Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-05-01
The W. G. T. U. At Madisonville.


Madisonville, Ky. April II, 1888, for
the purpose of organizing District
convention. The session Tuesday
evening was presided over by Miss
Mary Earl, President of the Madison
Vile Union. The session opened
with music by the choir. Mrs. Givens
presiding at the organ and Professor
Brolin accompanying with the cornet.
Invocation by the Rev. j. S Cheek
followed by music.
The address of welcome was deliv-
cred by Mrs L Il. Bell of Madison
vile, and the response by Miss Nora
G. Starke of Hopkinsville. The ad-
dresses were followed by music, after
which Miss Isa Newman recited, "rhe
Drunkard's Dream. Mrs. Brelsford
of Princeton read an interesting paper
on Juvenile work. Mrs. Roszelle, of
Lexington, In forty minutes talk
gave the history of the rise, object
aud aim of the w. q. 4. u. After
the lecture the large audience was
dismissed until Wednesday morning
at 0 o'clock.
Promptly ats o'clock Wednesday
morning the meeting was called to
order by Miss Earl. Music, Scripture
reading by Mrs. Roszelle, prayer by
Mrs. Slaton, Music by the choir and
responsive readings. Organization
being next in order, Miss Nora Stsrke
was appointed secretary pro tenn.
Nominations for President being
next In order Mrs. Roszele in a neat
speech nominated Mrs. Brelsford of
Princeton, and she was elected by ac-
clamation. Miss Starke, Mrs. Bell
and Mrs. Givens were nominated for
secretary, Miss Starke receiving a
ma ajority of all the votes cast was de-
clared elected. Mrs. Bell was elected
assistant cretary, Mrs. Giyens vice
President, Mrs. McC Clanahan Treasurer
Miss Starke, Mrs. John Whittinghill
and Mrs. Slaton werc appointed
committee on Resolutions; Miss Earl,
Mrs. Hall and Miss Wallace COM
mittee on credentials. Reports of
delegates being next in order, Miss
Starke of Hopkinsvile reports a
union of sixty four members. Mass
meetings held every month. The
Union growing in popularity Mrs.
McClanahan repoI is for the Madison
Vile Union. Miss Earl as President
doing efTectual work. Mrs. Brelsford
reports growing Union at Princeton.
Miss Wallace makes quite favorable
report for the union of Hopkinsville
Mrs. Hall of Greenville made quite
an elaborote report from their union
which was established in 1886.
Mrs. Roszelle gave quite an interest,"
ing talk on ''Mothers Work" Juvenile
Work by Mrs. Brelsford was well
discussed.
The place for holding the next con-
vention was then discussed, Hopkins
vile having msiority of all the
votes cast. The next convention will
meet at that place some time in Sep
tember. 1E H-
The Committee on Resolutions re-
ported the following which were ad-
opted. .nLrI
WHEREAS we, members Of the w. q
Il. u. Ia Convention assembled at
Madisonvllle, Ky. realizing that we
have been greatly benefited and in-
strucled in the work, and whereas
delegates from other Unions have
imbibed much enthusiasm and en-
couragemcnt from the Madisonville
Union, therefore be it ResolUed lst,
That we extend to the Madisonville
Union our sincere thanks for the
benefits derived from meeting Win
them and would also return TO the
estimaDle housewives our most grate.
iul and heartfelt thanks for the Kind
homes given us aud theroyal manner
IN which we have been entertained
2nd. Ihat we extend TO Mrs. KOS
zelle our sincere thanks for the very
excellent work done by her during
this convention and most Geartiiy re-
commend her to Unions desiring an
efficient worker.
3rd That our thanks are especially
due to the officers of the Madisonville
Union. We would also return
thanks TO our very able president
Mrs. Brelsford.
4th Ihat the ihanks OF this conveh-
tlon are especially dueto Euitor uienn
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Inc ioilowing resolutions were also
presented anu auop!ea.
WhEkEAs mere s mucn neeu ol
througn organizatlon anu systeins.,c
work IN many paris Vi tn,s uls',ic.'
anu recoenlzlns 'he aoi'i'y Vi mrS'
Balm to send Mrs. Roszelle to this dis