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Gc 977.202 F16sof 1909-1922 Fairmount Monthly Meeting Women's foreign missionary society
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FAIRMOUNT MONTHLY MEETING WOMEN'S FOREIGN MISSIONARY SOCIETY 1909-1922
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The Av. J. M.S. met at the home of Sarah Luther Sefit 3 0.9 Ccletta Harshbangar. opened the meeting by reading the 97. Ps. Roll ball was responded to by repeating texts.
The minutes of the Previous meeting were read and approved.
The program for the afternoon was. as follows: The relation between the American Friends Board and the other missionary boards. Cumna polison. a talk on Mexico and a bulletin from Mexico by Raymond Holding was .. was given by Ella Winslow. Japan" was Carletta Harshtargan's subj. Each subject was very interesting. . Penny bol. 11 x.
after adjourments we were served with delicious water and musk melon and home made candy IdaHt Ellis President Youcry & Macy Secretary
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The W. J. M. S. och at the home of Cynthia winslow Och 1-09. The meeting was opened with scripus reading by bynthia winslow followed by earnest prayer.
The minutes were read and approved. Our lesson for the afternoon was "The Story of Italy" conducted by Ora 8 Minslow and Dorothy Luther, after which we proceeded to elect officers for the coming year. They were elected as follows: anna Johnson Pres. Myrtle Winslow V. Pres. Carletta Harshbargar Sec.
Mary Ratliff Treas. Cuma polisson. Cartella Harshborgar and Ida HEllis are appointed to serve a program com. Mars Ellis being Chairman. Penny bor- adjournment Ida H Ellis Pres. Lucy J. Macy Sec.
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The U. S. M. S. met with Ruth Elliott Nov. 5-09
Susanna Hocket opened the meeting by reading the 10th bhak of for. Roll ball was responded to with scripture texto und items of interest pertaining to the lesson Mintes were read and adopted.
The report of the program com. was given and accepted. The treas. was ordered to pay. Ella winslow 804 for maps and for pamphlets for the Layman Mussionary Move mint Sallie Kelsays masse was added to the church press bom. her work being to look after missionary Society press work she mesh on program was the lesson. The rise of Christianity by anna Johnson. The Roman Catholic Church in Italy-hus Bans.
The Protestant Church in Italy by Ella Winslow.
Muss Ellis was appointed to take subscriptions for Missionary advocate. Penny bol. 14. The hostess served delicious fruit
anna Johnson Pres Lucy & Macy Sec. for The day
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The Society met at & da H Ellis' Dec 3-09 Dev. Mary Ratliff read a part of Luke 1. Roll ball. Scripture texts and appropriate quotations were given. Minutes of lash meeting read and adoptie The mexh on program was the lesson led by Dorothy "Luther, Subj. The Gospel in Italy.
The lesson was very interesting and several members gave expression to that effect.
bot 24. adjourned to meet in one month at Ora & Winslow's Ben. Louisa Rush.
Cuma Johnson Pres. asletta Harshbargas Sec.
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The W. J. M. S : met at the home of Ora Et Chinslow Jan 7 1910. Dev. exercises were conducted by Ella Cimslow The reading the 91 st Ps ." Roll ball was responded to by scripture texts. It was moved and carried that reference bookes be gotten and paid for by Ella Winslow, and also that she be rembursed from the treasury, The lesson was conducted by Dorothy Luther. The lesson was on France and was instructive and well given. Penny bol. 13 cents.
adjourned to meet next mo. at Ania Johnsons. Ben. Cuma Johnson. Cuma Johnson Pres. arlette Harshbagar. Sec.
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She W. S. M. S. met at the home of the presidents anna Johnson according to adgovernment Seb 4th 7910. Diana. Hinshaw read the 3480 and prayer was offered.
Roll ball was responded to with texts Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
Dorry Luther next led the lesson It was intensley interesting. This lesson finished Lorrys work as leader and the society expressed their appreciation of her efficients services. Penny bol. 05 cents Ben. Anna Johnson.
anna Johnson Près. arletta Harshborgar Sec.
