The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-11-12
w. T. U, DEPARTMENT
For GOD and Home and NdtSee Land.
BACKWARD AND FOR
WARD.

First, then, a backward glance re-
veals one county convention as yet I'M
reported that of Mcleod county in
! the Seventh district. At the time of
the convention the county organization
had been in existence only about six
months, yet the meeting was success
full beyond the expectations of the
workers. The county president, Mrs.
S. j. Heal, was the presiding spirit,
and to her efforts almost entirely is
due the credit of there having been a
convention at all, and all through the
session her labors were abundant, and
her zeal untiring. The topics discussed
7ere of practical interest and the rou-
tine business gave the members clear
er insight into the best methods of
work. The results we're increased mem
bership, increased enthusiasm, and in
creased faith on the part Of the NOM
bers, as to their ability to aid in the
Masters work Of staying the hand OF
the destroyer. Mrs. j. A. Clifford, dis
trict president, was present and adj
dressed large and interested audiences
Sunday afternoon and evening.
The work of the w. G. t. U. Booth
in the Minneapolis Exposition was
success, both as an effort of the ladies'
and as regards its influence. The
booth itself was pretty framework,
painted white with gold and blue
trimmings, and draped with lace cur
tans. Tho ladies from the different
Minneapolis unions volunteered at
tendance at the booth and were faith
full to meet their promise according to
Schedule time There were many
words of cheer and commentator, and
we know that the truth thus scattered
/ Ike ''bread upon the waters" will be
found to take root in the minds and
hearts Of men, though it,may be many
days ere it appear Mrs. O. G. Gregg,
the superintendent Of the booth,
writes: "A5 we were dismantling the
booth after all was over, gentleman
passing, said, This was the best booth
of ALL to which we assented, remem-
boring at the same time, how many
! thousands must come to think with
him before We shall see the results we
are seeking.
And now a forward glance into the
year just entered upon, shows enlarged
plans for usefulness. As noted in the
last news letter from Minnesota,a mis-
sionary has been selected to go to the
towns adjoining the lumber comps
This lady, Miss Grace Funk, has al
ready been spying out the land, and
brings back the report that we are
abundantly able to go up and possess
the land, "only let us be of good cour
age. There may be giants there, in.
deed, the giants of intemperance anc
its associate vices, yet IF God be fol
us, who can be against us" Miss Funl
, is tuil of enthusiasm and earnest en-
ergy. Our foreign work will be take,
) up under three lines: Scandinavian
: German and colored, each under its
respective superintendent.
The young women are also provid
ing for charging their borders. Thei
superintendent, Mrs. Bessie Layth.
Scovel, writes: eve wish to give
special attention to hygienic dress ano
physical culture this year: while W,
, stick to the old lines. We also intent
, to give attention to personal cultiva
ton by reading more temperance liter
allure and pursuing a course of Bbl'
readings" And Mrs. Hobart writes
1--WE are planning to put the L. T. L
} work as much as possible into tn
hands of our US. whose convention i
all their own during our state conven
ton, showed SO much tact and apti
tude for work."
The department of school of meth
DDS has been introduced with profit a
, a feature at our county and distric
conventions during the past two years
Mrs. Hobart, who has this department
,, in charge, feels that by this itineratins
method more instruction can be givel
to greater number of women than b,
holding a school of methods in an,
given locality during a week or SO il
summer. The press work is advanc
ing; the superintendent hopes partic
ular attention may be given to peti
tioning the editors for more space an,
temperance news. Mrs. AMY GREEN,
State Reporter, Minneapolis