Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1892-05-19
MISSISSIPPI w. G. 7. U.
Holds Its Ninth Annual Session
at COrinth.
\ Summary ~ the Proceedings
BeSOlE;iOns Adopted.
Special to the His Issippi Ieadcr.l

Special to the Mississippi Ieader.l
STARKvLLE, Mss, May l3.- The
ninth convention of the w. IT. U. of
Mississippi which convened at Corinth
on May 9Th, was in many respects the
most successful and enjoyable ever
held.
The people of Corinth more than
sustained their reputation for whole
souled hospitality i'll the greeting ex
tended all delegates and visitors, and
the kindly care for their comfort dur
ing the entire convention.
The Convention was called to order
by the President, Mrs. L. S. Mount, of
Greenville, i'm the Cumberland Presby-
terrain church, which had been made
attractive with flowers aud banners.
Devotional exercises wcro conducted
by Mrs. NJ. e. Erwin, of Colum bus A
Credential committee was appointed
with Mrs. Westmoreland, of Columbus,
as chairman, which reported. Unions
represented, seventeen; VS. four !;
Officers in attendance, Mrs. L. S.
Mount, President Mesdames Clark
and Quinche, Presidents Miss
Montgomery, Recording Secretary :;
Organizers, Mrs. Erwin and Miss Belle
Kearney; Evangelist, Mrs. NJ. NJ. Smell
Number of delegates 49.
The representation was unusually
small, owing to the fact that Corinth
is in an extreme end of the State.
Deserving Of special mention among
the many visitors in attendance were
Mr. Henry Ware, of Pass Christ
ian Miss Frances Griffin, of Alabama,
and National Organizer of the w. c. r.
u; Mrs. Sasser, Superintendent of
Juvenile Work in Tennessee, and Mrs
Steel, of the same State
Committee on Courteses Mrs. Cur
lee, Corinth; Mrs. Adams, Corinth A.;
Mrs. Beall, West Point Miss Grace A.
Cox, Columbus.
Committee. on Finances-Mr Beall,
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Miss Belle Kearney, Flora.
Mrs. Beall gave a beautiful and inn
pressive Bible lesson at the noontide
hour of prayer.
Each day during the session tempt
ing and bountiful lunch was served by
the ladies at the Bass House.
The evening exercises were held in
the Court House, which was always
crowded with an appreciative audi
ence.
Three addresses of welcome we're de-
livered on the evening of the 9Th.
Mayor Henry in behalf of the city, Rev.
L. \. Ramsey, of the NJ. f. church, for
the clergy, and Mrs. Inge, for the
Union.
Mrs. Clark, of Shannon, made re-
Spouse for the State.
Mrs Dean, of Iuka, followed in an
address on the Relation of Temperance
to Labor.
The exercises of the evening we're in
terspersed with music by the Corinth
choir. which was in charge of Mrs. Gift.
The Convention transacted much i'm
pOrtant business that will be presented
in letter by the President next issue
of paper. The VS. used Friday even
ing to present their work. Miss Gun
bingham of Corinth presided with
grace and dignity. Mr.. Mcclellan of
the Cumberland Presbyterian church
delivered an address of welcome, Miss
Kearney, Superintendent of Us and
National Organizer, made fine adj
dress
Miss Griffin followed with a humer-
Gus talk that brought down the house
and caused her again and again to be |
recalled to the platform
A Demorest Medal Contest took
place Saturday evening, which reflect
ed credit on all the speakers.
Miss Griffin yielding to the persua-
sion of the gentlemen of Corinth, fol
lowed in an address that was heartily |
enjoyed
Mrs. Smell conducted three services
on Sunday in the Court House, which
was crowded. She spoke with much |
power and her words moved men and
women alike to deep emotion.
OFFICERS FOR ENSUING YEAR.
President mrs. L. S. Mount, Green
vile.
Presidents Mesdames Chattie
Beall, West Point; M. J. Quinche, Ok
ford S. f. Clark, Shannon.
Corresponding Secretary-M A. e.
Harper, Fayette.
Recording Secretary M. L.
Montgomery, Starkville.
Treasurer Miss Zelle McLaurin,
Meridian
Organizers Mrs. NJ. E. Erwin, Co
lumbus; Miss Belle Kearney, Flora.
Evangelist-Mrs M. M. Smell, Colum-
bus.
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
Whereas, God in His infinite love
has blessed our organization in the
world, nation and State;
Resolved, l. That we renew our CON
secration to Him, and endeavor to serve
Him better by wearing the Christian
armor more faithfully.
2. That we re-affirm our loyalty to
the National Women's Christian Tenn
perance Union, which exacts only pay
mani of I,.oe, an1 %I,a 214oJ Oh |