The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-09-07

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LatAnA Tvffrll. ushalonaa. Iowa.
Joseph 5uycm Central city. Neht
Al \ HAaiey, Eariham. IDwa
Casper Hanson. Mt Vernon. 4 Dak.
y " bales, Eldota, Iowa.
Achafah Albertson, % Minneapolis,
was appointed 10 mi the term az A,
VI. Lindlcy. whose term expires 10
1905
An earnest appeal was now given
by Edward .. Cook 10 trust God for
all things and be faithful IN our work
and calling.
The rest OF the morning session was
given over TO our returned mission.
aries who are in att%endanceiat Year.
" Meeting,
Miss Jennie Joyce, OF Cenhral City,
Nebr., who starts today for Cuba gave
her testimony and greeting, after
which sylvester Jones described the
work in Cuba, including the day
schools, Sabbath schools and preach
ing stations. Among other things he
said: II can never forget the time Ave
years ago when | first sailed into Gil.
bara harbor, nor thank God enough
for directing my steps in that dlrec.
tion." His descriptions OF some OF
his experiences, the conditions of the
people, ETC., were Illustrated by a
number of colored charts, Cuba Is at
least 100 years behind the times In
modes Of agriculture, etc, and their
need Is great on every line, but the
missionaries are doing u great work
on educational and other lines, as well
as spiritual. His earnest and encour-
aging words brought the work OF our
missionaries In Cuba to the
hearts Of the people OF Iowa Yearly
Meeting than ever before.
Pledges were taken for Cuban work
to tho amount of $224.96.
A message from japan was next
given by Guerney and Elizabeth Bin.
ford. Portions Of a letter from a
rn.anlaa cootart uyaea raad No nuar.
ney Blnford. He spoke very highly
OF the life and work OF Gilbert and
Minnie Bowles. Mrs. Blnford spoke
OF the good work being done in the
Sunday school In Japan. The number
of children In Sunday school has In.
creased during one year from 15 TO
LASS. In one little room 20x20 sew.
enty children gather for Sunday
school. She spoke OF tie greatness OF
the work. Every missionary Is re.
sponsible for 100000 people"
Edward stranahan spoke In behalf
OF the Friends African Industrial
Mission. He described the situation
there, the location, the people and the
missionaries. He showed the feat
ures Of the place which make II an
ideal place for an Industrial mission;
the water power and timber for lum'
bering and the fertility OF the soil and
~favorableness Of the climate
Emory Hees vas able in one month
10 use the Kaylrando Languages. The
day school has 26 students and several
genuine conversions have already
been reported. Some OF the needs at
present are. A man TO have charge
Of the Industrial work, houses for the
missionaries OF more durable and
comfortable material than thatch.
A collection and pledges were taken
for this work amounting TO Sf32.G9.
VIM. l.. Pearsn spoke briefly In fay
or Of, as soon as possible, bringing all
Friends Missions OF America under
the supervision Of the American Mis-.
slonary Board Of the Five Years
Meeting.
The meeting showed an expression
in favor Of that course OF action.
A nominating committee 10 nomi.
nate members for the +. a. ]. NJ Board
was appointed as follows:
Milo Rees, Ellyson H. Purdy, Lille
Hoops, VIM. Mather, Huldah EnSlow.
Adjourned till 2 y. m.
Monday Afternoon.
200 p.m.-A report Of the Book and
Tract Committee was read and aIf
proved.
An appropriation OF $500 vas 70.
quested for the work next year.
A report Of the Sabbath School Com
mittee was read and approved.
Joseph sopher was appointed as su'
p~erlntendent for next year, and Sarah
g. Terrell secretary and treasurer.
A report OF the trustees OF Penn
college fund wal read and approved.
A report Of the Committee on Indian
Affairs read and approved.
The Committee on N~ompatlons for
Penn College Board reported the
names as follows for the Board: Chas.
Sweet, James Bruff, Jasper Hadley,
Roscoe Coffin, Luther Carter.
Tho renort waa adonted.