Milford chronicle., 1889-10-25
w. G. T. o. State Convention.


The w. G. T. U. State Convention
was voted great success by all those
who attended its sessions. The lecture
delivered by Mrs. May A. Woodbridge
WAS well attended by an appreciative
audience. She is the daughter of
Prof Mitchell, the celebrated astronO-
mer. and an eloquent speaker; truly
cansecrated to the service Of her Heav-
emily father. she devotes her time, en-
ergy and money TO the cause in help
ing the erring, raising them from the
depths into which they have fallen,
through the temptation of the iItOxi-
eating cup, ,entreating them to come to
the loving Saviour who is ever ready
to hear them. On Friday morning
Mrs. Woodbridge opened The session
by reading psalm and Offering fer
vent prayer. After the reading of the
minutes, the report of the Stale organ
izer wss read showing an encouraging
increase Of membership during the
past year AT eleven O'clock the cleo
tiOn Of officers for the ensuing year
took place, Mrs. Woodbridge occupy
ing the chair. Miss Hilles was unan-
imously elected president, aud Mrs. H.
N. Phelps as treasurer. Mrs. r. X.
brown resigned AS corresponding sec
retary, and Mrs. Cox was elected. Mrs.
Price, of Camden, succeeded Mrs. Ca
pelle rs recording secretary. Miss
Hilles made few remarks, thanking
them for the honor conferred on her.
aud was followed by speeches of ac-
ceptance from the corresponding sec.
retary, recording secretary, and treas
urer. A vote OF thanks was given to
the retiring officers for their work in
the past year. Delegates to the Ma
tiOnal Convention to be held at Chi
cagO in November were then elected
Mrs. Frances Mather,as representative
from New Castle-Mrs. Bellah, alter.
nate; Mrs. Kate E. Snlithers, from
Kent - Mrs. John Hilles. alternate
Mrs Tunnel. of Georgetown, for Sus-
sex-Mrs. WIltbAnk, alternate.
The afternoon session was opened
by Mrs. Welch, secretary of Milford
Union, prayer by Mrs. Woodbridge.
There was y continuation Of the re-
ports Of the different dBpaTtments,and
then the State banner was presented
TO the county showing largest increase,
aud was awarded to Kent county.
After the report vi the Committee on
Resolutions, COMMITTEES on State Or
gan asked for longer time, which WAS
granted. The question as 10 place Of
next meeting OF Convention, was then
opened for discussion, aud an invita-
tiOn TO Dover was accepted.
Friday evening (aud last session
was devoted to the Y's, which began
by the children of the Loyal Legion
singing professional AS they came
up the aisles of the church, and Was
rendered in u very pleasing manner
The young ladies of the UniOns sang
a hymn, followed by a prayer by the
Rev. Mr.. Wiley. Miss Brian then
read the 18th Psalm in clear, dis
tinet manner, Miss Lille Els, of
Milford Union, delivered the address
of welcome; response by the choir,
with losung by Mrs. Price Miss
Nathers report Of the years work Of
the Y's was very ingenious aud
unique, and was the best part Of the
evening. Miss .Magruder, State or
ganizer Of Maryland w. c. I. u, de-
Iivered an address that pertained to
what is and what ought to be, after
which she was presented with a hand
some bouquet,by Miss S. J. Hall, and
a collection was taken up. Miss Can
non read q resolution ofthanks 10 the
people Of Milford for their kind enter
lainment, aud the Convention closed
with the benedictiOn by Rev J. S.
Willis.