Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1888-06-15
The w. C. T. u. Convention.

Butler County Woman's Christian
Temperance Union met May 81, IL
the English Lutheran church, Zelie-
nople. Opened with devotional ser
vices conducted by Mrs. James Dou-
THEFT. Roll call of unions by secre-
tary.
The president then addressed the
convention, giving some practical
in regard to the different
lines of work.
In the absence of Mrs ] B Showal-
ter, corresponding secretary, her re-
port was read by the recording secre-
tary, Mrs Rev Mckinney. A letter
to the convention from Mrs Showalt-
er was also read, regreting her inabil-
ity to be present and expressing her
grea. interest iD the work and sense
of its Importance.
On motion members of the Resolu-
ton Committee were nominated and
elected as follows: Mrs Core, Millers-
town; Mrs Earhart, Karns; Mrs Bioss,
Millerstown; Mrs Sutton, Butler; Miss
Muntz, Centreville; Miss Alice Wick,
Butler; Miss Bastian, Zelienople; Mrs
Tillinghast, Petrolia.
A committee, consisting of Miss
Mary Cooper and Miss Blanch Ham
ilton, was appointed by the president
to solicit subscriptions for
the Union Signal and White Rib-
bon.
On motion all visitors from local
unions not delegates were made con-
sultative members. 1t was suggest
ed that some one act as treasurer in
the absence of the county treasurer.
Mrs Avres and Miss A lice Wick were
so appointed. Miss Mckinney, rec
ording secretary, asked for an assist
ant and Miss Carrie White was chos-
en- to that position. BY request the
county constitution was read by the
secretary. Mrs Core asked informa-
ton on State and National dues.
Miss Miller wished to have
10 cent fund explained. Millerstown
resolution on the subject was called
for and read. Also article in consti-
tuition on duties of superintendent re-
viewed.
On behalf Of the treasurer the pres
ident urged that all monies pass
through the hands of the county trea-
surer.
Local committee reported and del
egates and visitors were assigned to
places of entertainment. Announce.
ments were made and convention ad.
iourned with prayer and benediction
by Rev Stiffy.
EVENING devotional servi-
ces by Rev Mckinney, representa-
tive of the National Reform Associa-
ton, Rev M A Gault, addressed the
convention. His remarks were pleas
ing and instructive: He traced very
clearly the relation existing between
some of the lines of work pursued by
the Reform Association and the W.
c L. u. establishing all his points
by scripture references, and showing
that the divinely appointed form OF
government is republican, or by the
whole people.
The lecture of the evening was
given by DR. Mary 3 Allen, her sub
iect, Bodily Religion" The White
Ribbon women of Butler county. and
the public generally, are so we'll ac-
quainted with Dr. Aliens abilities
that it is only necessary to say that
this earnest, practical exhibition Of
vital truths forms one of her best eff
forts. A very fair audience attended
the evening sessions as well as the
business meetings.
FRIDAY MoRNING-Convention met
in the Presbyterian church. Opened
with devotional exercises by Mrs
Sutton, followed by reading the min
utes and roll call Reports of super
indents were then in order
Mrs J G Moore, Superintendent OF
Scientific Temperance Instruction,
being absent, her report was read by
the secretary and accepted. Mrs j w
Orr's report On Sabbath Observance
was read by Miss Cozy Miller, of Bru,
in. This report showed more unions
engaged in the work than heretofore;
accepted. Mrs John M Greer, of But
Ter, at the request OF Mrs NJ A Hutch.
man, uperintendent of Soldiers aud
Sailors Work, read a very timely and
interesting paper, and also letter
from MIS- Hulings, State Superinten-
dent, in the interest OF this depart
ment. Questions were asked in rela-
tion to work and its importance en-
phasized.
Prison and Jail Work, Mrs M E
Nichols, Butler. Instances were Civ
Ell in this report of the most interest
ing character, showing the valuable
results of individual effort. Letters
specially prepared haye been distrib-
uted with good effect, and commnica-
tions received from former inmates
indicating that deep religious impress
sions have been made. Much faith
full work has been done in the county
Jail
The report on Social Purity, By
Mrs j b Showalter, was read by Mrs
N G Core, and accepted by conven-
ton.
Mrs Thos Mifllin, Superintendent of
Hygiene and Heredity, being absent,
Miss Braham, corresponding secreta-
ry of the Lawrence county w G T U
was requested to speak for her on this
subject. Her remarks elected much
interest, and a suggestion was made
that short time be devoted to exper-
fence regarding it. The practical
teachings Of DR. Mary lien, on the
previous evening, recalled by the pre-
sentation of Miss Braham called forth
free expression on dress, foods, ven
tilation and kindred subjects.
Mrs MeKinney's report on evangel-
istic work, showing some radical
changes made by the National in her
department, was then read. Remarks
were made on the subject, and the
convent decided to let the depart
ment remain without change until the
next convention.
The noon-tide hour having arrived
it was observed by silent prayer, led
audibly by Mrs Nichols of Butler.
Discussion ensued on the importation
of lionnrS into nrOhihitOry States from