Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-23
THE WHITE FIELDS
Charity Work Being Done in
Rock Island Is Subject of
Mission Conference.
BY WOMAN'S SOCIAL UNION
Reports Arc Made by Representatives
of Different Efforts-Chicago
Man Gives Address.

man Gives Address.
The Woman s Missionary Social union
composed of ladies' representing the
Broadway Presbyterian, First Metho-
dist, Memorial Christian, United Pres
byterian, First Baptist and Central
Presbyterian churches, held the third
semi-annual meeting yesterday after
noon and evening at the First Baptist
church, Mrs. o. Leonard, second vice
president, being in charge in the alb
sence of the president, Mrs. d. B. J
Richardson. Devotional services were
conducted by Mrs. Alice Williams and
the roll call was responded to with
quotations from the scriptures The
theme for the afternoon discussion, |
White Fields of Rock Island" was
then taken up, Mrs. w b. Barker be-
ing the first speaker. Mrs Barker told
of the work being done in the west
end settlement where building is in
process of erection and where a noble
work is being carried on. Captain
Agnes Schasse, representing the Sal
walton army, spoke of the outdoor
work of the army and told especially
of the visits she had made including
calls at 1883 homes in nine months,
where there was sickness, want aud
in need of help.
Secretary A. l.. Burnett of the Y.
NJ. C. A. was the next speaker who
outlined the work being carried on IN
the Y, NJ. c. A. He spoke of its prac-
teal value In aiding young men and
boys, giving them a training that was
frequently lacking at home and of the
great benefit to young men strange
in the city.
Work Is Explained.
Mrs. w. c. Bennett, president Of Beth
any home board. told of the great work
being done at the home for dependent
children and outlined briefly the work
of the various committees that are ell
gagged in the work of ne home. Miss
Alwilda Young, representing Mrs. Fred
Titterington, read paper on the work
of the w. G. 7. L. as ii is being carried
on in the city. Miss Dina Ramser. the
police matron told in an interesting
way of her work and spoke of the
many difficult cases 10 handle that
came under her care, where much tact
is required for the proper accomplish
ing of rescue work Mrs Belle Jones,
representing the humane society brief
ly outlined the work as being carried
on by that organization and spoke Of
the good that had already been accom-
plished in the short time of the Or
ganiZation of the society.
shows Field is Broad.
Dr. J. w. Stewart told of the prac-
teal relief work of the Associated
Charities and of the relief given needy
poor. Miss Margaret Giles, the visit
ing nurse, read paper concerning
her work, speaking especially of her
treatment of tuberculosis in the home.
The papers were intensely interesting
and threw much light on the broad
field on rescue and charitable work in
the city. Mrs. Frank COrcoran closed
the afternoon program with reading,
Together" social hour was passed
following the first session. during
which the ladies of the First Baptist
church served dinner in the parlOrs IF
the church
Chicago Man Heard.
The evening session was opened
with devotionals. Miss Luella Crissman
singing THE Ninety and Nine" and
which was followed by an address by
Rev Judson B. Thomas. d. D.. Chicago
dis riot president of the American Bap-
fist Home Missionary society. DR..
Thomas took as his subject Porto
Rico from My Saddle" He spoke Of
the work being carried on in the is
lands of the manner of living of the
natives, of their home life, their
schools and the work of the mission
aries His address was both interest
ing and instructive Astounding in wit
and pleasing description.
Committee in Charge.
The meeting was well attended and
was one of the best ever conducted
by the union. The committee in charge
of the meeting was composed of Mrs.
j. l.. Vance and Mrs. Il. b. Nc
Kown from the United Presby-
terrain church, Mrs. Williams and Mrs.
w. A. Lovett from the First sMetho-
dist Mrs. Marion Humphreys and Mrs
o. Leonard from the Central Preshy-
terrain. Mrs. II. w. Reed and Mrs.
Phil Wagner from the First Baptist,
Mrs. W. S. Marquis and Mrs. w. G.
Oglevee and Mrs. Fred TitteringtOn
from Broadway Presbyterian and Mrs
w. B. Clenmer and Mrs H. l.. Dooley
from the First Baptist church.
The Indian Medicine Man