The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1889-05-02

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ed for the work of her department at
this place.
The large committee on resolutions
who had labored faithfully for half
day were duly heard from and for
/ long time. The following resolution
which brought forth interesting and
animated discussion, and which was
warmly advocated by Mrs. Smell
and majority of the Committee, was
passed by a rising vote:
Resolved, That we, the christian
women of Mississippi can no longer
give allegiance to any party, which
refuses to insert prohibition plank in
its platform.
Mrs. Smell, Mrs. Kerr, of
Brandon, Mrs. Kells, Mrs. Hillman
and Mrs. Mount were elected to bear
a memorial to the Democratic con-
vention which convenes in July, ask
ing for their influence in Temperance
measures. A day of fasting and pray
er was suggested for the Unions, pre-
ce6ing this July Democratic meeting,
and the faith the women have in the
"grand old party" and the love they
bear these men of Mississippi were
expressed in eloquent words and tears,
L" the test of affection"
Another advanced move is an effort
to be made to secure laws making
women eligible as members of School
Boards and superintendent of Edu-
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tons. With one accord and with one
voice and as lone woman" the Brook
haven delegation present arose to
"move" on this question.
must not omit that Mrs. Middle
ton, of Crystal Springs, delivered the
address of welcome and that it
was responded to in a mastery paper
by Miss Purnell, of Meridian, one of
the "mighty East's" efficient teachers.
A poem to Miss Willard, beautifully
written by Mrs. Hebron, of Edwards,
was recited by Mrs. Pearl Baily
Smith, of Crystal Springs.
Miss Willard addressed large audi
ences at both the Methodist and Bap-
fist churches. She talks as we think
an angel must. She does not intrude
her advanced views of woman kind
upon her loyal subjects and emphasiz-
ed the fact that the w. c. T. US are
free and independent in their govern
ment and their own way of thinking.
kilograms of appreciation of Miss
Willard were sent by So business men
of Crystal Springs to her aged moth
er at Evanston, Ill, and also by the
convention assembled A telegram
was sent too, to our ex-State Presi-
dent, Mrs. Erwin, who was unable to
be present, sending a letter in her
stead which was read before the con-
vention by Brookhaven delegate.
Miss Gordon won upon the affec-
tions of the young people and chill
dren as she talked so tluently and
wisely to them at the hall and also to
large audience at the Presby terian
church on Sabbath evening.
Rev. w. A. Mason's sermon on Sab
bath morning before the convention
in the Baptist church, was highly
practical and greatly pleasing and
"Helped those wOmen," who labor
with him in the Gospel.
Mr.. Editor, newspapers were freely
spoken of at the Convention, the
names and addresses being freely
given of papers who had refused a
hearing to w. c. Il. U. women; and as
| tremblingly sat fearing our home
paper had displeased, perhaps, by
saying too much for our cause, one of
the dear ''tall blends" soOthingly
whispered, GLOW little we have
shown our appreciation of the
LEADER!"
During the convention, noon pray
er was daily observed, no matter how
important the business before the ses-
sion.
A State Organizer will be sent ont
among our people and Miss
Belle Kearney, charming young
lady of Madison county, will canvass
the State in the interest of the young
people and children.
Mrs. Mary Read GoOdale, of Louis
lana, charming in person and address,
infused life and strength into the
Convention.
Mrs. Smell, in an entertaining ad-
dress, captivated her audience as
usual, and her influence was felt
throughout the sitting of the cOnven-
ton, while Mrs. Kerr, of Brandon,
forever convicted the minds of those
present in the business meetings, that
she is one of the women of this
"WOman's Century,"
Mrs. NJ. NJ. Smell, Mrs. A. NJ. Hill
man and Mrs. H B. kells were elect
ed delegates to the National COnven-
ton and Mr.. Hobbs, of the LEADER
was made an honorary delegate.
The same State Officers were re-
elected, with the exception of Miss
McLaurin, of Meridian, being Treas
urer, vice Mrs. Hood resigned, and the
bright, modest recording secretary,
Miss Madge Montgomery, of Stark
vile, chose Mrs. j. II. Gambrell her
assistant for the coming year.
The selection of the place of meet
ing for the 9th annual convention was
left to the Executive Committee, but
will probably be at Meridian or Ok
ford.
Thus, the White Ribbon army, who
know that billion and half dol
lars are annually squandered for
drink, that 10000 are annually made
maniacs from drink that $4,000 are an
nualiy killed from drink, are marching
on for God and Home and Human
ity. L. NJ. H.
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