Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-05-23
Annual Meeting of Woman's Foreign
Society.

Society.
In this day of "isms" and "broad-
mindness" the fervent, worshlpful
spirit of bygone days is often pain
fully absent. But the Annual District
Meeting of the Woman's Foreign So
ciety of the Eastern Shore, Virginia. at
Cape Charles on the 9Th and 9th insts'
will 90 down in the annals of It's MS
tory as one noted for its deep spiritual
mower and influence. The members
and visitors with calm and deliberate
devotion mingled their voices-under-
meath of which was an ardent, silent
spirit permeating the assembly-maK-
ing a perfect unity of praise, thanks
Giving and solicitation to the God OF
the Universe.
The district president, Mrs. B. A.
Rue, presided and offered the opening
prayer; Mrs. Abel G. Kelly conducted
the devotional exercises; Mrs. Sellman
Williams, Onancock, very beautifully
sang, "Rock of Ages" and in the spirit
of this song; Mrs. John Doughty well
coined the body in the heartlest'
warmest. and most cordial fashion;
Mrs. DR.. White, of Keller, raised our
hearts to a higher sense of obligation
and gratitude to the Almighty King
in the inspiring response she very at
tractively read.
Following the appointment OF the
committees, Mrs. Walter Jones, Mrs
IL. w. Nicholson, ST., Miss Mary Wise
and Miss George Lewis each read ex
IQuisitely prepared papers on Korea
Mrs. Rue read letter from MIS-
Josephine Hounshell, missionary u
Korea; Miss Hounshell emphasized
the great need of an organ for more
effective work in Wonsan; Mrs
| Charles Waters made a motion tina
the organ be supplied by this district
After general discussion the motlol
was carried by rising vote, withou
any outward opposition. Anothe
very interesting letter was read fror
Mrs. Ella Coffey Lucas giving gla
tidings from George Quinby an
3, Peter Davis. An extremely charmin
and inspiring selection, Loves Otfel
ing" was read by Mrs. Samuel Tai
! kard. Prayer by the Rev. Mr.. Butts
: announcements, doxology and tn
: Assembly was dismissed with tn
= benediction by the Rev. Mr.. HEATH
o Tuesday evenings session bega
promptly at eight O'Clock and aft'
the usual opening exercises Mrs. Sci
J man Williams sweetly sang "LoN
Divine" Then Rev. d. G. @. But
delivered the annual sermon, yer
clearly defining Christians attituo
towards missions.
After the opening hymn and prayF
on Wednesday, May 6, 9 a. m, tn
District President read the 96t
Psalm. In her appealing and una
suming manner she quietly and tel
derby urged a responseto the Master
n call-send, go, labor-willingly, pra.
e erfully-adding force to her remarl
C by a sincere and heartfelt petition
e the Fountain Head for strength al
e reconsecration. From this spark
l. inspiration then followed most sou
C stirring and inspiring consecratlc
IS service, the influence OF which wi
C resound through the time to com
i Delightful as this service was IL
II business. hours arrived and repor
ytfrom the different -Auziliaries we
y called for the vast majority of whi'
n were most encouraging.
If Very fine papers, recitatiOns. sole
Is and a duet were given at intervs
1t with the reports. Mrs. E. L. Andt
2 son read a paper on the Virgin
ii School; Mrs. Charles Waters pap
50 on 1.-THE Reflex Influence of the Nj
D. sionary work upon the Women in t
ly Home Land" was particularly effe
IN tive; Miss Marguerite Stiles recite
EMISSION Trumpet; Miss MINI
Richardson and Mrs. Walter Jon
70 each sang pretty solo; Miss M;
- garet Badger read selection, "Wh
Ill Went to Church in Korea" land Nj
70 Matte Brickhouse two short a
-, spicy articles; solo, 1.-THE Choriste
IL was sung by Mrs. Albert Downs; N
49, and Mrs. Walter Jones sang, "W
- Stand Ye There Idle; Miss Ella Mas
80 gave extracts from Miss Davies &
dress at Accomac G. H.
.o The committees reported a
81 promptly at $3.50 p. M, the meet
~ adjourned to meet with Onley Aux
: airy next year.
w Delegates and visitors were neN
ad more Hospitality and cordially ent
n tanned than at Cape Charles. We
~, tend the genial hosts and hostess
~ our heartfelt thanks and wish TIT
peace and prosperity.
Secretary
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