The Missionary Monthly

V O L . X X . J U N E , 1916 N O . 6

T h e N ew United Brethren Publishing Establishment, Com er of Franklin and Warren Streets, Huntington, Indiana The U. B. Mission Rooms are located on the third floor above the basement at the front o f the building, as shown by the above front view, and comprise the first and second rooms on either side of the spacious hallway, which is indicated by the center window. All Missionary Monthly business and other missionary correspondence is attended to in these Mission Rooms. PARENT BOARD OF MISSIONS. Correspondence—E. C. Mason, W. E. Musgrave. Special Committee of S. S. Board— S. A. Stemen, W. Minutes Of The Thirty-fourth Annual Session Of The Do­ H. Clay, W E. Musgrave. mestic, Frontier And Foreign Missionary Society Afternoon Session. Of The United Brethren in Christ. Rev. J. W. Burton conducted the afternoon devotions, The opening service of the annual meeting of the after which the interests of Sunday Schools General was Parent Board of Missions was held in the United Brethren taken up, in harmony with the action of the previous ses­ church in the town of Lake Odessa, Michigan, on the sion. evening of May 4, 1916, at 7:30, when Bishop C. L. Wood, J. Howe, secretary of the Mission Board, acted as sec­ president of the board, led in the opening devotional ex­ retary during the work of the General Sunday School or­ ercises. Rev. I. M. Tharp, a member of the Board, preach­ ganization. ed the opening sermon, taking as a text, Matt. 18:6. He J. W. Burton, General Secretary, presented his re­ emphasized the duty of helpfulness and encouragement of port to the Sunday School Board, just organized. * A mo­ the young in the Christian life, and the removal of ob­ tion was made and carried that his report be referred to stacles out of the path of the weak ones. a committee of three, to be appointed by the chair, for The opening service was well attended, a good num­ the consideration of the report. ber of the members of the local W. M. A., remaining after The treasurer of the General Sunday School fund was the close of their annual meeting. instructed to pay the traveling expenses of the General Secretary. Friday, May 5— Morning Session. S. A. Stemen, S. S. General Treasurer, presented his The Board convened for its first business session at financial report, and by motion of the Mission Board was 8:30 a. m. A half hour of devotion preceded the intro­ requested to print the report of the General Sunday School duction of business, and was conducted by Rev. C. Mourer, Board as a supplement to its published minutes and re­ pastor of Lake Odessa U. B. church. ports, and that the Sunday School Board pay its propor­ President Wood took the chair and opened the busi­ tion of the cost of publication. ness of the Board at 9 o’clock with a short introductory The General Secretary, J. W. Burton, exhibited a Sun­ address, after which the general secretary of the Board day school record chart of his own design, called an “Ef­ called the roll, and the following members answered the ficiency Chart,” which was referred to the special com­ call, viz: mittee on Sunday Schools appointed by the chair, com­ Bishop C. L. Wood, president; Bishop F. L. Hoskins, posed of S. A. Stemen, W. H. Clay and W. E. Musgrave. first vice-president; Bishop O. G. Alwood, second vice- The following papers and addresses were read and president; I. M. Tharp, W. H. Clay, Wm. Dillon, W. E. Mus- given as per program, as follows: grave, O. R. Lash, S. A. Stemen, J. Howe, E. C. Mason “ The Missionary Outlook of the Church,” by Bishop arriving later. C. L. Wood. "The Present War—Its Relation to World­ The printed program was adopted subject to change wide Missions,” by Bishop F. L. Hoskins. “The Church by the chairman and sceretary, or by motion. and World Issues,” by Bishop O. G. Alwood. These were J. W. Burton, General Sunday School Secretary; A. interesting addresses, and those read will later appear B. Bowman, President of the U. B. C. E.; Miss M. M. Titus, in the Missionary Monthly. President of the Woman’s Board of Missions; all Life Di­ The program was so changed that the subject allotted rectors and Life Members of the Missionary Society, and to Rev. Wm. Dillon was deferred, and that of Rev. E. C. all the pastors of the church and the members of the W. Mason presented, viz: “The Pastor as a Missionary Lead­ M. A. present were invited to sit within the bar. er of His People,” as E. C. Mason was obliged to be absent Rev. O. R. Lash extended a cordial address of wel­ from the session the following morning. The meeting ad­ come to the Board in behalf of the church and the town, journed. Miss M. M. Titus offered the closing prayer. which was responded to by J. Howe, secretary of the Evening Meeting. Mission Board. By mutual consent the chairman was authorized to After a season of devotion the evening was given to appoint the committees for the business of the session, the interests of United Brethren Christian Endeavor, which and by motion it was decided that the Board resolve it­ was represented by the president of the Society, Rev. A. self into a Sunday School Board immediately following B. Bowman, and Sunday Schools represented by Rev. J. the devotions of the afternoon. W. Burton, the general secretary. These were helpful ad­ dresses. The Missionary Secretary read the record of the work At the close of the addresses the chairman of the of the Executive Committee of the Mission Board for the mission board called its members in session to hear the year, which was followed by the reading of his annual report of the special committee on Sunday Schools. The missionary report. report was read and its recommendations adopted, and the The Missionary Treasurer presented his financial re­ meeting adjourned. Bishop F. L. Hoskins closing with the port for the year, after which the report of the auditors benediction. of his accounts was read, a slight correction made, and all reports filed. Saturday, May 6— Morning Session. The chair announced the following committees: Rev. G. D. Fleming conducted the devotions preceding Ways and Means—S. A. Stemen, F. L. Hoskins, E. C. the business meeting, which was followed by the roll call Mason. and reading and some slight corrections of the minutes Frontier Missions—F. L. Hoskins, O. G. Alwood, W. E. of the previous meetings, and their approval. Musgrave, W. H. Clay, C. L. Wood, J. Howe The committee on Domestic Missions read its report, Foreign Missions—O. G. Alwood, J. Howe, O. R. Lash, which was discussed and adopted. I. M. Tharp, S. A. Stemen. The report on Frontier Missions was presented and Domestic Missions—W. Dillon, W. H. Clay, O. G. Al­ adopted. The report on Foreign Missions was read, and wood. in connection with this report the missionary secretary read lengthy communications from the Minister of Labor At the close of the discussion on “Problems,” Bishop and from the Governor of Porto Rico and others, holding Hoskins offered a resolution pertaining to the financial as­ out special inducements in free land, and encouraging our sistance that the Sunday Schools of the churcji might mission board to open up industrial mission work on the render to the outlying districts and scattered membership island. The report was discussed with special interest of the church. (See Board reports). and adopted. These reports will appear in full in the The committee on correspondence and resolutions printed minutes and reports in pamphlet form. read its report, after which Rev. W. E. Musgrave gave a The report of the committee on Ways and Means was stirring address on the temperance item in the report. read and adopted. The committee reports having been all presented and Rev. Wm. Dillon gave a short address on the subject acted upon, the Board took up the matter of the election assigned to him, namely: “ The Missionary Enterprise a of an Executive Committee, which resulted in the election Necessity.” of the following members of the Board on the Committee: The meetng adjourned. Rev. O. R. Lash pronounced S: A. Stemen, C. L. Wood, O. G. Alwood, I. M. Tharp the benediction. and J. Howe. Afternoon Session. The secretary read the minutes of the days’ sessions, they were approved, and on motion made the official rec­ Rev. A. B. Bowman led the devotions with song and ord of the Mission Board, having been read and approved prayer, and. the Board took up miscellaneous business. from time to time. S. A. Stemen was excused from further attendance at The meeting adjourned. The benediction being pro­ the session after 5:00 p. m. nounced by Rev. W. H. Clay. Bishop F. L. Hoskins was selected to preach the an­ nual sermon at the next Board meeting. Sunday, May 7— Morning Service. The selection of the place and date of meeting of the Bishop O. G. Alwood led the devotional service at next annual session was left to be fixed by the incoming 10:00 a. m. and at 10:30 Rev. W. H. Clay preached the Executive Committee of the Board. annual sermon from the text, “He that watereth shall Rev. O. R. Lash read a paper on the subject assign­ himself also be watered,” Prov. 11:25. ed him in program: “The Church as a Force in World The discourse was fitting and excellent, setting forth Evangelism.” the responsibility of the church in the broader sense, and Bishop C. L. Wood led in the discussion of the sub­ the spiritual advantages accruing to the church or the in­ ject: “ Our Own Mission Problems.” He spoke of the dividual that labors to extend the kingdom of Christ. needs of our weak mission fields, and the lack of both At the close of the sermon J. Howe missionary sec­ men and means; of the need of suitable evangelists, ex­ retary, made an appeal for a special contribution to fron­ pressing .his belief that without these the church will tier missions, and secured $105.00 in cash and subscrip­ eventually fail. tions. Rev. W. H. Clay spoke of the importance of fitness for Evening Service. the work of the ministry as an urgent need in the church. The evening service was preceded by a season of de­ Rev. Wm. Dillon spoke of the importance of prudent­ votion conducted by Bishop C. L. Wood, after which Rev. ly planning places for tent work, with the object of plant­ W. E. Musgrave gave a stirring and able address on the ing new societies. subject assigned him in program: “The Specific Task of Bishop Hoskins regarded the “Tide of Popular Chris­ the Church.” His discourse was based on the declaration tianity,” as a dangerous element. The idea of the merely of Christ to Peter: “ Upon this rock I will build my mental and superficial in religion seems to prevail. The church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” fundamentals in religion must be maintained or all is Matt. 16:18. „ lost. At the close of the evening service a resolution of Rev. I. M. Tharp regarded the lack of knowledge of thanks was tendered to the good brethren and friends the truth regarding missionary needs as a problem with of Lake Odessa for their kind and generous entertainment us, and the struggle with the financial problem a serious of the Mission Board during the session. one in the church. He regarded the Sunday School as a The Sunday evening service closed the sixty-fourth hopeful force, if enlisted. annual session of the Domestic, Frontier and Foreign Mis­ S. A. Stemen regarded the pastor problem as a serious sionary Society, which was an excellent meeting, with one. There is a serious need of men who will engage evident indications of new zeal having been inspired, and larger plans laid for the extension of the missionary work in the work of the church unselffishly. Conversions are good, but these without pastoral care will not permanent­ of the church. ly help the church. Trained men and consecrated pastors BISHOP C. L. WOOD, D.D., Chairman. must be had. J. HOWE, Secretary. J. Howe spoke of the failure of many in the ministry NOTE.—By order of the Board the full proceedings of of the church to comply with the plans of operation the Annual Meeting are to be published in pamphlet form, adopted by the official bodies of the church, for the better and sold at ten (10c) cents per copy. These will be of prosecution of the work, as seriously hindering success in interest to all who desire to be informed regarding the missionary and other enterprises. missionary work of the church, as the full reports of sec­ Bishop Alwood considered of vital importance the retary, treasurer and committees will be contained in the teaching of loyalty to the church on the part of the mem­ pamphlet: We expect to have them ready for our read­ bership of the church to their children, as the benefits of ers in July. early teaching will later be realized in faithful church THE P. B. SECRETARY. service. ------o------A visiting brother, Mr. Tuttle, was given the privilege “The world honors success. God honors faithfulness. of speaking, and strongly commended the church for its The world lauds the one who does something. God lauds faithful adherence to its distinctive principles. the one who is something.” THE MISSIONARY MONTHLY Official Organ Of The PARENT BOARD OF MISSIONS And The WOMAN’S MISSIONARY ASSOCIATION, United Brethren In Christ.

