Evening journal., 1922-04-27

the guilds attended conferences last
summer.
Mrs. Walter ID. Bush in her report
on Freedmen" urged the members
to take up the study Of the Negro
during the coming year. She an
nounced that in the future an ap-
peal would be sent to all auxil-
iaries for books and games to be sent
10 some OF the Negro stations in
which the Home Societies are in
terested
The report of overseas sewing was
given by Mrs. Lawrence r. Bliss.
During the year towels, pillow cases.
ivory soaps. wash clothes, bed
spreads. children's garments, safety
pins and washing powder was sent
abroad. Money contributions amount
ing to sells were received. II was
reported that IL boxes were sent
overseas from the New Castle. Balti-
more and Washington Presbyteries
Nineteen ciTildren's societies were
reported by Miss Grace Baird in her
report of Bands and Light Bearers.
The total membership OF these So
cie;ies is $40. an increase of 1870 over
last year. There were six new or
CARNATIONS during the year. Four
teen societies received missionary
instruction.
Mrs. Charles B. Evans reported
four Christmas boxes had been sent
by New Castle Presbytery. three to
home fields and one abroad. The
amount OF s56.25 was received for
Home Mission boxes and s4S for
foreign boxes She read a letter
from Miss Hilda Helstrom, mission
airy in Korea.
An increase In membership in all
Young Peoples Societies of Christian
Endeavor was reported by Miss
Abbie Keen. She asked that a zoe
per cent membership be obtained
next year in all organizations.
Mrs. Thomas Whiteman, secretary
Of literature reported an increase in
subscriptions TO missionary maya
zines during the year. also an in
crease in home and foreign mission
study books.
Mrs. Thomas Kerr. reported for
the prayer committee. She sug-
gested that the study OF prayer be
more observed next year. Mrs.
Kerr led the MONDAY prayer.
In the officers training hour many
points were brought out
by the FIVE minute speakers. Mrs.
Wallace Radcliffe spoke on What
a Good President" She
emphasized efficiency in all work
was the keynote OF good execu-
tive. Mrs. Ella 3. Semple pointed
out that willingness and faithful
ness to serve is essential in a good
secretary. Mrs. L. r. Johnson, who I
spoke on what constitutes a good /
treasurer showed that constancy I
was the foremost point TO be con- !
sisSred.
Three points were emphasized by I,
Miss Grace Baird in her discussion |
on a Good Band Leader" They /
were first to be plain and practical; /
second, TO be loving and patient; I
and third to be prayerful. At the 4
close of her talk she gave pleas
ing demonstration. showing chill
dren's impressions Of the missionary 4
societies.
The closing message was given by /
Mrs. Wallace Radcliffe, who gave a
helpful talk on Christian work. A
luncheon was served to the dele
gates at one o'clock in McCabe M.
e. Church.
The Rev. Herbert Blair, recently
returned from Korea. addressed the
session last night.
Korea is one OF the most difficult (
places in the world 10 preach Mr.. (
Blair said. because OF the opposition (
of the government and the preju- /
dice against foreigners, but the :
work of the missionaries in estab-
fishing hospitals and carrying on
educational work is slowly but sure
" undermining the old ideals of the
nation.
Mrs. Garry Louderbough, OF the
Home Board of the Presbyterian
Church. told OF the work being done
in various sections OF the country.
In Arizona among the Indians
the church is establishing hospitals
she said. and giving great attention
to schools for the children In
Utah. also in the country districts,
the church is carrying on a great
deal OF educational work and teach
ing the people by means Of schools.
An important work also is being
done. she said. among the white
slave" japanese girls in San Fran
cisco.
Mrs. clifford Mannering sang a
solo and several songs were sung
by the women's League Of Hanover
Church. Rev. Charles II. Bonner
presided.
The session opened at o'clock
in the afternoon with the roll call
followed by devotional services in
charge OF Mrs. J. Ross Stevenson and
two addresses by Mrs. Wallace Rad
cliffe. synodical president who /
brought a message from head {
and Mrs. Harry Louder
Dough, who spoke OF Presbyterian I
Women and Home Missions
FIRE AT PENIS GROVE.
Special to The Evening Journal.
PENN's GROVE. April a.