Will not every subscriber to the MONTHLY examine the date on the address label of their magazine, which indicates the time to which the subscription has been paid? If it has expired or is in arrears, we would esteem it a favor if a remittance could be made at once.

If any one can make use of sample copies of the MONTHLY, we will be pleased to send them. Our subscription list ought to be doubled. Who will help in this? Will not every subscriber who is in arrears, send us the amount due, and secure at least one new subscriber?

Dr. Josiah Strong, author of "Our Country," a book which bristles with statistics marshalled in a most forceful manner, has read Dr. Tupper's address on "Immigration and Christianity," published in the September MONTHLY. He says: "I am delighted with the address. It is as orthodox as it is eloquent. A noble production. I hope it will be read by many thousands."

The address is now issued in pamphlet form and will be sent in limited quantities to those who wish it for themselves or for distribution.

Congo Girls At Spelman Seminary. Two Congo girls arrived in this country in September, and proceeded at once to

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Atlanta to enter Spelman Seminary. They accompanied or were in charge of Rev. Mr. Clark, who for about five years has been missionary on the Congo. One of them was in the household of Mr. Clark for two or three years and was then sent to Scotland to be educated. She showed surprising capacity, leading her class in some studies. their presence at Spelman Seminary prove a blessing to the Institution, awakening a lively missionary interest for the evangelization of Africa. As many already know, two Spelman students, Miss Gordon and Miss Howard are now on the Congo and in the same locality where Mr. Clark has labored. He speaks highly of them and their work, though we regret to learn that they are not in the best of

health.

How wide-reaching are the influences of some of these schools for the colored people and what a great mission is before them! Great claims, therefore, they have especially upon the Baptists of America.

Missionary Boxes.

The pastor of one of the strongest Baptist churches in one of the Western States recently wrote us as follows: "I am much interested in the work here in this State, and in fact in all of the West, and I know what the missionaries have to endure in the way of deprivation and so I am glad to be able to help them as I am able." It is those who

are acquainted with the missionaries and know their needs, who can appreciate the blessing that a well-filled "Missionary Box" is. We wish it were possible to publish all of the letters that we receive from our missionaries, telling with what joy the "barrel" was opened; how old and young "cried for cried for joy," and how they thanked the Lord for all His goodness to them.

says:

It is a blessing to be able to prepare such gifts. Many Ladies' Societies can testify to this fact. The secretary of one wrote "I wish you could read the letters of thanks. It would do your heart good." Another "The missionary seemed so pleased with everything that we were more than repaid." Another says, "It did us good to send it." We could multiply such quotations but space will not allow. We simply desire to again call attention to the fact that cold weather comes very early on some of our mission fields, and that "he gives twice who gives quickly." We still have on hand. a number of applications from our missionaries, which we will be pleased to send to any Ladies' Society or Circle desiring them. They give full particulars as to ages, sizes and special needs of the family. Address the Corresponding Secretary.

Memorial Services for Miss S. B, Packard. .

On Friday afternoon, September 11th, under the auspices of the Woman's American Baptist Home Mission Society, memorial services for Miss S. B. Packard, late Principal of Spelman Seminary, in Atlanta, Ga., were held in Tremont Temple, Boston. Rev. Dr. Lorimer presided and spoke of Miss Packard's valuable labors as his as sistant in his former pastorate of the Temple Church. Dr. Hazlewood offered prayer. The Corresponding Secretary of the American Baptist Home Mission Society spoke on the providential preparations for the undertaking in which Miss Packard engaged ten years ago at Atlanta, and of her providential preparation and calling for this work. Mrs. Coleman, President of the Woman's

Society, spoke of Miss Packard in relation to that Society. Mrs. Barrett, of the Spelman Faculty, spoke of Miss Packard in her relation to the teachers and the school. Dr. William Howe gave personal reminiscences of Miss Packard and her work. Dr. J. McWhinnie spoke of her as an educator in former years at Suffield, Conn., and elsewhere.

An appropriate telegram was received. from Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller and Mrs. Spelman. Several solos were sung excellently.

About two hundred and fifty personsmostly ladies-were in attendance. The exercises throughout were of deep interest. The deserved tributes paid to the character and the work of Miss Packard will not soon be forgotten, while the work which she car

ried forward with wonderful success will

undoubtedly become dearer to the hearts of

all who have learned more of its value and the greater promise of it.

Spelman Seminary-the crowning achievement of the last ten years of her life and to which she gave her life-will be her monument, though all else she did may be forgotten. May Spelman Seminary, so well begun, never lack capable, consecrated teachers nor generous helpers for the increasing field of usefulness which opens before it.

The Presidents of the Home Mission Society Schools in Conference. Dr. MacVicar furnishes the following account of this Conference:

At the call of the Corresponding Secretary of the Home Mission Society, the following Presidents and Principals met in Conference at Cottage City, Mass., namely: Rev. Chas. H. Corey, D.D., Richmond Theological Seminary; Rev. H. M. Tupper, D. D., Shaw University; Rev. George B. Sale, Atlanta Seminary; Rev. A. Owen, D. D., Roger Williams University; Rev. C. E. Becker, Benedict College; Rev. Chas. Ayer, Jackson College; Rev. C. L. Purce, D.D., Selma University; Rev.