Middletown transcript., 1910-11-12
WOMAN'S AUXILIARY

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mans Auxiliary to the Board Of Missions
of the Diocese Of Delaware was held 10 St.
Anne's Church on Thursday. The
weather vas delightful and the attend
ancs large, nearly l5o visitors being pres
ens.
At ten o'clock devotional service was
held, led by Bishop Kinsman, assisted 6y
Rev. Mr.. Phelps Of Newark, and Rev. r.
L. Doneahay, rector Of st. Anne's' Sing
ing '.For all the saints, who from their
Iabors rest" and prayer, Holy Commun'
ion was administered by the Bishop
Bishop Kinsman spoke of the recent i'll
ness Of Mrs. ..McIlvains Of Wilmington aud
her restoration to health, also Of the death
Of Miss Annie Hunter Of Delaware City,
who was an indefatigable worker in the
church, and especially in mission work.
Bishop McKim was expected to be pres
emit, but telegram was read saying he
would be unable to be here.
Rev. Charles E. Betticher of Fairbanks
Alaska, was introduced and spoke briefly.
He spoke feelingly Of the late Bishop Cole
man, who sent him out 10 the minIstery.
Mr., Betticher told something OF the WORK
in far of Alaska, saying that be is 4OO
miles from any other minister from the
south, while there is no church north OF
him. He told of the work done by the
women in Alaska, doing drudgery, hold
ing meetings and doing whatever their
hands find to do. He spoke of the maga'
zines sent out from his mission, st. Mat
thewr; and aEke especially that literature
be sent to Red Dragon, CardoVa, Alaska.
After MONDAY prayer, business meet
ing was held, led by Mrs. MeIlVsine Of
Wilmington, president Of the mission
societies for the Diocese Of Delaware.
Mrs. McIlVaine expressed her apprecla'
ton of the kindness shown her during
her recent illness. The Secretary, Miss
LaffertS Of Wilmington. called the roll
aud nearly all the churches in the diocese
were represented. One church reported
seventeen visitors present. The reading
of the minutes for the May meeting was
omitted to save time.
The Treasurer reported most success
full year, probably the best they have
ever had.
Bishop Kirsman was asked to speak
few words and told Of the Missionary
work in the Diocese. The spportionments
for this Diocese have been raised, and
they are asked to raise $4,000. 90 for general
missions for next year, making about 6S
cents for each eommunicant. The Bishop
made strong appeal for foreign mission
work, bat asked the members to remem.
Der Hartley, where 3 few persons are
holding meetings over blacksmith shop.
Resolutions OF regret on the death OF
Miss Huhter we're read. Miss Hunter was
Q member of the Executive Board and
had been Secretary and Treasurer OF the
Delaware City Branch for eighteen years.
Mrs. Ash read the resolutions OF regret
for Miss Hunters death from the Della.
ware City branch.
Mrs. McIlvaine read interesting letters
from different places, containing appeals
for church and hospital work.
The president OF the Easton Branch Of
Mission Societies was introduced and gave
greetings from Easton and told something
of their work.
The Secretary, Miss Laherty, gave 9
very interesting report from the conven.
tion held at Cincinnati, Ohio. A motion
was made and carried tosomit the January
meeting.
Mrs. William Bradford, Of MiddlstoWn,
was made Domestic DirectFess for the
mission societies of the Diocese.
Lunch was served by the ladies of St.
Anne's in the Parrish house.
The afternoon meeting was held in the
Opera House. AIfredS. Cooper of China,
of Camden, this state. was in.
troduced by Bishop Kinsman. Mr.. Cooper
is home in visit. He told Of his exper-
fences in China, Of the language and Gus.
toms Of the people, and of one home where
there are 400 people of the same name
living together-surely fine example OF
family affection. He spoke of the students
who come here from China to attend
school and Of the good they do. The
Bishop iokingIy asked why New Castle
and Sussex cannot do as we'll aa Kent,
and produce a Mr.. Cooper.
Mr.. Betticher gave illustrated Slereop.
ticon talk on Alaska. He began With
map Of Alaska and each picture showed
come phase of the work In the missions.
Some Of the pictures were very beautiful
and all we're interesting. One especially
interesting picture was the George C.
Thompson Memorial Library, the only
public library in that section Of the world.
He also showed the picture of a school
where the offering for missions Sas S85S,
q magnificent offering from an Indian
Mission. One picture was OF Indian boys
in their s. NJ. Sweaters, saint Matthew's)
and Mr.. Betticher said he did not dare 70
return to Alaska without more sweaters,
as the boys are looking for them.
After a most delightful day, the sessions
closed with the benediction by Bishop
Kinsman.
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