Smyrna times., 1906-10-17
CHURCH WOMEN ASSEMBLE
AT ST. PETERS SMYRNA
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE DELAWARE
BRANCH OF THE WOMAN'S AUXILIARY.
Between $50 and 200 Delegates Were Present
Who Were Accorded Delightful Recep-
ton By Members of St. Peters Parish.

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One of the most largely attended
meetings ever held by women in Smyr-
ma was that of the Diocesan Branch of
the Womah's Auxiliary of the Episco-
pal Church, which was held at st.
Peters Church Thursday. The meet
ing was the annual one and was at
tended by between $50 aud 200 dele
gates, who represented all portions of
the diocese. Even the most remote
parts of the diocese were represented.
The social part of the session was most
delightful, the ladies of st. Peters
Church having arranged a delightful
luncheon at the Chapel and extended
them cordial and hearty reception.
Ideal weather added to the charming
event. Besides Bishop Coleman a
number of the clergy were in attend
ance including the Revs. Archdeacon
George G. Hall, Hubert w. Wells, f.
NJ. Kirkus, t. w. Dickinson, W. J,
Hamilton and G. V. Gilreath.
prominent visitor was Archdeacon
Steel, of Havana, Cuba. The exercises
opened with celebration of the Holy
Communion with Bishop Coleman as
celebrant. This was followed by an
interesting address on the work of the
church in Cuba. He showed that the
church now has bishop aud a number
of American and Cuban priests il
Cuba A number of churches have
been built, number of day schools
have been opened and there is posi-
bility of hospital being established.
After the service luncheon was served
by the women of the parish.
Business Session and Election of Officers.
At the opening of the business SEES
sion there was an address of weloom
by the Rev. Mr.. Gilreath, the rector O
: the church, and a few words of en-
couragement and congratulation fror
Bishop Coleman. The election o
officers resulted as follows: President
Mrs. Charles E. McIlvaine; vice-presi
dent for New Castle county, Mis-
: Annie E. Hunter; Kent, Mrs. M. L
d. Eldridge; Sussex, Mrs. DAME
Short; treasurer, Mrs. Lodge; secrC
tary, Miss Mary Lafferty; directres
of domestic work, Miss Derricksor
foreign work, Miss Sherman; treasure
: of the United States offering, Mrs. A
: G. Wilson; secretary of the correspond
ing church periodical club, Miss Gibbs
secretary of babies branch, Mrs. job
T. Salisbury; president of the juniC
branch, Mrs. George G. Hall; seer,
: tary and treasurer of the junior brancl
Miss Van Trump. A letter expressin
d regret that she was unable to be pre-
a sent, was read from Mrs. Gale
W Churchman, former president, and
). telegram was sent her in reply. A
y rangements were made for more e
g tended study of mission work und
# the direction of Miss Sherman.
l. Favorable Reports From All Parts Of DIOces
d Reports were received from the di
e ferent officers of the association, mo
n of which showed work in advance
o that of last year. Several amendment
B. to the constitution and bylaws we
Of considered, the most important
which provided for holding the ne
annual meeting in May instead
October There will be an Aida
. missionary meeting held in Novemb
&c of each year and the usual Epiphal
meeting in January. A vote Of thanl
was extended Rector Gilreath al
O. members of the parish for the ente
lc tainment provided.
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