The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-09-08

The Grand Missionary Tour" taken
yesterday afternoon and evening un-
der the supervision OF the Wesley NJ
u. church proved great success both
financially and socially. Every de-
tail was carried out and the many
persons who made the delightful tour
were more than enthusiastic in their
praise. Several missionaries were
present at the various homes bring
ing with them many interesting and
handsome curios from the countries
which ;hcy represent.
Automobiles procured for the occa-
sion conveyed the tourists from house
to house rhe first stop was made
at the a. w. Baxter home on the
Boulevard. Mrs. George Fritch super
vlsed the decorating of this home
which was typical Of the old-fashlon-
ed German home. Here the guests
were given German greeting and after
they had sung German songs and ad-
mired ;ha decorations. delicious
dutch lunch was served.
Miss Josephine Cowgirl, for many
years a missionary in Jerusalem, pre-
sided NJ the home Of Mrs. w. l.. Ken
ny on Windsor street. This home was
transformed into a Jewish home. A
representation of Jacobs well was
Uniquely constructed while Moses in
the bun rushes featured the decora-
tions of one room. Miss Cowgirl gave
lectures of great interest throughout
TIE afternoon and evening and pleas
ed her hearers with the interesting
stories OF the holy city of the Jews
and her work in that country. Be
fore leaving, the visitors were served
with a Jewish lunch which was served
by ladies attired in the costume OF
the Jews, with the white draperies
and long white, wells.
Tho home Of Mrs. II. r. Hill was
ore Of the most pleasing Of the tour.
The decorations Of a home IN Indir
were well carried out, with costly
draperiss, and large collection of
fancy hand work, pictures and varl-
GUS wares. Mr., aud Mrs, w. II. Hol-
lister, who have spent many years In
the mission fields in India. were pres
ent with their two sons, who well
ccmed tho guests at the door In the
dress of Mohammedans, The guests
we're entertained throughout their
talks of Mr.. and Mrs. Hollister.
The CHARACTERISTICS and habits of
/ the Chinese people were represented
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
TIofstetter on south Vine street. Rev.
]. II. Worley, his son and daughter
atiired in Chinese dress, entertained
The callers at this home. Chinese BAN
ners, draperies and a large assort-
nrent az Chinese agricultural imple-
ments in miniature transformed the
rooms into the semblance OF a homo
in the far land of China. Tea was
served By ladies dressed in Chinese
costume and the guests were invited
to try their hands at chop-sticks Miss
Kate Boyd assumed charge of this
home and assisted to make II success
full.
From China the tourists were whirl-
ed to Malasia where they visited
home typical Of that land at Mrs. John
Bain's on east Center street. Mr.. and
Mrs. w. q. Shellabear, missionaries
from Malasil, were dressed In the ma
lional dress and proved very enter
tanning throughout the afternoon.
They had with them many curios Of
that country which they explained in
their talks.
The home Of Mrs Barlow was the
last in the Interesting journey. The
garage at the Barlow home was deco
rated to represent Alaska. An Indian
tepee uniquely constructed with furs
and bark was special feature of the
decorations, while idols. boots. curios
and literature OF that cold country
gave the Characteristic note. Mrs.
Earlow was assisted by Mrs. Jennie
FPeeman of Prospect and Mrs. j. ii.
FltZwater of Delaware
After the tour had been completed
ali repaired to the Wesley church
where supper was served.