St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-06
Missionary Meeting.
Fuller Account of Annual Convention Of
Vermont Branch W. B. M.

the Vermont Branch OF the Woman'S
Board of Missions at the South church
on Tuesday a success and pleasure to all
interested. On Tuesday afternoon the
delegates gathered in the church vestry
to discuss the following topics:
Can we have an apportionment plan
for our auxiliariesn
How can the auxiliaries be helped by
the officers of the Branch?
What is the best way to circulate the
missionary letters?
What proportion of time should be
given to prayer and missionary infor
nation at our auxiliary meetings?
Who are the life members of the YER
mont Branch of the Woman's Board?
How shall we reach the young folks?
These questions brought out many
helpful suggestions. The first probably
being the most practical and vital, con-
sidering the amount of agitation ZAP
portionment" is RECEIVING in all direc-
tions. This Tuesday afternoon meeting
is mentioned by the women present as
one of the best meetings ever held because
of the freedom taken by many instead of
few in the discussions.
On Tuesday evening the Woman's
Home Missionary Union had charge of
the meeting.
Mrs. Edward G. Osgood of Bellows
Falls presided, and the devotional service
was led by Rev, DR.. Stephen G. Barnes.
The first address was by Miss Alice
Bird principal of Douglass Academy,
Lynn, N. c., who gave graphic descrip-
ton of life among the southern noun
tains. The school is in desolate region
and the work of the teacher is by no
means confined to the schoolroom, but
she must also be ready to serve as nurse,
doctor and general counselor, their
home being always open to the whole
| neighborhood.
Secretary Edward S. Tead of the c. E.
| S. pleaded for the maintenance of Amer
lean schools and colleges and cited num-
| erous examples of the far-reachiug in
huence of men and women who have
come out from these institutions. Among
other things Secretary Tead pointed out
the distinction that Vermont has Of
sharing in the support of the first CO.
educational industrial school in New
Mexico, our young people being pledged
to the support of the Rio Grande Indus
trial School at Albuquerque.
| The executive board meeting was held
at Brantview, the home of Mrs. Rebecca
P. Fairbanks, at half past two in the
afternoon. Eleven ladies were present,
among them four county officers, other
officers sent written reports and all were
hopeful that much work will be done
this winter.
Wednesday mornings devotional meet.
ing had as tsleader Mrs. George c. Fab
yam, of Newbury. Her theme, The Sacri-
fee of Love, was effectively handled.
The regular session in the church pre-
sided over by the president. Mrs. M. H.
Buckham, was opened by the use OF
Louise Manning Hodgkin's hymn Zone
Heart, One Way" scripture, read by the
president, from John 1912, If ye know
these things blessed are We if We do them
prayer was offered by Mrs. c. J. Peter
son; few words of welcome were spoken
bv Mrs. Henry Fairbanks. The treas
urer's report showed that the amount
received the past year in contributions
from auxiliaries, junior societies and chill
dren is 81, 639S0. Mrs. John Gibson S
report as secretary revealed the lights
and shades of the work at the home end
of the line.
Mrs Edward G. Osgood adapted a
parable spoken by Mrs. Ward. Miss
Mary c. Torrey brought once more her
wonderful account of the workers work
abroad. Mrs. c. Nj. Lamson spoke in
her convincing way upon the topic
"Needed Today" Three needs were EN-
phasized-more workers, more money
more prayers.
During the noon hour a satisfying
luncheon was served in the dining room
The two presidents of the Home Mis-
sionary societies in the North and South
churchs acting as committees, andyoune
ladies from both the Missionary Rounc
Table and the Searchlight club serving
The opening service in the afternoon
was led by Mrs. George S. Mills of Ben
nington. The committees appointed il
the morning reported. Mrs. ellison o
st. Adams for committee on place re
ported an invitation to meet in st
Adams in 1910. Mrs. Whitney o
Winooski, for committee on resolutions
thanked the ladies of St. Johnsbury fol
their hospitality, the missionaries ant
other speakers for their helpful words
and the officers for their services. Mrs
Bacon of Bradford read the message tt
the missionaries prepared by her com
mttee, Mrs. Whitaker OF Newport th'
message to teachers and Bible women
and Miss Nutting of Randolph Cente
the message of the young peoples socie
ties to their workers. The committee OF
nominations, through Mrs. Kirkland o
Bellows Falls presented the names of las
years officers with one exception, the vic
president for Windham county. Thes
were elected as follows:
PRESIDENT.
Mrs. M. II. Buckham, Buringto
FIRST vIcE-PREsIDENT.
Mrs c. H. Stevens, St. Johnsbur
RECORDING SECRETARY,
Mrs. John Gibson, st. Aloan
HOME SECRETARY.
Mrs. G. S. Mills, Benningto
FOREIGN SECRETARY.
Miss Mary c. Torrey, Burlingto
SECRETARY OF YOUNG PEOPLES WORK.
Miss M atilda P. Goulding, Wilmingto
TREASURER.
: | Miss May E. Manley, Pittsfot
ASSISTANT TREASURER.
Miss Annie NJ Bogue, Pittsfo1
AUDITOR.
Mr.. William S. Denison, Pittsfoi
vIcE-PREsIpENTs.
ADDISON CoUNTY-Mrs. ]. Wilcox, DRIVE
BENNINGTON CoUNTY-Mrs. L. II. Heme
way, Manchester.
S CALEDONIA CoUNTY-Mrs. Ella Trua
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