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March 4th the AV. J. M.S. ' mich at the home of Ora O Winslow. after the season of devotion the lesson on Spain was given by the hostess. She used the map to good advantage and by a careful fore study was enabled? to give a very good idea of that Country and its needs. There being only a few members present, many being kift away sickness, the meeting was very informal and no business was hawwwacted. Pres. absent arlette Harshlargar. Sec.
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The W. S. M. S . met april 1st at the Funds parsonage . Mary P . Dix read the 10 of Romans. Several prayers were offered. Scripture texts and appropriate remarks were given in answer to roll call. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and adopted after a slight correction.
hus Barr presented the subject of Eli Scott giving a stericopition lecture on Ramollah at some point in the quarterly meeting. A committee: Ris. Myrtle Winslow, Ruth Peacock, and Dorothy Luther was appointed to see him and make arrangements for such a meeting. Dorothy Luther called attention to the School of Missions at llimona the lash wok of June.
The Lesson for the day was on Spam and austria and was in change of Ora. E. Winslow.
a motion was carried to hold a public meeting. It was referred to the ex com. to make arrangements for the meeting. adjourned to meet at the home of many & Who'll at the regular time . Penny bol . 18 Ben. Daisy Barr.
Pres Cuma golason Sec Carlotta Harshbar gay
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The Av. J. M. D. mach at the home of Maria Small. The Press andvice president both being absent Gra & Winslow " was appointed to serve for the day Mary Bague read the 134th Psalm and offered prayer.
The lesson was lead by Ora E. Winslow This lesson finished her three months as leader, and the society is certainly graful. to, her for her efficient service which has shown much careful study. Minutes of the previous meetin were. read and approved .
The Ex. Com. report that a public.
meeting was held at the spacious home of M. C. Hiatt. an interesting program was prepared and consusted in park of a very excelent address by George lo. Levering , a missionary home on furlough, a talk on Mexico by Ora & Ivislow, and a letter from the feild written by Florence O Macy, Light refreshments were served This public meeting took the place of the regular but to have been held with many R. Elliott. Penny bol. to day 28 cents. Muss Eichen from this was a guest Den. May Scott Ora E Joinslow Pris. Pro. tem. Carletta Harshkanfar. SKC.
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July 8 the U. S. M. S. met at the home of Ella Winslow .. Murs b. T. Coffin read the 3rd of Ephesians and earnest prayers were offered. The Roll ball was responded to by
Scripture texts and quotations minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved . Miss Dora, Ellis read that Beutiful stirring poem , Columbus , Ella Winslow conducted the lesson which was on South america Penny bal. 12.
The hostess served ice cream and a social time was enjoyed . Pres. anna Johnson Sec arlette Harshbarger
The Society took a vacation and did not hold the august Meeting
The Sept Meeting incs at the home of 9da, H. Ellis. Only a few members were present and the ameeting was held informally and no bussiness was transacted.
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The G . M. S. met at the hospitable home of Saral Luther Och. 14th. The Pres. being absent the Vice Pres . Myrtle Winslow presided.
$ La H. Ellis read portions of the 5th of Il Kings and the 47 of Ezekiel. minutes of the July which were read. and approved.
Mrs. Ellis gave a verbal report of the Sept. Mh.
Ih being the time for reorganization, by Motions, the old officers were reelected by acclamation .
The program committe, as formerly , is composed of the executive com. with the addition of Ida H Ollis as chairman. Olla Winslow conducted the lesson, Subj. What our mothers have told us ," from the new book, western Women in Eastern Land's"
Mary Ratliff gave the treas, report as follows : Bal. from last year $ 1.27
Amen. Dues paid in -
40,00 Sabbath School bot. 29.81
bol. W. J . M. S . 1 76
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$72.84
expenditures paid to Ella Winslow 69.81
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paid for " the Life and Letters of S. Purdie .50
to Ella Winslow for maps and Books .80
to Carletta Harshlargar for Sec. book . 3 5 $.71.46
Balance on hand of W.J. M. S. bol. . 1.44 Penny bal. 17 cents Ben. Mary Baque Myrtle Amislow Pres. arlette Harshbargar Sec .. 1910. The Women's Foreign Missionary Society met at the home of Ruth & lots Nov. 47 mary Dicks conducted the devotional exercises by reading the Bible references given in the lesson book. Several prayers were offered.
