The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-07
MISSIONARY MEETING

A district meeting of the Baptist
Woman's Missionary societies was
held with the Anthony church Thurs
day, June 5th. Mrs. T. N. Stronge,
of Dunnellon, the associational super
intendent, presided and the meeting
was most helpful and delightful in
every way. A number of delegates
attended from Inverness, Dunnellon,
Ocala, Sparr and Oak-Griner Farm
churches. The good people of An
thony turned out en- masse, regard
less of denominational lines and with
the Baptist pastor and his earnest
wife, Rev. and Mrs. Boatwright, did
everything for the comfort and pleas
ure of their guests. From the pret-
tily decorated church to the abund-
ant and delicious dinner. with its
famous Brunswick stew and refresh
ing ice tea, no detail was overlooked.
The society at Anthony is not a year
retary, Mrs. R. A. Dodd and Mrs.
Mishler, it not only proved itself a
most capable hostess but presented a
very creditable report of the eight
months work. A choir of the women
and girls of the church added much to
the music for the occasion and Mrs.
Reese Lindsay sang a very pretty ar
rangement of "Face to Face" Mrs.
Dodd had charge of the program,
which gave a place to all the princi-
pal features of the w. M. u. work.
The devotional hours were conducted
by Mrs. Boatwright, Mrs. Rorex and
Mrs. Britain.
Mrs. Dodd, in behalf of the Anthony
society, heartily welcomed the visi-
tors, while Mrs. George Scofield from
Inverness, graciously responded. The
address of Mrs. E. Van Hood on "The
Years Work. was very fine. She
divided her subject into two parts
review and preview-the past year
and it's achievements, the coming year
and its possibilities and privileges.
Seldom have the people of this asso-
citation listened to a more inspiring
and practical address. Mrs. 7. /.
Arnold of Jacksonville, was introduc-
ed as one of Anthony's daughters and
she received quite an ovation from
her old friends and neighbors as well
as from the women of the other
churches who delight to honor her for
her work as state leader of the young
people. She made a very able plea
for the training and mobilizing of the
young women and girls, emphasizing
Especially the need of interesting the
boys.
Mrs. ]. T. Rawls of Dunnellon spoke
in behalf of the church building and
loan fund, and particularly of the
Louise Porter Hood Memorial" that
the association has undertaken. The
subject of stewardship and tithing
was introduced by Mrs. Strange and
was discussed by a number of MEM
bers, many testifying to the bless
ings tithing brings, and the pastors
recommending it as the solution of
one of the knotty problems of the
church. Mrs. Strange stressed the
need of supporting the Baptist Wit
ness and the two denominational mis-
sion journals, and Mrs. L. w. Duval
gave a short talk on mission study
classes.
The passing of the following reso-
lutions and the benediction by Rev.
Rorex, brought to a fitting close a
day of delightful inspiration and
i Christian fellowship.
Il Resolutions
The ladies of this district of the
W. NJ. U. wish to show their appre-
citation of the w. Nj. S. of Anthony
for the lovely spread and the hearty
welcome extended to them; therefore
!. be it
Resolved, That we extend our heart
!; felt thanks to the ladies of Anthony
and the men who so willingly assisted