The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-09-12

eily a WOMAN Of superior intellect.
Rev. Bash, Of somerset. was called upon,
and responded in a very appropriate and
pleasing manner
Thursday evening Ms. Ferris l. Chris
tan. of Chicago, delivered an able, Instruct
i've and wholesome lecture on the subject Of
Temperance. 10 an inieIligcn: and apprseia-
dFe audience.
The work of the Convention throughout,
vas marked by an enthusiasm worthy Of
the cause. and all who were in attendance
caught a new ipirit Of earnesiHess and zeal.
Among The encouraging remarks made be
fore the convention weTe the stirring words
ofNs scheil, Of Washington, D C., which
LEFT their impress upon many hearts, ani
will long be remembered with pleasure.
Friday mornings work resulted in the
eiest.on Of officers, and appointment ofSu-
p~eFintendents for the year, As follows
President-Mz. GrowaI. lockwood.
Yice PTesiaent-Ans. Davis. Ursina.
Corresponding s~ecretary-Mr. L. A. Ev-
ans, lockwood.
Recording secretary-Mrs ". o. Kooser,
Somerset.
Treasgrer-Mn. (. J Thomas, Meyers
dale.
sUFERrNrExnExTs.
Evangelical Work-Mrs. W. II. Piatt.
Soldiers and sailors-Mrs. Jennie Hoch-
s~;etler.
influencing the Press-Mrs. T.. J. Thomas.
Temperance Liferature-Np. VI 4. Wal
ter.
Uniermented Wine-Ms J. Thomson.
Mothers Work-Mrs. VI. f. Hannum.
sabbath ObsergaRce-Mrs. Growaii.
Legislative Work-Mrs L. A. Mex inley.
Scientific Iustruction-Mrs. u. o Kooser.
Nareoae-Mrs. VIM. E. Frease.
Institute Week.-Mrs.. L. A. Hay.
Young Woman's Work-Misz Nina Fer
ner.
Juvenile Work-Miss Jennie Brendel.
A delegation OF I0i White Ribbon wo-
men represented the local unions Of the
county, and from The interest manifested, Il
IS evident the work has taken firm hold
upon the hearts ofthc sisteraood Of our beau-
ufnl mountains. May Sod speed the day,
when the universal heart Of woman shall De
enlisted ia this glorious cause, and the curse
thar hangs above our nation ike a funeral
pail, be lifted forever. Resolutions were
adopted as follows
cpSsrrTUriNH AMENDMENT.
WHEREAS, We have on hand an unfnish-
ed work, having carried through the first
stage Of It's passage a bin submitting to the
peopie Of this Commonwealth a Prohibito.y
Amendment to our State Constitution. Re
s1lsf. That we work with renewed spirit for
its triumphant completion, presenting. if
possible, more and better papers ferthis final
submission
LrcENsE-
WHEREAS, We believe it to be the duty
Of the Government to make il as hard as
possible for a man to go wrong, and as easy
as possible for him 10 90 right Resolsed,
Therefore, That we. the ". G. T. L. ofSom-
erset county viii yraosssfrqfe AGAINST all H.
censes TO sell intoxicants. being i~rreeoncila-
biy opposed 20 any form Of license. high or
low, aGd fully persuaded that the great eda-
cltiunal influences Of the law should be
wholly right.
=cIsL FURTrY.
WHzEzls TIE work Of prevention IS es-
sgntialiy the work of every mother and teach
q, and the evils Of society are glar;ng. threat
ening elery home
Restrsd. That we the W. C. t. T.. make
the department Of social purity 4 special
work thai. beginning with our children at
home, we incuicate purity OF tbought, word,
act we viii guard the associations Of Cur
children, throw about them wholesome re-
s~traiHts, andtry by all means at hand TO I'M
press those about us with the truth uttered
5y tic Great Teacher, who has said, " the
pure . heart shall see God.
HAHyEs BOOKS.
Rsaorei. That We thank the school boards
thar have adopted the Barnes series, as We
believe them 20 be the best books published
mp 30 this time 70 teach scientific facts in ia
gor official abstinence, and that we continue
to pledge our hearty assistance 10 consoien-
tious teachers who are ~endeavoriug to meet
the requirements Of the law, in its spirit, as
Vel as letter.
TIIE BLAIR BIIL
WHrRzas We believe that National aid
shouId be extended to tie support Of free
public schools in Otherwise neglected por-
i!oas Of cur country, the perPeruay Of our
Independence ahd prosI Gritty depending
upon Intelligence OF votes
Eesairel. That Ne viii continue our sup
port to the Blair bin by such measures as
shall By our leaders be deemed wise.
Rsolred, That We interest ourselves to in
crease the subscription Of the Uadoa Signal
and our STATE paper. the Bhae Ribbon. in the
organization Of Bands Of Hope and 10y
Al Legions also, that each superintendent
should endeavor to promote the WORK other
department.
SABBATH o%BsERvAScg
wHEaE,s The promises OF God are to them
that honor Hira, not doing their own ways.
nvr finding their Jwn pleasure on his day,
therefore,
Res1sal That We recognize our obligation
10 observe the DAY unto the Lord, expecting
he Divine blessing upon cur country as an
obedient people.
We depreeaie the practice Of running ex-
euHsioa trains On sunday, keeping open
sais AMI charging admittaace fees at camp
meetings. and having stands or stalls cor the
purpose Of selling refreshmentson tie Lords
day, thereby breaking both the laws OF the
land aldofGod. and We shall do all in our
power to discourage the amt, using our in
duenoe, by preeept and example, to secure a
better observance OF the Sabbath.
THANKS.
WnEnEas. We have been the recipients Of
much kindness at the hands Of our friends.
therefore,
Realssd, That W tender sincere thanks to
the citizens Of lockwood sor their generous
hospitality. to the B. < o. Railroad and EN-
ployes Tor accommodating raies and at;en-
ton, to the pastor and congregation for the
use Of the ". z. Church, TO the choir for It's
excellent music, to the Y's.' who have
teen % helpful and cheerful. and to all 9TH
ers who have Contributed to our comfort and
assisted ia our labors.
Raagsed. That we tender thanks to our
judges who heard our remens,ranees against
tie granting If licenses to sell intoxicating
liquors also. thanks TO those lawyer who
50 ably plead the cause OF Temperance.
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