The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1886-05-05

Parties, and so on.
"Where shall Literature be Sc
cured ?"-
What shall we order for use in
Local Unions
Answer, by Mrs. johnson and
others. The things most needed
are 1.-THE Pathfinder" methods OF
Work. Union Signal, and WEST
VIRGINIA FREEMAN.
Best methods of circulating Lit
erature, and class of persons among
whom it is most needed, was clear
ly answered by Mrs. J. M. Porter.
She suggested placing boxes for
Tracts or Leaflets in Postofices,
workshops, depots, and in stores
where the proprietors will allow
them to be placed. She also urged
the ladies to place on the tables of
the Y. M. G. 4. rooms the best Lit.
erature they can secure. She urged
on ladies the use of Leaflets, en-
phasizing the fact that they be &C
companied by an earnest prayer.
She gave an instance that had
come to her knowledge, of a man
and four sons who had been con-
verted through the reading of a
leaAet given by an old lady. Mrs.
J. G. Jacobs then read q suggestive
paper on "Press Work." and was
| followed by Mrs. J. A. Johnson, in
a short talk on the same subject.
Mrs. Johnson followed in a de-
tailed recital of the duties of the
several officers of a Local Union,
insisting that each officer must
study to acquaint herself with the
various duties incumbent upon
her, and urged the President to
discharge that duty which required
her to keep a faithful oversight
over all, seeing that each officer is
ION duty"
Mrs. J. W. Flowers paper on So
cial Purity, was given, Friday af-
ternoon, and opened up an inter-
esting and important discussion.
The paper was a thoughtful pro-
duction and gave evidence of care
full preparation.
The Responsive Reading on
Legislative work, conducted by
Mrs. |. H. Devol of Wellsburg, was
the most interesting and instruc-
tive exercise of the Convention,
bearing as it did upon the practi-
cal work in which we are SO
earnestly engaged,
The reports of the Committees
on Plan of Work and Resolutions
were read and adopted.
Reports from Unions were then
given as follows:
Mrs. Porter reported for New
Cumberland. They meet every
week and have full attendan CO.
First Thursday in the month,
business meetings, others, prayer
meetings. Every two weeks and
Saturday night, prayer meeting
that would gladden. any heart.
About 200 attend the Young Mems
League.
Mrs. johnson spoke for Wheeling
Union; Mrs. Parkinson for Mounds.
vile. Cameron w. G. 7. U. report.
ed through Mrs. Hicks; Wellsburg
through Mrs. Jacobs. Roney's
Point spoke through Mrs. J. Nc.
Clurkin; New Cumberland Band
of Hope, through Mrs, Sweeney
Mrs. Carr reported for Cameron
Band. "Question Box" was Their
opened and questions answered by
various members.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
Balloting for officers resulted in
the election of Mrs. J, A. Smith Of
New Cumberland, as District Presi
dent; Mrs, M. B. Grier of New
Cumberland, as Secretary, anc
Miss Anna Duval OF Wellsburg, as
Treasurer,
EVENING sEss1 ON opened with ar
anthem by the choir, "Wine is 6
Mocker" and prayer by Rev. J. C
Hull of Wheeling.
A RESPONSIVE Reading" was
conducted by Mrs. J, M. Porter O.
New Cumberland.
Mrs. Sweeney, Leader of the New
Cumberland Loyal Legion, gave 6
SAMPLE drill and Mrs. A Fl Carr