Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-08
Second Days Session WOmen'S
 Missionary Society Busy One
Numerous Phases and Problems of Work Are Discussed
 Ably by Women of the Conference.

The session yesterday of the Wom- ans Missionary society of the Little Rock conference of the Methodist Episcopal church, Soutl;, was of more than ordinary interest, not only be- cause so many phases of the worx were discussed, but also because of the attendance of Rev. John R. San ders, Sr., who was designated by the president as the "St. John of the con- ference
 The Rev. Mir. Sanders, it was ex- Llaircd, was in attendance at the first session of the missionary society for the conference, and on that occasion led in the first prayer. Yesterday, he was called upon again to lead in prayer and for few words, in which he praised the women highly for the great results they have achieved, anI urged them to continue the very good work they have started so auspici- Ously.
 Mrs. R. w. Mcdonnell of Nashville, Tenn, one of the most prominent women in Southern Methodism, who is in attendance at the meeting, made a most interesting talk, in which she recited scores of facts connected with the work and the accomplishments Of the missionary societies.
 Mrs. James Thomas of Little Rock, one of the best known and most popular women of the conference, and who is always a most interesting and captivating speaker, spoke on the ap- propriation of the different mission ary funds.
 Mrs. H. c. Rule of Crossett spoke in interesting style, on means of ad- vance mission study work, giving many hints which may be found of value to women of the conference.
 Mrs. Moffatt Rhodes of Crossett spoke on "Children's Work" in most instructive manner, and urging that there be free use of the proper lit- erature, thus to lend valuable incen- tive to the children in prosecuting their studies along the lines desired.
 Reception Is Delightful.
 During the afternoon, the ladies of the Lakeside Missionary society were hostesses to the delegates, their hos tesses and the entire audience at the meeting, at most delightful recep- tion, at which good cheer was most prevalent.
 The affair was held in the Sunday school rooms, which had been most tastefully decorated for the occasion, national colors, ferns and great masses of red roses being used in handsome prof1sion. i! was formal reception, yet most informal in many respects and in the enjoyable time a who participated. Punch was served throughout the afternoon, and music was provided by Misses Headlee, Farrar and Clegg.
 A talk on "Young Peoples Work" by Mrs. c. F. Elza, first vice presi- dent of the society, and the mission ary address by Mrs. R. w. McDon- nell were principal features of the meeting last night, devotional exer- cises at which were conducted py Rev. w. c. Watson, presiding elder for the Pine Bluff district of the con- ference territory.
 Program for Today.
 The program today is announced as follows: 2; In.t.
 Thursday, g a. m.-
 Devotional service, Mrs. c. Travis Drennen.
 Hymn, No. 1, 70, For Thousand Tongues to Praise"
 Minutes.
 Review of work by district secre- taries, Mesdames Anderson, Mcclellan and Harper
 Stewardship, Our Pledge" Mrs. R. w. MacDonell. $ ;TId
 Hymn 705, 70 God Give Peace Again."
 Bible hour, Peace" Deaconess Ida M. Stevens.
 Benediction.
 Thursday, 2 D. m.-
 Humn No. 4O9.
 Devotional service, Rev. J. P. Dick erson.
 Minutes.
 Auxiliaries' part in es tablishing the kingdom, delegates.
 Report of Social Service" Mrs. w. B. Barkman. superintendent.
 Music, solo, Miss Lucy Hearn