Roll ball was responded to with especial appropriate texts and comments. minutes of the previous Meeting read and approved.
Mrs. Ellis reported that the Program committe have prepared the programs for the year hus &. Io. boffin presented the lesson. The sub. was very interesting and was splendidly given . It was "Ladies Lash' from our Study bok The women were much interested in the discussion.
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Ella Winslow announced the coming - dinmens ! Inbalie meeting at Indianopolis. She also suggested that a part of our missionary books be placed in the academy library, this will be done. Penny bal 35 cents. Ben. Louis a Rush
Mus. Elliott served especially nice refreshment. anna Johnson. Pres.
Carletta Harshbargar Sec. y he Sismens Foreign Amissionary society meh at the home of Myrtle. Winslow Les 2nd. 1910 with 28 members present and several visitors. pro the meeting was opened by singing "From Green lands Day mountains. and repeating the 23 psalms
The Sec being absent Lucy & Macy was appointed to fill her place for the afternoon.
Ora Winslow and Myrtle Cimstoor you're inter- esting reports of the homens jubilee meeting held at Indianopolis .
. Ora spoke of some of the prominent women, in the missionary work , and the great interest that was manifested thro out the mts , and the increased results and activity that will be fell in all mission- any circles. Myrtle spoke of the big lunchen which more than 1500 women attended .
14. Large sums of money were played by the women of the different denominations to further the missionary work. Lola Overman and Marie bassell gave reports of the young peoples convention held at anderson.
Rose Seal and Huldah Harvey were appointed to solicit funds for furnishing a room at Southland College, The room to be named for Anna Johnson who has always taken such a deep interest in the college .
Uma Johnson read a letter from Southland College Your new names were added to our membership . mary J. Winslow Maggie Overman Sutie Knight and Ella Ratliff.
On account of the lateness of the hour the lesson was postponed until the next meeting. a beautiful duet was sung by Mary Kelsey. and Pearl Buller. Penny bol. 264
1 The meeting closed with an earnest prayer by the pastor Richard Haworth.
Dainty refreshments were served by our postes anna Johnson Pres. Lucy&Macy Sec Pro, Jem.
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The Av. J. M.S. nout at the home of Ora E. Winslow Jan. 27. 1911.
5.00 Der. Mary Bogue read the 91h ps. followed by prayer . ..
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The minutes of the previous Much were read and approved . also the tin of the Nor Most . committee on Southland college reported the money for the room collected and sent and Edward. Bellis acknowledged the receipt Thereof .
Roll call was responded to by texts selected by Ella Winslow and was appropriate and interesting.
The lesson was lead by Ella Winslow. Sub " The Missionary at Work . " and " the Schools and Medical work .
a motion to postpone the meeting. one week carried. bol. 33 x Ben. Mary & Dicks.
Pres. Cuma Johnson Sec. Carletto Harshlargar.
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Jeb. 16 th the Av. J. M. I met at the personas Ans Ida H. Ellis read a portion of the 13th of Matt. Several prayers were offered. Roll ball. Scripture texts
Minutes of previous Meeting read and adopter Song Who is in the Lords side" lead by Myste Winslow with Murs Hazel boffin at the piano a letter from Southland College written by Anna B. Coolford was read. The letter expressed much appreciation for the donations sent by this society . We enjoyed the letter, also the talk on the college , by Cuma Johnson . I esson. Dorothy Luther Leader. Special attention was given the topic of "Missionary's lives" Muss Thomas & Doremus' work was studied with great interest, a sketch of the life. of Miss & sabella Thoburn was given with great inspiration and profit to us all Pen. bol. 54. Ben. adaline aright. pres. Cuma Johnson Sec Carletta Harshbargas.
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March 13'd the ON The S wel at the home of mydia Hatt with 19 members and 2. visitors present.
J.or the scripture lesson mary Ratliff read the 11th of & sich and many prayers were offered; Roll call was responded to with texts, Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.
