The Forrest City times., 1905-06-16
Woman's Foreign Missionary Con-
 ference

FHI9ILU hIsSlbfldta f9bttAA VI lii1 White River Conference in their 23rd annual session. which was held June To l3. This meeting brought togeth- CT some of the most intellect dal aid earnest women of the Methodist church.and goodly number of Juve- niles.
 Al the opening service Mesdames Baford, Nichols and German, with beautiful and well chosen words. made them all feel welcome. These address es were responded to in | graceful speech by Mrs Lanier. of Helena, after which Mrs, !. Hawthorne, the President, gave her annual address.
 Rev. Frank Barrett, of Searcy. preached fhe annual sermon II was Ill eloquent discourse aud greatly pleased and editied the large audience.
 The program as arranged Was well carried out except I few numbers bY ladies who were absent on account af sickness.
 \ reception was given in honor of the delegates and visitors Monday from 10 at the elegant home of Judge and Mrs. Norton 1 was a de lightfut occasion and greatly enjoyed |
 The business of the Conference waS transacted with neatness and dispatch. Reports from the various auxiliarics ! show the society to be in good condi- tion. Besides paying their annual dues il was decided to support two missionaries instead of one as hereto fore
 The following officers were elected for the ensuing year.
 Mrs. <, II. Babcock. President
 Mrs. k. C Moorehead lst \. Pres.
 Mrs. Emma Lou Alley, 2nd y Pres
 Mrs. Mary A, Neill. Cor. Secretary.
 Mrs. A. L. Malone, Rec Secretary |
 Mrs. r. A. Robertson Treasurer
 Mesdames Mckinney. Collier. Jones. l Crook and Lamb, District Secretaries. Mrs. ]. C. Hawthorne, Conference Editor
 Batesvile was chosen as the next place for meeting.
 The banner for the best work done by a Juvenile society was awarded to Clarendon Junior League.
 On the whole this was pleasant and profitable session.
 Those present were Mrs. l. (. flaw thorue, President, ionesboro; Mrs. A. l.. Malone, Secretary, Joneshoro; Mrs. Mary Nell, Corresponding Secretary, BateSNille.
 Delegates. Mrs Stringer, Mrs. Fakes. MeCroY; Mrs. Peebles. Mari anna; Mrs BiScoe. Helena: Mrs. Bran son, Clarendon; Mrs Wyse, paragould; Mrs. Maxfield, Batesville; Mrs. Me Kinney, Marvel; Mrs. Crook, Newport
 Juvenile Delegates. Miss Hattie Malone, Jonesboro: Miss Irene Moss Marianna; Miss Annie Branson, Clar- endon; Misses Ethel and Edith Ander- son, Helena.
 Visitors. Mrs. Robertson and Mrs Lamb, of Ionesbsro; Mrs. Cloice, Me Crory: Mrs. Lawrence and Mrs. Jeff ett, Marianna; Mrs. Bass and Misses Vera and Mamie Davis, Martha Jack son, and Mrs. Lanier, Helena; Mrs. Whitmore, Searcy; Mrs. Reichardt, Marvel: Miss Beulah Mcintosh, Beebe; Miss Bessie Burton. Marianna: Rev. Frank Barrett, Searcy.
 The Committee on resolutions re- ported as follows:
 Resolved, lst. That We extend our thanks to the press and all conference officers for their efficient work for the past year. We pray Gods approval may rest gently on them and guide them in all their duties. May He fold them under the shadow of His omni- potent wing and direct their work and ways in the future.
 Resolved, 2nd. That we make known our appreciation to Bro Bar rett for the fine sermon of Sunday morning. It was most eloquent and convincing missionary sermon showing study and preparation for the occasion. One out of the usual run, and We thank him for 1t.
 Resolved, 3rd. That We wish also to thank Bro. Babcock for his assis- tance, courtersies and interest mani fested in our conference.
 Resolved, 4th. That we feel grate- ful to Miss Babcock for presiding at the organ, also the choir for music rendered Sunday night.
 Resolved, 5th. That we extend thanks to the congregation for their liberal contribution to our cause.
 Resolved, 9th. That we are sincere ly appreciative of the royal hospitality | extended us by the people of Forrest City in their homes and the elegant given at the residence of |