Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-11
Dubuque District W. F. M. F. Meeting.

] The Thirteenth Annual Conven-
ton of the Dubuque District of the
w. F. MS. of the M. L. church
was held at Earlville, Iowa, May 3
and 4.
The Convention opened at 2. p.
| M Tuesday with the District Presi-
dent, Mrs. S. X. Myers, in the chair.
After enrolment of delegates, ap-
pointment of committees and reports
Of auxiliaries, the literary part of
the program was taken up. We
were especially favored with the
presence of Miss Nell Daniel, one
of our missionaries who has spent
| five years in Japan, and Mrs. Alice
Rigby, our efficient Conference Sec
rotary both Of whom greatly added
to the interest and profit of the
convention. Tuesday evening Miss
Daniel gave an illustrated lecture
on Japan and its people which was
extremely interesting. The papers
given by the ladies at all the ses-
ions were beyond the average in
both thought and diction and show
ed that time and talent had been
spent in their preparation. The
course of United Study of Missions
was thoroughly discussed and pro-
nounced by those present who were
pursuing the same, to be wonder
full help in broadening our intel
lectual view as well as deepening
our spiritual interest in the cause Of
missions.
Mrs. Webster gave a short
sketch of the Des Moines Conven-
ton. Miss Blanche Cook, dea-
coness from Dubuque gave a Map.
Talk on our Branch Missionaries
and their stations and Miss Daniel
related some Of her personal exper-
fences in far Japan. The following
resolutions were passed Whereas
We, the members of the Dubuque
District of the w. T. M.
S. of the Upper Iowa Conference
have unbounded cause for thank
fulness for the prosperity God has
given in our work during the past
year; be it resolved:
That we praise our Heavenly
Father for the increased interest in
literature and especially in the
United Study Of Missions, also the
zeal that is manifested in the Stand
ard Bearers and Kings Heralds
Organizations.
That we give special thanks for
the large increase in the last Quad
renium in both members and
friends.
That we not only put forth renew
ed efforts, utseek to enthuse others
in the work of the Worlds Evang-
elisim.
That we express our gratitude
for the helpful influence of Miss
Daniel in the convention, also for
her very interesting address.
That we acknowledge that the
success of the years work is due, in
a great measure, to the untiring
efforts of our District Officers and
the helpful supervision of our Con-
ference Secretary, Mrs. Rigby.
That wehereby express our thanks
to the Entertainment Committee, to
the pastor and members of the
church and choir, for their kind
ness and hospitality.
Miss Blanche Cook
Mrs. H. o. Pratt ! Committee.
Mrs. Dake
This very successful convention
closed with the singing of the dear
familiar hymn God be with you
till we meet again-and benediction
by Rev. Jones of Epworth.
List Of Delegates Earlville-Mes-
danes A. g. Cox, Soper, Weidt,
Robinson. Dunn, VanAnda, Free
man. Pitcher, Rennie, w. Miller.
Manchester Mesdames Pratt, Myers,
Haeberle, Engstrom, VanAnda,
Reynolds, Clark, Durham, Arnold,
Hunt. Fayette-Mesdames Simon
son, Simonds. Monticello-Mes-
danes VanBuren. Silver Creek
Mesdames. z. Robinson, Carrothers
Katherine Robinson. Delhi
Mesdames Perkins, White, M. D.
Stone, Anna Stone, Swinburne,
Flack, Lewis, Fraser, Dubuque
!, Miss Cook, Mrs. @. Reynolds. Coles
burg-Mesdames Dittmer, Grimes,
Haug, Nitnigman, Miss Kirckheck.
observation-disclosures Raines,
Webster. Epworth- Mesdames Dake,
Peck Jones.
The following are the officers
for the next year.
: Pres. Mrs. S. X. Myers.
Il l Vice " Webster.
| 2 Simonson.
3 Peterson.
: Rec. Sec. /" Perkins.
Cor. Simonds.
Tres. R. B. Raines.
Kate Galpin Perkins
r Rec. Sec.
: ONEIDA.
Mrs. A. Cox is visiting at tn,
9 Ausman home in Almoral.
! Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Howe are Wis
{, iting this week with relatives a
u West Union.
Il Mrs. Dake of Epworth recent,
: . visited at G.. B. Cox's
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