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WOMAN'S WORK
Conducted by Mlsa Garrie Lee Campbell.
PRAYER.
"Nobody had been praying, and
their meeting was a dead one."
TOMORROW.
I have nothing to do with tomorrow
My Saviour will make that His
care;
Should He fill it with trouble and
sorrow
He'll help me to suffer and bear.
1 have nothing to do with tomorrow.
Its burdens then why should I
share?
Its grace and its faith I can't bor
row;
Then why should I borrow its care.
? Author Unknown.
GIRLS' CIROIiES CAN DO THIS.
This message comes from Haichow,
China: "One of my teachers, a
charming, efficient Chinese girl, asked
me the other day if I could not do
something to get the school girls
handkerchiefs. You asked me once if
there was something that girls could
do, and it occurred to me that they
might make handkerchiefs out of very
cheap cloth, and then I could give
them as New Year gifts." This
worker adds that there is time to get
these handkerchiefs over for the New
Year. "There are forty-four girls in
school now, and more will be by New
Year, which comes- late in January."
When I was in China, I thought
almost all of China needed handker
chiefs, and so an unlimited number
might be sent.
The above request comes from Mrs.
W. C. McLaughlin, Haichow, Ku,
China. But all the workers in the
North Kiangsu field, and also in all
Korea, would be glad to have these
handkerchiefs. Use very soft mate
rial of any color. Cut the size of an
ordinary handkerchief, and run a hem.
Mail by parcel post. *
Carrie Lee Campbell.
FOREIGN MISSION STUDY.
Now is the time for the foresighted
leader in Synodical, Presbyterial ov
local Auxiliary to begin laying plans
for the largest Mission Study Class
her own particular group has ever en
joyed. Let it be foremost among her
resolutions for the New Year to see
Foreign Mission Study through!
The importance of such classes can
not be overestimated. Mission Study
Is a most valuable means of enlisting
the serious attention of those unin
formed as to the missionary enter
prise. Ignorance of the facts is one
of the chief reasons why missionary
contributions and endeavors lag.
Knowledge burets enthusiasm, and
enthusiasm results in more prayer,
increased contributions and greater
man power.
The official text-book this year is
especially, appealing as it deals with a
neighboring country: an old one with
a proud history war-torn and suffer
ing, but struggling to cope with a
new day. From a world point of view
Mexico is very fascinating as a part
of Latin America to which the eyes
of commerce are turning; but It is
doubly interesting from a Christian's
point of view, both for that reason
and for the fact that our Church's new
field there has been manned by addi
tional laborers, and thus an impetus
has bAen given to the work that is
arousing enthusiasm among students
of missions everywhere.
No modern Church or olubwoman
with even a neagre grasp of world af
fairs and up-to-date mission facts,
would dare call missions a dull sub
ject now. She would fear ridicule if
nothing worse.
Hence the adroit leader in a local
auxiliary will enlist the sympathy and
active aid oC those alert women in
forming a study group to which those
less interested are especially urged to
come.
Synodical and Presbyterial Auxili
ary Presidents and Secretaries for
Foreign Missions can he of great aid
in pushing this campaign for more and
larger study classes than ever before
in the history of the Auxiliary.
Remember the Auxiliary goal ?
Pour Thousand Mission Study Classes
this year!
ARKANSAS SYNODICAL,.
The eleventh annual meeting of Ar
kansas Synodical Auxiliary met in the
First Presbyterian Church at Pine
Bluff, November 21, 22 and 23. Mrs.
stressing, particularly, the influence
of the home.
Mrs. G. W. Sheffer, who is waging
such a campaign for our young people
in the State, made an excellent re
port, clearly demonstrating what may
be accomplished through organized ef
forts.
Dr. Timmons, Dean of Arkansas
College, caused all to rejoice as he
related some of the victories of the
past year. At the conclusion of his
remarks, the Synodical, as a body,
stood and pledged its support to Ar
kansas College.
The report of the "Ozark Assem
bly," by Dr. C. H. Nabers, chairman
for the Young People's Conference,
was enthusiastically received. He pre
sented plans and program for a
greater Assembly. It behooves every
Presbyterian in Arkansas to rally to
the support of these leaders, who are
attempting such great things for our
young people.
Some of the weak places in our
work were shown by Dr. Walter Scott,
one of Synod's evangelists. Many
churches in outlying districts have
been abandoned. He urged the im
portance of strengthening the home
base.
? A GOOD CHRISTMAS GIFT.
=o
What to give for a Christmas present is a question being asked
f by many people just now. A Christinas gift ought to be some
thing of real value. It should give pleasure to as many people
It as possible and it should last.
That describes The Presbyterian of the South. It will give 1
' pleasure and profit to all the members of the family and it will
. make its weekly visits to the home throughout the year. It will
' in this way be a constant reminder of the good will shown at
. Christmas in making the gift.
| The cost is only $2.50 for the year. This is not more than |
* would often be paid for a book, a flower or a toy.
^ Secretaries of Literature in the Auxiliaries are authorized to
secure or receve these subscrptions and will be allowed to retain
^ $1 as a commission for the Auxiliaries, for each new subscrip
f tion sent us. This commission will be a good Chhristmas gift to
the Auxiliary.
