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Republican. ~WO AMERICUS COTTON MARKET. Americus, Ga., Oct. 3,1882. Good Middling, 9} Middling, 95 Low Middling, 9J Good Ordinary, B.V Ordinary, 7" Market firm. No. bales received to date, 0,985. At Home. Mrs. M. T. Elam returned from the North on Saturday, where she selected the handsomest stock of millinery goods ever brought to Americus. Ready for Grinding. We are requested to state that S. S. Sloan & Co.’s mill, known as Barlow’s mill, two miles south of the city is now in grinding order, so you can send your corn along. It will be ground at once. Sumter Superior Court. On Monday next 9th inst, Sumter Superior Court will be held. Judge J. A. Ansley, Presiding. Jurors, witnesses, and all parties having bus iness before the court should be on hand punctually. We Invite Attention. We call attention to the streets of the city; they are in a very bad con dition. College street needs the at tention of the street overseer badly. We hope an investigation of this mat ter will soon be made, as tax payers are interested. Nearly Out of the Woods. Prolific has been the sale of the Eclipse engine this season. The last one of Byrd & Co.’s passed out of town a few days ago to the farm of one of our planters. Now this is most healthful; the present year with its unrivaled crops will make our plant ers independent and progressive. When our farming interests thrives, all other pursuits in life do the same. We are nearly out of the woods. We Try to Keep Up, The hum of the mosquitoes at night; the terror of the comet during the day; the incessant ringing of the mar riage bells; the collector on the streets dunning delinquents; the roll of the cotton into our city; the. street corner loafer; the curb-stone politician dis cussing the situation; the ghost-like appearance of some of our trees from the recent storm; the pretty ladies who visit our Library every after noon; a sight of the men who are pay ing their debts, especially their news paper debts; the travel into our city; the fine equipages of our citizens, with many other tilings, keep us busy, and we move with the tide and try to keep pace with the lively life we see all around us. Progress! Death of Hon. W. TANARUS, Sadler Died at his residence in Lee county on Friday night 29th day of Septem ber, after a long illness, lasting through the summer. He was forty four years of age, and was one of the best citizens of Lee county. He has represented Lee county in the Legis lature of Georgia, and was an honor to the state. At the time of liisdeath he was one of the county Commis sioners, and his county, as well as his family and frieuds sustain a heavy loss in his death. He leavCfi a wife and five children of his own, one step child and an aged mother, he being her only child. His remains were buried on Sunday Oct. Ist, the funer al service being performed at Wesley Chapel, and attended by a large num ber of sorrowing friends. Sudden Death. On Monday afternoon about three o’clock Mr. James S. Clark, sat on the front verandah of his residence, near Andersonville, talking with a neigh bor, the conversation through, the friend mounted his horse to go home. After proceeding only a few yards he heard a loud lamentation at the house he had just left and immediately re turned to be shocked at the sight of the man whom he had just left in seeming perfectly health lying dead on the floor. Old uncle Jimmy Clark was well known in Sumter county, was about eighty-three years old, a devout member of the Baptist church, and a good man. He leaves a large family and many friends to mourn for him. It is supposed that he died from a sudden attack of colic, but from the complexion of the corpse he may have died of apoplexy. Hats and Shoes cheap and good at Hamil Bro’s. A Knowing Dog. Was it the dog’s powers of observa tion or his instinct? This question was asked at a social gathering in this city a few evenings ago, after listening to this: A family in this city having a false grate in one of the rooms of the house, placed some red paper behind it to give the effect of fire. A cold day last winter the house dog came in from out of doors and seeing the paper in the grate, laid