Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-19


THE WHITE RIBBONERs.
An Interesting Bible Readin: at Foundry
Church This Morning.
THE QUESTION DRAWER AND SOME OF THE INTER
RoaAToRIEs PRoPoUNpED - SUBJECTS WHICH
ARE OF INTEREST TO EVERY CLASS OF TIE con-
MUNITY-EARNRsT REMARKS
There was q very large audience ct this
mornings session of the white ribboners' con-
vocation at Foundry lie. Church, which was
devoted mainly to Bible reading and to the
opening of the question drawer.
The exercises were opened with the hymn,
my Faith Looks Up to Thee" by the congre-
cation. Mrs. Ole Bull led the singing and q
prayer was delivered BY Mrs. Mary Allen West
in which she asked that the strength and power
of the womanhood of the nation might be de-
voted to the upbuilding Of the kingdom of
Christ upon earth. The hymn. 80 For a
Faith That Will No. Shrink was sung, and
Mrs. Sarah J. c. Downs asked a blessing upon
the reading of the Word that was to be given
them by their beloved sister in the faith.
MISS JENNIE SMITHS BIBLE READING.
Miss Jennie Smith OF Maryland, the superin-
tendent Of railroad work in the union, by
special equest gave brief Bible reading or
the topic of faith and love. She read selec-
ton from the fifth chapter Of Galatians, STAND
Fast Therefore in the Liberty" She said that
one of the chief needs of the lay is to have a
fuller knowledge of our liberty that comes
through the love of Christ. We need faith
that works by love. We do not have enough Of
that power Of love which can accomplish 50
much. There is so much energy ard power
used in these days that goes TO waste because it
is not used with faith in the Father and conse-
Grated by prayer. l. is not the man in whom
we are to put our hope and confidence, but we
should remember that we are to put our faith
and our hope in the Lord.
THE QUESTION DRAWER.
Then the audience sang the hymn, "One
More Days Work For Jesus while two of the
members Of the union went through the con-
gregation collecting the written questions on
all subjects to which answers were desired from
Miss Willard, the president of the union. Miss
Willard said that divine curiosity showed signs
of mental activity and was best developed in
the best developed mind. The first question
that she opened was How shall the neglected
public be reached?' Miss Willard said that she
would alter the question SO as to make it the
''neglecting public" for there was always
enough done for people if they would only take
advantage She thought that the solution
would be reached through suitable literature.
Not every one il willing to go to hear others
speak. but all readers nowadays. She
thought that Miss Smith was the author of the
question, and as people often ask about things
about which they know the most she called
upon the latter to answer it.. Miss Smith saw
the remedy in individual effort.
WHY MEN OPPOSE PROGRESS IN WOMEN.
els it prejudice or intelligent rivalry that
makes the men Of the age oppose the modern
spirit of progress in women!'' was the second
question. Miss Willard said she thought it
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unwilling TO admit that there could be any III
valry between thetwo sexes These two classes
above all others should have their interests in
common. In most cases where women are
making advances it is because they have been
encouraged more or less by men. For example,
the fact that women practice before the Su-
preme Court Is due to the permission OF the
ju stices ii their wisdom and black gowns. She
could say nice things about men from noon till
evening and still not be through, but she
thought the best thing that could be said about
them was that while for ages they had been the
privileged party they were now SO willing TO
share with the class that had not been the
privileged one
HOW TO INTEREST THE EoYs.
SLOW shall we interest the boys in the work."
'Does the W.C.T.U. commit its members to
woman's rights and prohibition" ''How shall
we conquer a taste for drink?' SIS not the W.
C.TU. partisan?' were some Of the questions
asked and answered at more less length by
the able president.
SIS there any condition in the nation that de-
mands new movement if; SO what is it and
what is woman's place in it?'' This one Miss
Willard turned over to Miss A. q. Thorpe of
Cambridgeport Mass, for an answer, as being
an older, more thoughtful and more conserva-
tive woman and one who has thought deeply on
this very subject. Mrs. Thorpe said that the
pressing demand of the day was a new party
with new name, new principles and new
weapons. The two great parties now are the
slaves of the liquor interests. The third party
has foughta good fight, though its weapons have
not always been wisely chosen. 1t is womans
place to lead in the new movement which is
surely coming and the new evangel should be
permeated with the womanhood.of the land.
How TO MAKE CONGRESSMAN TEMPERATE.
"What are you going to do to make Congress-
men temperate?' This seemed q little too
much for the president who said the box was
for questions and not for conundrums. A few
suggestions came from the audience, among
to Congress and another that the saloons in the
Easements of the Capitol be closed up.
At this evenings meeting the speakers will
be Miss Willard, Mrs. Downs, Mrs. Chaplin, Miss
Gibson. Mrs. Barnes and others.
LAST NIGHTS PRAYER MEETINGS.
There was no regular meeting of the convo-
cation of white ribboners last evening and the
members attended various meetings in the
city. Many attended the prayer meeting at
the Foundry Me. Church, where Miss willard
was present, and made a few remarks on 'Diana
or Christ-Which?' All the white ribboners
present took an active part in the meeting, .
number leading in prayer.
A good many Of them also attended the meet
ing at Waugh Me. Church, which was pre-
sided over BY Mrs. Maria Merrick, president Of
the Capitol Hill auxiliary of the w. c.TU. The
singing was led by Mr.. w. H. Askew, with Mrs.
Pope organist. Mrs. Merrick, in opening the
meeting, said i was the young that they wished
to educate in the principles OF total abstinence.
She introduced Master Witty Pearson, twelve
years old, one Of the Band of Hope who
made q poetical address Of welcome, which
treated mainly Of the subject of prohibition
Addresses were also made by Mrs. Sarah J.
G. Downs, president New Jersey w.C.TU.;
Mr.. Sallie r. Chaplin, president South Carolina
W.C.T.U., and Mrs. II. b. Page, president of
tho Northeast Union Band Of Hope.
Death Of Michael Thompson.
Inforpation has been received here Of the
death of Michael Thompson, formerly we'll
known member of the bar here, which occurred