^ Subscriptions may begin at once if the subscriber chooses and
will be dated January 1, 1923. No charge Will be made for papers ,
| sent before that time. ,
I
J. B. Nunn, presided. Most cordial
was the welcome.
The first evening, the visiting lad
les were the guests of the Rev. Dr.
and Mrs. R. E. Fry and the congre
gation at a reception in the beauti
ful new manse. Dr. Fry, who has re
cently moved to Pine Bluff from Mo
bile, Alabama, preached the opening
sermon. At the conclusion of the
service, the Lord's Supper was admin
istered by the Rev. J. R. Wallace, of
the Alexander Memorial Church.
Mrs. H. N. Street conducted tbe
daily Bible lessons, which have be
come such a vital part of our annual
meetings.
Dr. Egbert Smith, of the Foreign
Mission Committee, in his wonderful
message, brought very near to the
churches the needs of the "Dark Con
tinent." stressing clearly individual
responsibility. The Korean field was
represented by the Rev. H. D. McCal
lie. His, too, was a burning mes
sage of the needs of that country.
Dr. W. K. Johnson, representing
Synod, extended greetings from that
body; and urged that the Seven Ob
jectives. through woman's work, be
stressed.
Rev. C. P. Bridewell, chairman of
the Progressive Program in Arkansas,
presented the outline for that work,
Another one of the Synodical's
guests was Mr. J. E. Watts, president
of the "Southwestern Home and
School for Orphans," in Itasca, Texas.
He graphically described the work of
that school.
There is cause for rejoicing for the
work accomplished by the Synodical
the past year. Every report showed
advancement.
The outstanding objects for ad
vanced work are to be:
1. That a committee be appointed
from the Synodical to confer with a
committee from the Synod, concern
ing the location of a Presbyterian Or
phanage within our own State.
2. That a conference for colored
women be held in Arkansas next sum
mer, the Synodical to underwrite this
conference for $150; that a commit
tee be appointed to arrange for this
conference, and that every auxiliary
be urged to send one colored woman
to this conference.
3. That Arkansas College, the
chapel for Dr. Erickson in Japan, the
Caddo-Valley Academy and Mountain
Crest School continue to receive our
support and our prayers.
4. That we talk of and pray tot
our Christian Colleges, and cooperate
in tvery way possible In th? comlnt
campaign In our Statt.
5. That every local auxiliary be
urged to Bend delegates to the Sum
mer Conference, and that every Pres
byterial have a representative at Mon ?
treat.
6. That our duties to our young
people be met by an enlarged program
for religious education, and that our
Sunday Schools ami Young People's
Societies be brought up to the stand
ard of excellence.
7. That the Auxiliaries be active in
helping attain the Objectives in the
Progressive Campaign, both in Stew
ardship of life, and the Stewardship
of possessions.
Mrs. Nunn, who has been president
of the Synodical since its organization,
but whose home now is in Texas, spoke
very feelingly of her relation with our
work, and, as an evidence of her con
tinued interest, submitted an outline
of work she desired to see accom
plished.
At one of the noon luncheon hears,
in a beautiful presentation speech, a
flower filled silver basket was given
our retiring president, as a token of
love and appreciation of the Synodi
cal, the sincere hope being that she
might find in her new home, congen
ial surroundings and that the Lord
would wonderfully use her and bless
her.
.While grieved to lose one who has
so endeared herself, we rejoice in the
fact that another has been raised up
to assume the leadership, and one in
whom we have confidence to believe
will be able to lead us on to still
greater heights of achievement. The
Synodical stood and pledged its sup
port to the newly elected president,
Mrs. E. S. Scott, of Helena.
An invitation was accepted from
Forth Smith for the next annual meet
ing.
Mrs. Jno. N. Stuart.
KEY8TCR. W. VA.
\
(Winchester, Va., Presbyterial.)
The all-day meeting of the Woman's
Auxiliary (or November was a delight
ful event. The program was one of
interest and inspiration under the effi
cient leadership of Mrs. Warner, Pres
ident.
The morning session was given to
the review of the study book, "Un
finished Tasks," which the Auxiliary
had just studied. These lessons were
given by neighborhood groups, and
showed much originality and pleasure
in the work, which speaks well for
the future leadership in the work of
this church.
The pastor gave a splendid talk on
the Mexicans in this country.
"When the Dumb Spoke," a little
one-act play, written by Miss Carrie
Lee Campbell, and carefully adapted
to advertise Church Paper Week, was
presented at the end of the Auxiliary
program. Mrs. Helm, Auxiliary Sec
retary of Literature, wore a costume
made of the Christian Observer and
Presbyterian of The South, and with
the assistance of several ladies, car
Tied out the theme, "Subscribe for the
Church Papers," thus making the day
close with pleasure to all. Each
neighborhood chairman solicited sub
scriptions in her neighborhoods.
This is taken from the bulletin of
that church:
"In referring to the 'All Day*
meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary,
which was held last Tuesday itf the
Sabbath School auditorium. The Bul
letin would be wanting in the sense
of appreciation if it should fail to pro
nounce that meeting one of the moat
Instructive and interesting of the
church year. An all day church meet
ing Is remarkable, if there is not a
dull hour at some time during the
day, but thsrs was nothing of that