down before it to receive the heat as it came from the fire. Feeling no warmth he raised his head, looked over his shoul der at the grate; feeling no heat he applied his nose to the grate and smelt of it. It was cold as ice. With his tail curled between his legs, the dog trotted out of the room, not even casting a look at the party in. the room, evincing supreme disgust. What phi losopher will crack this nut? A Man Three Days Dead Before Dis covered. I. Steyerman, a drummer for a Cin cinnati whisky house, arrived in the city on Friday morning about half past two o’clock and put up at the Commercial Hotel. He was up early and after visiting some of the liquor dealers in town, and eating his break fast, he was lost sight of. It was thought by the proprietor of the hotel that he had gone into the country to one of the neighboring villages, to take orders, and nothing was thought of his disappearance. Sunday, we learn, a number of flies were swarm ing around the water-closet, and a great stench ladened the atmosphere around, but it was thought to proceed from a hog pen. On Monday morn ing someone discovered a man dead in one of the closets, and notice being given, an investigation.developed the fact that the body was that of Mr. I. Steyerman. He had been in there dead since Friday morning, and his body was terribly swollen, emitting a most disagreeable and offensive stench. Disinfectants were used, the body removed from its close quarters, and Coroner Guerry, with his jury, held an inquest, the verdict of which was: “We, the jury, find the said I. Steyerman came to his death from some cause unknown to us.” The Jews of this city provided a nice casket, placed the body in it, and telegraphed to J. Steyerman, at Thomasville, a brother of- the de ceased, who was to carry the body to Thomasville Monday night for inter ment in the Jewish Cemetery at that place. We learn that a telegram was re ceived by Coroner Guerry, on Tues day afternoon, from the Mayor of Thomasville, asking the Coroner to state the disease of whicli Mr. Steyer man died, and that the body would not be allowed to enter the city until he was satisfied as to the cause of his death, or something to that effect. Coroner Guerry telegraphed back the verdict of the jury as rendered above. Resignation of Col. S. H. Hawkins- Col. S. H. Hawkins, who has been President of the Bank of Americus for over eleven years, after making a clear statement of the condition of the Bank, tendered his resignation to the Board of Directors to take effect on to-day. By his “statement it ap pears that the average capital since the organization of the Bank has been 8130,879.00, and that dividends to the amount of 8143,259.71 net, have been paid to stockholders during that time. Averaging the dividends, it will ap pear that the stockholders have real ized in net dividends on their stock more than five per cent, semi-annual ly since the organization of the Bank: Mr .Hawkins has made a most faith ful and efficient presiding officer, and we have no doubt that his presence will be missed by his many friends who have needed his assistance. To-day the Directors will elect a President and a Cashier, and it is thought that Maj. M. Speer who has so long acted as cashier, will be made President. He is a man qualified, in every way for the position, .and will prove acceptable no doubt, to all par ties interested. Mr. John Windsor, we learn, will succeed Mr. Speer as cashier. He is will known as a good and successful business man, and will keep up his reputation as one of the best in the city, no matter what posi tion he may fill. handsome lot of Fine HATS AND CLOTHING! For Men, Boys and Children, just re ceived at G-YI^ES. THE CLOTHIER AND HATTER. And Dealer in Shirts. Storeon Public Square, Americus, Ga. The Barlow House. Mr. Chas. W. Scott, late of La- Grange, Ga., took possession of the Barlow House on Sunday last, and opened up in good style. He is a gentleman of experience in the hotel business and intends to make the Bar low a home for the traveling public —a place where all the comforts and conveniences of home can be obtain ed. From what we can hear the pa trons are well pleased witli the change and speak of