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OUR NEW MISSIONARY MONTHLY HOME. beyond dispute. It is a simple matter to criticise and condemn; and even to get a reputation for bold denuncia­ According to promise in our last issue we present to tion, when, in many cases, a clear understanding and bet­ our readers a picture of the new United Brethren Publish­ ter judgment would guard against rashness and war. ing Establishment to which we moved the first of May, Europe has not a monoply on discord and strife. 1916. It was a too common expression at the beginning The new home of the Missionary Monthly is pleasant­ of the war that “ Christianity had failed” among the so- ly located on the corner of Franklin and Warren streets, called “Christian Nations,” to so control the actions of the on the third floor above the street, being the front rooms leaders, that they resorted to the sword to settle their (first and second) across the full width of the building. disputed rights. That is not strictly true. The truth is, These rooms were selected by the mission boards, after the leaders failed to apply its principles toward the set­ the third floor having been set apart by the Publishing tlement of their differences, as is always the case on one Board for church offices, other than the publishing agent’s or both sides in a hitter strife, and yet God only may and the Conservator editor’s offices, and will be designated know where to locate the blame, men do not always know. U. B. MISSION ROOMS, Parent Board and Woman’s But to give one proof that Christianity has not been Board. The central windows on each flat indicate the lo­ lost sight of entirely in this struggle, it is worthy of note cation of spacious hallways running the whole length of that each nation looks upon this as a “ Holy War,” a the building. We extend a hearty welcome to all Mis­ righteous cause, and recognizes God in it, and are anxious sionary Monthy visitors and others to the new Missionary to be recognized by the world as fighting for Christian Monthly home. principles; and through it all they are unusually exer­ ------o------cised religiously in the struggle. God is indeed in ft, but MISSIONS IN THE LIGHT OF THE WAR. His hand may not yet be fully recognized in directing the outcome. The word WAR, though last in our subject, is first in This scene of strife and slaughter is a dark picture, our thought in this relation, and has largely inspired the not only of what is occurring on the actual fields of battle, subject; because, as individuals, Christian organizations but also because of its injurious effect upon the mission­ and nations, we are compelled to grapple with the situa­ ary operations of Christian churches, especially in foreign tion, and with the conditions produced by the greatest fields. Such a tremendous drain upon the financial re­ international military struggle of history, both temporal­ sources of the nations engaged must necessarily serious­ ly and spiritually. ly affect mission support. Besides, the enlistment of I am not a prophet, feeling safer in dealing with facts thousands of the most efficient, hopeful and youthful re­ as they occur; neither am I a pessimist who sees nothing cruits, both men and women, in the army service, who in a doughnut except the hole, while there is much good have been, and who probably would be enlisted in the eating on the ouside. I am not a wholesale denouncer service of Christ and humanity in foreign mission ser­ of the nations engaged in the war, because I cannot fully vice, were it not for the war. understand the complication of reasons and motives that The war has blotted out, for the present at least, prompted these nations to engage in this monster struggle. some of the finest mission work in the world. Many mis­ There are complications at times among nations, societies, sions have been closed up. Many workers have been and between individuals, which precipitate strife and war made prisoners of war, being engaged in mission work in and dissension on a greater or smaller scale, which seem the “enemy’s country.” To be a missionary is not a guar­ unavoidable, and no one is willing to bear the responsibili­ antee of safety. A missionary’s nationality being the ty. All are conscientious in their own opinions and mo­ only guarantee of safety or cause for suspicion. But we tives, and they may be, but better judgment, clearer light as a church have been either exceedingly fortunate or di­ and less selfishness, would have put the vexed question vinely favored (we prefer the latter reason) in being spared thus far much of the hindrance, trouble and loss sions held at Lake Odessa, Michigan, on May 4-7 was a suffered by others, for which we should be most thankful. well attended and pleasant session. The meeting opened But this war scene is not all dark. The war has re­ immediately after the close of the Michigan Local W. M. A. vealed the strength, first of the world-wide missionary annual meeting, which was held at the same place, and movement. Men and women have had their faith tested, the number remaining after the adjournment of the W. and it has not failed. Then the best powers of Christian M. A. meeting increased the attendance materially, and manhood and womanhood have been called into action, the interest as well. The entertainment was ample and and they have responded nobly. Why should militarism generous, and we think that these missionary sessions manifest a greater courage, or make greater sacrifices were both appreciated and inspiring to the Lake Odessa than Christianity, or the soldier of King or Kaiser than brethren. Some forward steps were taken in planning the soldier of the Cross? They do not. for future mission work, and for aiding as much as the Then, again, there is a marked religious spirit per­ Board feels financially able in our frontier work. The vading the millions engaged in conflict. This may seem minutes will be published in pamphlet form soon, giving strange, but it is said to be a fact. The fearful character the Board's work in full. of the conflict seems to make men think more seriously ------o------than usual; and the killing does not appear to be so much FUEL FOR MISSIONARY FIRES. the result of hate as fidelity to a cause. It is said that it is a common thing to hear soldiers of opposing forces 1. Nearly two million volumes of the Bible or portions of pray for the enemy, and especially for the missionaries the Bible were issued in China last year by the Am­ and the mission work of those with whom they contend erican Bible society. It is difficult to keep pace with in battle. Surely the God of nations will overrule in the demand. this great strife, and bring peace and harmony and light 2. Dr. Wanless, a medical missionary in India, has with­ and hope and blessing to humanity, and glory to himself in one year performed twice as many operations as and His kingdom out of this seeming calamity. For this the total performed in all the government hospitals we should continue to both pray and labor. within a radius of 250 miles from Miraj, where his ------o—------— hospital is located. A PROBABLE CHANGE COMING IN THE PUBLIC 3. Public health campaigns, conducted by Y. M. C. A. SCHOOL SYSTEM IN AFRICA workers, are reaching thousands of men and women in China, and demonstrate some of the by-products Not long since the missionary secretary received a let­ of Christian missions. ter from Superintendent Woodard regarding the probability 4. Large territories in India are still wholly unevangel­ of the British government taking over and controlling the ized. In Bengal, for example, there are nineteen mil­ public school system of Sierra Leone, West Africa, and lion people without a single Christian living among some fears have been expressed that our school work them. might be seriously affected by such change. Since re­ 5 While there have been hindrances and losses to Chris­ ceiving this communication the secretary has had cor­ tianity in India, due to the European war, the spirit­ respondence with some officials in other churches inter­ ual gains to the native church up to the present ested, with no unfavorable comment upon the proposed time are reported by Mr. Herbert Anderson, an ex­ change. One writer says: “I think we would most heart­ perienced missionary, to outweigh all other losses. ily welcome any move the government makes in taking 6. At the beginning of American occupation of the Philip­ over the schools. They will do this gradually, as I under­ pine Islands, the Bible was almost an unknown fac­ stand, by first giving grants in aid, and then increasing tor in the life of the islanders. Now, however, the such grants until they have practically assumed control.” Bible societies have issued the Bible in whole or In * * * “Since the only schools now existing are mission part in thirteen different languages of the islands. schools, I feel that the government will be considerate, 7. At the dedication service of the cathedral in Tai An and recognize the value of religious instruction, and no Fu, China, the preacher was a missionary who in the doubt permit it in the schools when they are under gov­ Boxer year had been obliged to flee for his life from ernment control.” that same city. We believe that by such move on the part of the 8. One of the great opportunities in America is that government our mission would be materially relieved of among the more than four thousand students from much of the financial burden of the public school work, foreign countries, destined to be future leaders in and not necessarily hindered in teaching morals and re­ their home lands, who are now studying in educa­ ligion in our (their) school. This is a forward move on tional institutions in the United States. the part of the government of Sierra Leone, and is not likely to be injurious to the cause of religion there. The 9. At the request of Chinese Christians, a native hotel- government management of the secular schools in Am­ keeper in Hankow, China, has agreed to place a copy erica has not proven to be detrimental to the cause of of the New Testament in each of the bedrooms of his religion. On the contrary, it has been most helpful. It hotel. may have the effect of releasing our missionaries for 10. Fifty cuts on the body of a five-months-old baby found other service equally, or more helpful to the cause of mis­ by a missionary in West Africa had been made by a sions. We will do well to co-operate with the government witch doctor in order to let out evil spirits. This is in the matter, that we may secure all the advantages pos­ but one evidence of paganism and the need for Chris­ sible, both financially and spiritually, that the change may tian teaching. bring. 