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December 8, 1909. THE
MEETING OF PEE DEE UNION.
The fifth annual meeting of the Woman's
Home and Foreign Missionary Union
of Pee Dee Presbytery, was held with
the W. M. S. of Marion (S. C.) Church,
October 21-22.
The cordiality of the people of Marion,
and the cosiness of the little church, combined
to create an atmosphere of good
fellowship, which had much to dc with
making this meeting the best?as the last
sDouid always be.
The presence of forty representatives
from the various societies, more than
double the number at any previous meeting,
brought joy to the hearts ot those
who worked and prayed for a large attendance.
But better even than this was
the genuine enthusiasm manifested, the
increasing readiness to enter actively into
the work of the Union, an earnest spirit
of prayer, and the unbroken harmony
which has characterized the organization
from its incipiency.
AUG 1 ICOiUCUL O DUUWCU tt glttll"
fying growth along all lines. In the ilrst
year of its existence, the total gifts of
societies enrolled amounted to $316, or
about $2.28 per member; the number of
societies has more than doubled and for
the past year their contributions amounted
to $1,350, or more than $4 per member.
Two societies gave more than $10
per member last year. For these things
and the blessings of Christian fellowship
and the privilege of working for our Mas
ter's Kingdom, we humbly give thanks,
as we take courage and press forward
to greater efTort. To Hin> alone be the
glory.
The treasurer's report showed that the
dues, ten cents per member, have furnished
ample funds for the current expenses
of the Union, including traveling
expenses of a Presbyterlal visitor, with
neat balance which is sent each year to
some Mission cause. Missions being un^PrfttnnH
to ho o cnmnrohnnolvn form {n
eluding both Home and Foreign. This
year a gift was sent Mr. Scott for his
Mexican work in Texas, and Mr. Little
received a liberal contribution for his
work among the negroes.
Reports from all officers showed faithful
performance of duty.
Society reports were heard with much
interest and to mutual advantage.
Conferences were held on Young People's
Work. Mission Study and Society
Methods, and under the last, the Share
Plan and Forward Movement for Women's
Societies were presented.
Many Mission Study Classes reported
and to these is attributed in large measure
the intelligent, working interest,
which is replacing that spasmodic zeal,
which characterized much missionary endeavor.
Mrs. M. B. John, of Bennettsville, the
efficient secretary for Y. P. W. was appointed
Presbyterial visitor for the year
with instructions to organize Young People's
Societies wherever possible.
Mrs. H. B. Price, of Japan, a beloved
member of the Union, gave a delightful
talk nn "Mlsslnna In Ilia nihla "
The Rev. F. D. Vlehe, of Bennettsville,
conducted the opening exercises, in the
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absence of the pastor, and spoke on the
Importance of Prayer in Christian Work,
after 'Which he outlined some methods
of work for Young People's and Women's
Societies, which' were practical and suggestive.
Mr. Viehe's enthusiasm was inspiring.
The missionary speakers were the Rev.
John Little, of the Presbyterian Colored
Missions, of Louisville, Ky., and the Rev.
L. C. Vass, of Luebo, Africa. The illustrated
lectures delivered by these gentle
men at the public sessions Thursday and
Friday nights were vividly interesting and
the L'nion was extremely fortunate in
having the two phases of Mission Work
among th negroes presented in masterly
style.
Hopewell Church was chosen as the
next place of meeting and the following
officers elected:
President, Mrs. T. Fraser James, Darlington;
first vice-president, Mrs. A. E.
Spencer, Claussen; second vice-president,
Mrs. E. M. Dibble, Marion; recording
secretary, Mrs. J. L. Perlsins, Darlington;
corresponding secretary, Miss Emma
Grigsby, Cheraw; treasurer, Miss Amelia
Howard, Claussen; secretary literary and
missionary study, Miss Emma Salley,
Marion; secretary Y. P. W., Mrs. M. B.
John, Bennettsville.
THE TORCH-BEARER.
A voice came ringing down the way,
"Room! room for the Torch-bearer! room
for the keeper of the gates of Tomorrow!
room!"
"Ah! yes," I said. "It is he, the great
sage, who has lightened the world-shadows
this many a year. Who should bear
the torch but he?"
I looked, and the sage passed, his arms
folded on his breast, his calm eyes bent
forward, seeing many things; but no
torch was in his hand.
And still the cry came ringing down the
world's way, "Room for the Torch-bearer!
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make way! make way for the keeper of
the gates of Tomorrow!"
"Ah!" I said. "It will be the mighty
leader, then; he who so long has marshaled
our hearts, and led us whithersoever
he would with a wave of his hand.
Hail to him, hail to the Master of Armies!"
But as I looked, the master passed, and
his truncheon hung low by his side, and
his eyes looked downward, remembering;
and no torch was in his hand.
* Yet still, as I marveled, came that great
cry ringing down the world's way, and
uuit it auuuaea ioua in my ears:
"Room! room! make way, give place!
the Torch-bearer comes. Make way for
the keeper of the gates of God!"
And once more 1 looked.
Ah! bare and dusty were her feet, the
little woman; and she went bowed, and
stumbled on the rough stones, for the
great torch hung heavy in her hand, and
heavy by the babe on her arm; but he sat
there as on a throne, and laughed and
leaped as he sat, and clutched the living
torch and shook it, flinging the blaze
abroad, and the world-way lightened before
him.?Laura E. Richards, in The
Silver Crown.
Through scourge and thorn Qod sent
His Son to bless.
The Mission
Of those corpuscles In your blood
that have been called " Little
Soldiers," Is to fight for you
against the disease germs that
constantly endanger your health.
These corpuscles are made
healthy and strong by the use of
Hood's Sarsaparllla.
mis meaicme is a combination of
more than 20 different remedial agents
in proportions and by a process known
only to ourselves ana it has for thirty
years been constantly proving its worth.
No substitute, none "just-as-good."