El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-03
Church Affairs

The Missionary union Of FL Paso met
at Calvary Baptist church Thursday af-
ternoon there was an unusually large
attendance and a most interesting pro-
gram Narcissus. carnations and vfo-
lets were used in the decorations. Miss
Jennie Arthur was pianist for the al
! ternoon, and the congregational sing
ing was enthusiastic. The scripture
lesson, chosen BY Mrs. T J. Roe was
an encOurageme to the missionary
workers. Rev Mr.. WOmaldorfs prayer
I for foreign missions included petition
for our unfortunate neighbOrs across
the river
Mrs. Ray Smiths beautiful solo, Ny
king Of grace" was very much appre-
ciated. Eleven churches responded to
the roll call Mrs I. J. Ayers's paper
on Japan not only gave a description
Of the Flowery Kingdom and the in
habltants, but most encouraging news
I OF their progressive methods of educa-
ton, religion, etc, closing with a plea
to help those who are asking for the
light.
Mrs. A J. Rose gave the current
news, including the late meeting Of the
student volunteers, the Seamen's asso-
citation of New York. the celebration
Of Dr. DOane's SOth birthday anniver-
sary in California, and other interest
ing items.
Problems Of the west" a paper by
Mrs. W, H Williamson, told of the sit
uation and conditions of the lumber
and mining camps in the west, cOnclud-
ing with the statement that the great
/ est problems are limited money. few
workers, shifting population and in
difference.
The business meeting followed. Mrs
J. A Potter made a plea for help from
7 every missionary society to establish a
travellers aid at the station. Mrs W.
L. Crockett, chairman Of the rescue
workers organization announced
meeting at the First Presbyterian
church on Friday afternoon 10 vote on
the constitution and bylaws
Miss Mabel Stafford, who was the
first secretary of the Y. W c. A. work
here, told of Miss Blodgett's coming TO
give bible lessons and urged all TO join
these classes, and Rev. E B. Atwood
closed the meeting with prayer.
Refreshments were served
The Phuathea and Baraca classes Of
the First Presbyterian church held
their regular monthly business and so
cia1 session in the church parlors
Thursday evening. The Baraca class
installed new officers.
Refreshments were served by the
members Of the Teachers Training
class.
Those present were: Mesdames L. I.
Robinson, J. c. Gililand. E. F. Ander-
son, Q. L OTerstreet, S. T. Millar, S. D.
Upton, T. J. Jones s. Q. KilgOre G.
R. Graham; Misses Minnie Lee Lassi-
ter, Helen O'Sheas Irene Schwankhaus,
Althea Dempsey, Bessie Barnes, Aleen
Moore, Eva Duden, Maggie Laughlin,
Mary Duden. Hazel Harvey. Frances
Henderson, Mary Alice Jones. Margaret
COttingham, Marguerite Goering, Doro-
thea Hart, Ellen Montgomery Gather
inc McWatters, Rosemary Pelham. Ag-
mes YeOmans, Nellie Hanway, Alice
/ Wilson; Messrs. A H. Foster, Henry
Blume, Baylor Foster, Carl Upton, W.
Reimheimer, z. J. insolvency. Edgar
Virden. J. z. Nolan. Harold Detwiler,
Max kindig, J. L Gililand, l. :. Hunter,
jr, J. A Hewitt Joe Berdsley, John
Laughlin. Fred Maurer, G A. Graham.
S. T. Millar, L L. Robinson, D. W. Da-
Wis, 7. J. Jones. Geo L. Dickinson, Law
erne Landen, 3. R Klein, G. H wilson,
l. T. Smith, r. H. Seiger, VIM. Blair,
Rev. c. L. Overstreet
In response to an invita- ton from the
Woman's club. those present repaired
to the club rooms to enjoy more re-
freshments and a further good time
The sheet shower given by the wO-
men Of the First Baptist church in the
interest Of Buckner Orphans home, on
last Tuesday was q. success IN every
way. There was a good attendance
and a generous Offering was made TO
the home. The following were present;
Mrs. G. P. Putnam, Mrs VIM. Graves,
Miss Margaret COWans MS ). A. Jones'
Mrs. J. Z Mitchell, Mrs Dan Payne,
Miss Anna Franklin, MIS-. u ~ sea
mands, Mrs. 7. H. Springer, Mrs NJ
Nagle, Mrs. Arthur Marker, Miss
Wooten, Mrs. Aldridge, Miss Soren-
son, Mrs. B. G. Miller, Mrs J. A Healy,
Miss Healy, Mrs. James Wafer. Mrs
Ashcroft, Miss Ashcroft, Mrs. j. l.
Dunn, Mrs. s. ]. Craddock, Mrs. +. W.
Freeman, Mrs. J. P Ford, Miss Jose
phine Ray, Mrs J. D. Ray Mrs J. D.
Bethea. Mrs. A A. Funk. Mrs. W g.
Hofer Mrs. c. c. Black. Mrs N A
Bailey, Mrs. Dora Hester, Mrs. Carrie
Evans. Mrs A NJ Walthall, Mrs. Van
c. Wilson, Mrs. Frank St Clair, MIS-
II. Schneider, Mrs. R. A Whiuock, Mrs
]. B. Sutton, Mrs. F. E Maxwell, Mrs.
Albert Goodloe, Mrs. Anna Earle, Mrs
T. NJ Wingo, Mrs. J. R. Hunter, Mrs.
]. A. Potter, Mrs F. Fries Mrs j. :.
Moss. Mrs. P NJ RigdOn, Miss Leona
Black. Mrs. E. z. Hess, Mrs. c. o. Cor
fin. Mrs. c. s. Woodwork, Mrs Frank
spence. Mrs S. J. Franklin. Mrs. A ].
Downes. Miss Hazel Priest Miss Lizzie
HalI Mrs. H. B. Mcdowell, Mrs. H
Thompson, Mrs. ". W Bridgers, MIS-
B. staten, Mrs. r. r. webster MIS-
Mary Price
The Philathea class of the Trinity
Methodist church met Thursday AFTER
noon with Misses Ora Anita ana Mary
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