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July 14, 1909. TH1 he said. * <Ve shall be glad to see you often." He was not prepared, this careworn, overworked man, struggling with . his tremendous problem, for her answer. "You' will see me very often," she answered. ' I shall bring you my church, letter some time this week, and I shall want you to put me to work." She would have needed to be in the minister's place to have understood the expression that flitted across his tired face. "A very peculiar choice," was the verdict of Mrs. Armitage when she learned of the decision, and the majority of the acquaintances-of Persis agreed with her. But to Persis herself the strange, perplexing thing was that youth and vigor and loyalty Bhould be contented to be at ease, while near at hand God's work languished for lack of workers.?New York Observer. international union of women's foreign missionary societies. "The women that publish the tidings are a great host." We were impressed with this truth as we gathered in conference, June 16, in New York City, at the Fifth International Union of Women's Foreign Missionary Societies of the Reformed Churches, holding the Presbyterian system of Great Britain, Canada, the United States and New Zealand. These delegates represented the great host of women who are endeavorine to "nnhliuh tho ?i?nncra * truly it was an inspiration to meet with them. This meeting wan held in the Collegiate Reformed Chufch, Fifth avenue and Forty-eighth street. Mrs. David James Burwell, the president, presided. The opening devotional meeting was conducted by Mrs. Robert MacKensie. After a most cordial welcome, which was graciously responded to by one of the delegates, the report of the secretary and treasurer, Miss Matthews, of London, England, was read. Brief greetings from the following societies were read by their respective delegates: Church of Scotland, Presbyterian Church of England. Preshvtertnu Church of Canada, Western Division* Presbyterian Church of Canada, Eastern Division; Presbyterian Church of Ireland. Presbyterian Chwrch of United States of America, United Pre'sHyterlan Church of North America, Reformed Church (German), United States of America; United Free Church, Scotland; Reformed Church (Dutch), America; Women's Missionary Union of New Zealand and the Southern Presbyterian Church. The wo-mqp of the Southern Presbyterian have never joined this organization, but, through courtesy, Mrs. Edwtn T. Nellford, of Newport News, was invited to give a report of the work of the women of the Southern Church. Several delegates from the Southern Church were present, namely, Mrs. McCorkle, of Kentucky; airs, wellford, Virginia; Mrs. Ckamp Clark, Missouri; Miss Rutherford and Mrs. J. Calvin Stewart, Richmond. These delegates caught a great Inspiration from this meeting and went home with the . * ' * % ? PRESBYTERIAN OF THE SOUT * LUZIANNI 8 High Quality, Low Pric -E ji THE RLILY-TAYLOR C determination that they woijld Endeavor most earnestly to join this organization and bd officially represented at' the next imeetlng, which will be held in Glasgow. A most interesting address was given by Mrs. Robert Whvte. of l.onrinn on th? '"Progress of the Kingdom," which was full of Information and Inspiration. Mr. Whyte. 1b known and loved by the missionaries of the Southern Church, as it is he who receives and renders such valuable assistance to our missionaries en route for" the foreign field. His name is known and loved in the South. Many missionaries were present and gave short, inspiring talks. "A Question Box" brought out many up-to-date methods of work, which is always a help to missionary workers. This inspiring and helpful meeting was brought to a close by a devotional service conducted by Mrs. J. Calvin Stewart, whose remarks were based upon the thought that personal love for the Lord Jesus Chrtst was the only motive for service that would ever keep the worker untiring in" his labors. The hymn, "O Jesus, I Have Promised to Serve Thee to the End," was then sung, and the host of women dispersed, glad, indeed, to have been present at such a gather^"or FOREIGN MI88ION DEP? Previously reported, $j>w < F. M. 8. Old Stone Ch., Lewisoui, ?V. Va. (addk), $2; Mrs. Prentis Chapman, Csurtl&nd, Miss., *1.50; W. M. 8., St Petersburg, Pla. (St John's Presbytery), *2; Mt. Zion L. M. 8., Harmony Presfry., 8. C? *10; Member First Pres. Ch., Colombia, Team, *5; L. M. S. Second Ch., Henderson, Ky., $12; Mrs. M. K. Leyburn, Moorefleld, W. Va., *1; Mrs. J. A. Martin and family, Austip, Ark., *4.32; L. Mission and Aid Soc., Sardinia, 8. C., *3.75; W. M. 3., E. Jacksonville Ch.. $204 Y. W. Mission Band, First Ch., Jackson ille, $10; Business Woman's Mis. Circle, First Ch., Jacksonville, $10; L. M. 8. jticb. v-u., uainesviue, W. F. M. S., High Springs Ch? $5.85. Total. $15.517.28. Mamie D. Smith, Treas. Petersburg, Va., July 1, 1999. H. . 21 _ coffin 1 )oublc Strength, Fine Flavor /IRGINIA TESTIMONY do not hesitate to say that 9 ;ve Luzianne to be the best X m the market, and we.doubt VI an equal.'' pi luff, Andrews & Thomas* jr Wholesale Grocers,1 Roanoke, Va. - W ). nnn - - ? XU UIJ. ft O., Ncw,Orlcans, U. S. A. * urasseaefNsspssieiK SELF-EVIDENT PREMISES. Rev. Henry H. Sweets, Secretary. "If a man giyes his life to the Church in the ministry-, he ought to be sure of his head at least." "The Christian who neglects to provide for his own household is worse than an unbeliever." "The Church of God is disloyal to Christ and unfaithful whan she does not practice, among her own, the Gospel she Dreaches" "It is the duty ot the Church quite as much to look after the workers as the work, aad its work will be better done If ft does look after the worker. There is not a man living who will aot throw himself mqre heartily into the work, no matter how hard and difficult it is, or how poor the place, if he feels that behind him is the help of the Church when he is wounded or falls by the wayside:" "There are forms of benevolence which can be temporarily curtailed or even suspended without serious results. This is aot true, however, in the case of those forms which clothe and feed the needy. Some one has well said, 'The work of ameliorating misfortune and wretchedness has no reserve against the day of want. The well-to-do may do without some of their lii*nri?? tk- * , WU* mo SICK must have attendance, and the poor succor.'" The work of Ministerial Relief, however, is not a benevolence. These fun'" are for the payment of a debt no hoi?1?" ble Church can disclaim. When a majc ity of her ministers and missionaries ^ receiving what is bareiy a living sala'i.,, and some less than a living salary, is it not a solemn obligation resting upon a strong and wealthy church to provide some retiring allowance for her worn-out servants, and to make some provision for the needy widows and orphans of those who die while doing her wqsk? Tne Ueneral Assembly has placed upon our Committee of Ministerial Relief the Important-task of raising $50,000 for this Imperative cause. Fifteen thousand dollars may be expected as interest from the Endowment Fund. We must look to the Churches, Sunday schools, societies and individuals for $35,000.