11. If peace comes to Mexico under the Carranza govern­ ------o------ment, Protestant Christianity will have an unusual THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MISSION BOARD. opportunity in educational work. Already several prominent Protestant Christians have been appoint­ The last annual meeting of the Parent Board of Mis­ ed to responsible educational positions. PRESIDING ELDER’S QUARTERLY REPORTS. Mrs. F. Millhouse, of Sterling, 111., treasurer, sends her check to Treasurer Stemen, and says: “Please find en­ West Kansas closed check for $25.00 for the education of our African Rev. J. D. Lamb forwards his second quarterly report boy, George Bender Penrose, this being the fourth year of the district, and says: “Having finished my second of his adoption for education. If it is possible, the class round of quarterlies in West Kansas I report that the work would like to hear from the boy.” is going well here. I have held the following quarterlies, The missionary secretary will endeavor to have him namely: Jewel County mission, Smith County circuit, and write, and would be pleased to' secure the letter for Thomas County mission, hut have not yet visited Rooks publication. County mission, but am glad to be able to report that the work in general is doing well. Revivals have been held We have received a letter from Carsonville, Michigan, by faithful pastors. Rev. C. C. Harris reports having held without a signature, in which the writer asks whether seven weeks meetings of the quarter in revival work. Rev. the Sunday school “Picture rolls” might not be made use J. C. Hope reports a good meeting at Rose Hill appoint­ of in our mission in Africa, in view of the fact that the ment on Jewel County mission. He reports a number of African likes pictures, sometimes using as ornaments on converts and three accessions. Rev. Perry Henry, pastor their mud hut walls leaves from Montgomery Ward’s cat­ of Thomas County mission has taken up a new appoint­ alog, when they ean be secured. ment. The work is increasing here. We elected a board We reply that the rolls might answer a good purpose of trustees at the Cumberland appointment, with a view if sent direct from the publishing house so as to be in of buying, or building a new church if conditions continue time to use when the Sunday school lesson, which they favorable. represent, is being taught, otherwise they would be out “We believe the Lord will bless and add to the work of date, and somewhat confusing if used in the school, as under the continued faithful leadership of the pastors. they would not correspond with the lesson being taught. I have tried to be faithful in the discharge of duty. Besides, it would be impossible to have them sent by “ Our family have had the mumps, and I am just re­ parcel post at this time. Even shipment by freight is covering from a backset with them. I was very sick for somewhat uncertain at present. a week.” The idea of turning such as Sunday School Lessons California. Rolls, Picture Cards, etc., to good account by the sug­ Revs. Harvey and Phebe Hinman, of Pixley, California, gestion of the “Waste Material Department” is commend­ which is a mission conference, write an interesting and able, and may be helpful. hopeful letter relating to the work at Pixley, which we ap­ ------o------preciate, and from which we give the following extracts: CASH ON SUBSCRIPTIONS TO MAY 30, 1916. “Dear Brother: The revival meeting closed at Pixley last week with 31 at the altar and 24 united with the F. Hamilton, $3; Mrs. Ada Hendershot, $2; Mrs. church. In all we have taken in 28 members this confer­ Ethel Frank, Mrs. G. Seibel, Flora Glass, Hanah Leckrone, ence year, and some more will unite soon. One person was each $1.50; Mrs. Ella Linn $1.29. licensed to preach. One Dollar Each. “We organized a U. B. C. E. with 30 members. Have Vesta Fretz, Mrs. Julia Mason, Mrs. Z. Upp, Mrs. Ida four new subscribers for the Conservator, and expect to J. Robins, Mrs. Martin Light, P. C. Garman, Mrs. John get a number for the Missionary Monthly. Welker, Mrs. Eph. Devitt, Mrs. Allen Woelfle, George “Rev. Anna B. Reis held our four weeks’ meeting. Latsch jr., Mrs. Edith Black, Mrs. Willis Tillman, Mrs. She is now at Modesta, California. Pray for her as she Wm. Johnson, Ellen Moudy Anna Campbell, Mary Dull, fights sin in California. Mrs. Eva Fretz, Pearl Monroe Mrs. S. Manley, Mrs. Nora “There were thirteen persons baptized after the meet­ Loew, D. H. Sonner, Milta Snyder. ing.” Fifty Cents Each. Zula Gerig, Macey Stahl, Mrs. Chas. W. Perkins, Mrs. “The spirit that will not be governed by church dis­ W. M. Zuber, Ellen Layman, Anna Hook, Roberta Beer- cipline is a cause of trouble out here, and only as the bower, Bertha Reade Mrs. J. Hadzard, Alta Hazzard, Ella melting power of God falls on new converts will they Gilbert Louise Beanier, Effie Hodgeboom, Louisa Vesper, yield to church government. Mrs. J. Burkhart, Mrs. M. A. Shreffler, Stella Scheer, Mrs. “ Pray for us at Pixley.” Sam Jackson, Mrs. R. Spiece, Ella Stonebrook, Mrs. N. Appreciated And Helpful Notes. Gephart, Alice Kiefer Mrs F. D Powell, Mrs. W. Buckley, Mrs. Anna Campbell of Woodland, Idaho, writes: “As Hazel Kochensparger, Mrs. Archie Shaw, Louisa Nichol­ I want to continue to be a reader of the Missionary son, Rev. Anna Lawrence, Mrs. B. F. Miller, Sallie Brun­ Monthly, and notice that my subscription has expired, I ner, Amanda Miller, Janie Millikan, Vada Miller, Etta send you 50c for renewal. Sorry I did not send it in soon­ Hunsberger Lovina Clark, Mrs. Allen Sherk, Mrs. John er; cannot get along without the paper. Yes, I will double Sherk, Mrs. Wilmer Sherk, Mrs. Aaron Sherk, Mrs. E. L. the amount and send $1.00, and you may extend the time Sherk, Mrs. W. E. Haun, Mrs. J. Overholser, Mrs. G. W. to correspond with the amount.” Hanna, Mrs. Wm. Hyre, Ella Shaw, Ida Sellers, Mary Yours in His name.” Shaw Martha Miller, Mrs Alfred Sider, Mrs. A. Sahs, Mrs. **•••• W. Wilhelm Caroline Gunn, Mrs. N. Bergy, Mrs. Reuben Elvira M. Wagoner, of Shelbyville, Ind., in renewing Eby, Mrs. C. W. Backus, Mrs. J. Streih, Polly A. Cory, her subscription adds: “I will also send you my offering Verna Crawford, Mrs. A. Custer Ellen M. Binford, Eva of $5.00 special for Africa. “Ever a well-wisher for the Six, Melissa Vansyoc, Mrs. Claude H. Howe, Elma Pierce, cause of Christ.” Mrs. Frank McCreary, Freda Whallon, Roberta Hawley, This is the regular habit of this good sister, but is Mrs. J. Bricker, Mrs. Melvin Snyder, Mrs. Albert Stoltz, much more than a habit.—Ed. D. D. Snyder, Mrs. Albert Becker, Mrs. E. W. Detweiler, Mrs. Jas. Hope, Mrs. Austin Bricker, Mary Hope, Mrs. Maude Carr, Cort Hay, Etta Hoover, Julia Zelner, Lillian “The serious crippling of all European missions which Lash, Mrs. S. W. Smith, Rebecca Curtis, Angie Shellen- leaves it largely to America, with her unimpaired strength, barger, Mrs. N. Kuempel, Olive Smith, Myrtle Gibson, Mrs. resources and prosperity, to carry on the evangelization Fred Reahm, Mrs. D. Shellenbarger, Viola Barry, Mrs. of the non-Christian world. For the American church at Mina Offley, Mrs. V. H. Beardsley, Mrs. Josie Murray, such a time as .this to fail her Lord is unthinkable. We Mrs. Orra Myers, Emma Fox, Mrs. Rosa Aurand, Jacob must with heroic self-denial enter into fellowship with Overmyer, Mrs. C. Rice, Ellen Geib, Nora Pickett, Lena Christ and our suffering brethren of Europe, and go to the Halliday, Mrs. B. E. Meyers, Mrs. J. H. Stambaugb, Mrs. relief of the depleted forces of our Lord in all the world.” Lee Culver, Hattie Feasel, Leah Troub, Phila Sanford, ------o------Emma Anderson, Ruby Scally, Mrs. E. Hefflebower, Mrs. REVIVAL OF SABBATH-KEEPING. J. Burk, Mrs. L. H. Blair, Leona Bovey, Mrs. P. I. Crider, The English people are learning anew the value of the Minnie McCans, Mrs. M. S. Snyder, Mrs. N. Spangler, Sabbath as a day of rest. A memorandum has just been Mrs. S. C. Schlicter Daniel Powell, Grace C. Coulson, Mrs. issued by the Ministry of Munitions to the effect that in­ G. E. Shatzer, Minnie Hoover, Mrs. G. Burkholder, Mollie tervals of rest are needed to overcome mental as well as Boward, Clyde Koontz, Mrs. L. H. Bowders, Mrs. L. J. physical fatigue. The workers themselves, through their Trace Hannah Folk, Elizabeth Shisler, Alice Swearingen, committee, state that “ there is a considerable feeling that H. L. Nease Lelah Kunkle, Mrs. B. Troup, C. Climenhage, the seventh day, as a period of rest, is good for body and Mrs. J. Osborne, Mrs. J. Powers, Mrs. Loa Russel, Edna mind.” Although in these times of stress everything is Kerns, Mrs S. V. Dinius, Jennie Sellers, Martha Weakley, being pushed to the limit, it is good to know that employ­ Matilda Griffin, Lillie Click, Elvira M. Wagoner, Phebe A. ers themselves are among the first to assert the value and Engle, Mrs. Wm. Strayer, Maggie Dentler, Mrs. C. J. the necessity of the rest day. The British authorities have Rardin, Lillian Curtis, Leah Goble, Mary E. Bye, Emma recently determined to observe Sunday as a day of rest in Weyer, Emma DeLong, Flossie Fast, Maggie Wolfe, Mrs. government controlled munitions plants and other fac­ H. Thiele, D. W. Gingrich, Addie Copley, Mrs. Eph. Hall­ tories.— Missionary Review. man, Cora Hallman, Mrs. A. Hilborn, Mrs. Jesse Clemens, ------o------Mrs. J. Cassel, Mrs. Ed Stoltz, Mrs. Wm. Main, Mrs. Ivan BLESSING THROUGH WAR. Hilborn, Mrs. Irvin Wilfang, Mrs. Ben Krupp. ------o------The war has brought special spiritual blessings to mis­ CHRISTIAN STUDENTS IN THE WAR. sions in India. The need of prayer, the duty of fellowship, the longing for a closer unity among all disciples was In the large number of men in the war from British and never more keenly felt. Those who have been privileged Continental universities, the Christian men have been in to meet at hill-station conventions, and in cities for the de­ the majority. The British Student Movement reports that velopment of unity, are conscious of a new relationship to­ in many Unions the first men to volunteer were the lead­ ward each other and toward each other’s work. ers of the Christian Union, and a census of British uni­ In this year of warfare we have, moreover, the glad versities, taken three months after the outbreak of war, efforts, in connection with the South India United Church, showed that 10 percent more of the Christian Union mem­ of an evangelistic campaign. After months of preparation, bers, than of the general body of students, had joined the there was a week’s simulatneous voluntary workers, men forces. Several secretaries from the headquarters staff and women, aided three thousand agents of missions in have taken commissions in the British army. personal efforts among non-Christians. The results were It has been difficult to keep in touch with the men. a thousand inquirers, and the spread of the same move­ “ The best work in this line has been done by Oxford Uni­ ment into Tinnevelly and the Telugu country. There versity. Although the Christian Union there has been re­ is the possibility of a revival that will affect every province duced to under one hundred members and has lost almost in India and all sections of the -Indian church. History all its leaders, it has been able to retain its secretary and shows that God has often used times of war to win victories has kept in very close touch with all its members, sending for the Prince of Peace. He is doing so in India today.