West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-12-09
Mrs. BUELL. In MOKGANTOWN.
The Athens of West Virginia hears
Our National Secretary Gladly.

ne CiJlZ6uS VI NlOi SdueOWu An
enjoyed a rare treat in the visit Of
Mrs. Caroline B. Buell.. Wednes-
day, Nov. 18th, the day Of her ar
rival, was typical of the gloomy
days of winter. Clouded skies,
damp atmosphere, wavering snow
flakes" melting as they fell, and
the sodden earth acknowledged
chill November's reign.
She had these discomforts to en-
dure in her twenty miles OF stag
ing from Fairmont; but all undis-
mayed and unconquered, filled the
appointment made for her on that
evening by the State President.
Just here may [ be allowed to
say, turning aside from the main
subject, that Mrs. Buell. has prom
ised to visit us again in pleasant
er season, when she can have a
more comfortable and speedy tran
sit. Surely all the world knows
that we are to have a railroad. 1t
is creeping toward US, slowly but
surely.
But to return to the meetings.
They were held in the M. E.
Church, whose excellent choir kind
ly furnished the music for both ev-
enings. The Pastor, Rev, G. W.
Crawford, introduced Mrs. Buell. on
these occasions in short, pithy,
pointed remarks, which were an
excellent preparation for the ad
dresses. That given on Wednes-
day evening, was an earnest, force
able presentation of the reasons
why women should unite against
the liquor traffic; and carried con-
viction with it. Then Professor
Hodges of the High School made
an earnest plea in behalf of the w.
G, T. U, and proposed a collection
to which there was a generous
response.
Mrs. Buell. dined or Thursday
with the family Of Hon. John A.
Ollie; SO that, though far from her
own loved ones, she took part in a
Thanksgiving reunion, where chill
dren and grandchildren met in
home of Christian refinement.
RECEPTION AT THE SEMINARY.
According to notices, an informal
reception was held at the Seminary
at 3 p. 10. and from that hour un-
til half past four, Mrs. Buell. was
fully occupied in receiving. Pres.
and Mrs. E. M. Turner of the State
University, Lieut.. J. L. Wilson,
Prof. of Mathematics and Comman-
dant Of Cadets, members of the
families of other professors, rep
resentation of the senior and law
classes some of whom are earnest
workers in the temperance ranks,
being members of the White Rib
bon Army, and a number of W. G.
T. US, both old and young ladies,
were some of the callers. Among
these last we must not forget to
our "Mother in Israel"
Mrs. N. A. L. Purinton, mother of
Prof's. D. B., A. L. and Rev. Dana
Purinton. Earnest in every good
work, her bright presence is an in
spiration.
Rev. c. W, Crawford, represented
the M. %. Church. Rev. S. L.
Finney, devoted advocate of Tenn
perance, pastor of the Presbyterian
Church, being detained at home
by indisposition, sent his regrets
and greeting by his eldest daugh-
ter, an accomplished young lady,
Cor. Sec. of the w. G. T. u. Ali
were impressed by the womanly
graces and refinement of Mrs.
Buell.. The time has gone by when
a harsh voiced individual in Bloom
er costume can be taken as the
type of the lady platform speaker.
THURSDAY EVENING MEETING,
On Thursday evening large
in the M. E our largest
testified to the interest of our
citizens in the speaker and her
subject. We are safe in saying,
that the highest expectations were
more than realized, in the practical
address, which was given. 1t was
marked by no weak sentimentality
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