The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-04-24

the blessed fact Of the resurrection.
The names Of the sisters who had fall
en- asleep in Jesus were read by Mrs.
Burton. There we're twenty-eight
on this roll, more than any former
year The friends who had known
and loved these women in their aux
iliaries paid loving tribute to their
memory. telling Of their good works
and deeds After a song DR.. Girls
void pronounced the benediction.
Mrs J. b. Smith. the Conference
Superintendent Of Social Service
brought us the scripture lesson for
the evening asking US to reverently
stand while she read the 53rd chapter
Of Isaiah, then leading in prayer The
choir sang a beautiful anthem, then
Mr. Percy Spencer made the four
minute Centenary speech.
The choir sang Just Outside the
Door" DR. Griswold assisted by Bro.
Lyon and Bro. Ross administered the
communion.
Mrs. Jlaxton Of Hale Center sang
a beautiful song Easter Lilies"
Mrs Rollins said in introducing
Miss Nellie Bennett the speaker Of
the evening "the Centenary has
brought us many good things. but
nothing better than the men and
women who have come TO us. Miss
Bennett. a missionary from Japan
told us Of conditions there The
need Of kindergartens of the young
children. the lack of christian teach
ers for even our own schools. The
new point Of a people who have new
er known any christian influence.
She said that within the last 60 years
Japan has taken on everything we
have in the way Of inventions, but
she lacks the one thing needful. They
think they need more colleges, more
business or more inventions, when
she is starving for spiritual life. II
the boys and girls Of this generation
do not save the boys and girls Of Ja-
pan. the men and women Of Ameri-
ca will have to save the men and wo-
men Of Japan II beg Of you to send
your christian young men and women
for our various schools. and when
you have sent all you can send some
more for kindergartners Each mis-
sionary is responsible for ten thous-
and heathen people. Young men and
women, If you want a mans job take
hold Of this and put your life where i
will count for most" "From all the
Dark Places" was sung. and the ben
spoken by DR.. Griswold.
The first business session Of the
was opened Monday at
. a. m. by the president. Mrs. y. G.
Rollins Faith Of Our Fathers" was
sung. Mrs. Rollins read to US from
Ephesians, 9th chapter, 10 to 10
verses and talked to US of prepared
ness for Gods work. urging US to
study the Bible and to use it for our
safety and Gods glory.
The roll was called and the follow
ng Officers answered:
Mrs. y. G. Rollins. president.
Mrs. T. c. Delaney. LIST vice pres.
Mrs. O. p. Clark. 2nd vice-pres
Ms Gable Belts Burton. Cores
bonding Secretary
Mrs. J. 6. Merritt. recording Secy
Mrs. J. D. Camp, treasurer.
Mrs. ]. d Smith. Supt. Social Serv
Mrs r l. Tubbs and Mrs. Posey
we're named as committee on plat
'orm courtesies. They also acted rs
'ages. II was decided to meet at
line. dismiss at twelve, come togeth-
n at two and adjourn at five. The
middle tier Of seats was chosen as
he bar. and the delegates were seat
ID by districts within the bar. The
residents message was given. II
vas full Of good thoughts. Mrs. De-
aney gave splendid report Of the
'oung Peoples work. When she had
inished the young ladies' who were
resent as delegates gathered about
he piano and sang Fall in Line"
'hich Mrs. Delaney had composed for
he young people Of the conference.
iiss Norwood Of Memphis. explained !
bout the song and Mrs. Delaney's in Z
crest in her girls. Mrs. o. p Clark !
ave her report Of children's work. ,
he treasurer's report was most in r
sresting. We paid our pledge of G
1900 in full this year. gave $500 for v
ood Cheer Cottage at Camp Bowie, a
1875 to help support Bible Chair v
c. !. A. and many other interesting 4
'ings which will be found in the re- 4
ort. Mrs. Burton gave the report
a Mission study and publicity. ex- h
aiming she had taken this work d