Mr. Scott as the man to manage the business successfully. The tables are filled with the best edibles ever before given to the patrons of that house. The Senior of the Re publican tenders thanks for a boun tiful dinner sent to his sanctum on Tuesday fast. It was one of the best meals we have ever enjoyed, either from a hotel or a private house, and we are told it was only a fair sample of what is given the boarders at every meal. FOR LADIES ONLY. NOVELTIES uTfANCY RIBBONS JUST RECEIV'D!! Ottoman Ground Brocaded with Velvet. Ottoman Ground Brocaded with Plush. Velvet with the reverse side of Satin. Gros Grain Satin and Gros Grain. Sash Ribbon 7 inches wide at $1.50 per y’d. Ladies Silk Hose at $3.50 per pair. An Endless variety of Notions and Fancy Goods, including Ladies Neck Wear, Trim ming Silks, Embroidery, Knitting and Stitching Silk, and elegant assortment of Custom-Made BUTTON BOOTS. JOHN R. SHAW. ANNUAL MEETING —OP TIIE— WOMANS FOREIGN MISSIONARY SOCIETY. Second Hay’d Proceedings. Fridav, September 29th, 1882. The Society convened at the Metho dist Church at 9:30 o’clock, and the meeting was opened by reading the Scriptures, singing and prayer, con ducted by the pastor, Rev. J. O. A. Cook. Mrs. J. B. Cobb then took the chair and called the Society to order. Sec retary called the roll, and the President read to the body an address, replete with wisdom, full of valuable informa tion, and breathing an intense mission ary fervor and faith. ADDRESS OF MRS. J. I). COBR. PRESIDENT. Dear)Sisters. There is a common sym pathy that draws us together, a strong bond that unites us; the love of Christ and the salvation of souls. In this assembly, the sunny locks of vonth are mingled with the gray locks of maturity, while the eager question ing faces of children and the earnest thoughtful expression of middle aged and more mature women, alike betoken interest in the same grand cause. To my mind, there is nothing more beauti ful than to see the women of the church meeting in harmony and love, devising schemes and plans for the spread of the Gospel. We meet here not merely to upend a few days in social intercourse, and en joy the pleasant society and abundant hospitality of the kind people of Ameri cus, but for a purpose. We meet to see how best we can advance God’s kingdom among our benighted sisters, h->w to gain and retain the interest of the women of the church in this cause, how to secure their presence at the monthly meetings, and to get them to take part in the exercises of these meetings. In the first place, have we, officers of the Conference Society, officers and del egates of Auxiliaries done onr whole duty? Have we worked as faithfully as \ye should, have we given to this cause until we felt it, have we talked about it to our friends, have we asked our neighbors to join the society, have we added to the interest of the meetings, fay bringing or reading selections, have we informed ourselves on missionary subjects, are we acquainted with our workers in foreign fields, do we remem ber them in our prayers? These are questions for you and me to answer. How many among us can leel that they have faithfully performed their whole duty. How many of us know the number of workers we have in the fields, where they are situated, thechar acter of the work they are doing. Such knowledge is necessary to the success ful operation of any missionary society. Wo must inform ourselves; 1 insist up on that, as all important. But more of this subject at another period of the meeting, at which time I wish us to discuss, “How to conduct a missionary society so as to gain and retain the in terest of the women of the church.” We need never expect every single member of each Auxiliary to he a work ing member, any more than the farmer can expect every single seed that is planted to produce fruit. There will always be some drones in every organ ization, but the majority of the mem bers can be made working members, if the society is properly managed. The details of the work of our Con ference society, I will leave for the able pen of onr Corresponding Secretary,and though, I, as President, am expected to know nothing ot the inner workings of the society, I will say that I