The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-08

anu how they help mission work. pre-
pared by Mrs. Graham Claytor, was read
by Mrs. Howard a pnpcr on the "Reac-
ton Of 1880, the Forward Movement at
the beginning Of the twentieth Century
and Denoni'natIonnl Cooperation III Mis-
sions," wns rend by Mrs. IL y. Gregory
Mrs. Walter R,ian, the president OF tho
AUXILIARY, concluded witlll.a talk. the
theme oftwhlcl was "Why ls the Evan
gelization Of Japan Of Great Importance
to the World"
Wednesday afternoon q missionary in
stit,,tc was bcgun at the Methodist
Church continuing through Thursday
evening. two services "Wednesday ana
three Thursday. Rev. ~. w. Royal,
the conference missionary secretary, pre-
sided. Thc following ministers particle
patcd: Revs. Joseph W. shnckford. D. G..
g. Butts, DR.. G. c. Kelly, Of Lynclburg;
Rev. N. II. Smith. MADISON; Rev. J. G.
Reed, y. D.. presidIng elder OF the dis
5trict; Rev. ]. Il. 1Iearn, Rev. NJ. s. FL
lott, Rev. ). Il. sturHs. Rev. J. w.
Dixon, Rev. Ernest Stevens, Of Lynch
burg; Rev. W. S. NeIghbors, y. D.: Rev.
$. ]. Bnllln, pastor Of this church. and
Rev. J. w. Carroll, Of Bedford circuit.
Thursday afternoon Mrs. u. 8. Smith,
OF cdford City, read an interesting paper
OH "NVoman's Work.; Mrs. j. W. Dixon.
n paper on "City Missions and Mrs.
r. w. Martin. Of Lynchburg, n paper on
missionary Literature.
Wednesday afternoon II meeting Of the
william r. Terry Chapter. OF the United
Daughters OF the Confcderacy, was held
at the courthouse. Mrs. $. Griffin, the
president, presided. Airs. Cabcll Smith,
the fourth vice presdent OF the Virginia
Division had been expected at this meet
ing, but was detained BY other cnga gee
lnents. letter from Hon. T. 2. Jen-
rings was read by Mrs ". T. Yancey.
the secretary, in which he very grace
fully acknowledges a letter OF thanks
from the chapter for the part he took
in securing the restoration TO Virginia
of the Confederate flags.
Mrs Yancey read the interesting history
OF Confederate banners by Miss Conrad.
The exercises concluded with sketch by
Mrs. e. D. Gregory. the historian OF the
chapter. OF the organization Of the Ladies'
Confederate Memorial Association OF Bed
ford. the second formed In Virginia. one
in Richmond having the precedence,
which. after long career Of usefulness.
was FIVE years ago merged into the w. X.
r. Chapter OF the u. p. G.
April made it's advent with most ,ln-..
repronchnble and beautiful weather, coax
ing the fruit trees and flowers into BIOS
SON. Friday she showed lowering skies
and showers. s
Mrs Robert Burkctt. OF lIaddcrsburg.
Miss, who was summoned BY telegram
on account Of the illness OF her little
brother. Sam Berry. arrived Thursday
morning.
Mrs. r. A. Sale and Miss BERTHE Sale.
who have spent the winter at Maplewood,s
n. j., have returned home.
Mr. r. L. Sale OF New York. Is visiting
relatives at his former home here.
Mrs. S. S. Lambeth left Thursday for
Louisa
DR.. George h. Shcppc has left for Staun-
ton. where he has accepted position as
manager or drug concern.
Mrs c. T. Hagan and little son lave
arrived from New Mexico, whence she
was summoned because Of the illness OF
her father Mr.. j. r. Grey, the principal
OF the public school. Mr. Grcy's condition
Is regarded more favorable now.
Mr.. i. ". Gish. who has been alarm
1ngly ILL., is improving.
Mrs j. r. Prcas, of the Palace Hotel
is seriously i'll.
Mr.. George W. Davis. who some years
ago went to Roanoke to reside. has re-
turned with his family to Bedford City,
where they will again make their home.