Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-20
MORE INTERESTING ADDRESSES
At the Meeting of the White Ribboners Last
Night.

Night.
PETITION THAT THE woRLD's PAIR De CLOSED
on SUNDAYS AND THAT INTOXICATING LIQUORS
BE PROHIBITED WITHIN THE GROUNDS IN
DoRsED-EAKxEsrw WORK OF MRS MARY II. HUNT.
The meeting of the white ribboners' convo-
cation Mt Foundry Church last evening was
fairly well attended. considering the irclemency
OF the weather. The session was presided over
by Mrs. Saliie F. Chaplin, president of the
South Carolina ". c. I. e., who announced the
opening hymn. "Al Hail the Power of Jesus
Name" followed by Bible reading by Miss
Anna Green Of Philadelphia. Mrs J. A Pick
Ter. wife Of the Representative from South Da-
kota. made an earnest prayer, after which the
audience joined in the hymn, Jesus. Lover Of
Ny Soul"
Addresses were made by Mrs. Chapin, Mrs.
Sarah j. C.. Downs, Mrs. Frances Barnes and
Miss Gibson of Calais, France.
WORLDS FAIR PETITION.
Miss Frances Willard then read the following
petition, which was Endorsed by the convoca-
ton:
To the Worlds Columbian Commissions:
The convocation of white ribboners, under
auspices of the National Woman's Christian
Temperance Union. now in session in the city
of Washington. DC respectfully and earnestly
request you to close the worlds Columbian ex-
position, to be held in Chicago in 1898, to the
public on every Sunday during its continu-
snce. We also urgently request the commits
sion TO forbid the sale of Intoxicating liquors
within the buildings and grounds of the ex-
position from its beginning TO its end Repre-
sant1ng the well-known convictions, principles
and desires of many millions Of our Sex, and
moved by the highest moral, religious and pa
triotic concern for the success of the worlds
fair as an exhibition of our republican institu-
tiors, our domestic and social life and our
loyalty to God and our country, we plead for
the protection which you alone car give for the
rights of the people TO their lawful and God
given day of rest anu worship.
THE LADY COMMISSIONERS APPEALED TO.
To the ladies' Department of the Worlds Co
lumbian Commission:
The convocaton of white ribboners under
auspices of the National Woman's Christian
Temperance Union. now in session in the city
of Washington, ID. c.. respectfully and earn
Cstly petition you to Use your utmost personal
and Official influence with The worlds Column
ban commission to prevent the opening of the
worlds fair at Chicago. in 1898. on the Lords
days during its continuance: and also to forbid
the sale OF Intoxicating liquors in the grounds
and buildings of the exposition from its begin
ming to its cEt. American women have the
highest reasons for the preservation and the
and worship. 1ts enemies cannot long with
stand the combined power of the best woman
hood and marboOd Of the republic TO protect
the people from the ruin OF Sabbath desecra-
ton and CT the liquor traffic.
Believing that your official relations to the
worlds Columbian exposition will enable you
TO exert mighty influence for these objects in
behalf OF our country. and which, by the grace
of God, may be made almighty for good. we
entreat you TO respond favorably and decisiyely
to this petition.
THE HOPE AND HELP BRANCH.
Miss Willard gave q brief but interesting talk
On the subject of the Hope and Help" branch
vi the organization.
This convocation of the W.C.TU.. beginning
as 1t did with the great mass meeting at Con-
gregational Church last Sunday afternoon and
lasting all through the week. has been in every
way great success. number OF prominent
women from all directions have been here for
the sessions ard viii stay over next week in
order to be present at the meetings of the
Woman's National Council and the National
American Woman Suffrage Association.
This evening card reception will be given
at Calvary Baptist Church by the department
OF scientific temperance instruction in schools
and colleges III honor of Mrs. Mary III. Hunt,
national and international superintendent.
Miss Frances E. Willard viii preside.