— them reports and letters from time to time.” Review. The French Student Movement is carrying on a similar ------o------work, having organized a “ Monthly Military Correspond­ THE FUTURE OF MESOPOTAMIA. ence,” consisting of religious books and pamphlets, as well as personal lettefs, which have been sent to students In the British occupation of the Anglo-Egyptian Sudan under the colors. It is said of these men that prayer has and of the region around the Persian Gulf, Dr. Zwemer sees been their vital support, and that the Day of Prayer for a new call to missionary statesmanship. He quotes Lord Students was observed in the trenches.—Review. Hardinge, the Viceroy of India, as saynig: ------o------“The province of Busrah struck me as one of im­ SELF-DENIAL DURING PASSION WEEK. mense potentialities. Under Turkish misrule it has great­ The Methodist Episcopal church, through a special ly suffered and the population of the surrounding country committee, has issued a “ Call to Self-Denial during Pas­ is consequently very sparse. At small expense the city of sion Week for Christ’s Work Around the World.” Some Busrah might become a splendid port, and the port of exit of the new world conditions which make such a call neces­ of all the trade of Mesopotamia and Northern Persia,” and sary are described as follows: goes on to observe: “The deplorable situation we confront in a world “The British government, once in possession of this ter­ where horror follows horror, and carnage and waste of hu­ ritory, will deliver its population from deceit and violence. man resources are so wide and so continuous that we are Tribal warfare will doubtless be a thing of the past, and, in danger of losing all keenness of sensibility and moral re­ even as in India, a secure government will yield abundant coil, and even worse, of so blunting compassion that we fail opportunity for economic development and offer to mis­ to be moved to the utmost endeavor to heal the hurt of sions an open door for social uplift and spiritual emanci­ a stricken world. pation.” FOR OUR YOUNG FOLKS. Too long already have we put him off with the drippings from life’s overful cup.—Record. IF WE DESIRE TO SOAR, WE MUST LEARN TO CREEP ------o------A BAD TRICK WITH A BAD RESULT Shall we know In the hereafter all the reasons that are hid? “Abe, Abe, wait for me,” called Tilda Busch. Run­ Does the butterfly remember what the caterpillar did? ning through the dewy grass, she reached his side quite out How he waited, toiled and suffered; and became the of breath. “I’m going to the woods with you,” she panted. chrysalid ? Young Araham Lincoln looked down at his half sister in surprise. “Indeed, you’re not, Tilda.” When we creep so slowly upward, when each day new “But I am,” she insisted. burden brings, “ You know mother doesn’t allow it,” he reminded her. When we strive each day to conquer hind’ring sublunary Tilda pouted and then coaxed: “Just this once.” things. Abraham shook his head, “ Mind mother’s rule, Tilda, When we wait and toil and suffer,—We are worknig for and stay at home.” our wings. Not stopping to argue further, he entered the narrow — Susan Coolidge. deer path. Dinner pail swinging from one hand, ax held ------o------lightly upon his shoulder with the other, he whistled as THE USE OF MUFFLERS. he strode away through flickering sunshine and shadow to a day of chopping in the forest. By Rev. Prank B. McAllister. Tilda, with rueful face, watched him till he disappear­ My friend Perry, who lives near the crest of a high ed. Then in a flash her expression changed from disap­ hill, is no lover of automobiles. To make the grade before pointment to determination. “ I’m going,” she whispered. his house eight drivers out of ten will “ cut out” mufflers “Nothin’s going to hurt me. Brother Abe shan’t know and ascend with the noise of a precession of miniature gat- I’ve followed till it’s too late to send me back. ling guns. It is like a mild experience of the battlefield Slipping into cover of the bushes, she walked swiftly to sit on Perry’s piazza on a summer evening. till she drew near him and then kept a little behind him I do not wonder the law has stepped in to correct this taking good care not to be seen. A twig snapped under matter. Such unnecessary noise is a nuisance and one her foot. Abraham stopped and looked keenly about him. that should everywhere be abated. It is surely doubtful In those early days a rustling leaf or the breaking of & whether the unmuffled explosions give an access of power twig might be full of dangerous meaning; for wild cats and at all commensurate with the annoyance caused peaceful bears roamed the forests, and he had no wish to be taken dwellers by the roadside. unaware. Tilda hardly daring to breathe, stood silent till How many mortals there be who are running through he went on again. life with mufflers cut out! They make such a lot of un­ Stealthily she followed for a mile or more. Then she necessary disturbance as they go along! Their whole could restrain herself no longer. A boy’s trick popped moral machinery, as it were, is noisy. into her head; and with eyes twinkling with mischief, There are people who can never do a kind act without she slipped into the open, a few paces behind him, and telling about it for a long time afterward. Like the Phari­ with a sudden rush and catlike leap, landed square upon sees of old they do their alms to be seen of men. And if his back, with a hand on each of his shoulders, and her men do not readily take notice they are disposed to call knees planted in the middle of his back. them to attention. My admiration for many useful char­ So swift and unexpected was the shock that it acters would be increased if I did not hear them continual­ brought Abraham to the ground with a force that fairly ly blowing trumpets before themselves. knocked the breath from his body, and for a moment he There are people in- the world who go along their way lay stunned, unable even to turn. as serenely as a six-cylinder limousine blowing over ma­ Tilda came down with him, but her cry of mischievous cadam. The motor plant is in some way subdued so that glee changed suddenly to a wild scream of pain, for his we are conscious of progress but not of noise or gasoline. ax, dropped beside him, with its keen blade upturned, sank The engine may be exerting tremendous power but is doing deep into her ankle as she fell. Groaning and sobbing in it silently. agony, she rolled upon her side, tightly clutching her The well-ordered life will not exhaust into the at­ bleeding foot. mosphere. It is not quite fair to one’s neighbors. Most Abraham struggled from the ground half dazed, people about us carry burdens equal to their strength. “Tilda,” he stammered, “What have you done?” The considerate traveler will strive to add as little as “Oh, oh,” she wailed. “ Your ax! My ankle! O Abe, possible to the confusions and discouragements of the how it hurts!” country through which he is passing. Abraham’s wits came back at once. Hurriedly tear­ ------o ------ing strips from his homespun shirt and Tilda’s dress, he GIVE GOD THE BEST. quickly put a rude, firm bandage about the wound checking This is a touching story a missionary tells of a Hindoo the flow of blood. Then, lifting the child from the ground, mother who had two children, one of them blind. The he half led, half carried her toward home. “And now, mother said her god was angry, and must be appeased Tilda,” he asked, for he wondered at her disobeying her or something worse would come to pass. mother’s rule, “what are you going to tell mother about One day the missionary returned and the little bed getting hurt?” had but one child in it. The mother had thrown the other “Tell her about the ax,” sobbed the girl. “ That’ll be into the Ganges. the truth, won’t it?” “And you cast away the one with the good eyes?” As long as she lived Tilda never forgot her brother’s “ Oh yes,” she said, “my god must have the best.” grave reply, “Yes, that’s the truth, but not all the truth. Alas- alas- the poor mother had a true doctrine, but Better tell the whole truth, little sister, and trust your she had put it to bad use. Let us try to give God the best. good mother for the rest.”—The Churchman. GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE W. M. A. 1916-1917. Mrs. Bessie Dillon, Huntington, Indiana, a charter member of the Board of Trustees, after our re-organization, President, Miss M. M. Titus, Ubee, Indiana; 1st vice- and who had hoped and planned to meet with us in our twenty-fifth anniversary session, but could not do so, sent president, Mrs. W. A. Phillips, Manville, Illinois, R. R. 1; 2nd vice-president, Mrs. A. B. Bowman, Alma, Mich., 119 greetings to the assembly and a five dollar bill to be added to our Chinese Building fund. Hastings street; 3rd vice-president, Mrs. J. Howe, Ubee, Indiana, box 72; recording secretary, Mrs. Ida Sellers, Wapakoneta, Ohio, R. R. 9; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Other contributions received at the Mission office since last report are: Oregon—On subscription for Chinese P. A. Loew, Ubee, Indiana, box 75; treasurer, Mrs. Effie Kanage, Ashley, Indiana, R. R.; trustee, Mrs. Orrilla Niles, building fund by Clara Baldwin $500; Salem, per Jennie L. Tatman, $10.00. North Ohio—North Delaware Local for Adrian, Michigan; trustee, Mrs. E. O. Brown, Van Buren, Indiana. education of Edward Schadd, $25.00. Scioto— Grace Rain­ ier for missions $3.00. Auglaize—Sophia Zehring, silver MRS. MARY GALBRAITH, anniversary fund $1.00. Iowa—Clair Elliott, mite box fund MRS. M. WECHSLER, $1.00. St. Joseph— Silver aniversary fund, Miss Amanda Board of Tellers. Seese and Mrs. John Miller, each $1.00; returned jitney ------o ------——- fares by Howard Hanshew $1.25. Idaho—Harrisburg Lo­ EDITORIAL NOTES. cal, dues $6.50. Pennsylvania— Biglerville Local, silver an­ niversary fund $13.00; Maggie Dentler for Missions 50c. June the month of holding the Children’s Day Ser­ From sale of mission office stove, African maps and African vices. From December 1, 1914 to December 1, 1916, one pictures $3.05. hundred and forty-five Sunday schools out of four hun­ dred and twenty-six as reported in our last year book gave In the present issue space is lacking on which to a total Children’s Day offering of ?963.87. All money given print the list of the names of those of our membership who through this channel is to go directly for the support of have contributed one dollar each to our Silver Annivers­ our Mission Work in Africa. Some of our own United ary fund. The Board of Managers was pleased with the Brethren people, our representatives are on that field giv­ hearty response to this call and passed a resolution kind­ ing their best of time, of talent, their very lives—their ly asking the Branch and the Local Societies to continue all. They are willing to go down believing that we can their efforts during this present year or until all mem­ be depended upon to hold the ropes. It means to Pray bers have been enrolled at $1.00 each. and to Pay. Let our Children’s Day offerings speak the ------o------measure of our interest in missions. Missionary work— BRANCH REPORTS. soul saving, is the real business of the church. North Michigan. Miss Lena Winkel, missionary to Africa, returning The North Michigan Branch of the W. M. A., met in home on furlough, and bringing with her Ruth Vivian its 24th annual session at East Washington