the work of the convention and their
work tended TO show that the women of
Forest county are keeping abrest with
work and workers of this century of
missions. Two missionaries were pres
ent who came with joy and gladness TO
bring a message from far off India and
Japan. Mrs. Marion Janvier Carleton
of Sabathu, Indian, tod of hers and her
husbands (Dr. Marcus b. Carlton) work
among the Lepers Of India.
Although Mrs. CArleton's address was
intended to show the bright side of mis-
sion life. yet the great sacrifice of these
brave soldiers Of the cross could not be
concealed and glimpses were caught "be-
tween lines" There are 400, 900 lepers in
India and DR.. and Mrs. Carleton are
among the few who have devoted their
lives to the help Of these unfortunate
people. While Mrs. Carleton counts 1t a
privilege to return to India next Sep
tember, yet ii means more to her this
time than ii has ever done before, for she
leaves behind two children-Alice, IL,
and Richard, 8, who will be sent to the
Presbyterian Home for Missionaries
children, at Wooster, Ohio, to be educat-
ed.
Miss Eta Case, of Yokohama, Japan,
brought greetings from the LAND of the
Rising Sun" and gave assurance OF Jap
ans speedy redemption from heathen-
dom. One of the most inter esting, as
well as the most amusing accounts of her
work, was the description of her cooking
class. The Orient wants to keep in step
with the Occident, and when its ministers
to America and Europeon countries are
invited to banquets, they find the use of
the knife and fork very difficult Con-
sequently the arist0cracy of Japan is ask
ing for cooking schools where its MEM
bers may learn the uses If mode civil
ization. Miss Case returns to Japan in
October, not as missionary, but as the
wife of Scotchman, who is business
man of Yokohama. NJ ss Case, however.
will continue her work in the church for
which she has labored for l6 years. Rev.
Stewart Nye Hutchinson, who spent last
year at Endeavor, and who is now assist
ant pastor of one OF the Presbyterian
churches If Newark, n. j., gave stir
ring "Appeal for Missions" and we are
assured that Mr.. HutchinsUn's many
friends in this county will be pleased to
learn that his address was among the
best given at the convention, and, as it
has been expressed, "Mr. Hutchinson
gives premise of becoming another Rob-
ert f. Speer."
The work of the Clarion Presbyterial
society for the year ending in June,
shows decided progress and advancement
oyer all preceding years. A consecla-
ton fund OF 81, 46S3l was added to the
treasury-perhaps S4OO more than was
ever before given in one year.
In "a Glance Back ward" Mrs. Rey-
nolds L. Buzard, of Los Angeles, for
"A years an officer Of the Presbyteral So
ciety, stated that in that length of time,
over $4,000 had been cleaned by the
women of Clarion Preshytery for For
eign Missions. Among those present,
whom the convention delighted to honor,
were Mrs. j. S. Elder, of Albuquer-
que. N. NJ, for many years the president
of the Presbyterial Society. Mrs. Maggie
Junkin Mckee, of Oil City, for many
years missionary in India under the
United Presbyterian Board Rev. James
Conway, ID. D., of Brookville, who pre-
sided over one of tie evening meetings,
and many others who aided by their
presence and helpful words of encour-
agement.
Mrs. N. =. Wheeler, besides being ten
dereG vote of thanks by the executive
committee for her excellent Labor of
love" in the society during the past year
was reelected president. Miss Mamie
Morrow, of Tionesta, Cor Sec; Mrs. J.
l.. Proudfit, of New Bethleham, Treas;
Mrs. p. c. Boyd, of Punxsutawney,
Sec. of Young Peoples Work, and Mrs.
j. A. James, of Limestone, Sec. of Lit
erdture.
A large and handsome donation was
the result of call from Mrs. Wheeler for
Christmas box to Miss Elma Donald
son of Dehra Dun, India, who is sup
| ported by the ladies of Clarion Presby-
terry. The convention of 1904 will he held
in the Secoud Presbyterian church of Oil
City.
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