The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-01-25
For the Democrat.
Minutes Oftsze w. G. L. u. Con-
Vention aud Mass Meeting.

Convention met in the Christian church
on Wednesday, Jan. 18th. Morning sess-
ion commencing at II o'clock, Mrs. Foote,
Of Cleveland, presiding. After singing,
prayer, and the reading of Scripture, we
listened to remarks by Mrs. Foote in re-
gard to the object of the Convention
Also to words of encouragement from
Rev. Mr.. Huber and Mrs. Mccullough.
A committee on resolutions was her APP
pointed; said committee consisting of
Mrs. Foote, Judge Chambers and ]. N.
Lake. The President, then, in a clear
and forcible address, urged the impor-
lance of the education of children on the
SUBJECT OF temperance, both in the pub
lie and Sabbath schools.
Adjourned to meet at 2 p. M.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The weather continues extremely I'M
favorable, and the streets are solidly
glazed with ice-the safest footing being
in the disagreeable slush at the edges;
yet many earnest workers were ION
time" and the afternoon session opens
at 2 o'clock, with a goodly number pres
ent; Mrs. Foote in the chair.
Singing, Gail Hail the Power of Jesus
Name"
Reading, by the president, OF the 14th
Psalm; the reading interspersed with
timely comments.
Prayer by Bro. Lake.
Hymn: Nearer, My God, to Thee"
Minutes of morning session read and
approved.
In consequence of the non-appearance
of Rev. Blackford, of Eldorado, who was
to open the discussion on the prohibito-
nv amendment, the hour for that discus
sion was occupied chiefly by Mrs. Foote
in her earnest appeals in behalf of sys-
tematic temperance instruction to chill.
dren, and also in exhorting the ladies to
their special work in unions.
Rev. Huber then took up the subject
of the proposed amendment, treating it
in a spirited manner. Rev. Brown, of
the church of the Disciples, eloquent on
same subject.
Further remarks by the president.
Speech by Mr.. Benjamin Hubbard.
Questions on the Amendment next in
order. Questions, except the first, and
replies noted only in substance-not YER
batim).
By Rev. Mr.. Hubler-"Why is an a.
mendment preferable to q prohibitory
law?"
Mr.. Hubbard-"A LAW may be repeal
ed; whereas an amendment is to forever
prohibit"
Question, by the president, as to the
exact language of a certain law.
Not definitely answered.
The Secretary, referring to an object
ion against the petition, wherein al in
t~elligent voter had claimed that it would
be better to strike out all laws favorable
to the liquor traffic than to "patch up"
the Constitution with an amendment,
asked if the latter did not nevertheless,
possess the advantage, and if Mr.. Hub
bard's reply to Rev. Hubler's question
did not also answer this?
Mr.. Hubbard-"Yes; laws could, in
that case again be made in favor of it
bat he Amendment prohibits"
N ext in order; reading by MIR. Hub
Ter, of the resolutions.
A message of greeting from Mrs.
White, president of the local union at
New Paris, was handed to, and now COM
m%unicated by Mrs. Foote.
Moved: That these resolutions be a
dopted as a whole. Unanimously car
ried. Adjourned to meet at 80, at st
Paul NJ. E. Church.
vENING SESSION.
The mass meeting at St. Paul NJ. E.
Church opened at Z 80 with a large audi
ence, Mrs. Foote again presiding.
Singing by choir and congregation.
Reading of Scripture by the president,
with occasional comments in her accus-
toned lucid and graceful style.
Prayer by the pastor, Rev. Brewster.
Music by the choir.
Remarks by the president. First-ln
apology for the unavoidable disappoint-
ment occasioned by the failure of Rev.
Rushbridge, of Greenville, to be pres
ent. (He having been advertised as
speaker of the evening, and Mrs. Foote
not having received word to the contra
ry until a few hours before.) Secondly
as to the disposition to be made OF the
money collected for his services. Said
amount TO be put into the hands of our
local Treasurer, to be used hereafter for
a similar purpose.
Next in order, a brief address by Rev.
Mr.. Huber on the demands of the Ii
quor traffic"
Remarks by Mr.. J. H. Foster. Theme
-"Have we Done What we Could?"
Rev. S. D. Specs being now called up
on, came to the front, and after mention.
ing his inexperience in temperance
speech-making, but wishing the cause
abundant success, introduced in his stead
Rev. Mr.. S. Mills, of New Richmond, O..
whose remarks consisted of persona.
"reminiscences.
[Copies of the petition had been, a
the request of Mrs. Foote, brought to the
meeting, but limited time forbade theil
circulation. Other gentlemen from whom
also, many would gladly have heard
were expected to speak, but no doubt fol
this same reason-lack of time-remain
ed %silent.l
Next in order-reading of resolutions
framed at afternoon session, and closin,
words of the president.
Music by the choir and collection TO
the State fund. Benediction.
Adjourned.
LEILA BARKELoo, Sec'y.