The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1905-08-04
Impressions Of Louisa Meeting.


The following article about the an
nual meeting u the women's For
e'sn Missionary Society. held In Lon
lisa. is published in the Mshodlst Ad-
yocate:
The Hyette delegation left Ansted
az $50 o'clock for Hawks Nest depot.
There We boarded No. IS for Mont
gomery where We caught the fas,
line. At Kenoya delegation Of Dun
kard brethren and their wives came
aboard, Just returning from an annual
gathering At Bristol. Tennessee. One
member Of our party went through
10 Indian Territory. Our walt was at
Beech Moore. the delightful homo
Of our corresponding secretary. which
vas decked In a reception robe. laden
with the perfume Of June roses. where
some Is missionary workers received
cordial welcome. At the Catletts-
burg depot. were others from differ
enf roads. "all with one accord, in
the same place. bound for Louisa
On the Big Sandy. Our party now
Increased to ~. unchanged greetings.
etc When about one-half way on up
a party Of three ladies and one
gentleman "a reception eommitteei
met Us. And right here began the
royal entertainment. for which Ken
lucky Is and has been so long famous.
The beautiful scenery along the Big
SANDY. with fields Of growing grain
and grass. the whistle Of the ~ 4
w on the opposite side. all conspired.
TO make the journey too soon ended
Al Louisa We were soon taken 20 our
homes A. usual my lot fell in
pleasant places. for We enjoyed
immensely the delightfully."- arranged
rooms extended US al Mrs Phoebe
wallace's. while Mrs Margaret Wal
lace served us meals 10 suit the most
fastidious epicure: and Francis Bird
rulei aud reIgned oie- us all by the
sceptsr Of love Charlie horse-
added much 10 our real enjoyme
carrying US 10 and from different
points Of interest.
The beautiful little city Of Louisa,
~ith her streets on either side stud
ded with coolest shade-trees: each
home vieing in beautiful and well,
kept lawns. with inviting shade. ham
mocls and rarssi eXoucs The hand
some and modern-styled church. we'll
trained choir. consecrme,i pastor. and.
Z must aid. the faithful janitress.
Aunt Sarah" who carried me back
TO the good old days" when was
a small child. tended BY my black
nanny.
with Thursday evening began a
most spiritual session Of our vUmans
work Each service 10 me was
love feast The sweet exchange
Of friendships. ideas and plans Of
work. reports Of labors done. praise
and prayer service. quiet hours. the
delightful entertainment given By the
children. the we'll ordered sunday
school. solo. 4 shall see Him face to
fac. following the sermon master
fully delivered by Bro. Williams. and
the holy communion at the concur
sion. gave Us all forsasie Of
Heaven itself The memorial service
for four OF oar faithful co-workers.
who had been called TO attend the
great harvest, bearing their sheayes
with tbsm. brought us in closer
touch with the invisible. Sunday
night. the last service. held in store
a pleasant surprise that another CON
secrated lady had sent Bible wom-
an 10 China cher American name be-
ing Julia Holly. OH the( joy 20
know that four educated native woh-
IN are each day reading the blessed
Bible TO foreign women and child
rem, sent out by the women and
children Of Fayette district. To God
b. the praise.
The reports from board meeting
and treasurer were highly acceptable.
After the usual conservation service.
and farewell greetings the netting
closed. which will llngeI long in my
memory. Mrs, A. NJ lmboden.