The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1888-09-21

amount Of temperance literature having
been circulated, which surely cannot fail to
do good. Brother Hancock Of Salem, babe
US 90 Oh. The pleasant face Of Brother
Sembower was brought to the front like
wise, and endorsed what Brother Hancock
said, 60 on in the good work. SupeTin-
tenoent Of Capital and Labor was not pres
emf but was reported by Mrs. Cawley.
Superintendent Of Press work, Mrs. M. J..
PancOst, urged the convention to see to it
that more Of the temperance work was
published in our papers. All unions re-
ported as doing E~vangelistic work. Health
AMI heredity work was reported by Mrs. J.
w. Humphreys.
Mrs. DR.. Souder, Supt. Of County Fair,
reported having a temperance booth at our
late Fair, where tired mothers with their
children might rest. Superintendent of
literature reported 200 Union Signals, 800
tracts, 400 timely talks, 700 mixed tracts,
together with quite a large amount of other
temperance literature distributed. Super
intendents of Sailors and Soldiers work re-
ported papers and bouquets with text
cards distributed.
At IL o'clock the regular noontide silent
prayer was observed, when Mrs. Dewolf,
of Salem, invited the ladies to lunch in
Reform Hall. A bountiful table awaited
the guests, thanks to Salem's good people.
At two O'Clock the devotional exercises
were led by Mrs. E. A. Humphreys, of
Sharptown. Report of Franchise was
read by Mrs. Fl. A. Cawley. Committees
on Resolutions and Credentials reported.
Discussion was raised as to how the coun-
ty Juno should be used. Mrs. J. w. Hum
phreYs was selected as delegate to the
National Convention to be held in New
York on October 10Th, with Mrs. Garrison,
of Quinton, as alternate.
The report Of the committee on resolu-
tions. made as follows, was unanimously
adopted:
ResOtved That this convention most CRATE
fully acknowledges and appreciates the hos
| pitality of the W. G. T. Z. and Y. We. 7. T.,
o. salem, for their bountiful provision for the
comfort Of alIsin attendance; to the clergy
present for their kindly interest and presence
with US; to the pages who have so quietly per-
formed their duties, ana to all who have con
tributed to n this convention n success.
Resolved, a we deeply sympathize with
our president, Mrs. r. P. Patterson, In the
recent painful accident which has bellllen
her, and pray for her speedy recovery.
RosotDed. That we urge ali member of the
w. c. II. q. of the comfy to attend the school
I1NEFAA e@AAN~ ~ ~ III -RRNL WIN II -
exercise this right.
Resotred, h a we, as mothers and sisters OF
the youth of salem county, DC protest against
the gambling allowed on our county fair
grounds. and hope hat hereafter it will be
forbidden.
Resotred, We congratulate the citizens
OF Salem county on their recent victory in the
local option election, and hope the warfare
viii be continued until not n licensed or I'M
licensed dram shop shall pollute our fair
borders
J. W. HUMPHREYS.
NJ. c.. s~HouEDs.
MARY a. BAssErr.
The election Of officers for the coming
year resulted as follows: President, Mrs.
Rebeeca Paterson; Cor. Sec, Mrs. Hannah
Cawley; Rec. Sec. Mrs. DeGroff, OF
Pennsgrove; Treas. Mrs. Maggie Crispin.
Special prayer was offered by Mrs.
Hammer, of Newark, for our worthy State
president, Mrs. Downs, Who is sick at
Ocean Grove. Mrs. Hammer also gave the
ladies a little talk during the afternoon,
which was full of wit and good sense. The
question box was answered by Mrs. Ham
mer. This part Of the work is very in
structive. The evening meeting was held
in the church and addressed by Mrs. Ham
mer. These conventions certainly show
great interest in the work. Tn progress
made from year to year can only be rea-
lized by those who attend to hear the re
ports. The next meeting will be held al
PennsYille, and will be a basket picnic, rs
the Union there isin rather 4 weak eondi.
ton.