The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1889-09-13
v.c.r.u DISTRICT CONVENTION.

w.C.r.u DISTRICT CONVENTION.
tReported for the Rect TER by Mrs. n. Han
kins.)
The fifth annual convention of the
w. C. T. U. OF the Second Congress =
ioual District convened in the NJ. Z.
Church, Lawrence, Aug. 2s, District
president, Mrs. l.. B. Smith, of Otta-
wa, presiding.
The Convention was a success in ev.
cry particular, the very interesting
program being carried out in full with
some pleasant additions. Mrs. Fannie
Rastail, State president, and Mrs. s.
F. Grub, National Sup't of Work
among foreign speaking people, were
with us, adding inspiration through
out. Eight of the nine counties were
represented by delegations, Bourbon
being the exception IA thought just
here suggests. Is there any signifi-
canoe IN the namely Tuesday even
ing session we'll ATTENDED, the large
auditorium Of the church being nearly
filled. Avery pretty song Of welcome to
the w. c. T. U. was sung by six little
girls, after which Mrs. Rastall gave q
very interesting address, full of prac.
tical points The close attention of the
audience proved the interest, both in
the speaker, and the cause of the W..
CT. U. At the close Of Mrs. Rastall's
address, Mrs. Grub followed In brief
but enthusiastic speech. Mrs. Clark,
of Wya 1dotte, then advanced, and on
behalf of the district, presented Mrs.
Smith with a handsome Bible. Al
though completely surprised, she rose
to the occasion, and responded appro.
priately.
Second day. After conservation SER
vice came reports Of county presidents
and District Superintendent, some OF
which deserve special mention. An
derson county showed excellent work
in several departments. the most prom
trent being the Demorest Medal con-
tests, twelve silver and six gold med
ais having been Won in the county.
Several ladies spoke urging this work
upon local unions, as being one OF the
best educators Of the public conscience.
Linn county brought in the model re.
port, being the most systematic and
thoroughly organized. the depart
ment work most worthy Of mention
was that of Mrs. Lille Hellard, ofLsan
county, Supt. of work among Colored.
Mrs. McKittrick, Garnet, Sup't Ju.
venile and ,Anti-Tobacco and Mrs.
Flora Day, of Lecompton, Sup't Evan
gelistic and Prison, all of which show.
ed splendid work and were very inter-
esting. The annual address OF the
District president occupied the last
part of the morning session. The va
rious suggestions for practical work
contained in her admirable paper will
doubtless result In much fruit the COM
ing year.
Afternoon session. After devotional
exercises, Mrs. Rastall by request ex-
planned certain functions in the depart
ment known az Woman's Work for
women. She said there was often
work which could not come under the
head OF Social Purity, as establishing
Industrial schools, Homes for inf1rm,
and classes for the Instruction Of girls
in sewing and domestic work.
In conference of workers (of which
mention was not made in the place
where it occurred) great deal Of in.
terest was manifested when the resub-
mission question was discussed, and
the fact was brought out that the wo-
men of the various unions throughout
the Second district are thoroughly
alive to the danger of this measure,
and already systematic work is being
planned to circumyent the movement.
A few ladies had been lulled into a
feeling of security by the assurance
that this question could not be voted
on for four years. Mrs. Rastall, how.
ever, punctured this bubble, by show
ing that the election of the next Legis-
lature would practically decide the
matter.
The annual election of officers result
ed as follows Mrs. l.. B. Smith, pres
ident; Miss s. A. Brown, Lawrence,
secretary Mrs. Fannie Holsinger,
Rosedale, treasurer. The ladies Of the
Convention presented Mrs. Rastall,
State president, with copy of Miss
Wizards story of her busy life. Mrs.
Grub made one of the prettiest pre-
sentation speeches imaginable, and the
response Of Mrs. Rastall was likewise
happy andpleasing. The following
resolutions were adopted. Be
Resolved, That the prohibitory law
being the greatest political boon ever
vouchsafed to any people, and a part
Of our State constitution, We earnestly
deprecate any thought Of resubmission,
and pledge ourselves to strive in every
way to aid its enforcement.
Second. That as an organization We
will earnestly endeavor to sustain and
continue the spirit of comradeship
among our women which has been 30
eminently a characteristic of our ma
tional Union, keeping cur lips in char.
lily for blunders and mistakes, and
that we will endeavor TO live the Col :
den Iuie in our relations tn all men.
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