The past achievements of a soci- ety, being an indication of its energy and efficiency are a pretty safe prophecy of its future success. We are all will- ing to help a cause that has justified its existence and gives promise of increasing usefulness in time to come. What is the foundation upon which our Society rests? What is its past history? What the needs of the work? What are you willing to do for it? What is the foundation on which the W. H. M. S. is built? The plan and specifications are stated in Matt. 10th ch. 5.6.7.8 verses. "These twelve Jesus sent forth and commanded them, saying Go