The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-05-26

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Circle combined have raised the
largest of any one church-Sl,77S44.
Cleveland Euclid Avenue second
$1,452,5S. The only churches support
ing two living links each in the c. w.
b. M.
Miss Mary A. Lyons of Cleveland,
state secretary, reporting recon-
mendations of the board, gave as a
motto for members of the organiza-
ton: Enriched minds, Spiritual
Hearts and Joyous Services She
elaborated upon these three desirable
things in an effective manner.
Miss Lyons stated that it is the
aim of the board to increase the mem
bership to 100000 and to increase the
funds of the board of S425, She
spoke of the budget system of hand
ling the financial question and also
outlined the idea of thank-oifering
boxes to be opened on a certain day.
Each church is apportioned by the
G. w. B. NJ. a certain sum of money
which should be obtained by G. w. b.
M. Day, Dec. 3. These apportion.
ments, Miss Lyons stated, had been
made purposely high and consequent
ly had not been attained by about 10
percent. In answer to a question
from Miss Lyons, Shall we content
ourselves with merely 80 per cent of
the apportionments? a mighty an
swer went up, mo, the whole"
Miss Lyons stated more enthusiasm
should be thrown by the members oil
the c. w. B. M. into the oversight OF
the work of the young people; that
this should be carefully supervised by
each member and the young people
encouraged in every manner possible
She remarked that it Is the aim OF
of $4,000 and to increase the mem
bership substantially. Each member
of the C.. W. B. NJ. pays as dues the
sum of fifteen cents a month. Miss
Lyons urged that this be increased u
per cent, stating that all churches
which would accomplish this would
be placed on the roll of honor.
The possibilities presented for the
growth of the society, both in mum
bers and influence, were glowingly
described by Miss Lyons who, in hel
rapid, vigorous manner, thoroughly
pleased all the ladies in attendance.
Archibald Mclean of Cincinnati
president of the Foreign Missionary
society, addressed the c. w. B. M. a
1920 o'clock on the subject of "Latir
America and Cooperation" He spoke
of the opportunity presented the
church for doing Outstanding work
in South America, showing from ar
array of statistics the unenlighteneC
state in which the inhabitants of tina
portion OF the world dwell.
The sessions of the c. w. B. NJ
came to an end Tuesday afternoon
when long and interesting program
was followed out.
The mems program started Tues
day morning at 9 O'Clock, with M. L
Baker presiding, when w. II. Dodel
OF Nelsonville led the discussion o
personal Work Among Men" witt
an account of the organization and fl
ture possibilities of the Nelsonvill
Bible class, said to be the largest oil
ganization of its kind in the world
He spoke of the system of the men d
viding themselves into groups of fiv
and studying in that manner,
This was followed by a busines
session when it was recommended b
the vote of all present that the stat
Church of Christ publication, "Ohi
Work." carry page devoted to men
work Following the business session
the men adjourned to attend the Sc!
slons of the G. w. d. M. in body.
Wednesdays program