The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-08-22

An interesting meeting OF the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union was held in
the rooms Ct tho society in the Pittsburg
block on Wednesday. Mrs. H. G. Arnold
the recording secrstary, presented a report
OF inc proceedinRs for the year ending
August 20. 1880. showing the work accom-
plished: Central Union has thirty mem
bers. Of which Avs have become members
the past year. Twenty-Five regular meet
ings have bean held. Of these two were par
lor meetings. The attendance of the meet
anRs has not, - rule, been good, though
faithful work has been done BY those at
tending. In the spring course of very
nne gospel temperance lectures, lasting
nearly two weeks. vas given by COL Geo.
Woodford under the auspices Of the union.
These lectures were given mainly in the
n. z. Church north. Two were held in the
Salvation Army barracks, and two in the
Depot addition Of Adams hall. Two
children's meetings were also held. An
afternoon reception. givcn by tho union,
was held at tho home Of Mrs. Rosencrans,
at which the colonel gave very interesting
talk TO the large number Of ladies attend
ing.
Tho expense attending this course of lee
lures was great. but was met by contribu-
tions at the meeting and by subscriptions,
the union paying Colonel Woodruff GER
tain sum par week and his expenses. The
results were highly beneficial, many signed
the total abstinance pledge. and renewed
activity has BEEN sesn In tho work that
followed his departure.
Miss Moore lectursd two evenings during
the winter TO very small audiences, one in
the PresbytAxian church and one in Adams
hall. An ics cream and strawberry festival
was given on tho "a and 4th Of July last.
BY the union at which about 800 was net
ted to the society. With this money a debt
has been paid to DR.. Ruth A. French for
expenses 40 delegate to the national con-
vention held two years ago in New York
amounting with interest at 8 per cent to
the erection Of public drinking fountain
TO be placed on the corner Of Sixth avenue
and Main street.
Flower Mission Day, Juno 9th. was OBJ
served. At that time st. Peters and St.
Shepherds, tho city and county jails and
the poor house wore visited BY committees
Of ladies' carrying flowers, literature and
kind words to those ''shut inn in our midst.
Through the tall and winter services we're
held q the poor farm nearly every Sunday
city clergymen officiating. They were often
attended by from IL 10 10 inmates. During
the summer tho interest q}asxeAeii-ffhhe
union 10 confident, however. that GOOD has
been and il accomplished H. The holding Of
thee services. At ChristEss a party con
sistSna 81 Rev. j. y. Quinn. Mrs. howey
and Ut, Wheeler visited thu, poor farm.
CARVING fruit, clothing, literature. etc.,
donated BY benevolent people OF the oity.
Thie Christmas work has been carried on
for ! number Of years. and 10 looked for
ward 70 with great interest and pleasure by
the inmatea. The union has been helped
ana SnoouragsdN A. the work done here by
the sympathy and aid given BY Mr.. and
Mrs.. stosy, Who have charge OF this institu'
A superintendent Of Loyal Legion work
has bsen appointed. No work has been
done g yet toward organization. A largt
amount 81 tempe1a0Cet and other good lit.
erature Vas distributed by the president OF
the union ii thsice orsam festival recently
held, Smaller amounts have been distrib
uted from tima 10 time In other ways.
Ouite : large number of names as sub
acrfhers to the Union Signal have been sem
"a this year, showing faithful work fol
those CONTRASTING. Last year the union sen
~ deleQate to the state convention at Mis-
aoula Mrs. DR.. Kellogg, who we'll repre-.
ssnted them. A sketch Of the years worl
Vas sent IN 81 the secretary; also othe
yearly reports.