The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-08-20
BAPTIST
WOMEN MEET IN ANNUAL CON.
SENTION.
Largest and Most Enthusiastic Gath
ering In History Of the Organiza-
ton is Ably Assisted by Male
DenOminatiOnal Workers.

Fayetteville, Aug. 15.-The meet
ing of the West Virginia Baptist
Woman's convention in it's 18th an
nual session, was by far the largest
and most enthusiastic in it's history.
Each day from its opening to it's close
was one of inspiration and consecra-
ton.
The Praise service opened Wednes-
day morning with singing Bring in
the Sheaves," followed by prayer by
Rev. c. N. Harris, pastor in charge
here led the petition and brought
upon the meeting showers of bless
ing that continued It'll the close. The
songs, prayers and experiences of the
workers on the field were a source
of inspiration and brought new zeal,
nope and encouragement to the wo-
men, who labor in their isolated. COM
munitles for the cause of missions
and christian education.
The meeting was harmonious
throughout. The number Of dele
gates present, and the large number
which 1T represents, the enthusiasm
and the uplift of the tender compan-
lonShip, which passes beyond all lin
II Of sect or society, to plant itself
nrmly on the simple basis of com
mon sisterhOod is an evidence that
Baptist women in West Virginia are
becoming thoroughly awakened to
their duty as Christians and fully
realize that they have been Saved
for Service"
mere was everywhere present
throughout the meeting an evidence
OF that broad, helpful, kind and gem
eroue spirit that ought to character
lze all meetings where large num-
Ders come together with a common
purpose for common good.
To the wise and able Leadership
OF the president, Mrs. NJ. A. w.
Thompson, is due much Of the mar
Vicious success that has ATTENDED the
growth Of the Baptist Woman's work
III West Virginia. Mrs Thomtys
Is woman of ability and such
strength Of character as to inspire
commence and respect in all who
know her.
Every ore attending the meeting
OF the convention at Fayetteville was
impressed with the fact that it's DELHI
eratlons were marked throughout by
strong intellectually. The char
acter Of the subjects discussed and
the quality Of the thought express
ed by the women was the subject of
much favorable comment among both
the white and colored visitors to the
meeting. Every paper mad been care
tuly prepared. The persons who
TOOK part on the program did them
solves proud
Hearty Cooperation.
The executive board desires to OK
press its gratitude to the missionary
societies, who have striven 80 ear
mostly to carry out their district plan,
The president has been encouraged
to go forward with the work Of the
convention by the splendid support
she has been receiving from loyal
Baptist women throughout the state
The board realizes that the individ-
ual club small and large, ia it's foun-
dation.
They have seen as never before
the power Of organization. They
see now that they have large oppor-
tunities, and large opportunities
bring correspondingly large respon-
stbilities, and they mean to make
themselves equal to the work.
The encouragement given the
board last year caused them to I'M
dertake greater things for Christ
and the Baptist cause. At Fayette-
vile the board by the direction of
| the convention, placed on the field