keep a list of all Auxiliary names of officers, number of members, and can tell to a cent how much each one has remitted to the Conference Treasury, since the organization of the Conference society. I have done in this respect only what I conceived to he my duty as President, nothing more. At the proper time I will have the claims of our interesting paper, Womans Missionary Advocate, presented. It comes to us teeming witli just the in formation we need, bearing light aßtf joy to onr hearts, and bene diction to every house that it enters. I would like for us all, not only to be come subscribers to it, but agents for it. Onr society has grown during the year in both members and interest, for which we feel greatful, but I tell you, my sisters, thafif those of us present would pledge ourselves heartily to this cause and do all that is in our power, we would carry the whole of the South Georgia Conference. We would con vert every preacher to this cause, (and there are some of them that need it badly) we would work our way into every circuit, in every church, until not one would remain without a thriv ing, growing Auxiliary. I believe this firmly and moreover, I believe it is our duty to attempt it. My faith is strong, and I believe the Lord helping us, we can accomplish anything we determine fully to do. Oh, for a spirit ot deter mination, and of consecration to this, the grandest cause that ever engaged the heart of man or woman. Not that a few women may he filled with a spe cial inspiration of missionary zeal, but that a spirit of beauty and purity should pervade your life and mine, and the lives of all our women, hallowing homely duty, exalting daily toil, mak ing every step of life radiant with joy and love, because everything is done for the Lord, whose we are, and when we serve. “Such a consecration would bring within the bonds of our love and sympathy every child of every land, for whom was shed the blood of the everlasting covenant.” I do not think we women of Christ ian lands fully appreciate the position we occupy in society, in the church, in the home circle, or reflect that it is to Christianity alone, we owe our educa tion, onr civilization, our refinement, our influence in the household. With out wo would to-day he in the same condition as the despised, degraded wo men of heathendom. Recognizing this fact, it is our duty to penetrate the midnight gloom that enshrouds our heathern sisters and illumine their lives and hearts with the cheering light of the Gospel. Vet many of us enjoy the morning rays and bask in tho noonday glare of this radiant light and never cast one glance towards the starving, perishing, dying millions who are within almost hearing distance of our jubilant shouts. Let us send this light to their darkened regions, and make glad their homes with the songs of Zion. Let us send forth a song of victory that will reach the semi noles of America, echo from the moun tains of Mexico, sweep down the length and breadth of the Amazon until the highest peaks of the Andes catch the refrain, resound from every canal of China,reverberate through the plains of Japan, penetrate the jungles of Africa, make musical the zenanas of India,and mingle with every breeze that is waited to the Isles of the sea. The cause of missions has had a won derful impetus given to it in the last few years, and now all over this country, thousands,and tens of thousands of wo men and children bring their offerings to the Lord. Some from their abundance give large sums, others of more limited means bring their gifts of self denial and sacrifice, while the poor collect their pennios and pour them into the treasury of the Lord. The amount in the aggre gate makes a large sum. Within the last year, the women of the United States have given the large sum of $600,000 for the spread of the Gospel in heathen lands. Of this amount the Presbyterians gave nearly $200,000, the Congregationalists $130,000, the Northern Methodists about SIOB,OOO, the Baptists $156,000, and our women $25,109,44. In looking over the re ports of some of these Denominations, I notice that many of their large amounts are made up of small contri butions. Let us not withhold our mite because