REPORT OF MOTHERS' COTTAGE AND DRAWING-ROOM MEETINGS.

White Ribbon, Volume 1, Issue 1, 1 May 1895, Page 5

REPORT OF MOTHERS' COTTAGE AND DRAWING-ROOM MEETINGS.

During the year I communicated with the various Unions. Some have not repllied : oihers did, with most encouraging reports. In several local Unions there is a Mothers’ Meeting held every week, which is a blessing to many weary mothers. Two local Unions have a Mothers’ Prayer Union every month, w'hen especial requests are made at the Throne of Grace on behalf of those of tender years, that they may be early brought to give their hearts to Jesus; for the young men and maidens who have to go out into the world world, that they may be enabled to resist, by the grace of (rod, the many temptations which lie in their way ; and for those out of the way, that they may be brought to the Good Shep herd. I have visited three meetings attended by poor mothers not connected w r ith our W C.T. Union. Our members are active and helpful in waiting the homes of those women, and inviting them to come to their meetings. The latter bring their little ones with them. A box of toys is provided, and a rug is spread, on which the children lie and play while their mothers sew, making whatever garments they are most in need of for themselves or children, for the material of which they pay a little. While this is going on someone reads, and tells them the story of Jesus and His love. Hymns are sung, and efforts used to influence them for good ; then a cup of tea and something good to eat follows. Some of the mothers say such a meeting is the only sunshine they have in their tives. Go on, then, sowers of sunshine, Nor question result complete ; In the fulness of time an Autumn Will ripen the perfect wheat. Mrs S. L. O. I am glad to record that this year has been the best for Cottage meetings. Although some of the local Unions have not sent returns, yet the reports to hand shows this dopartment of the Master's work to be receiving more attention than heretofore. 1 have personally conducted five Drawing-room Meetings throughout this last year, but 1 have received no reports from Unions of this department of work. M. Kirkland, Superintendent.