Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-06-05

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
of Rappahannock District convened
in annual session in White Stone
church, Lancaster county, Va, May
goth and 21st, 1908.
OPENING SESSION.
Devotional services conducted
by District Secretary, Miss Fannie
Robinson, whose scripture lesson and
comments thereon were both appro,
pirate and impressive. Rev. j. NJ. An
derson led in earnest prayer. The
hymn sung is worthy of mention, az
every word seemed to suit the occa.
sion
Once more we come before our God,
Once more His blessing ask,
Oh may not duty seem load,
Or worship prove task.
We then proceeded to business,
and a recording secretary was elected,
after which roll of delegates was
prepared and badges distributed.
Miss Ella Coffey was introduced by
Rev. j. NJ. Anderson, who gave us a
most cordial welcome in behalf of his
church, and Mrs. B. III. b. Hubbard in
her graceful manner and OVERLOOKING
hospitality babe as welcome from her
auxiliary to the homes and hearts of
the people of White Stone. The
response was read by Mrs. Covington,
of Bethany auxiliary.
The following committees were
then announced:
On resolutions-Mrs. II. W. Hard
ing, Mrs. +. A. Pinckard, Mrs. w.
j. Newbill, Mrs. Landlord.
On finance-Mrs. H. B. Treakle,
Mrs. Ida Smith, Mrs. J. II. Ingram.
On platform courtesy-Mrs. b. H..
3. Hubbard, Miss Pearl Adams, Miss
Ruby Spriggs.
The hour for meeting was then set
at 10 a. m. Adjournment at 1890
for lunch, and meeting again at 2
p. IN. The hour having arrived we
adjourned, and found awaiting us
tables spread, with all the season
could afford. AT the appointed hour
we met, led in devotional service by
Miss Coffey. Subject, "Set the re-
ligious standard high. Attempt great
things for God. Expect great things
from God" The president took the
chair aud the minutes of morning
session were read and approved. The
report of president shows the Dis
trict to be in better condition than
ever before. She urged the officers
to make their reports promptly and
desired that all the auxiliaries
observe the silver jubilee. a letter
from Mrs. Ivey was read in which
she sent loving greetings to the body,
found in Phil, L: OIL. Reports
from the auxiliaries were then taken
up.
Irvington was called, delegate
Mrs. w. j. Newbill. An auxili-
airy of 2S members, doing a gos d
work. Have set apart special time
In which (last year, they studied
"Via Christi" and are now STUDYING
"Lux Christi" which is proving a
pleasure and source of information.
Bette Swan-Delegate Mrs. Stiff
Society numbering eleven, have
bad their difficulties to overcome.
but are moving on desiring to do
more.
Mathews-Miss Hudgins-A -four
lshing society of thirty -four; have one
scholarship in Mexico and two in
Virginia school. Mr.. 8. K. Richard
son, of Mathews, was then introduced
and made an address impressing it
upon the body the pleasure of giving
to the Lord, and at the same time
honoring the memory of the dead by
naming our scholarships for them.
White Marsh-Mrs. Sloan-So-
ciety moving on as usual, finances
kept up.
Hermon-Miss Powers-Auxiliary
doing very well; are hoping aud pray
ing for larger membership and larger
results.
White Stone-Mrs. w. o. Harding
"A most encouraging report, healthy
society of seventy-one members. Have
a plan by which they expect to real
lie quite nice sum. Spiritual con-
dition good. A paper entitled, "Con-
ference Impressions" by Mrs. II. b.
Treakle was very much enjoyed.
NIGHT SESSION.
at s p. m. came the feast of the
day. Special music under the man.
agement of Mrs. III. b. Treakle was
rendered for the pleasure and inspira-
ton of all. Prayer by Rev. r. o.
Payne. Miss Coffey then with her
womanly ease and dignity told us
facts concerning China, things she
has seen and experienced, thus
revealing to US truths of which we
had never dreamed. Her talk was
thoroughly enjoyed, and we trust
great may be the result from such
information. May Gods richest and
choicest blessings ever rest upon our
Virginia school and our dear Vir-
ginia girl, Miss Ella r. Coffey.
SECOND DAYS PROCEEDINGS.
AT the appointed hour we assem-
oled and were led in devotional
service by Rev. E. +. Garner.
President in the chair, business
resumed.
Bethel-As there was no delegate
MISS Robinson read the report show
ing the society to be alive and pro-
gresslng, stronger financially; it's
aim Coward aud upward"
Pace - Mrs. Landlord - Society
quietly, earnestly moving forward.
Expect to make fine report to the
annual conference.
Bethany,Mrs. Covington-Soci-