it seems so small. This amount contributed seems large, but it does not meet the demand; the cry comes from all quarters, “send us the Bible,” “come over and help us.” This cry comes to you and to me. Let us heed its wail and turn not a deaf ear to its piteous tones. Dr. Allen needs much money for the grand plans he is developing in China for our Society, and we as Georgians should redouble our efforts to meet this demand, particularly since one of our own daughters, Miss Anna Muse has consecrated her life-work to this field, and will sail in October for her new home in China. Much money is need ed in Brazil to perfect our plans there —the Mexican Border Mission and the seminole Indians appeal to our sympa thy, andjjonr hearts go out warmly to wards Mexico, the land of oppressed and degraded women. Can’t we double our contributions this year; it will prove a good investment for us in every sense. The Lord has blessed us tar beyond our deserts, and placed 11s in a land of beauty and plenty, a lain! of Bible and preachers. “But hark! while we sit in the midst of this bounty Sad voices come echoing far o’er the sea, Their burden the words of that poor heathen mother, As she prayed, “O Lord, have thou mercy on me!” Yes, China and India and Islesof the ocean, And lands that are bowed ’neatli the hard Romish yoke, Are looking this way, their hungry souls eager To share in the bread which so freely is broke. Their daughters are greviously vexed, for the devil Holds nations and kingdoms whose daugh ters are bouud; And they cry, as ot yore, to the Master, whose mercy Still sweeps in its fullness the wide world around, But wliy are they famishing? why are they pleading? The crumbs of God’s providence surely are theirs; This legacy, claimed by syrophonicean, The seal of the gracious Redeemer still hears. Oil, teR it with sadness, and tell it in whis pers, Selfish hearts cry, “send them away,” for we need All the crumbs for the jchUfSrgX. Our home work is pressing, • So tlie loaves and the crumbs are gathered " in greed, Unfaithful executives! Hope we for blessing To rest on such hoardings kept hack from the heirs? Such gains as a burden. They bring to the children A heritage fraught hut with cussing and cares. The “moth and the rust” lake the crumbs we should scatter, And thieves steal the bread we should cast on the waves! And time bears us onward to meet at the judgement- The millions who go without hope to their graves. O fathers and mothers! give bread to your children, The life giving bread which came down from the skies; But remember, the crumbs Jesus gave to tho heathen, And with them a blessing wliicli all lack supplies. And sisters,this cryfrom beyond to us cometh For women in anguish are calliag for aid; Let the “Jesus within us” give merciful answer; Lo! tlie work of the Master upon us is laid, And if we hut gather the crumbs that are falling, We’ll do with faitli in the God we adore, Till “gold and the gospel” shall conquer all nations, And Christ our Redeemer shall reigli ever more.” The report of the Conesponding Sec retary, Miss K. V. Cater, was then submitted. This was an elaborate and carefully preparod statement of. the dif ferent Auxiliaries, the number of mem bers in each, number of subscribers to the Womans Missionary Advocate, amount of money collected since last meeting, and showed very plainly our duty in the work, and where most needed. The Treasurer’s report was then call ed for. The Treasurer, Mrs. J. S. Key, being absent the leport was read by Mrs. J. B. Cobb. It was approved and received. Reports from the districts were then submitted. Mrs. R. D. Walker, Vice- President of the Savannah District, gave a very interesting account of the general state of the work in the bounds of her district. Mrs. Amelia Wright, Vice-President of the Columbus Dis trict, and Mrs. Dr. Hardwick, of the Americus District, reported tho state of the work in their respective districts. Mrs. V. F. Bessent, Vice-President of the*Waycross District, reported by let ter, and tendered her resignation on ac count of removal. Tho Vice-Presidents of the other districts were absent. Con dition of the work in these districts, ascertained by reports of Correspond ing Secretary, Treasurer and delegates of the various Auxiliaries. Reports from each Auxiliary were then called for and submitted as follows: Trinity Church, Savannah, through Mrs. R. D. Walker, reports 75 mem bers; 12 subscribers to the Advocate, and $61.50 dues and SIO.OO delegate’s expenses. Young Ladies’ Society, through Miss Landershine. 