The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1892-10-07
District Convention w cru.

District convention w Y. II. L.
The eighth annual convention OF
the Second district w. G.. L. L. is now
numbered among the events of the
past, but it will long remain in our
memories as one of the brightest and
best ever held in this District.
1t opened at 2:15 p. H., with Mrs.
l.. b. Smith, Pres, in the chair, and
was held in the Presbyterian church
of Paola, which was beautifully, and
in harmony with our motto, decorated
with the flags of "every land,' with
appropriate notices, pOtted and cut
flowers in abundance, and in artistic
arrangement, Every officer was pres
ent at roll call, and after the cOnven-
ton was organized, reports were made
by county presidents in person, with
one exception. Every county in the
district reported encouragingly the
work done. Our State president, Mrs.
Grubb, occupied the last hour of the
first session with an instructive talk
on "SchOOl of Methods. "'Parlor Meet
ings" and 1.-THE Press", and an excel
lent parliamentary drill.
In the evening a large audience as
sembled to partake of the many good
things prepared for them. The adj
dress of welcome was given by Mrs.
Schnake, wife of the Congregational
minister, and it was responded to by
Mrs. H. III. Geyer, of Ottawa, in her
pleasing way. The address of the
evening was delivered by Mrs. Grubb
Oh "BallOts VS.. Influence" and it was
her maiden speech on the "Woman's
Suffrage" question. The people of
Paola as well as the convention were
greatly pleased and thought, "If this
is her first effort on this great ques-
ton, what may we expect in the fu-
ture!" An interesting feature of the
evening and of the convention was
Instrumental music by Miss Lizzie
Cole,-autO-harp and mouth-organ.
Friday morning brought interesting
and encouraging reports from super
intendents, and the Presidents An
nual Address, which was excellent
and full of helpful suggestions to the
workers. The secretary's and treas
urcr's reports each showed advance
ment and judicious outlay, with a
balance in the treasury.
a beautiful memorial service was
held in memory of Madam Willard,
Mrs. Lucy Armstrong, of Wyandotte
county, one of our pioneer workers,
and Mr.. Arthur Grubb, son of our
State president. 1t consisted in short
sketches of each by Mrs. Perry, of
PaOla, Mrs. Truax, OF Wyandotte
county, and Mrs. Holsinger, of Rose
dale, interspersed with beautiful and
music by Mrs. Weaver,
our district superintendent of music.
In the afternoon reports were re-
sumed, but were broken into by the
arrival of the "Children's Hour" and
the children themselves marched in
under the direction of Miss Eta Hill
is, of Paola. The program was re-
freshing and excellently rendered,
and inspired us with new zeal and
courage, for in the young people lies
our greatest hope. After this treat it
was impossible to take up regular
work, and the convention was given
Social Hour" which they proceeded
to improve and enjoy as only women
who know that they are engaged in a
grand and noble work can.
In the evening J. Howard Moore, of
City, addressed the conven-
ton and the great congregation as
on Progress and Conflict"
1t was an excellent effort and was well
and appreciated.
Saturday morning there was a gen.
sral gathering up of fragments, re-
ports of committees, etc. We were
throughout the conven-
ion with excellent music by Mrs. !
Weaver, and listened to friendly and |
remarks from several
gentlemen who dropped i'm on us,
lm0ng whom were Revs. Robinson, |
Reynolds and Wharton, Prof. Earring !
on of the Paola schools, and J. How
Ird Moore. The devotional meetings /
we're well attended, helpful and in
eresting, the closing one being one
Ieing one long to be remembered by
very delegate present.
After this service the President de-
Jared the convention adjourned, and
We left feeling and knowing that cit |