The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-11
MAKE IT 100000,
MRS. thomas SAYS
Won1cA Can Accomplish This by
Contributing One Cent q
Day. Fl.
CONFERENCES ARE HELD
Value of Historic Idea in Asso-
citation With Mission Work
Emphasized.

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rho morning session In Masonic Tenn
t,le for the Womati.a Auxiliary OF the
Episcopal Board OF Missions began 81
the cnrly hour OF o. o'clock. the meet
ing being called to order by Miss Julia
G. Emery. Bishop McKim. .of Toxic.
seized the opportunity OF the opening
hour To present his thanks to the aux
Hilary for valuable help rendered by
members to Ills mission work In Japan.
Mrs. r. Carpenter, OF the New Hamp-
sl.ire branch, and united offering treas
urcr. then took the chair and conducted
q conference. The subject was "The
limited Offering. characterized by alrs
Carpenter as the reault OF "wn1nanfs
work" and "a thank offering gift
from women"
Methods OF Collection" was the sub
ject Of very thoughtful and practf-
cal paper read by Mrs. Trott. of Wash.
ington, D.. C. She suggested the aug
,nenting or funds by memorial gifts on
the anniversaries OF valued members
who still live In the hearts of many.
The title OF II paper by Mrs. Clapp.
OF Connecticut. was "AronsinR Mission.
airy Interest," 1t was heard with closd
attention.
Mrs. Thomns Speaks.
Mrs. George c. Thomas. Of Philadel-
piia, greatly interested members OF
the auxiliary by explaining how her
branch had raised money. and how
easy it would be to increase "rhe
United Offering to 100000 IL every
woman In the church would contribute.
one cent day.
Other speakers were Mrs. Truslow,
of New York; Miss Richardson, OF AL.
bany: Miss Byertv ~ rhf-n n"scon
n a 40 49,. Il.
ginin: Miss Spalding5 aait Ia -
Mrs. Laurence. Of California;: Mrs. HUI
bert, Los Angeles; Mrs Berry. Of West.
ern New York; Miss Slippy. OF Mime.
sofa; Mrs. Hubbard. of Pennsylvania
and Mrs Chester. OF Ashevillc. N. G.
Missions and Educn ton.
The subject discussed after the con-
ference on '.The United Offering was
closed was THE Board of Missions
dent OF the Chicago Branch. presiding.
Mrs. Hopkins spoke most pleasa.tiy
OF Southern hospitalitv. ard very for.
chilly of the vaIue of the historic tdes
in association with mission work.
The Rev. r. p. Smith. educational
secretary. made a practical talk or
Interest and aIeeaods in Mission
y, ork.' He considered that method tho
best which. In the estimate OF tbs
needs and conditions OF the work.
MONDAY prayer closed the confer:
ence. the morning having been 6
most interesting and profitable one.
Auxiliary To Jamestown.
The Woman's Auxiliary will make TIL
pilgrimage to Jamestown Island TO
morrow, arrangements having beef
completed by Miss Louie Taylor. repre-
senting tho Diocese OF Southern vir
s,inia for them to go In the steame
Hampton Roads, which Will leave TIL
Old Dominion wharf at SIS a. NJ
sharp
Special attention is called to this an
nouncement, SO as 70 prevent con
fusion arising between this ~
the Hampton, which has been charter
ed by the Association for the prcser
walton of Virginia Antiquities. wit
Miss Betty Elyson as chairman.
Luncheon and 5 o'clock tea will b
served on the Hampton Roads and til
trip promises to be very pleasant
Lunch will be served on the Hamntnr
which will convey members Of tn
A v. p. a. and their guests. Mis-
Ellyson will be ably assisted in promot
ing the comfort and enjoyment Q