28members; $16.50 dues, $5.00 delegate’s expenses and $184.00 raised by entertainments for the education of a Chinese girl. Wesley Monumental Church, Savan nah, members 43; dues, $45.00, dele gate’s expenses, $5.00. Silvania Church, members 18; dues, $2.00. Waynesboro Church, members 30; subscribers to Advocate, 4; dues, $34; delegate’s expenses, $2.00. Bethany, members, 30; subscribers to Advocate, 5, dues, $29.50; delegate’s expenses, $1.50, and $2.50 to make Bishop Pierce a life patron. Andrew Chapel, members, 39; sub scribers to Advocate, 4; dues, $16.10, Mt. Moriah—Members, 20; subscrib ers, 4; dues, $5.05. Louisville—Members, 26; subscrib ers, 6; dues, SIB.OO. MACON DISTRICT. Mulberry Street Church—Members, 68; subscribers, 26; dues, $94.85; dele gate’s expenses, $5.00. W. F. College—Members, 63; sub scribers, 3; dues, $43.20. Willing Hearts Juvenile Society— Members, 65; d*es, $40.90. First Street Church—Members, 24; dues, $20.65. Little Reapers Juvenile Society— dues, 50 cts. Society adjourned to meet at 3 p. m. Afternoon .Session, 3 O’clock p. m. Meeting opened with reading Scrip tures and prayer by Mrs. R. D. Walk er, who also called the meeting to order and presided. Reports from Churches resumed. Lake Church—Members, 13, sub scribers, 4; dues, $8.70. Hawkinsville—Members, 12; sub scribers, 3; dues, $0.60. Henderson Church—Members, IS; dues, sls. Hickory Grove—Members, 25; sub scribers, 3; dues, $10.40. Fort Valley—Members, 50; subscrib ers, 14; dues, $35.10; delegate’s ex penses, SI.OO. Alice Cobb Society—Members, 26; dues, $42.75. Perry Church—Members, 40; sub scribers, 9; dues, $40.00; delegate’s ex penses, $5.00. Sand/ Run—Members, 22; subscrib ers, 6; dues, $26.50, Wesley Chapel—No report. irwinton —Members,32; dues,sll.7s. Ball’s Church—Members, 10; dues, $6.90. COLUMBUS DISTRICT. St. Luke and St. Paul—Members, 49; subscribers, 11; dues, $29.00. Columbus Juvenile—Members, 60; lues, $17.10. Clowen Church—No report. Hamilton—Members, 17; subscrib ers, 5; dues, $32.00, delegate’s expens es, $2.00. Talbot ton—Dues, $4.00’ Providenc??? Oollinsworth, Pratts burg, Butler, Crowell’s Church. Car sonville —X 0 report. Sardis Church—Dues, $6.50. AMERICUS DISTRICT. Americus Church—Members, 49; subscribers, 5; dues, $24.95; delegate’s expenses, $4.00. Dawson Church—Members, 30; sub scribers, 7; dues, $26,00. Cuthhert Church—Members, 38; subscribers, 6; dues, $19,45. Ellaville Church—Members,34; sub scribers, 2; dues, $17.50; delegates ex penses, SI.OO. Salem Church —Members, 22; sub scribers, 11; dues, $16.40. Oglethorpe Church—Members 33; subscribers. 8; dues, $23.20; delegate’s expenses, $1.70. THOMASVILLE DISTRICT. Thomasville Church—Members, 33; subscribers, 13; dues, $37.50. Bainbridge Church—Members, 23; subscribers, 5; dues, $23.15. Fort Gaines—No report. Albany Church—Members, 14; sub scribers, 2; dues, $6.00. Cario—Members, 16; subscribers, 7; dues, $9.70. Tired Creek Church—Members, 17; subscribers, 2. dues, $15.05, Morven Church—Members, 23; sub scribers, 7; dues, $21.00. Grooverville Church—Members, 16; subscribers, 7; dues, $5.62. Quitman —Members, 16; subscribers, 8; dues, $15.95. Little Workers Juvenile —Members, 20; dues, $8.50. Boston—Members, 14; subscribers,!; dues, SIO.OO. Boston Juvenile—Members, 35; dues $3.52. Betlipage—Members, 20; subscribers 8; dues, $8.00; Society adjourned. Third Day’s Proceedings. Saturday, Sept. 30. Society met at 9:30 o’clock. Meet ing opened by Mrs. \V. D. Williams with reading the Scriptures and prayer. Called to order by the President. Minutes of last meeting read and ap proved. Reports resumed. WAYC'ROSS DISTRICT. Brunswick—Members, 16; subscrib ers, 3; dues, $13.10. St. Mary’s—Reported dead. Taylor’s Creek—Members, 34; sub scribers, 6; dues, $20.27. Golden Gleaners—Members,22; dues $8.55. Olivet Church—Members, 15; sub scribers, 