Ella Winslow expressed a concern to have the missionary subj brought before the quarterly meeting at the hour of worship and discussed more fully than has been the custom. This society concurred therem.
The lesson, was hed by Dorothy Luther, Subj . " he women behind the work . The very interesting lives of Charlotte Jucker, Dos le lara Swain and Dr Eleanor Chestich were studied Penny bol. 414 Ben. Richard Haworth. anna Johnson Pres. arletta Harshborgar: Sec
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6 Mary Boone entertained the W.S. M.S. Ciferil 7th "Onward Christain Soldiers was Sing. Ilance Haworth read The 84 of Luke, followed by prayer .: Tests were repeated in answer to roll call. Minutes read and approved." Dorothy Luther read a letter from Dr. Chilotilde Prettour who is home from Cuba on furlough, for the purpose of attending Kindergarten school. It was reported that the missionary subject was brought before the quarterly Meeting with great success Ella winslow gave a report of the board Anh. held at Richmond april 4th She Have several items of missionary news . and expressed encouragement along those lines Leora Boque played and sang, Teach ma O Thou Holy & pinch" Angstle Winslow Med the lesson , "The New Women of the Orient " J. lowers were ordered sench to Louisa Ruck Susanna Hocket, and I da Hollis , all of Whom are sick at this times Pen. bol. 27. Ben. Mary Boque Myrtle Winslow. Pres presi Coletta Harshbangan Sec.
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The June meeting was held at the home of May Small. Song,"f. Love to Tell the Story Dev. May Scott read the 16th of Mark . There were several prayers,
a very interesting response to roll call consisted of texts and missionary items.
minutes read and adopted. It was reported that flowers had been sent to Louis a Rush , Susanna Hockey and I dat Ellis, also that the same are paid for .
May Scott read a sketch on the life of Esther Butler.
Huldah Harvey read of the life of Mary anna Sundry.
mystle dinslow gave a report (taken from the advocate ) of the Tri annual convention held at Wilmington
Ella winslow read letters and com communications from Charles gebbeth and Edna Chilison.
Penny bol. 34. Ben. Ruth Ellis Magritte Ariston M.P. presided arletta Harshbangar. Sec.
By Mistake the man minutes are recorded on the following base.
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The User'sA. S: converted all the Friends "Church "July 7th.
Leona Boque read the 3rd of Nehemiah and several prayers were offered .
Luna Haworth Sang a beautiful Solo. Roll ball responded to with texts and quotations
Ella Winslow read portions of a personal letter from Dr. Pretlow expressing thanks for the pictures collected and sent her for her work among the Children of buba, also giving addresses so that her friends may write . her before sacking for buta.
Lesson . " Problems and policies of the missionary work." Leader anna Johnson. The discussion was informal and very interesting.
a com. was appointed to make arrangements for a public meeting , is Gro & Winslow Luces Macy, blanc Haworth, Lilly Scott, May Scott.
It was decided to use the lesson books. again next year . Mary Bogue and Ella Winslow were appointed to obtain books and programs . Pen tool. 8 cents
Ben. Mary Boque. Pres ana Johnson Sec. Curletta Harshborgar.
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Left W. F. h. I met at the Friends. Church. myrthe ittenslow- read The 2nd Pralin several france were offered . Rollbail- Responded to with texts. Inmuter read and approved.
committe in public meeting, reported a meeting held at The Friends church instead of aus was Sunday evening meeting in the aliens of The Pastor. Report accepted.
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The cam. on books on programs, - reported That they have examined the books and are not quite satisfied with them and cierice The society to discuss and he- like The question. After discussion it was decided for all those who wantedile books to get them and some one give a lecture each meeting on the enofiter por that meeting. it was also decided Ir order Twenty- five programs. It being the time hav reorganizing, it mes decided to check ry nomination which it. sulted as vilous. Pela. Inne wohn am Niechrer . tazel doffin. Ser Lida Menden hel rear, Mary Ratliff, Chairman of Program Em. Ella Tension- Re ce -com te
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comprise the remainder of can. . Ella Winslow made a few remains on finance which encouraged the society A. motion to hold the next meeting at Ella Windows "time to be announced later" fuvaild.
