The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1906-04-11
The Mission Field.
THE WORK OF THE WOMAN'S MISSIONARY
UNION OF THE SYNOD OF VIRGINIA.


We sometimes hear the question asked by those
who have given the matter very little thought: 'Why
have a synodcal unon?' "In what way does it adj
vance the work done by women for missions?"
In reply, will state. in few words some things
that have been accomplished by the Womans Mis-
sionary Union of the Synod of Virginia, not yet one
year old When this Union was organized in ApriJ
1908, there were only five Presbyteral unions Since
then four have been organized and hope hear
the organization of another this spring leaving only
two which do not yet their way clear to Join us
but which we feel confident will be with us in the
near future There has been quckening of interest
enthusiasm and zeal in the work of Presbyteria
Unions in the past year. Interesting and inspiring
meeting have been held, methods of work organ
lied, and special effort made to put our womens
work on a better basis.
In the effort to put record the work ACCOMPLISHED
by our women, amounts contributed to Home and For
elgn Missions, names of officers, &c. they have been
greatly aided by Rev. II. F. Williams editor of the
Missionary, who has special charge of the women's
work: MIR: Williams has sent to all the missionary
societies list of questions, earnestly requesting that
they be answered and returned to him.
We would urge that the presidents of the Presby-
teral Unions make special effort to have this work
faithfully done and that record be kept to be read
at the next meeting of the Synodica Union which
will be held in Norfolk in October
AT the meeting of the Synodical Union held in Rich
mond last October, Mrs. r. E. Magill, of Richmond
was elected Secretary of Literature The distribution
OF missionary literature, feel, is of the most
powerful means of stimulating missionary zeal. If
each Presbyteria Union would appoint a Secretary
of Literature, who will correspond with Mrs NIagiI
we feel sure that she will be greatly aided in her work
At this same meeting Miss Josepha Allan of Lex
ington, elected Secretary of Young PEOPLES Work
Miss Allan comes of long line of noble Christian
workers, and she has inherited their love and zeal
Tor the extension of Chrsts kingdom. She is in
deed the right person in the right place Miss Allan
has sent out circular letter to all of the Young
Peoples Societies in the Synod of Virginia clarion
call to ALL to fall in line" and present an unbroken
front in their efforts to advance the Masters wor,
III Is an earnest and touching appeal which must
inspire the hearts of young people and cause
them to catch of the enthusiasm of their conse
Grated young secretary We most earnestly beg that
the presidents or leaders of Young Peoples Socie-
ties will correspond with Miss Allan and give her
their hearty support and cooperation
At this same meeting most excellent paper was
read by Mrs Charles d. Curry of Stanton '"The
value OF Organization" which published in the
central Presbyterian. Through the kindness of Mr.
Williams, who is ready to assist the women in
thelr work. and who has done much for them this
paper was printed in leaflet FORM and can be oh
tanned from the office at Nashville. We recommend
that those who feel doubtful to the value of or
ganzatlon read this excellent paper of Mrs Currv's
why should our Southern have to depend al.
most entirely on their Northern sisters for leaflets
programmes, &C.? Why can not have cur own
publications? We have the talent zeal and conse-
Grafton among our women; and we long to see this
branch of their work developed
We hope to see delegates from the twelve Presbv-
terles at the next meeting of the Synodical Union in
October I'm Norfolk We feel sure that all will no
helped and cheered by the Christian felowsbin and
inspired to undertake yet greater things for the oIori
Gus work of extending Christ's Kingdom We need
one another in work for the Master and the yorl,
Is being hIndered by lack of closer fellowship and q
more united effort Come and let us meet together
that we may provoke one another unto good works
Mrs. j. c. STFvApT