4; dues, $5.00, Homcrville—Members,7; dues $7.00. EASTMAN DISTRICT. Eastman Church—Members, 26; subscribers, 6; dues, $18.25. Spring Hill—Members, 32; dues, SIO.OO. Mt. Vernon—Members, 28; subscrib ers, 1; dues, $7.00. Long Pond—Members, 12; subscrib ers, 5; dues, $5.00. Lumber City—Members, 11; sub scribers, 8; dues, $10.00; delegate’s expenses, SI.OO. The claims of the Womans Mis sionary Advocate were presented by Miss K. V. Cater and four new sub scribers obtained. Reports of Special Committees were called for. Committee on extensions of work re ported through Mrs. R. D. Walker, who read a very profitable and able article on the subject. Ways and means of extending the work was dis cussed at some length and the report adopted. Committee on Finance reported through Mrs. N. B. Ousley. The re port,after discussion with slight amend ment, was adopted. Committee on resolutions reported through Miss Bettie Stubbs. The re port was adopted by a rising vote. Resolved, That we return thanks to the reception committee, Rev. J. O. A. Cook, Mrs. S. S. Sullivan and Mrs. George Tommey for the'r courtesy and kindness in meeting and taking us to our appointed homes. 2nd, To Mrs. Sullivan for the beau tiful and affectionate address of wel come read before the Society. ■3rd, To our worthy officers, Mrs. J. B. Cobb, Mrs. J. S. Key, Mrs. F. J. Vaughn and Miss Kittie Cater, for their efficient services during the past year. J/th, To tlie pastor, Rev. J. O. A. Cook and wife for their aid and hearty co-operation in all our work. sth, To the citizens generally for their most cordial welci me, kind hos pitality and untiring efforts to enter tain us while in their midst. Hth, To Col. C. W. Hancock for copies of the Republican sent to each delegate in tlie conference room. 7th, To this Auxiliary Society.)for the delightful entertainment at Mrs. Hancock’s. Bth, That a copy of these resolutions he sent to tlie city papers with the re quest that they be copied, and they be recorded in our minutes. ill's. Amelia Wright, Ch’in. Com. The Memorial Fund was represented by Miss Iv. Y. Cater. A gold ling sent by Mrs. Bessent was presented to the Society. Tlie ring was a sacred relic. A motion made to redeem tlie ring was carried, and the sum of $6.00 was immediately raised and the ring returned. The annual election of officers was held with the following result: Mrs. J. B. Cobb, President. ilrs. R. D. Walker, Vice-President Savannah District. Mrs. Seneca Burr, Vice-President Macon District. ifrs. Amelia Wright, Vice-President Columbus District. Mrs. Dr. Hardwick, Vice-President Americus District. Miss Minnie Wooten, Vice-President Thomasville District. Mrs. M. J. Colson, Vice-President Waycross District. Mrs. J. Bishop, Vice-President East man District. Miss K. A . Cater, Corresponding Secretary. Mrs. F. ,1. Vaughn, Recording Sec retary. Mrs. J. S. Key, Treasurer. In answer to the question, where shall our next, annual meeting he held? Thomasville, Eastman and Cuthbert were put in nomination, and Thomas ville was selected. On motion,the President was request ed to furnish tho address for publica tion. An invitation to a social gathering at the residence of Col. C. W. Hancock was tendered by the Americus Auxil iary through Mrs. S. S. Sullivan, and accepted by a rising vote. The Conference, after a most de lightful and profitable session, then ad journed sine die. The social gathering at the hospit able home of Col. Hanaoclt proved to be an enjoyable affair indeed. It was a season of refreshment to body, mind, and soul. In friendly greeting and de lightful interchange of thought and feeling, the hours passed quickly away, and thej time of parting came all too soon. The Missionary sermon preached by Dr. J. S. Key, of Macon, at 11 a. m., Sunday, was all that the best friend of the Missionary cause could have de sired—replete with conclusive argu ment, enforced by striking illustrations, and with pathos and beauty, rendered all the more effective by the fervid manner of the speaker. The theme— “ Thy Kingdom Come”—was the motto selected by tho Sabbath School Mis sionary Society in their entertainment on Friday evening. liefore closing these proceedings, mention must be made of the evenings