Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-03-30
Zone Meeting for
Mission Society
Held on THURSDAY

The Northern Zone of the Raleigh
District Woman's Missionary Society
met with the BankS-GrOVe Hill Aux
liary at Banks Chapel near Frank
linton last Thursday. There are fiji
teen auxiliaries in this zone, thirteen
being represented, with splendid at
tendance from each. There were we'll
over one hundred present. The Creed
moor auxiliary had the highest per-
centage of attendance, winning the
zone award for this distinction, a sub
scription to the World Outlook.
Another subscription was given the
Middleburg Auxiliary as being recent
iy transferred to the zone from the
Weldon District. Mrs. Quincy F.
Hood District Secretary; Mrs. B. F.
Boone, of Cary, conference superin-
tendent of Study; and Mrs. NJ T.
Plyer, of Durham, conference super
ntendent of Study; and Mrs. M. T.
Plyler, Of Durham, conference sup
erintendent of publicity, were the spe-
cial guests of the day.
Mrs. A. E. Deans, Zone chairman,
presided over the meeting, conduct
ing the opening devotional. A trio,
sung by members of the Creedmoor
auxiliary. was a special feature OF
this service. Mrs Dora Jenkins Gooch
spoke few gracious words of wei
come on behalf of the hostess auxil-
larry, to Which Mrs. B. 0. Merritt. of
rlttrell, responded.
The roll call Of auxiliaries showed,
IN the individual reports, a fine spirit
OF work and enthusiasm The goals
set Tor the year were challenging and
hearten1ng, such as evangelism, the
winning of new women to the cause.
the increase in budget, the determina-
ton to do more effective study dur
ing the year-these all betoken
more intelligent zeal and purpose.
The address of Mrs. NJ T. Plyler. of
Durham, on Fifty Years of Home
missions" was especially interesting
ara 1lttlng as we are celebrating the
IlItleth anniversary of Home Missions
III the Southern Methodist church.
Mrs. Quincy p. Hood, and Mrs. B.
Z. Boone conducted training classes.
Mrs. Hoods being, "Officer's Train
ing Glass" for the newly elected any
Hilary officers and Mrs. Boone's be-
ing Study Leaders Training Glass !"
Inc INFORMAL discussions in these
groups were suggestive ar most
helpful.
Inc noon devotional was led bv
Mrs. K. e. Brown, of Henderson. her
topic being who is MY Neighbor"
using the story of the good Samari-
tan as a basis of her inspirational
message, she brought home to the
women the secret of the true spirit of
beng good neighbors, having good
centered hearts and lives. A beauti-
lul quartette was sung at the begin
nlng OF the worship service bv mem
oers OF the Franklinton Auxiliary.
The noon hour was delightfuJ in
It's social pleasures of friend meeting
friend, and in the opportunity of in
terchange of ideas and methods of
DONG Missionary work. A bountiful
luhcheon' spread on flower laden tab
les III the chuch school annex was
enjoyed by the large group. Mrs y
"A Fetsy, of Middleburg, led the de-
vot!onal of the afternoon session. A
auet by members of the local church
was enjoyed as part Of the Worship
PERIOD The church has recently
been furnished with note editions of
me new church hymnal, this making
the congregational singing much bet
ter
The business of the Zone was con-
cluded during the afternoon session.
special messages being given by Mrs.
Hood and Mrs. Boone. The October
Zone meeting was invited to Plank
Chapel church. both auxiliaries Join
n" in the invitation.
The hospitality OF Banks Chapel, a
country church of the finest type, was
genuinely appreciated, the church wo-
men having planned everything for
the pleasure and convenience of the
guests. Miss Elizabeth Morris, pres
idcnt of the Banks Grove Hill Society.