Pres. Anna Johnson Siey. Infetta Harshlarger
The Mr. F Mr. S. met at the home of Ella Manslow 16-6-11
meeting was hered by the reading of 43 ch of Isian by Lida mendenhall. followed by prayer for the women of India. Rolleall responded to by some telling what the Gospel was done for women and others giving Bible Textes.
minister of last meeting read and adopted The traquer gave a report az followus $1.44 Balance on hand from lastyear -- 2.89
H Amount & collection from this year
Total amount - 4. 33
Expenditures - Paid Ella Winslow for Portage- . 50 Paid to Ella Winslow for books .35.
mary Bogue for books. 40
Las Flowers por sick - - 1.00
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- Balance in Francery - 1.85. A motion prevailed that 1.00 a month he given for the support of a Japanese gril at Carlam- College. The Treamer being in- structed to look after collecting the money Ella Window spoke of a communication from the Federation of Women asking all society - is canvass the membership for new members, A motion to leave The subject with the Ex. can. was passed Hoyel lookin conducted the lesson in a very interesting manner .
Ella Winslow gave Suey macya part of the lesson. "Collection -- 44 Bend - ByArleta Hauchbarger. Pues - Anna Johnson. 1. mendenhall.
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Pi W. F.l. A. met with Mes Hazel boffin 11-3-11 The meeting was opened with scritture read my by mary Dicks from a part of the 24 ch of matthew fille Scott led in prayer for the women of Japan minutes read and adapted.
Roll call-responded to by quotations from The missionary Advocate.
Arletta Harshbarger had charge of the lesson. A little discussion followed on Buddhism A few items on fafor well given A motion that the first dollar for the auf. part of the Japanese gill at Sculan College he haid out of the teasery prevailed A motion was carried that A mma fahmon look after the subscription for the cicrociate It was taken by ement that the missionary society give their money weekly.
lech " After the Rend. by Anna John. son. refreshments were served by the Posters and a little social time spent. Pues. - Anna Johnson Diey - Sida Mendenhall.
Die 8-1911 - M. F. M. d. met at the home of Sida Mendenhall. meeting was afeed by Many Bogue reading 1 st, el. of Other. cons, led in frage, by AnnaJohnam." Seriftime text with the word faith were given in response to roll-call minutes were read and adopted. The leven was conducted by min Dana Ellis followed by an interesting account of missionaries and missions of Alaska by Mix May Scott and Miss Dorothy Luther gave an account of her visit through the Acest which was much appreciated . Beck. "1.6.0 Bend- By Mar Lille Scott. Pues. Anna Johnson Suey Lida Mendenhall.
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Feh 8-1912. Grill. F.hr. d. met with mus blive Haworth. 19 being presant Devotional ba Mus Auletta Hanburger followed by several prayers . Bolleall - ' Responded is by naming a mission. station of giving a Sentture text.
The Pres. and Will Pres. bring about the scerations was asked to take charge of the meeting, Taken by ement that the program com. arrange for an open meeting an the near future
mastic Winslow- gave the Lich half of the Person and CAmoila Pearson Fre caut Part .. Collection +x2,8419
Bend, By Mail Ratliff
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Manine Faccioa Missionary Society met at the home of hieretle Minalow march 14 meeting was opened by singing my Faith Leshe WN Kui" By Ma mani Rates
1 from the 13 th of march." Roll-call- Responded to bu terte with The word sacrifice minutes read and accepted. The lesson was given backing Adhenson. mas soffin grave an account of the work of Mercy cotisation . 6.20
Band. By Many Rating Prez. Anna Ichrison Vécu. - Sida Mendenhall 1
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Phil 3: 19/2. PRO Treign precisman - Society met at the home & inur. Luté Fright.
materiais découvert in several
· Rail caï- Responded to en namen. humenauer in a monaminación counts minutes of last meeting - dead and acciviel.
