The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-23
GREAT INTEREST IN
missions IS SHOWN
DISTRICT METHODIST
AUxIIAARIEs IN INTEREST
ING SESSION,

ING SESSION.
Crewe. Va, Oct. 21.--Many earnest
Methodist women Of the auxiliary
missionary societies Of the Farmville
district gathered in the beautiful new
church in Crewe to report work done
and consult as to the best methods of
advancing our Lords work, both at
home and abroad.
The exercises were begun with
many songs OF praise and scripture
reading by the presiding elder, Rev.
J. +. Carey, and prayer by Mr.. Dona-
hoe
The address of welcome was deliv-
cred by Mrs. r. b. Oliver and the re-
Spouse was made by Mrs. r. Y. HALEY.
The sermon, a profound. soul-stir-
ring discourse. Johns Gospel. Ia. was
preached by our senior bishop, Al
pheus w. Wilson. The keynote Of the
second days session was "Consecra-
ton" Opening devotions were con-
Quoted by Mrs. John r. Martin, OF
Farmyille.
The new district secretary's report
was full and instructive. Eight aux
ilaries were visited and several socie-
ties organized. Among a membership
OF 3.633 women In the Farmville dis
trtct, only 700 are connected with any
missionary society. This is deplor-
able, and every delegate should have
the fixed purpose to gather more la
borers into His vineyard. Nineteen
delegates were present. besides twelve
visitors. Encouraging reports were
read; $140 was collected for Ferrum
School to date
Mrs. HI. r. Wall emphasized the APP
palling deficiency OF missionary wom-
en- in the district churches and urged
that the entire women membership be
gathered into this work. We trust
every woman who reads these lines
will Immediately seek her place In
the organized auxiliary, or begin at
once this work in her own church.
The kings business requires haste,
for the night cometh.,e assn. l..
Mrs. Cary was given a rising vote
of thanks for her excellent report.
Committees were appointed on reso-
lutions and extension of this work.
Mrs. Wall gave general information
and instruction on changes In the
bylaws. council confer
ence and auxiliary organizations.
Mrs. J. Fl. Lewis gave interesting
instruction on missionary work OF the
how organized and the I'm
portance OF early training in the
useful men and women. Books sug-
gested for children's instruction:
Our World Family" and .Goot
Bird. the Indian Jesus says. "Suf
fer the children to come unto me, and
forbid them not" Are we assisting
or are we forbidding them to come
to Christ? The progress and estab-
lishment Of Gods work rests with our
children. Parents heed this message.
and by precept and example upiift
and guide your children In Goodness
and usefulness.
Mrs. Wiley's Appeal.
An earnest appeal that I'VE rid
the world OF sin" was made by Mrs.
f. E. Wiley. followed by an enthusiast
tice conservation service.
Afternoon Session--Devotional, Mrs.
]. b. DeBerry. using st. Mark, 18th
chapter: Give your best to your Lord
as Mary did with her alabaster box
of precious ointment"
We are especially indebted to Mrs.
j. H. Lewis for calculation on the fol-
lowing subjects: Work Of Superintend-
ent, Study and Publicity. Mrs Lewis
informed on her subjects and enthused
her listeners.
Mrs. s. w. Paulett emphasized
Christian Stewardship. proving from
Gods word the importance of tithing.
God does not ask half or third--only
Do we give 1t? We rem
der unto Caesar Do we render unto
God?
Mrs. w. e. Anderson enlarged upon
her subjects: Social Service and Lo-
cal Work." making each topic clear
and comprehensive TO her hearers.
Each woman on the program acted
we'll her part. giving the listeners in
formation, instruction and aid for
progress Every subject Is we'll
worthy OF publication and would be
beneficial to the auxilaries at regular
meetings.
p. MFRS. H. e. Wall, devo-
tional selections from the Gospels.
comparison and contrast. Endeavor-
ing to bring the young people the
great need Of their services in gen.
eral.
God will guide US a step at time.
selves in his keeping and follow his
The third day Of the meeting was
opened with devotional exercises by
Mrs. A. p. Wilkinson.
A rising vote of thanks was given
Mrs. Wall for her valuable assistance
and instructive information furnished
the meeting.
Numerous questions. helpful sug-
gestion and interesting answers were
given by our district secretary.
Many societies promised liberal
to the Ferrum School,
Miss Kennedy's support In South
America ana Miss Watson's expenses
at Blackstone Institute.
Summary Of Work.
The work OF auxiliaries was sum-
marixed Az follows:
Amelia reports active society;
amount raised $61.50.
Antioch has study class: many
subscribe to Tho Voice; quarterly
collections. amount raised. 160.16.
Burkeville. principal work Ferrum
School: foretgn ana home department
! recently united; amount collected for
Ferrum. $40.
Boydton has an increase Of ~ mcm-
bers; interest incrsasing; meetings
held quarterly.
crawley (Prospect) meetings held
good attendance: 311 raised
outside OF membership dues. Specials
raised by each members birthday Of