church, North Kopp, landed in New York safely on May 1, 1916. She took Star circuit, April 18-20, 1916. Session opened with a “ Baby Ruth” directly to her mother at Antwerp, Ohio. Miss most excellent Missionary program and welcome by the Winkel’s present address is Rocky Ridge, Ohio. East Washington U. B. C. E. society. The President, Mrs. A. B. Bowman, being absent Mrs. Wm. Hass, East Castleton Local, Michigan through illness, the first vice-president, Mrs. Ella H. Wood, Branch, reports their thank-offering $4.65. This Local has took the chair. only five members but they are interested and are doing North Michigan Branch has been increased during good work. the year by five new locals which with the seven older lo­ cals gives us a membership of 130—a net increase of 71. Mrs. Melissa Van Scyoc and Mrs. Eva Six of the White The six nearest Local were well represented. River conference again send five dollars each, to aid in We greatly appreciated the earnest welcome by Mrs. our African Mission work. These sisters remember our Iva Kockensparger, the excellent sermon by Rev. H. N. African Mission work in this same practical way each year. Bacon; the presence and helpful addresses of our return­ ed missionaries, Rev. and Mrs. George Fleming—and all Just at the close of our Board Meeting our Woman’s who by their presence and prayers helped to make this Missionary Association received a check of $294.29, their one of our best annual meetings. The following officers proportionate share of a bequest in the will of the late were elected: David E. Frey, of Iowa county, Iowa. According to the President, Mrs. A .B. Bowman, Alma, Mich.; first vice- terms of the will the money is to be used in the support president, Mrs.'Ella H. Wood, Alma, Mich.; second vice- of our African mission. president, Mrs. E. M. Stoudt, Carson City, Mich.; cor­ responding secretary, Mrs. Samuel J. Potter, North Star, Mich.; recording secreatry, Miss Nettie Birdsall, Clare, Pennsylvania. Mich.; treasurer, Mrs. Sara Harwood, North Star, Mich.; The Pennsylvania branch of the W. M. A., met in an­ organizer, Mrs. Samuel J. Potter, North Star, Mich.; tem­ nual session at Greencastle, Pa., April 19-20, 1916. perance secretary, Miss Nettie Birdsall, Clare, Mich.; dele­ After the opening devotional service, Rev. J. H. Bender gates to Board meeting, Mrs. Samuel Potter; alternate, of Guernsey, Pa., delivered the annual address using as Mrs. Sara Harwood. his text, Prov. 3:9: “Honor the Lord with thy substance A good degree of interest was shown by those pres­ and with the first fruits of all thine increase.” ent especially by those from the newer Local—who were The sessions were well attended by members, dele­ anxious to learn more of this good work. Only about one- gates and visiting friends and a good interest manifested. half enough articles to fill the barrel were brought. Those A number of our ministerial brethren were present desiring to contribute to this will please send to Mrs. and added much to our convention which we appreciated. Samuel J. Potter, North Star, Mich. So the barrel may be Two new Locals were organized during the year, quite an in readiness when we receive notice from Daniel Bacon, increase over the previous year in membership and in steamship agent, through Rev. J. Howe, or Mrs. P. A. the amount of money raised. Mrs. W. R. Burkholder and Loew, that there is opportunity to ship same. Three chil­ Mrs. George Shatzer, were elected delegates to the Board dren in Africa are being educated within the limits of meeting held at College Park, Indiana, May 16-18. Much this branch. One, C. E. Bates, by the C. E. society at credit for the success of the convention is due the Otter­ Bates, Mich.; Adribelle Clawson, by Sister Clawson of bein U. B. Sabbath school of Greencastle, for the most Orleans Local and one Anna Ruth Harwood, by the excellent program rendered by them at the last session. branch through the birthday boxes in the Sunday school. The singing throughout the convention was very spiritual. W e trust that through the coming year we may The officers for the coming year are: President, Mrs. double our activities. The next branch meeting will be W. R. Burkholder, Fayetteville, Pa., route 1; first vice- held the third week in April, 1917, at Pleasant Grove president, Mrs. J. W. Burton, Chambersburg, Pa.; second church, Middleton circuit. vice-president, Mrs. J. W. Brubaker, Greencastle, Pa.; re­ MRS. SAMUEL J. POTTER, Cor. Sec’y. cording secretary, Miss Minnie Hoover, Chamberburg, Pa.; ****** corresponding and temperance secretary, Leona E. Bovey, Auglaize. Greencastle, Pa.; route 3; treasurer, Mrs. Sue B. K. Ely, Chambersburg, Pa.; organizer, Miss Mollie Boward, Hag­ The Auglaize branch of the W. M. A. met in annual session at Oldtown, on Twelve Mile circuit, April 18-20, erstown, Md. The next branch meetjng will be held at Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. 1916, with the president, Rev. S. L. Miller, in charge. MISS LEONA E. BOVEY, Cor. Sec’y. There was a good attendance of visitors and delegates. All locals but one were represented. Address by the president, subject, “Home and Rest of the Foreign Mis­ Rock River. sionary.” The annual sermon was given by Rev. C. S. The Rock River branch of the Woman’s Missionary Johnson, of Rockford, Ohio, on the subject, “The Road Association convened at Van Orin, Illinois, April 19-20, That Leads Home.” Text, 1st Sam., 27 chapter and a part 1916. Rev. E. M. Edwards, of Manlius, Illinois, delivered of 10th verse. the annual sermon on Tuesday evening. Wednesday morn­ Temperance address by Rev. W. H. Kindell, of Hunt­ ing session was opened by testimony meeting led by Mrs. ington, Indiana, on the subject, “ The Bible and the Geo. Lutts, of Adeline, which was a time of great refresh­ Bottle,” or “The Influence of the Rum Traffic upon Gospel ing, after which sixteen delegates and officers were en­ Missions.” Letters of greetings were read from Miss M. rolled. M. Titus and from Mrs. F. A. Loew, president and cor­ An address of welcome was given by Mrs. Lucy Braid, respondence secretary of the W. M. A. Also from Miss of Van Orin. Response written by Mrs. E. E. Plumley, of Abbie Swales, missionary in Africa and from Miss Eva Mt. Carroll, was read by the secretary. Swartzel, of Columbus, Ohio. The papers read were help­ Letters of greeting from Mrs. F. A. Loew, Miss M. ful and inspiring and a good interest was manifested M. Titus, and Mrs. Lillie B. Smith, were read by the sec­ throughout the session. retary. Paper, “Our Love for Missions,” written by Mrs. Short memorial services were held for Mrs. Barbara Maggie Reisinger, of Coleta, Illinois, was read by Miss Fast of Oldtown Local and Mrs. H. L. Comer, charter Dortha Gipe, of Coleta. member of Auglaize branch. Wednesday afternoon session was opened by devo­ The reports from the Locals were good and showed tions led by Mrs. E. M. Edwards, of Manlius. The leaf­ that some work had been done for the different interests. let, “Eleven Good Reasons for Attending Missionary The following officers were elected: President, Rev. S. L. Meetings,” was read by Mrs. Willis Tillman, of Penrose. Miller, Umiopolis, Ohio; first vice-president, Emma Weyer, The leaflet, “Eleven Good Reasons for not Attending Mis­ Lima, Ohio; second vice-president, Frankie Sites, Spencer- sionary Meetings,” was read by Mrs. J. Gilbert of Polo. ville, Ohio.; secretary, Flora Spyker, Spencerville, Ohio, Paper, “ Missionary Enthusiasm,” read by Mrs. George R. R. 5; treasurer, Mrs. Ida Sellers, Wapakoneta, Ohio, Lutts, of Adeline. Question box was conducted by Rev. R. R. 9; branch organizer, Rev. M. M. Harvey, Mt. Vic­ J. Howe of Huntington, Ind. tory, Ohio; temperance secretary, Mrs. Clyde Monroe, Ce- Wednesday evening, Rev. J. Howe, gave his stereopti- lina, Ohio; delegates to the board meeting; Mrs. Amanda con views and an address on Africa, which was very in­ Long, Mrs. Flora Spyker and Mrs. Frankie Sites. The teresting and which we believe will inspire the delegates next branch meeting will be held at the Otterbein church and all who saw, and heard, to become more interested near Rockford, Ohio. The people of Oldtown Local enter­ in the missionary work. tained the convention royally and we returned to our Thursday morning session: Devotions were led by homes feeling we would like to do more and better work Mrs. A. X. Harrison of Mt. Carroll. Paper, “ Missions of in the year for the cause. South America,” was read by Mrs. Alma Zilhart, of Wood­ FLORA gPYKER, Sec’y. land. A readiifg, “The Voice of the Women,” by Mrs. E. * * • *i * * M. Edwards, of Manlius. Discussion, "The Sunday School Teacher as a Missionary,” opened by Rev. D. B. Allen, The papers read were helpful and inspiring. The officers of Van Orin, followed by all teachers present. elected for the new year are: President, Mrs. S. E. Drum­ Thursday afternon session: Devotions led by Mrs. mond, Rising Sun, Ohio; vice-president, Mrs. Ella M. Hoot, Burke, of Pine Creek. Paper, “ Consecration,” was read Rising Sun, Ohio; secretary, Mrs. Emma C. Fox, Prairie by Mrs. Willis Tillman, of Penrose. Discussion, “Ways Depot, Ohio; treasurer, Mrs. Ella M. Hoot; temperance and Means,” was opened by Mrs. Alma Zillhart, of Wood­ secretary, Mrs. Blessing, Rising Sun, Ohio. As Rising land, followed by others. Special prayers were offered by Sun is more central than any of the other Locals the Rev. D. B. Allen of Van Orin and Rev. E. M. Edwards, of branch will meet there again next year. Manlius. MRS. EMMA C. FOX, Sec’y. A program had been prepared for Thursday evening ****** but was not given on account of unfavorable weather. Michigan. The following officers were elected: President, Mrs. The twenty-sixth anual session of the Michigan branch E. M. Edwards, Manlius, 111; 1st vice-president, Mrs. E. E. of the Woman’s Missionary Association, convened at Lake Plumley, Mt. Carroll, 111.; 2nd vice-president, Mrs. Willis Odessa, Michigan, May 2, 3 and 4, 1916. Tillman, Penrose, 111.; secretary, Grace Auman, Coleta, 111.; The sessions were well attended, most of the dele­ treasurer, Mrs. J. Gilbert, Polo, 111.; organizer, Mrs. Geo. gations full and a good missionary spirit manifested. We Lutts, Adeline. The following delegates were elected to had the pleasure of having with us Miss Jennie Martin, our the board meeting to be held at Huntington, Ind.: Mrs. returned missionary and Miss M. M. Titus, of Hunting- Prank Millhouse, Sterling; Mrs. Willis Tillman, Sterling; ton, Indiana. A number of the ministerial brethren were Mrs. Alma Zillhart, Mt. Carroll. The next meeting to be present and helped with their interest and attendance at held at Penrose, 111. the sessions. