The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1891-09-23
ountv Convention w. tn

County Convention w. c. T. U.
The Seventh Annual Convention of the
Hunterdon County w. G. T. u, was held
in Frenchtown, Wednesday, September
16.h.
Owing to Providentisl interferences,
the attendance was not large, but the deep
interest manifested made it success
The morning session was opened by de-
votional exercises led by Mrs. Lambert,
of Lambertville.
The discussions upon the general work
were full and profitable. Mrs. Downs,
State President, gave a short talk, her
theme being Educate and Agitate. -
The devotional exercises of the afternoon
were presided over by Miss Gano, OF Mil
ford. Two readings, one by Miss Hay
hurst, the other by Mrs, A. II. Holcombe,
added greatly to the interest of the meet
ing.
The election resulted in the reelection
of the old board OF officers.
AhC SolhhitteS gu IesOiuuOuS framed
the following:
WHEREAS, Among the enactments of the
last legislature OF New Jersey, was one
which was especially in the interest of
the liquor traffic, viz; The appointment
OF an excise commission by the Cover
nor whose privileges were in direct OPP
position TO the will of the people, ex-
pressed at the ballot box, aud whereas
said commission has already exercised
its prerogative, in several Of our coun-
ties therefore
1st. RESOLVED, That we express our
sympathy with our workers in Cumber-
land county, where the work of the com
mlssioners has already been introduced in
the establishment OF ten saloons in Mill
vile. and of six in Bridgeton, where year
after year the votes of the people have
decided against the saloon.
I'd. RESOLVED, That we as parents and
friends of the young need to be more
watchful and careful of the young girls
and boys who are now allowed to fire.
quent the streets of our cities and towns
at night and thus are subject TO many
temptations, which they would escape il
they were in their homes.
Sd. Resolved, That parents and guar
dams be vigilant in restraining the
young from the use of the cigarette, SO
destructive to the health and morals.
4th. RESOLVED, That we, the ladies of
the Hunterdon County w. c. II. u,
tender thanks TO the ladies of French
town, for their kind hospitality in enter
tanning us so generously.
9th. ResotUed, That q vote of thanks
be extended to the trustees for their kind
ness 10 opening their churches for our
meetings. We are also thankful to the
young lady Grganists for their assistance.
9Th. ResotUed, 1t is with the deepest
sorrow, that we mourn the loss, by death,
from our midst of Mrs. Rebecca Wetherill,
one who by her gentle, loveable Christian
character, had endeared herself to all, and
who was earnest and faithful In every
good work and in the cause of temper
ance.
RESOLVED, That we will always cherish
her memory and esteem her highly for
her work s sake.
MRS. A. II. HoLooMBE.
Mrs. E. PERRY,
Miss s. HopEwELL,
Miss ISABELLA GANo,
Mrs. maxwell,
Committee on Resolutions.
The Mass Meeting in the Baptist Church,
at 1880 P. NJ, was we'll attended Mrs.
Downs and Rev. Mr.. Barnart, of Lam
bertville, gave the addresses. The Con-
veniion closed with doxology and bene-
diction by Rev. Mr.. Gibbs, of Milford