entertainments. Too much cannot be said of the eloquent, able and appropri ate address of the Rev. J. O. A. Cook on Thursday evening. It was all that could be desired on the subject. Re plete with wisdom and fitness for the cause he so ably represented “womans work for woman.” Showing too in a most satisfactory manner that woman was not out of her sphere in this grand and glorious work. The entertainment by the Sunday School Friday evening was a pleasant diversion from the day’s work, and one long to be remembered by children and visitors. Where all did so well we cannot discriminate. The children have their hearts in the work. May their strength in it grow with their strength in years. The closing and crowning occasion was the informal meeting of the mem bers of the Society Monday morning at the parsonage. The faith and feel ing and thought of all present seemed to be in perfect unison, all felt the heavenly inspiration of new zeal, and purpose in the glorious enterprise of giving the Gospel to the heathen world. All joined heartily in an earnest prayer for Divine grace and guidance. Then the farewell words were spoken; the parting hands were taken, and those who had taken such sweet counsel to gether, separated to meet, if not on earth, in the mansions of Eternal glory- F. J. Vaughn, Sec’ty. Little Floyd is No More. Died, in this city, at his parent’s residence, on Monday afternoon about six o’clock, of typhoid fever, Floyd Marion, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Simmons, aged about six years. Another happy home has been sad dened by the fell destroyer, Death. Fond parents will miss the sunbeam of their home, they will miss his in nocent prattle and winsome smiles. They will never more hear his light footsteps or his glad laughter. The little lips that kissed papa and mam ma good night are cold in death; his little chair is vacant, there is sadness in that home. Extending to the stricken parents our deepest sympa thy we bid them look with the eye of faith to the time when they will bo reunited to their loved one. He has gone to be witli the Saviour who said “Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven.” The bud that has been taken from this world will bloom and shed its fragrance in the brighter world above. Floyd has escaped the troubles of life and is for ever with the Lord; he is the tie that will bind lather, mother and brother from earth to Heaven. “One treasure more is gathered now Unto the garner of rest; One more angel has gone to the skies, To be numbered with the blest.” The funeral of little Floyd took place Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Mr. Bussey officiating. He is laid in his little bed, and his body mingles with the mother earth; but the spirit has sped away to the God who gave it. He sweetly sleeps in tlie beautiful fields of that far away country where angels dwell. WANTED. Two thousand corn sacks. Burkiialter & Hooks. w2tsw2t. PERSONAL. iron. Allen Fort is now confined to his bed by an attack of fever. Charlie Barlow is again at his post as clerk at the Barlow House. Will Jones can now be found at the jewelry store of Frieker & Bro. Col. F. A. Hill who has had an at tack of fever for the past two weeks, was on the streets Monday. Alderman H. D. Watts is having a nice residence built on the north-east corner of the public square. Dr. W. J. Barlow, who has been for some time at Indian Springs is now at home greatly improved in health. Mrs. W. H. Clay left for Thomas ville on Tuesday afternoon to take charge of the Ashley House of that city. Col. B. L. Gentry the evangelical tourist of the Telegraph <0 Meseenger called on us Tuesday evening. He says he has been out preaching to the boys for two months, and it is certain lie always has a word of good cheer for them. Mrs. Jane Warren, a very aged lady, mother of Mrs. Wm. Hardwick of this city, and a relict of the late Hon. Lott Warren, was stricken with a sudden and severe attack of illness last Sunday, ahd it was thought for some time that she would die, but We are glad to state that she is now much better and in a fair way to recover. Atlanta, GA.,Feb. 10,1879. Messrs. 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