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Mrs. Lillian Lash, Lake East Illinois. Odessa; 1st vice-president, Mrs. Hattie Hall, Oak Grove; The East Illinois branch of the W. M. A. convened at 2nd vice-president, Mrs. Ellen Geib, Caledonia; secretary, Claytonville, Illinois, April 21-23, with the president, Mrs. Mrs. Florence Barnum, East Lansing, treasurer, Mrs. Etha Katie Phillips, presiding. Amon, Sunfleld; temperance secretary, Mrs. Edithe Wheel­ Warm words of welcome were given by Mrs. Amanda er, Caledonia; oranizer, Mrs. Ida Hoffman, Six Lakes. Roll McCray, which was responded to by Mrs. Golda Crum. Sat­ of delegates to Board meeting at Huntington: Mrs. Lillian urday morning, 9:00, devotional services were conducted Lash, Mrs. Florence Barnum, Mrs. Etha Amon; alternate by Mrs. Wm. Johnson of Gibson City. After suitable delegates: Mrs. Edithe Wheeler, Mrs. Ida Hoffman and words from our president, our 18th annual meeting was Mrs. Myrtle Gibson. Our branch consists of fourteen lo­ declared open for business. All officers were present ex­ cals with a membership of 222. Our treasurer reported cept our treasurer, who was absent on account of afflic­ 1204.58 raised during the past year. The budget for the tion. Each session was well attended and deeply spiritual coming year: African building fund, $100; Chinese build­ and interesting. Many well prepared papers were given ing fund, $100; Branch Contingent fund, $50; temperance during the meeting which were very helpful and instruc­ secretary, $4.66; education of Minnie Mull Linker, $5; edu­ tive. Letters of greeting were read from the president, cation of J. M. Stone, $25; and a few local items. The the secretary, and the temperance secretary of the board. next annual session will convene with the Woodbury Local Also from our new missionary just entering the field, Miss at Woodbury, Michigan. Abbie Swales and from Rev. J. L. Neinegar, all which MRS. FLORENCE BARNUM, Sec’y. were very inspiring to our meeting. ------o------The delightful readings and duets furnished by the QUARTERLY REPORT OF THE GENERAL TREASURER young people were greatly enjoyed by all present. The OF THE W. M. A. OF THE UNITED BRETHREN silver anniversary fund was well responded to by the CHURCH FOR THE QUATER BEGINNING branch. The annual sermon was delivered Sunday morn­ FEB. 10, 1916, ENDING M AY 5, 1916. ing by Rev. E. C. Mason, of Huntington, Ind., using as a text, Philippians 4:3. He preached again in the evening RECEIPTS. from Isaiah 25:9. Both sermons were ably delivered. Auglaize. The next meeting will be held at New Goshen, Indiana. Treasurer, Mrs. Ida C. Sellers, Wapakoneta, Ohio. Dues—Allentown, $7.90; Collett, $3.75; Falrview, $7.35; German*- A free will offering was taken which amounted to $97.00. town, $3.00; Montlcello, $4.25; Otterbeln, $9.40 ; Oldtown, $5.56; Pleasant The following officers were elected to serve for the Chapel, $2.75; Pleasant Grove, $2.00; Spring Valley, $4.75; Union, coming year: President, Mrs. W. A. Phillips, Manville, $3.00; Victory, $6.60; Winchester, 21.38: Walnut Chapel, $2.75. 111.; 1st vice-president, Mrs. Geo. Mumbert, Claytonville, Mission Band— Collett, 66c; Otterbeln, $1.44; Pleasant Chapel, $1.11; 111.; 2nd vice-president, Mrs. Hattie Sites, Cissna Park, 111.; Pleasant Grove, 32c; Victory, 75c; Walnut Chapel, 22c. Y. P. M. B.—Otterbeln, $4.10; Pleasant Grove, 39c; Victory, 70c. secretary, Mrs. G. W. Holland, Manville, 111.; treasurer, Life Membership Dues—Miss Eva Swartzel, $10.00; Mrs. Ida Per­ Mrs. Amanda McCray, Cissna Park, 111.; organizer, Mrs. kins, $2.00; Mrs. Mollie Seilers, $2.00; Miss Jennie Sellers, $2.00; Mrs. George Mumbert, Claytonville, 111. Delegates to board Flora Spyker, $10.00. meeting, Mrs. Jennie Mumbert, Miss Eva Foltz and Miss Mite Box—Victory, $4.30. Sunday School Birthday Fund—Allentown, $1.66; CoUett, $2.56; Phema Mortland; alternates, Mrs. Amanda McCray, Mrs. Victory, $49c. Helen Strole and Mrs. Golda Crum. Chinese Building—Allentown, $5.00; MonticeUo, $10.00; Oldtown, MRS. G. W. HOLLAND, Sec’y. $6.25; Pleasant Grove, $3.00; Victory, $5.00; Walnut Chapel, $2.00; ****** Bev. T. Weyer, $1.00; Mrs. Emma Weyer, $1.00; Mrs. Emma Sellers, $1.00. Sandusky. sliver Anniversary Fund—Germantown, $7.00; MonticeUo, $8.00; The twenty-third annual session of the Sandusky Oldtown, $2.00; Sophia Zehring, $1.00. branch of the W. M. A., was held at Rising Sun, Ohio, African Building—Otterbeln, $12.00; Spring VaUey, $3.00; Mrs. April 26 and 27, 1916. Amanda Long, $1.00; Bev. Wm. Miller and wife, $2.00. Thank Offering—Collett, 75c; MonticeUo, $3.10; Otterbeln, $4.00; The sessions were well attended by members, dele­ JVfiss Edna Kerns, $1.31. gates and visiting friends and a good interest manifested, M. M. Charity Fund—Allentown, 85c; Victory, $1.00. Board Minutes—Montlcello, 50c. Gaines, $3.50; Portland, $3.16; Salem, $18.77; Sebawa, $7.50; Sunfleld, Education of African Child—-Victory, $6.35; Victory Mission band, $7.00; Lake Odessa, $18.51; Woodbury, $11.67; Michigan Branch $10.00. $2.00; Walnut Chapel Mission Band $1.66; Mrs. Josephine Seiwgart, Special—Mr. S. A. Miller, $1.00; to furnish mission room in pub­ $1.00; Mrs. Lucy Montgomery, $1.00; Miss Hazel Huffman, $1.00; Mrs. lishing house, $7.06. Flora Spyker, $1.00; Mrs. Mollie Shalb, $1.00; Mrs. Edna Baumgardner, Thank Offering—Wakeshma circuit, $13.55; Castleton, $8.12; East $ 1. 00. Castleton, $4.65; Portland, $3.12; Woodbury, $3.45. Medical Dispensary—-Allentown, $3.00; Collett, $10.00; Old Town, M. M. Charity Fund— Castletown, 30c; East Woodland, 36c; Free­ $6.00; Victory, $5.00; Victory Y. P. M. B., $2.00; Mrs. Josephine port, 80c; Sebawa, 20c. Sweigart,, $1.00. Board Minutes—East Woodland, 30c; Freeport, 80c. Total—$253.91. Education of J. M. Stone—East Woodland, $2.02; Freeport, $2.99; California. Portland, $1.00; Woodbury, $2.24. Treasurer—Mrs. L. M. Rinehart, Oakdale, California. Education of M. M. Linker— Castleton, 29c; East Castleton, 70c; Dues—Oakdale, $6.00; Pixley, $2.45. Freeport, 59c; Lake Odessa, 41c; Woodbury, 44c. Silver Aniversary—$5.00. Education of Dorcas Kilpatrick—-East Woodland, $22.68. Thank Offering—Oakdale, $1.65; Pixley, $2.11. Education of C. E. Freeport—Freeport C. E., $25.00. Total— $17.21. Education of T. E. Cheesebrough—Freeport, $25.00. East Ohio. Total, $452.30. Treasurer—Caroline Noel. North Michigan. Thank Offering—$1.00. Treasurer—Mrs. Sara Harwod, Hart, Mich. East Illinois. Dues—Scattered list, $3.00; Bates, $3.25; Fenwick, $5.25; Orleans, Treasurer—Mrs. Amanda McCray, Cissna Park, 111. $2.00; Mount Hope, $7.00; Pleasant Grove, $5.00; Sackrider, $5.50; Dues—Davis, $13.50; New Goshen, $5.75; Fountain Creek, $10.25. Ferry, $2.00; East Washington, $4.50; North Shade, $5.00. Mission Band—Davis, $2.00; Fountain Creek, $5.83. Mite Box—Ferry, 1.00; Allen and Alberta Bowman, $2.00. Sunday School Birthday—New Goshen, $7.59. Special—Per Rev. G. A. Fleming, $18.10; North Shade Christmas Mite Box—New Goshen, 20c. offering, $1.56. Davis Children's Band—$5.50. Thank Offering—Orleans, $1.50; North Star Sunday school, 65c. Silver Anniversary Fund—Fountain Creek, $22.00; Davis, $13.00; M. M. Charity Fund— Sackrider, 50c. New Goshen, $7.00. Education of Adria Belle Clawson—Mrs. Isabelle Clawson, $5.00. # Chinese School—Davis Children's Band, $7.50; Fountain Creek, $8.00. Education of Anna Ruth Harwood—Bates, $3.94; Pleasant Grove, Africa—Davis (pledge) $4.00. 50c; Sackrider, $1.62; East Washington, 75c; Bethel Sunday school, Education of Jacob Phillips—Davis, $25.00. $1.25; North Star Sunday School, $1.52; Crofton Sunday school, $1.54; Education of Eliza McCray—Claytonville, $25.00. Anna and Ruth Harwood, $5.00. Thank Offering—Davis, $27.55; New Goshen, $2.55; Fountain Creek, Education of M. M. Linker—Sackrider, $1.00; Ferry, 9c; East $14.26. Washington, 75c; North Shade, $1.76. M. M. Charity Fund—Davis, $6.15. Medical Missionary— Sackrider, $3.00. Special—Davis Children’s band, earnings from dime, $2.50; furnish­ Total— $94.93. ing mission room, $5.00; members assessment fund, New Goshen, $3.36. North Ohio. Total— $223.49. Treasurer—-Mrs. Clara Bomine, Auburn, Ind. Iowa. Dues—Adrian, $7.25; Alvordton, $6.00; Blissfleld, $6.25; Bethel, Treasurer—Mrs. H. B. Wilson, Hanlintown, Iowa. $6.50; Bethel Ridge, 50c; Cedarville, $2.50; Frontier, $6.50; Fountain, Dues—Pence Grove, $5.85. $8.50; Hillsdale, $6.00; Hebron, $3.75; Hopewell, $6.50; Hopewell U. B., Mite Box—Clair Elliott, $1.00. $1.25; Hudson, $6.25; Montpelier, $3.25; Montgomery, $4.00; Morenci, Birthday Offering, Pence Grove, $6.30. $3.00; Maple Grove, $3.75; Mount Pleasant, 4.75; North Delaware $4.00; Africa—Garden Prairie for organ, $1.75. Olive Branch, $2.00; Olive Branch, Pioneer circuit, $4.75; Pioneer $3.50; Special—Rug money, Pence Grove, $3.40. South Reading, $7.75; Stryker, $6.25; West Union, $3.25; Waldron, Education of M. M. Linker— Pence Grove, $1.00. $5.50. Total, $19.30. Life Membership Dues—Blissfleld, $2.00. Kansas. Sunday School Fund—Bethel, $3.50; Fountain, 85c; Olive Branch, Treasurer—Mrs. E. Atkinson, Lecompton, Kansas. 78c; Swan Creek, 46c. West Kansas. Chinese Building—Blissfleld Sunday School, $7.50; Montpelier, $2.00 Treasurer—Mrs. G. S. Lewis, Esbon, Kansas. Silver Anniversary Fund—Alvordton, $11.00; Blissfleld, $25.00; Dues—Ash Creek, $5.00 ; Abilene, $2.25; Lecompton, $2.25; Hayes, Frontier, $13.00; Pioneer, $10.00; Stryker, $5.00. $3.50; Sulphur Springs, $4.25. African Building—-Maple Grove, $15.00; West Union, $2.52; Africa Mission Band—Ash Creek, 64c. Frontier Sunday school, $13.32; Hopewell thank offering, $7.80; Hope- Life Membership—Ash Creek, $3.50. well Sunday school, $4.60; South Reading, $15.00; Hopewell U. B. Edu­ Sunday School Birthday Fund—Ash Creek, $1.56. cational $35.23; North Ohio branch, $24.00. Chinese Building—Bellvue, Mrs. Maranda Acker, $1.00; Mrs. Hattie Thank Offering—-Frontier, 80c; Fountain, $5.16; Hudson, $1.85; Strieb, $1.00; Mrs. Taylor Tyron, $1.00; Mrs. Ruth Lucas, $1.00; Mrs. Montgomery, $1.50; Olive Branch, $1.40; Waldron, $1.55. Mary Haney, $1.00. Special—Adrian Branch pledge, 50c; Hopewell branch pledge, 50; Silver Anniversary Fund—Mrs. Laura Harnois, $1.00. Blissfleld, Willing Workers, memorial, Irene Hazzard, $5.00; branch . Africa—Robinson Easter Offering, $3.36. pledge, $13.00 for furnishing mission room, $5.00. Special—Branch meeting pledge, Mr. Wm. Ming, $10.00. M. M. Charity Fund—Blissfleld, 46c; Hillsdale, 16c; Hudson, 40c; Thank Offering—-Bellvue class, $3.30. Olive Branch, 6c; West Union, 50c. Education of African Child, Francis Ming—Sulphur Springs, $3.00; Board Minutes—Hopewell, 50c; Hudson, 30c. Mrs. Maranda Acker, $7.00; Mrs. Hattie Strieb, $1.00; Mrs. Taylor Education of M. M. Linker— Cedarville, 35c; Hopewell U. B., 50; Tyron, $1.00; Mrs. Ruth Lucas, $1.00; Mrs. Mary Hayne, 50c. Montpelier, 25c. Total— $59.11. Education of Emma Baldwin—Alvordton, $1.00; Blissfleld, $2.00; Michigan. Bethel, $1.00; Cedarville, $1.00; Frontier, $2.00; Fountain, $1.00; Hills­ Treasured—Mrs. Etha Amon, Sunfleld, Mich. dale, $1.00; Hopewell, $1.00; Hopewell U. B „ $1.00; Hudson, $1.00; Dues—Caledonia, $4.50; Castleton, $7.40; Charlotte, $18.00; East Olive Branch, $1.00; South Reading, $1.00; West Union, $1.00. Castleton, $2.25; East Woodland, $9.50; Freeport, $5.50; Gaines, $4.50; Education of Phillip C. Dole—Fountain, $25.00. Portland, $4.50; Salem, $4.75; Sebawa, $8.75; Sunfleld, $9.75; Lake Education of Ada C. Huffman—-Hopewell U. B., $25.00. Odessa, $2.25; Woodbury, $9.00. Education of Edward Schaad—North Delaware, $25.00. Mite Box—Caledonia, $1.00; Sunfleld, $2.37. Total— $451.80. Life Membership Dues— Salem, $11.00. Ontario. Sunday School Birthday Fund— Charlotte, $1.07; Lake Odessa, $4.49. Treasurer—-Mrs. Laura Hilbom, New Dundee, Ont. Chinese Building, Caledonia, $10.00; Castleton, $5.93; Castleton, Dues—Berlin, $12.50; New Dundee, $7.50; Sherkston, $7.75; Rose­ Sunday schoi, $1.52; Charlotte, $8.86; East Castleton, $2.12; East ville, $2.25; Garrison Road, $4.25; North Bruce, $3.75; Stevensville, Woodland, $8.03; Freeport, $11.82; Gaines, $13.80; Woodbury, $8.86. $4.00. Silver Aniversary Fund—Sebawa, $10.00; Lake Odessa, $8.00. Mission Band—Garrison Road, 78c. Africa—Freeport Sunday school, $10.00; Woodbury, Rev. J. M. Sunday School Birthday Fund—Berlin, $1.65; New Dundee, $1.56; Stone, $3.00. Stevensville, $3.50. African Building—Caledonia, $2,00; Castleton, $4.44; Charlotte, Chinese Building—Berlin, $2.00; New Dundee, $15.00; Roseville, $9 67; East Castleton, $1.59; Ea$(. ^Voodlapd, ^6,01; Ppeeport, $8.89; $10.00. Silver Aniversary Fund—New Dundee, $22.00; Roseville, $8.00. Treasurer—Mrs. Mary E. Showalter, Mount