The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-23
Mrs. Charles K. Stakeley is President and Practically
 All Others Reelected
MISS PATRICK'S REPORT CONVENTION FEATURE
An Increase of Over $4O00 Over Last . Receipts is Shown by the An nual Financial State
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Mobile was chosen as the next meet ing place of the Baptist Woman's Mis- sionary union, at the meeting of that body in session at the Southside Bap- tist church yesterday afternoon, and the convention will be held at the First Baptist church there.
 The officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows: Mrs. Charles K. Stakeley president; Mrs. Henry R. Dill, vice president of the northern dis tric; Mrs. O. M. Reynolds, vice presi- dent of the eastern district; Mrs. J. M. Kailin, vice president of the southern district; Mrs. D. L. Malone, vice presi- dent of the western district; Mrs. P. w. Hannon, vice president of the central district; Miss Laura Lee Patrick. cor responding secretary and treasurer; Mrs. Clyde Metcalf, young peoples leader of the state; Mrs. G. E. Crop well, state librarian and secretary of mission study; Mrs. W. L. Roseman, secretary of personal service work; Mrs. ". F. Marlborough, press corre- spondent; Mrs. M. c. Scott, auditor; Mrs. A. J. Dickinson, trustees of the training school for young ladies at Louisville.
 MISS PATRICK'S REPORT
 Miss Laura Lee Patrick, in her splendid report, covered fully the years work. The wording of it was prose poem and yet it contained mum I,o, of T hating statistical and other facts. It was shown that many. individuals had followed the prayer calendar and the state workers were encouraged, as many letters came from consecrated women in the various churches saying, we are praying for you and the work every day at our family altar" Two hundred and sixteen societies reported that they observed the season prayers in January, and 221 united in the March week of prayer.
 The number of new missionary socie- ties organized during the year just closed was 1855, of which 12S were young peoples organizations. Total number of societies. S25. Total mem DCI It,uJO. IuuCdllOIldlly luG year work shows advance, 106 mission study classes being reported. At Judson Fe- male college all but two girls are in mission study classes.
 The presentation of the Woman's Missionary union work at the preach CTS school was most helpful Miss Kathleen Mallory, the beloved secre- tary, and Mrs. J. F. Ray. the conse crated missionary, graciously gave themselves to these meetings. Mrs Mcclure, the gifted Alabama woman in charge of the Woman's Missionary Training school at Louisville, Ky, and pr. and Mrs. Ayres, faithful returned missionaries, and Mary Lee were wonderful inspiration. In July there were refreshing days at the Pelham encampment. Personal service being ably presented by Mrs. w. l.. Roseman. Mrs. w. ". Bussie and Miss Stewart, ali of Birmingham.
 CONTRIBUTIONS INCREASE
 Alabama has given more than ever before to the regular objects, an in- crease of more than $4O0O over last year in net receipts, excluding offer- ings to the foreign debt last year. Four hundred and fifty eight tithers were reported. About 5000 have been paid on the training school pledge of $6OO0. Mrs. T. G. Bush of Birmingham gave set of chairs to match the Julia Ward memorial table in the mission rooms, headquarters in Montgomery. and they were highly appreciated and added much to the beauty of the working place.
 Miss Patrick reported further that she had edited 40 pages in the Ala bama Baptist in the interest of the missionary work; that she had visited 28 Baptist associations, and made HIS talks and sent out 2576 packages of literature, and mailed S315 letters and cards. and travelled during the year 5114 miles
 Special thanks were extended to Mrs. c. E, Crowell of Sylacauga for rep resenting so worthily the Woman's union at the Alabama Bap- tist state convention recently held in the Marble City.
 The women gave for missions $27,- 020.44: for education, $4143.93 for aged and infirm ministers, $544.26; for or phans home, $9515S for the Bible fund. s70.5S; for Howard college in- firmary. $10 for McCollum home, Slo. making grand total contributed for the year by the Woman's Missionary union, $32,750.79.
 MORNING SESSION
 The Baptist Womans Missionary union morning session was called 10 order at 9:30 o'clock with the presi-
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