The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1891-05-07
who fought for Prohibition In the late
Constitutional Convention.

Resolved, That language ~ scarce
ly flexible enough to- properly convey
the sentiments Of this Convention to-
ward Mr.. Ii. T. Hobbs of the Brook
HAVEN LEADER for his brotherly atti-
tude to the w. G. T. IT,, the impcne-
trable front he presents toward the
liquor traffic and his bold advocacy of
the interests of Prohibition.
Resolved, That we heartily thank
the Lincoln County Farmers Alliance
for its bold stand for Prohibition, and
herein express our sympathy with the
Farmers Alliance against the liquor
traffic.
1. Resolved, That fair work he
actively taken up 10y the w. c. T. U.
throughout the State, and that county
superintendents of fair work I've APP
pointed and that We petition the Leg
islature to pass a general law annull-
ing the charter of any State or county
fair that permits the sale of intOxicat-
ing liquors upon its grounds.
Resolved, That the members of
the Mississippi w. C. Il. IT,, assembled
in Convention at BroOkhaven, Miss,
May 2, 1891, would earnestly petition
the managers of the Columbian Ex-
position for the closing of its doors on
the Sabbath during the continuance of
the Exposition in Chicago.
Resolved, That the Mississippi w.
G. Il. t., in Convention assembled,
pray the managers of the Worlds
Fair at Chicago, that no intOxicatin
drinks be sold on the Worlds Fair
grounds.
Resolved, That as State organ
ization the w. G. I. IT,, continue to
urge the passage of a five mile law for
the Mississippi Industrial Institute
and College located at Columbus.
Resolved, That as local Unions we
will do all in our power to build up
sentiment in favor of unfermented
wine for our Lords table and will
adopt every practicable plan for put
ting it within the reach of our
churches.
Resolved, That we urge ouI Unions
to insist upon the constant wearing Of
the White Ribbon as constant re-
mindcr of our principles and unity.
Resolved, That we commend to our
members the publications Of the w.
Il. p. A. Especially do we urge
more general reading and study of the
Union Signal, our National organ.
We would recommend the Oak
and Ivy Leaf for the promotion of our
Y. work, and the Young Crusader for
all juvenile organizations.
Resolved, That we recommend
that our members take hearty interest
in the Ashyille Assembly, contribute
to it's support, and attend when pos
sible.
Resolved, That this Convention re-
CARDS with feelings of strongest con-
demnation that insatiate corrupter of
public morals, the Louisiana Lottery,
and we tender to the good people of
Louisiana our cordial sympathy and
earnest prayers in their heroic efforts
to deliver their fair State from its de-
basing influence.
THANKS FOR COURTESIES.
Resolved, That our warmest thanks
be rendered to the w. G. T. U. and
other citizens of BrOOkhaven for the
generous hospitality which has made
our stay in their city so delightful.
Resolved, That there is q general
sentiment that the Convention owes
its life to the dear sisters who served
us so faithfully and bOuntifully in tie
lunch room.
On motion, rising vote of thanks
was given Mrs. II. s. Woodward of
BroOkhaven for her untiring services
as chairman of Committee on courte-
sizes.
Resolved, That we heartily appre-
ciate the brOthcrly kindness of Rev.
w. II. Huntley, the Methodist pastor,
III rendering his church for the use of
the Convention, and of Rev. j. II.
Gambrell for his constant service,
and we thank all the clergy for their
helpful presence.
Our most earnest thanks are ten
dered to the Mayor of BrOOkhaven for
his beautiful welcome to the w. C. L.
u, and we rejoice to find so pronounce
ed friend in young man entering
the arena in conflict requiring firm
ness, courage and faithfulness.
Resolved, That the thanks of this
Convention be rendered to DR.. Kelly,
Mrs. Lathrop and Mrs. GOOdale, who
by their presence and their wise and
helpful words so materially encourage
ed us in the work of this Convention.
The thanks of the Convention are
most earnestly rendered to President
FitZhugh and his associates for the
beautiful entertainment given at the
College. to the skilled participants in
it, and for other cOurtesies offered to
us.
Resolved, That this Convention re-
turn heartfelt thanks to all those who
took part in contributing music to en-
terrain our members while in this
city.
Resolved, That we cordially appre-
ciate the courtesy of the railroads in
rendering reduced rates to delegates
of this Convention.
Resolved, That this Convention is de-
lighted with the prOmptness, quietness
and graciOusness of the little pages,
Jack Thompson and Paul Hobbs, who
have been indispensable to the order
of our sessions.
Resolved, That We extend our
hearty thanks to Judge w. p. Baggett
for his liberality in the use of his car
riages.
Resolved, That the thanks of the
Convention are dine tn the colOred