Solon, Virginia. Africa—-Berlin, $20.00; Roseville, $10.00. Dues—Olivet, $3.35; J. F. Combs family, 80c. Support of Matron—New Dundee, $3.10. Chinese School—Branch, $2.00. Special—Berlin Sunday School, $2.50. Africa—Mrs. M. M. Knott, $5.00; Mrs. Anna Ramsbottom, $5.00; Thank Offering—Berlin, $16.00; Skerkston, $2.25. John Stoutamyre, $1.00; Nora Stoutamyre, $1.00; Leafy Stoutamyre, M. M. Charity Fund—Berlin, 65c; New Dundee, $1.15. $1.00; Jennie Hoover, $1.00; Milton Stoutamyre, 5 c ; Preston Stoutamyre, Board Minutes—North Bruce, 10c. 5c; Roy Stoutamyre, 5c; Naomi Stoutamyre, 5c; Mrs. Minnie Doub, 50c. Total—$162.24. Total— $20.85. Oregon. Walla Walla. Treasurer—Mrs. M. M. Bogle, Morton, Washington. Treasurer—Mrs. L. M. Calvert, Albion, Washington. Chinese Building—Mrs. Clara Baldwin, $5.00. Dues—Mondovia, $14.00. Pensylvania. Sunday School Birthday Fund—Albion, $2.00. Treasurer—Mrs. Sue B. K. Ely, Chambersburg, Pa. Education of Elizabeth Kenoyer—Albion, $5.00. Dues—Rohrersville, $10.00; Mongul, $9.50; Waynesboro, $6.94; Total— $21.00. Middleburg, $7.50; Chambersburg, $13.50; Heidlersburg, $6.75; Green- White River. castle, $6.00; Carlisle, $6.00; Salem, $10.00; Oak Grove, $5.50; Mount Treasurer—Mrs. Phoebe Worster, Warren, Ind. Pleasant, $3.75. Dues—Warren, $5.75; Messick, $8.00; Dublin, $6.25; Hartsville, Mite Box—-Mabel Brawbaker, $1.05; Oakgrove, $6.41. $4.50; Daleville, $8.50; Dillman, 50c; Mission Circle, $13.00 Van Buren, Silver Anniversary Fund—Middleburg, $11.00; Chambersburg, $1.00; $3.00. Carlisle, $1.00. Mite Box—Warren, $2.00. Medical Missionary—Middleburg, $3.05; Chambersburg, $4.10; Chinese Building—Warren, $9.00. Greencastle, $3.00. Silver Anniversary Fund—Messick, $25.00; Hartsville, $2.00; Dale­ Thank Offering—-Mongul, $4.30; Waynesboro, $3.70. ville, $15.00. Total— $124.05. Africa—Daleville, $10.00; Mrs. Eva Six, $5.00; Mrs. Melissa Van Rock River. Scyoc, $5.00. Treasurer—Mrs. Jabez A. Gilbert, Polo, 111. Thank Offering—Hartsville, $1.35. Dues—Woodland, $8.00; Fowler, $5.50 ; Kent, $6.85; Penrose, $5.00 ; M. M. Charity Fund—Warren, $1.06. Van Orin, $9.00; Coleta, $15.25; Strawberry, $13.00; Manlius, $7.00; Education of M. M. Linker—Warren, $1.00; Dublin, $1.20. Mt. Carrol Mission, $18.00. Total $127.11. Mission Band—Woodland, $3.20. Wisconsin. Mite Box—Fowler, $2.19; Penrose, $5.33. Treasurer—Mrs. S. B. Annear, Richland Center, Wisconsin. Sunday School Birthday Fund—Penrose, $6.48; Coleta, $2.60; Kent, Dues—Cedar Point, $2.00; Bell Center, $2.75; Mill Creek, $2.25. 10c. Chinese Building—Cedar Point, $2.85; Mill Creek, $1.00. Chinese Building Fund—Penrose, $1.00. Africa Building—Cedar Point, $2.85; Mill Creek, $1.00. Silver Anniversary Fund—Woodland, $20.00; Mrs. Vernie Shaw, For Furnishing Mission Room—Cedar Point, $2.65. $ 1.00. Total—$17.35. Africa—Woodland Sunday school $9.94; from a friend, $10.00. Miscellaneous. Thank Offering—-Mt. Carrol Mission, $4.00; Woodland, $14.00; Pen­ Chinese Building—Interest on loans, $27.08. rose, $2.10; Coleta, $3.62. Africa—Interest on loan of Stahl fund, $17.50. Board Minutes—Penrose, 50c. Thank Offering—Grace U. B. church, Geneva circuit, Nebraska, Total—$173.66. $5.70. South Dakota Special—Mrs. Flora Glass, $1.00. Treasurer—Mrs. Julia Rardin, Mill town. South Dakota. Mite Box—Grace U. B. church, Geneva circuit, Nebraska, $1.00. Silver Anniversary Fund—Mrs. Edna Muchmom. $1.00; Mrs. Eben Total—$52.28. Hayes, $1.00; Mrs. Julia Rardin, $1.00; Mrs. Fred Noth, $1.00; Mrs. Total Receipts for the Quarter—$2550.66. F. E. Morrison, $1.00; Rev. F. R. Wild, $1.00. Respectfully submitted. Education of Lucy Dakota—Mil l town, $25.00. MRS. EFFIE KANAGE, Gen. Treas. W. M. A., Total— $31.00. Ashley, Indiana. Scioto. ------O------Treasurer—Miss Edna Miller, Baltimore, Ohio. SUGGESTED PROGRAM FOR JULY Dues—Avion, $10.40; Greenfield, $1.75; Plymouth circuit, $2.00; First Quarterly Business Session. Mission Circle, $8.00; Mission circle, Mrs. T. S. Bowland, $1.00; Maple Consecration Hymn. Grove, $11.50; Zion, $8.25. Mite Box—Wanetta Rymer, 25c; Melvin Clingler, $1.05; Dwight Topic—“The Board Meeting of 1916." Chambers, 30c; Francis Zartman, $1.00. Scripture Lesson—Psalms 98 and 100. Sunday School Birthday Fund—Avion, $6.22; Zion, $3.77. Praper—For the work the coming year. Special—Grace Rainer, $3.00. Letters and reports from the Mission fields under Thank Offering—Avion, $4.37; Mt. Zion, $2.80. our care. Echoes from the Board Meeting. Plans for new Total— $65.66. Sandusky. year and our part as Locals and individuals in helping to Treasurer—Mrs. Ella M. Hoot, Rising Sun, Ohio. carry out the plans. (See June and July Missionary Dues— $35.05; Mission band $4.13. Monthlies.) Support of Missionary—28c. Business Session—Reports of collectors, secretary, Thank Offering—$13.26. Africa—$20.23. treasurer, Missionary Monthly agent and superintendent Special— $29.31. of the mission band. Miscellaneous business. Education of African Girl—$9.50. Prayer and song. Total— $111.76. Adjournment. S t Joseph. ------o------Treasurer—Mrs. W. A. Hanshew, Ubee, Indiana. Dues—Elkhart, $3.75; College Park, $9.00; Dora Snhroll, $1.00. ONTARIO W. M. A. BRANCH MEETING. Mission Band, College Park, $4.01. The annual meeting of the Ontario branch of the Mite Box—Elkhart, $2.24. Woman’s Missionary Association, will convene at Rose­ Silver Aniversary—Elkhart, $3.10; Amanda Seese, $1.00. ville, Ontario, on June 14, 1916, at 9:30 a. m. Sunday School Birthday Fund—College Park, 49c Delegates and visitors from the American side will Africa—College Park, $8.00; Branch pledge, Elkhart, $2.56; Ada Stemen, 50c; Mrs. Hanshew, 50c. please come by C. P. R., to Ayr, June 13, with afternoon Special—College Park, $6.30; Mission circle Supt. $1.00; Minnie train. Those from Ontario ,either by G. T. R. or C. P. R., Bashore, $1.00. via. Galt to Ayr on same date, where conveyances will M. M. Charity Fund—College Park, 20c. be ready to bring them to Roseville. Let there be a large Education of Candace G. Livingstone— College Park, $21.00. Total $65.65. gathering and a spiritual one to do business for the Virginia. King of hosts. MRS. S. H. SWARTZ, Secretary. FROM MISSION FIELDS. who has been in school about six years and is now in the fifth grade or standard, a quiet, honest, faithful boy about Salem, Oregon. 13 years of age. The fourth quarterly meeting was held April 15th and The name James M. Stone was given to Toma, a boy 16th. Had a good session. Attendance small as many of our now in the 2nd grade or standard, his father is dead. He members were out of town at work. I have been in revival is a brother to Dorcas Kilpatrick, is a bright and loving work twelve weeks, good success at Belvue and Philo­ boy. He is doing nicely in his work, is about 10 years of math, several accessions to the church. I expect to hold age and has been in the mission about 4 years. He wants another meeting at Salem before conference. We need to know what the “ M” stands for. preachers in this conference that are not afraid to preach The name Allen Dwight Kennedy was given to Kel- the truth. We have some good men, but need more.— fallah, a boy who seems always smiling. He is doing sec­ H. D. Tatman. ond primer work, in mission for the third year, age about ****** 12 years. He is a strong robust little fellow. Nebraska. The name Paul Lewis Daniel was given to Suman'nah, I report to you my second round of quarterlies which who has been here two years previous to this year. He were very good. I was afflicted and could not visit the is also in the second primer work. His age is about 11 Inavale mission, but the business meeting was held with years. chairman protem. Work on this mission is increasing. None of the boys know their exact ages, even to years Rev. H. E. Winslow, the pastor having taken up new ap­ it seems. pointments. The Geneva field, with Rev. Lester Heck as We are all busy and keeping well. Best regards to pastor, is doing well. Had a good quarterly there. Rev. all who inquire. W. S. Young of Swanton mission, where we also had an VERNON KOPP. ****** interesting quarterly, was engaged in a revival meeting at a new point and reports a number of converts. We Freetown, Africa, April 12, 1916. have tried to do our duty. Pastors are faithful on these We arrived safely in Freetown, (April 11). Will fields. have to wait here about a week, perhaps a little more. J. D. LAMB. Have very pleasant quarters at the mission here. Have ****** had so many comforts and blessings by the way and to Utah. those who have been praying for us I wish to say. I feel I am reporting my fourth round of quarterly meetings we have cause for rejoicing and thanksgiving. It has while with Rev. J. U. Thomas on the Dixie Mission. been quite cool most of the nights, the middle of the Brother Thomas done some good work on the Boisie Val­ day real warm. Looks some like rain. Hope you will have ley Mission during the year. Boisie Valley was left with­ a good Board meeting. I am enclosing a letter to be read out a pastor this year, but the class on this field is spirit­ there. The mails are to close for this boat soon and I ually awake. Dixie class has not made much progress want this to go so will not write more. this year. Rev. Geo. Calvert of Albon, Washington, mem­ ABBIE SWALES. ber of the Walla Walla conference and now located on a ------o------homestead near Twin Falls has charge of the Twin Falls ABSTRACT OF THE MINUTES OF THE FORTY-FIRST mission. This field has made some progress this year. A ANNUAL SESSION OF THE BOARD OF MAN­ small but convenient church building has been erected at AGERS OF THE WOMAN’S MISSION­ the Bickel appointment. There have been some accessions ARY ASSOCIATION. to the church and the general interests of the church have advanced. Rev. T. A. Weatherby, of North Idaho, has The Board of Managers of the Woman’s Missionary moved to this locality giving us one more preacher. Our Association met in annual session, in the Central College greatest need has been permanently located ministers, and Chapel, Huntington, Indiana, Tuesday, May 16, 1916, at while we could use more in the Twin Falls country, it 9 a. m., and adjourned Thursday evening May 18. seems good to have two who may be depended upon. We Trustees Present. also have a tabernacle that belongs to Utah district, but Members of the Board of Trustees who attended all have no one in sight to use it. The right man with the or part of the session were: Miss M. M. Titus Mrs. J. tent would surely be a big help, to us on this district. Howe and Mrs. F. A. Loew, College Park, Indiana, Mrs. The preacher and his support is our problem here. We W. A. Phillips, Manville, Illinois, Mrs. A. B. Bowman, have plenty places to preach and plenty of people to Alma, Michigan, Mrs. Orrilla Niles, Adrian, Michigan, Mrs. preach to, and what seems to be good openings for the Ida Sellers, Wapakoneta, Ohio, Mrs. Effie Kanage, Ash­ church are in abundance. I need not write of the part of ley, Indiana. the great work that is committed to us daily. We realize Delegates Present. the sacrifice made by the general church on these lines and Auglaize—Mrs. Amanda Long, Mrs. Flora Spyker, Mrs. often think of the hardships borne by many who are doing Frankie Sites. more than their share. Greetings to the untiring workers. East Illinois—Miss Phema Mortland, Mrs. Jennie J. M. MARLATT. Mumbert, Miss Eva Foltz. ****** East Ohio— Miss Jennie Martin, Mrs. Flora Martin. Africa. Kansas— Rev. Laura H Harnois Danville Mission, via Bonthe, Sherbro, West Africa, Michigan— Mrs. O. R. Lash, Mrs. Florence Bamum, April 5, 1916. I write you today to report the naming of Mrs. Ida Hoffman. four boys. The names were given at the close of the North Michigan—Mrs. S. J. Potter. morning service last Sunday, April 2nd. None of the par­ North Ohio— Rev. Luella Gilbert, Mrs. L. M. Davis, ents were present but we endeavored to make the matter Rev. Emma Baldwin. as impressive as we could. The name Jacob Phillips was Ontario—Mrs. Nina Shepherdson, Mrs. Aaron Sherk, given to Joseph Sharkah (pronounced Joseph Sockey), Mrs. Lehman Shirk. Pennsylvania—Mrs. W. R. Burkholder, Mrs. George The report of the Recording Secretary was read and Shatzer, Mrs. Carrie Coble. approved. Rock River—Mrs. Jabez Gilbert. The report of the Treasurer was read and referred Sandusky— Mrs. S. E. Drummond, Mrs. Ella Hoot. to the Auditing Committee. Receipts to the different de­ Scioto— Mrs. W. E. Musgrave, Miss Grace Miller, Mrs. partments as follows: Alice Guyton. Dues ...... $1857.37 St. Joseph—Mrs. S. A. Stemen, Mrs. W. A. Hanshew, Children’s Day...... 978.02 Mrs. Minnie Bashore. Mission Band...... 46.26 Mite Box...... 228.23 Virginia—Mrs. Mary E. Showaiter. Young People's Mission Band...... 10.74 White River—Mrs. Phoebe Worster, Mrs. Sarah Tharp, Life Membership...... 