The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-04
TwENTY-EIFrH ANNIvE8&A1X
 or W0uEH'y MIS-

or E0uEHy MIS-
 sIOxARY s0CKrT. The tventy-fffth anniversary ceie- bration of women's Missionary Society. First Baptist Church. begay sun- day, when the pastor. Rev. c A. stakr ley. D. D.. at the morning serssce
 scented scholarly exposition or m.s sion truth which he paid des tribute to the women workers Q. lLs society. and concluded at the iossS home of the only and honoreo pr dent. Mrs. M. A Waller. in the n,eel- ing convened by her. at whscn p ically every member was preeea-
 Dr. Stakley gave the scrlpture ssAL offered prayer, followed by singang oz hymn Alas; and Did My Savior - -. The twenty-fifth anniversary of the twelve years secretary,
 w. Hannon. and the convention report of inc Treasurer, Mrs T. |. Jones' were read and unanimously adopted
 Mrr waller in her address. treafeo of Gods guidance. help and blessing for the society emphasizing the Spirifs power. in the winning of souls Tor Christ in home and foreign lands. TOT which we have labored together twen- tv-fiye years- Mrz- C. A Stakley pre- siding. read greetings and congrafu- iations from Mrs. George B. Eager. to line society in their self abnegatton and devotion to holiest ideas. and to the president, fin the joyous erectness of her undismayed soul, guided in her leading by Infinnite Love and Light More Love to Thee O Christ was sung.
 Mrs. !. c. Stratford. the honored vice president. extended loving congratulA- tions, and expressed deep regret thai being present, her official numbering twelve years.
 Mrs. F. I. Harris read . letter from Miss Cynthia Miller, in which she de- scribed her struggles at mastering the Chinese language. and asked our pray CTS that she might soon be able to feH of Chrisf's love to the heathen-
 Mrs E. Litfiepage gave an incident of the conversion of little child. through power of prayer. early brought to love and labor for missions
 Miss Mary Davis told of the personnel and conduct of the work. and how in love had been kept one Of Gods chosen messensers- Mrs M A Love lace read of a young bcy saved througn sion school Mrs A. F. Dix told Of the unconscious influence which had gone out from the society upon her own home, and that of others in individ1aA and organized effort for missions.
 Mrs. T. B. Davis offered the closing prayer, the silver thank offering were presented. and donoted to the Margaret Home and Cynthia Miller.
 The President then invited the mem hers to the dining room. where Mesdames P. P. and R. Stout -did the honors," their lovely children serving the dainty refreshments-fiowers sun shine, and welcome for all -Doxofo- gy" was heartely sung and the joyous occasion concluded
 Today is reached the twenty-ffth year of the women's Missionary So- ciety First Baptist Church. Montgom- cry. and in the individual and corpo- rate work of the promoters and eoad- jutators, the journey has ever Deem marked with "Ebenezers." for hitherto hath the Lord helped us
 Organized in 1881, the following off, ficers were elected: President. Mrs M A. Waller; Treasurer. Mrs l. S- Arm strong: Secretary, Miss Kate Hughes. with these constituent members: Mes flames A. R woodfin. NJ A W&Iler--W. C Ray, j.. F. Dennis. w. R Jones George Thomas, P Hinkle. F. HargrOve. J. S Armstrong. J. L. Todd. l. E- Ao- bolt. w. T. Chandler, D. c Hansen. G- Reeves. J. C. Mckenzie. M- L- Wyman. S I. Alexander. F. F. Devant. H. L. Tel yerton. M C. Scott l. C Strarforc- .. J. AIsop. Nj Horton. T. Onnt1. B h E. Littlepage, J. w. Hale. T. R Bethea- Il Ledbetter, ". ". Bureh. B Theiss. B. B. Davis. Misses Kate Hughes. katr waller. Bella Stringfellow. Berrte Chancellor, May Spangier. Nellie Stowe. Mary Davis, Lucie Stringfeilow. Jennis Benson. Bessie Stratford. Mary Shorter. M Townsend, B StringfeIlow. L. Tyas- Jane E. Smith. s. G. Foilanshsa- Its first object was -Wonan's Ms sion to Woman" in aiding women rnis- sionarfes on the foreign field. the mon eys for the first six years having been given entirely to foreign missions out with the increase in strength and us@- fulness, since 1887 fin equal approprla- tions to State. Home and Foreign mis- sions.
 The organization has had one Presi- dent, Mrs. M A Waller. who with sd- ministrative ability. determinate judg- ment. and Senignant counsel has led the organization from the inception 10 the present time. her exalted life and example shedding a silvery halo or un- dimmed brightness upon the religious and charitable life of our city Mrs. ]. c. Stratford. for three years treasurer. and eight years vice-prest- dent, with untiring zeal unchanElng fidelity. and pronounced acceptability. has administered her duties. her noble [ deeds for the cause and the Master. ever proving an inspiration and ineen- tive to the present prosperous perioa of the work
 The treasurers and assistants. in their efficiency and accuracy. have served as follows: Mesdames J. S Arm strong, W. T. Chandler. Bessie Strat- ford Glen. s. B. Davis. ]. c Stratfor6. E. W. Gay, T. L. Jones. Miss Jane E.