San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-08-19
NO. 36.
From the Assembly Beacon
w. CT. us Day.

Thursday was set apart in the calen-
dar OF the Assembly as w. O. I. Us
Day. The day came clear and beau
tiful, aud by 0 o'clock the great tab
ornacle was beginning TO smile with
bright young faces, and became
cheerful with musical voices. A
praise meeting having been appointed
for this hour, Mrs. NJ M. Clardy,
after tho song, "What A Friend We
have in Jesus" read the 9sth, 66th,
& Tooth Psalm and led in prayer. Al
ter the singing Of the hymn,
! "Precious Promise, and the Tenn
perance Doxology;
praise God from whom all blessings flow,
Praise him who heals the drunkard's wo,
Praise Him who leads the Temp'runcs
host
Praise Father. Son and Holy Ghost,
The little ones, more than 100 strong,
under their banner marked with the
motto, "Tremble, King Alcohol,
marched up the aisle and took their
seats in front. A little temperance
song 10 the air, "In the Sweet Bye
and-Bye", was sung, and the follow
ing programme carried out:
Observation-Disclosures Mat
tie McKie.
Declamation-"Drive the Head
Gregg Wood.
Declamation-'My Little Man
Lettie Henniger.
misunderstanding but Leaves"
Miss Matte Ownby.
Song-.When He Cometh".
Recitation-"The Drink For You"
Gertrude Garth.
Reading-"Hate Of the Bowl"-by
Miss Lula Townsend
The Warriors Song by Willie
Henniger.
'.Nothing-Yet Something"-Miss
Hattie Pegues.
"The Temperance Chain by z
girls and Z boys.
After O short recess, Miss Willie
Barbee, cor. secy of the W. @. I. q.
Of Tennessee, addressed the audience
on the history of the w. O. 7. U. The
address was delivered in clear, dis
tinct voice, and was q comprehensive
statement of the history Of this won
derful movement.
DIR. Barbee, of Lockhart, then
read by request an address from the
Union Signals: "Shall Women Keep
Silence in the Cnurches7' Some
discussion on the subject was then
had, and there was unanimous
opinion expressed to the effect that
women should be heard in the
churches
The time having arrived in the or
der Of exercises, Mrs. Clardy au-
nounced that I'Mothers' Meeting
would be held. Mrs. Clardy's re-
marks Just here were very beautiful,
bringing out the duties of mothers
in their homes. After short prryer
service, q few brief addresses by
Christian workers, the meeting ad-
liourned with the benediction.
A large audience greeted the lad
les and listened with marked atten-
ton throughout.
AFTERNOON SESSION
The meeting was called to order
by Mrs. Clardy After singing
hymn and short praise service,
Mrs. M. M. Clardy, took up the sub
Iect: .'W. Q. 7. U. Evangelistic
Work" This proved a complete and
highly interesting resume OF the sal
lent points in the history of this
great work. The noble lady's refer
ence to "the White Cross Course of
instruction" meant to rescue the
young from the curse and bondage
OF evil thoughts produced profound
impression upon all. ALI felt the
force OF her logic and said Amen! to
her statements. Miss Willie Barbee
then delivered an effective address
on scientific Temperance lnstruc-
ton in the Public Schools" The
lecturer very clearly showed that the
duty of instructing the young mind
in matters Of temperance and hygiene
was equally important with that OF
the teaching OF morals and love of
truth and justice. The interesting
lecturer referred with emphasis and
gratitude to the recent Legislative
triumph OF the women in Washington
when the scientific instruction bill
passed Congress by clear majority.
Judge Fisher being called on, then
spoke briefly to the subject Of temper
ance work and reform. He felt no
temperance work effective without
the grace OF Christ.
A brief discussion OF the subject:
"Institutes of Health and Heredity,
followed, and after announcements
concerning the Union Signal and
other literature of the w. @. 7. u, :
q few remarks on the plan of organi-
zation, the order Of business was fin-
ished.
Mrs. Mosher was asked by Mrs
Clardy 10 give some account OF local
work, with especial reference to pris-
on visitation. Honorable mention
was then made Of the work of Mrs
Lizzie ID. johnson. of Paris, for pris-
oners. Announcements. Adjourn
ment
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