46.75 Mrs. Anna Neff. Sunday School Birthday Fund...... 144.05 Life Patrons. Chinese Mission School...... 38.55 Chinese Mission Building...... 740.06 Miss Lena Winkel, Mrs. Effie Kanage, Mrs. Ida Africa ...... 466.32 Sellers, Mrs. F. A. Loew. African Building Fund...... 351.35 Life Directors. Support of Missionaries...... 139.94 Miss Amanda Seese, Mrs. J. R. Gilbert, Mrs. Emma Thank Offering...... 682.86 Baldwin, Mrs. W. A. Phillips, Mrs. M. E. Birdsall. Special ...... 306.12 Missionary Monthly Charity Fund...... 24.77 Returned Missionaries. From Sale of Board Minutes...... 21.40 Rev. and Mrs. G. A. Fleming, Miss Lena Winkel, Miss Medical Dispensary...... 34.55 Jennie Martin, were given advisory seats. Silver Aniversary Fund...... 247.90 Parent Board Members. Education of African Children...... 831.45 Pacific Coast Bishop, Rev. O. G. Alwood; Missionary The report of the Corresponding Secretary was read Secretary, Rev. J. Howe; Editor of the Christian Conserva­ and approved by a rising vote and recommendations re­ tor, Rev. William Dillon; Publishing Agent, Rev. E. C. Ma­ ferred to the proper committees. (See report.) son, were given advisory seats. The report of the Temperance Secretary was read Words of welcome were given by Miss M. M. Titus, and approved. White River Branch received the pennant president of the W. M. A., by Rev. C. B. Young, pastor for doing the best work and sending in the best report. at College Park and by Prof. M. C. Hoffman, dean of Miss Abbie Swales, organizer, sent a written report Central College, to which Mrs. O. R. Lash responded. which showed excellent work. Miss Jennie Martin, organiz­ Greetings from the Parent Board were conveyed by er, read her report and expressed her regret of her in­ Rev. J. Howe. ability to do more. Both reports were approved. Letters of greeting from Mrs. A. R. Kiracofe, Mrs. Sent to Belle Mosier Shultz, and Miss Sophia Zehring, members of Gen. Treas the Board of Trustees twenty-five years ago, were read. Branch No. of Locals No. of Members for Missions Auglaize ...... 283 $ 584.59 Also from Mrs. Mahala B. Bridgeman, of Bridgeport, Wash­ California ...... 60.31 ington, who was one of our missionaries to Africa fifty East Illinois...... 80 407.45 years ago; from Miss Abbie Swales, latest missionary to East Ohio...... 4 15.46 Africa; from Rev. J. F. Combs, presiding elder of the Vir­ Idaho ...... 1 5.25 Iowa ...... 17 ginia conference; and from Mrs. Emma Weyer of the 89.62 Kansas and West Kansas 1-7 12-87 230.53 Anglaize branch. Michigan ...... 14 256 1133.50 All other ministers present were invited to seats with­ North Michigan ...... 12 159 281.42 in the bar. Among them Rev. S. R. Foltz, of the East North Ohio . . . . 374 1010.85 Illinois conference; Rev. Elias Clapp, of the White River Ontario ...... 147 544.23 Oregon ...... 4 35 72.70 conference; Revs. G. F. Spyker, W. H. Kindell and M. Pennsylvania ...... 11 285 509.03 Hearner of the Anglaize conference; Rev. Effie Hodge- Bock River ...... 13 180 379.56 boom of the North Ohio conference and Rev. S. W. Birds­ Sandusky ...... 7 80 228.06 all of the North Michigan conference. Scioto ...... 5 106 128.04 South Dakota... . .*...... 1 26 50.77 Committees. St. Joseph ...... 2 58 196.47 The following committees were appointed by the Virginia ...... 70 63.70 chair: Walla W alla...... 2 23 76-15 White River ...... 9 118 373.27 Memoirs—Mrs. Anna Neff, Mrs. Flora Spyker, Miss Wisconsin ...... 3 21 62.36 Eva Foltz. Miscellaneous ... 656.97 Foreign Missions—Mrs. L. M. Davis, Mrs. Jabez Gil­ bert, Miss Lena Winkel, Mrs. W. R. Burkholder. Total—23 .. 2054 $7X60.29 Frontier Missions—Rev. Luella Gilbert, Mrs. Ella The chair appointed Mrs. W. A. Hanshew and Mrs. Hoot, Mrs. Jennie Mumbert, Mrs. Mary E. Showalter. Florence Barnum, tellers, and the following trustees were Chinese Mission—Mrs. S. J. Potter, Mrs. Aaron Sherk, elected to serve three years: Mrs. George Shatzer, Mrs. Frankie Sites. Miss M. M. Titus, Mrs. Effie Kanage, Mrs. Orrilla Publishing Interests—Mrs. Sarah Tharp, Mrs. Ida Hoff­ Niles. And the following officers to serve one year: Or­ man, Miss Phema Mortland. ganizers: Miss Jennie Martin, Miss Lena Winkel. Tem­ Finance—Mrs. Phoebe Worster, Mrs. S. E. Drum­ perance Secretary: Mrs. Orrilla Niles. Miss Lena Winkel mond, Mrs. Amanda Long, Mrs. F. A. Loew. was 'also elected as our representative to the U. B. C. E. Resolutions-—Mrs. Nina Shepherdson, Rev. Laura H. convention to be held at Mt. Carroll, Illinois, June 20-512, Harnois, Mrs. W. E. Musgrave, Mrs. Orrilla Niles. 1916. Correspondence—Rev. Emma Baldwin, Mrs. Florence Committees reports were read. (See reports as ap­ Barnum, Mrs. Minnie Bashore. proved.) Auditing—Mrs. O. R. Lash, Miss Jennie Martin. Each of the four returned missionaries present gave Missionary Monthly-=-Rev. J. Howe. an address during the session. Berlin, Ontario was the place named for holding the means of bringing about the reign of universal peace, next meeting of the Board of Managers, May 1917, just when the kingdoms of this world shall become the king­ preceeding the General Conference session. dom of our Lord and of His Christ. Miss M. M. Titus who has been the worthy and ef­ 6. We also recommend that we express our appre­ ficient president of our organization for the past twenty- ciation of the kindness and hospitality of the people of five years, never failing but once to preside at its an­ College Park, of president, the faculty and the students nual sessions and then on account of sickness, was pre­ for their royal entertainment and assistance on programs. sented with a silver loving cup, as a token of appreciation For the splendid music rendered and the personal ser­ for her faithful service and expressive of the good will vices rendered by Profs. Hoffman, Bangs, Williamson and and wishes of her co-workers. Kirchner. Bishop O. G. Alwood preached the annual sermon, Also of the Huntington Press for the reports given of using the scripture containing the final prayer of our the meetings, and all those who in any way helped to Master for the workers who were to extend His kingdom make our stay at College Park so very pleasant by a ris­ into every part of the world, and emphasized the fact that ing vote of thanks before the closing of the evening serv­ all men of all races are to he included in the fold of Christ. ice. The session and the sermon closed with a strong appeal MRS. NINA SHEPHERDSON, to men and women to obey the call and to take their REV. LAURA HARNOIS, places on the great program for the salvation of the world. MRS. W. E. MUSGRAVE. ------o------MRS. ORRILLA NILES, NOTE—A full report of the minutes of the W. M. A. Committee. »•**** meeting, held at College Park; Ind., May 16-18, 1916, to­ gether with committee reports and the minutes and re­ Chinese Mission ports of the Parent Board session held at Lake Odessa, We, your committee on Chinese Mission would sub­ Michigan, May 4-7, 1916, will be printed in pamphlet form mit the following: and sold at 10c per copy. 1. That we, as a board, are greatly pleased with the faithful and efficient service of Rev. Moy Ling, superin­ ------o------tendent of our Chinese Mission at Portland, Oregon. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. 2. That we would urge a continued effort among our Locals to complete “Our Silver Anniversary” offering, for Resolutions Chinese Mission building fund. With hearts .overflowing with gratitude to the Di­ 3. That as soon as sufficient funds are on hand, the vine Father for the wonderous way in which He has led board of trustees be empowered to purchase a suitable us, and looking to Him for continued guidance, Resolved: building for our Chinese mission school. 1. Owing to the lack of proper information regarding 4. That we would especially commend the work of the work of missions in our Woman’s Missionary Associa­ our beloved superintendent in the line of Social Purity tion and realizing the great benefit derived from a well and Prohibition. informed Missionary society, We recommend that a great­ Respectfully submitted, er effort be put forth by our different Branches to inter­ MRS. SAM’L J. POTTER. est each Local society in the study of missions by encour­ MRS. GEO. E. SHATZER. aging them to organize mission study classes, using a MRS. FRANKIE SITES. text book suitable for this purpose and also to have the MRS. AARON SHERK. **«**» pastors on their different fields of labor endeavor to impress upon the minds of their people the great need Publishing Interests. of a properly informed missionary society by delivering We, your committee on Publishing Interests would lectures occasionally upon this great subject. submit the following: 2. We appreciate the activities and co-operation of That, through our own publications we are best able so many of our Branches in the temperance department of to gain knowledge and information to forward the mis­ the W. M. A. and urge the appointment of a temperance sionary work in our church. committee in every Branch and Local throughout the That, we appreciate the interest taken by our editors church. in the publication of the Missionary Monthly and also ap­ 3. If in this land of light and opportunity it is need­ preciate the excellent programs contained therein. ful to be constantly at work in the cause of temperance We recommend: and purity, how much greater the need in a heathen land 1. That the executive committee continue the work when there is so little incentive to purity. We appre­ already begun on the publishing of the history of the W. ciate the effort of our workers along this line of mis­ M. A. sionary work and recommend that the teaching of per­ 2. That an agent be appointed in each Local, and sonal and social purity be continued in our mission that each member feel it her individual -duty to secure schools. subscriptions and renewals to the Missionary Monthly. 4. Inasmuch as the legalized liquor traffic is recog­ 3. That the Missionary Monthly subscription be sent nized as a foe to all Christian work especially to foreign direct to the editors. missions, therefore resolved that we place ourselves on 4. That items of interest be secured from the var­ record as favoring the Gillett bill, prohibiting rum ex­ ious Branches and sent to the editors for publication. ports to Africa. MISS PHEMA MORTLAND, 5. The present collapse of civilization in Europe is MRS. SARAH THARP, absolutely contrary to the spirit and the teachings of the MRS. IDA HOFFMAN. Master, We therefore recommend that we should record Committee. ourselves as opposed to conflict of nation against na­ tion, and should pledge ourselves to use every possible (Continued in next issue.)