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Lewenn war graven Ru Elle Mannslow and an account of some of the Freaks and hardships of the missimains in China was told by myrthe hanslow - Mise Lille Scott being absent Mas Harshbarger Froh Ther place on furquan, A motion was carried to prevent mer dde Eller a bouquet flowers Collection , 3b# , Bend May Ratliff
Puretina Johnson Grey-Lida Mendenhall.
Homens Faccion Missionary Society mot at the home of Pourra Hailey Bran- 6-12/2,
Man dame Moinsloro read 2 Pralin and offered player. Rolleall- Reinundled to by Ferts and I events Franchising on the mission I field. Minuter were accepted as iread, of very interesting leven was conducted has Dorothy Luther, Ella itrimbour gave a good Tien. en mexico, sure substantivo por
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1 Fulda Server não svar absent. Collection "6° Bend Mare Lame Hiciste Pecs. Anna Johnson diey. Lda Mendenhall
June 9, Namens Foreign Mesasmary 1
Society met at the home of Angiling Pearson , Bal. Ist was read by . Elizabeth Pracach followed By frayer. Roll-eall-Responded to -x tests mostly in reference to salvation manhood had traces of the lesson Collection. 309 Bend. By Elizabeth Placek
Prez. AnnaJohnson Dieu Lida Mendenhall.
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No jury muting on account of so many members ait of Fren,
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Manum Foreign Missionary Society och at Friends Church chuquit 9. The Bible lesson was read from John 11- 1-8: by many Boque which was followed by a reason of prayer and devotion,
The lesson for the day had. for its subject "Christ the only Right" a review of which was given he Annajohnson.
A committe was abdounted by the Pues. To bring names to next. meeting to Serve as officers nov. The coming year From, as follows Ändamendenhall Güa Window and Anette Arishfarger. Collection, 06 Bend Millicent Housing
Prez. Anna Johnson Lecy Protin ingathe Window.
Report chiminating.com. Plus. Anna Halinin Niee Pres. Lucyf. Mary. dieg. - Side mendenhall, Tribune- Many Ratliff. Program.com. Ul. Cfileta Harshbruger
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Nomena Foreign Missionary Society met at Gründe Church Saft. 6f The bible lesson near the 12th that. a loten quien by Bus Haworth. who lett in Mayer, Ther Maulla Followed. Report à nominativiq Verm. was given, after consider- able discussion, motion was made and carried that such -il fort he accepted, with the evechting I making The secretary both seen, and Frame of the local runda, A mogiam com. to work with the en. Chietta Nam Parece and the Pier in Planning . Programa cor the seaa meeting Was named as follows :- mus, Hawaii Gua Ration and inimii Erowie. matiné ordineil trat money de raken con teauner To Pay 1 Mand soluce par certains média.in
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1 if avecal can, to act for the year - as follows- myitle Atinelou mata Buller, Lydia Heart, barrie Cleale Bressie Growler. Ein em war instructed To make arrangements for special program for next meeting such program to include
1 refreshments, music etc ..
Collection, 100 Band. May Rattill
Bres. Comna Johnson dien Prote Margaret Overman
Repart of year ending August 1912 numbers in society 3.0 Number of sermons o messian 8 Persons giving by "envolode system" started by M. G. M. d. thirty eight amounts vary from 1 henny to 50€ for Sunday
Sunday school collections 16.8. 45. for 10 months. and going to Southland and one for brunch . Five dollars (13:00) to help educate a Japanese guil at Saiham. one of our members declared .
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(Louisa Rush) leaver $ 3.00,00 to be given to bula fov a school for higher education than they Ialways have.
Namena Foreign Missionary Society met at the Friends Church Getz meeting was opened with Bible read. ing by many Elliott from Lubella Who gave a beautiful Fall on the subject of prayer.
A und Johnson led in frage. other following , after which the meeting was favored with a beautiful quartet ..
The 23 Psalm was repeated in conect in response to the All-call . minutes were accepted as read Ella Winstour made a strong af. Leal for missionary offerings, The quartet sang again of theirtime. The lesson for the clay. Chinese Buch with the Park" was given by Myitle Winslow, bol. 66# Bend. by Diana Henshaw. Pres. Anna Johnson Jeex Pida mendenhall.
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