The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-09-21
PREsBYTERIANs MEET AT ORA
The Woman's Missionary Institute Of
tho Presbyterian Church in Lau-
rens County Met at Ora Sept. 18th.
(COntributed)


When we say Old Fields was host
css those verscd in Presbyterianism
know without being told what the day
was. The leader was Mrs. II. D.
Nance of Cross Hill, arrived early as
all regulated leaders should, being OH
hand to greet delegates and guests
who came from Cross Hill, Rocky
Springs, Thornwcll, Laurcns, Clinton,
Owings, New Harmony and Sandy
Springs.
clear sky plus the attractive
highways made it possible for a good.
~ number to respond to Old Fields
invitation. The largest number | be-
lieve it was agreed since the Insti-
tutc was organized
at the opening hour, 10 a. NJ, the
church was comfortably filled ready to
hear the welcoming address by DR..
Kennedy CA. r. PD, who extended
same in name of town. church and
people. His remarks were well chos
en- and aptly put
fortunate indeed was the Institute
In having as tits guest and one of its
speakers Miss Mccain, of China who
dellghted her hearers with a talk that
came from the heart of laborer in
the vineyard to those who by their
prayers and gifts could make China's
harvest larger and quicker. Miss
it,,;Do
terest but took second place to her
charming personality. No one coulo
see her without being impressed with
the God love and sunshine in her
heart. Her talk alone would have
made 1t worth while being "among
those present. But Old Field always
gives full and running over measure,
Just before the noon hour, DR.. ID.
wy. Richardson. also of China, gave a
mastery address, showing that coun
try's needs and hopes not only rested
heavy on his heart but were in reach
of an early Christianity if missionary
ana churches at home stood shoulder
to shoulder for Christ. After living
fourteen or more years among this
people and for them, his remarks car
ry to his hearers of 'China's longing
or Chinas unrest and of the surencss
Of Gods purpose Of reclaiming China's
millions.
but Old Field has by no means
reached her limit as hostess. Out un-
der the oaks table literally loaded
down with good things to eat awaited
the guests. The women of Ora proved
they were both Mary and Martha in
one.
Mrs. Geo. Wright was to bring a
message from Montreal at the after
noon session, but owing to illness.
sent Miss 1rby to take her place. Mrs
Wright might have done a we'll but
no better than her substitute, who
gave her impression Of Montreal, an
impress be it said that featured
rest, recreation and uplift.
The devotional hour just before
closing was in most capable hands
Mrs. Ross Lynn Of Thornwell, gave a
we'll prepared talk adding interest
thereto by pressing some of her hear
ers into service.
Being election year, the nominating
committee nominated as follows:
Leader, Mrs. Oscar Hunter; Assistant
Leader, Mrs. Geo NJ. Wright; Secre-
tary and Treasurer. Miss Lizzie Craig
The retiring leader, Mrs. Nance,
leaves the affairs Of the Institute in
most competent hands since the ladies
, nominated were unanimously elected
The special music for the meeting
was furnished by Cross Hill ladies.
Mr.. and Mrs. Crouch, of India, were
not with ua owing to the illness of
/ the former. This, with the absence Of
faithful members who have crossed
over the River, struck a note Of sad
ness to an otherwise perfect day.
AS no invitation was received for
next meeting, Mrs j. a. Bailey of Clin-
ton was appointed committee to
welcome one later