Sacramento daily record-union., 1890-07-19
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Yesterdays Proceedings of the Women
Christian Temperance Union.

4OosCA0oy 4IOC0SOInKB OF the W0m0n8 o
Christian Temperance Union.
As previously announced. the Women's
Christian Temperance Union Convention
OF Sacramento met at the Sixth.street NJ.
E. Church yesterday morning, Mrs. Charles
Mckelvey presiding. The morning ses-
sion was chiefly taken up with devotional
exercises, in which Mrs. NJ. E. Carley led
The presiding officer spoke at some
length on the growth of prohibition, as
evinced by the 100000 women members Of
the Union and the increase in the number
of organizations.
Mrs. R. G. Hart made some remarks on
the benefits that would result if women
were given the ballot.
At the afternoon session dispatch was
received from Mrs. r. r. johnson, State
President, stating that she could not come
until the afternoon train. Devotional ex-
ercises were led by Mrs. W. D. Stalker, the
Bible readings being prepared by Mrs.
Berton OF Grand Rapids, Mich.
Mrs. K. G. Hart delivered the address of
welcome, in which she said:
Madame President, Members and Friends of the
WomdTs Chr7stidn Temperance Union: Not alone
our Heavenly Father Go we welcome you all to
this our first County Convention. We have long
looked forward to this time, knowing that in
union there is strength; believing that we in
coming together shall strengthen one another
and our work receive such an impetus as shall
tell in years to come.
We feel that sacramento county of all the
counties of this fair State, should come to the
front IN the battle for temperance and reform
AND being organized We can exert an infu-
ence and power that we cannot otherwise.
AlrlQ6V hat nncih fNr = tt,ao
ditlon OF society; right here in our legislative
halls our ladies were told that society is Just
what you women make it. This being so, 1t is
time that we awaken from our lethargy, and
rising to all the dignity of our position make
society what it should be-
Speaking of womans influence, l was much
nent man this remark, Il would rather have
the influence of one woman than one man--for
II she could not influence her husband she
would her brother or some other man." He is
neither religious nor temperance crank, but
an Influential and firm supporter of the good
| old Democratic party.
With SO great an admission coming from such
q source, for one feel encouraged to press for
| ward in the good work, believing that the time
is not far distant when the last chain that binds
| the hands OF woman shall be broken; the time
when we shall not only use our influence. but
| when we shall WELD that most powerful of all
weapons the ballot" God grant to hasten
the day when it shall be said OF this nation. DO.
| htieaily as well as spiritual, there is neither
Therefore dear sisters, let US come together
| in this Convention, feeling that we are one
family, working for one grand purpose, namely,
| the puritcation OF society and the protection of
our sons and daughters. Again we welcome
| you not only to this Convention, but to our
hearts and homes, praying that we may all be
ready to respond to duty's call, saying from the
depths of our hearts. Here am 1, Lord send
me-" and trusting in Him who has promised to
be with us always, andlof whom ii is written
He is faithful that has promised; who also
will dot"
Mrs. Jennie B. Ritter of Michigan Bar
responded briefly.
Delegates were then called on to come
forward, and three from Gait and six from
Sacramento responded. Others were ex
pected to arrive before to-day.
Miss Tenalt of Gait furnished a report of
the work in Sacramento. read by Mrs.
Maggie Willis.
Miss Everett of Grass Valley gave a
short address, the point of which was the
uplifting of men, so that it need not be
necessary for women to have the ballot to
protect the country from the evils of the
liquor traffic.
Mrs. S. B. Smith read poem, "The
Maiden's Dream"
Memorial resolutions upon the death of
two members of the W. G. T. U. were then
read, which had been prepared by a COM
mittee appointed at the previous meeting.
Mr.. Wadsworth of the Young Mems
Christian Association was called on and
spoke at some length on the Importance of
the young women using their influence to
| keep young men in the path of rectitude,
and of the wrong done by society in open
| ing its doors TO young men given to dssi-
patton.
Mrs. Mayhem spoke in regard to the
white ribbon, and said that she was con-
verted to the necessity of women having
the ballot.
Mrs. N. NJ. Jenks of Kansas, read an ar
ticle on the compelled return of Original
packages of liquors by the carload to
Kansas City, Mo.
AT this point general discussion of tenn
perance and suffrage was indulged in by
Rev. Mr.. and Mrs. McKelyey Rev. and
Mrs. Wills, Hart and others
A Committee on Resolutions was an
nounced, and requested to reported to.mor-
row. The committee are: Mrs Barrett
Mrs. Sheaier and Mrs. C. P Willis.
The closing hymn was sung, "Blest Be
the Tie That Binds"
At the evening session interesting exer-
cises were held, including an address of
welcome by Mayor Comsiock, vocal duet
by Mesdames Carter and Pinkham, and an
address by Mrs. Johnson, the State Presi-
dent.
The session will be resumed to-day, and
the programme will be the same as an
nounced in the RECORD UNION Yesterday.