South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1892-10-21


devotional exercises conducted b,
hrs. 5. b. Carskadon Of Keyser
aud on suggestion Of MIRA. Sisson
consecration meeting was held.
Mrs. Sisson presided, and ate,
calling the Convention to order an.
pointed the following committees
Resolntions--Nrs. Ella Parsons
Miss Head and Miss Lucie j. Cook,
Plan OF Work-Miss Mary Babb,
Miss Sue johnson and Miss Belle
NcIntire.
The address Of welcome was civ
en- by Miss Minnie Cook and was
ably responded to by Miss Belle
Mclntire, in ftly chosen words OF
encouragement and appreciation OF
woman's work and influence.
The report Of local Unions next
occupied the attention of the Con
vention. Piedmont Union was re-
ported by Mrs. Cook verbally, the
report being accepted. Miss Nc
lntire read very interesting re-
port from Elk Garden which was
also accepted. A verbal report was
given OF Keyser by Mrs. Parsons
and Mrs. Carskadon; accepted.
After a few moments spent in
singing, Miss Head OF the Heads
vile Union made verbal report of
the work done during the past
year which was encouraging, and
received with pleasure.
Miss Ella johnson gave an ac-
count of how petition to the Com
mon Council OF Piedmont, praying
them not to grant license to a
new saloon, was utterly disregard
ed.
The report OF the secretary of the
Romney Union was read by Mrs.
Harrison and showed progress and
interest in the work. 1t was also
accepted.
hev. Mann was introduced and
made some remarks that were full
OF encouragement and interest.
A short time was passed in sing
ing and then Mr.. John Daddys-
man was introduced and said few
words.
Mrs. Babb read carefully pre-
pared and instructive paper on the
Educational Facilities Of the w.
G. L. IT," which was by unani-
nous consent ordered printed in
the Quest.
A few informal remarks were
made by Mrs. Sisson's proposal.
The District President read an
interesting address which also or
dered printed in the Quest.
Mrs. Sisson explained the plan
of systematic giving" and two
Unions expressed q Willingness to
take tho cards. Two others had
already taken them.
After noontide prayer by Rev.
Mann, the Convention adjourned
until afternoon.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
A very pleasant time was spent
in devotional exercises under the
leadership of Mrs. Sisson.
The minutes of the morning ses-
sion were read aud some additions
made to them.
Mrs. Parsons read concise and |
nicely prepared paper on "What
Does the Wearing of the White
Ribbon Mean to Us and the World"
1t was followed by remarks upon
the subject by Mrs. Carskadon,
Miss johnson and Miss Head.
Mrs. Babb, District Treasurer,
reported that dues had been paid in |
full and there was the amount of |
Ten Dollars $40 in the treasury. |
Her report was accepted.
Mrs. Harmison announced that |
Romney Union would pledge tive
dollars per year to the district funds
and asked that local presidents
bring the matter before their I'm
ions. 1t was agreed That it be
done.
Miss Johnson's paper, "What
Can aSmall Union do in a Country
Place." contained many useful and |
thoughtful suggestions in regard to |
a country Union. 1t was ordered |
ssnt to the Quest along with the
others.
The following officers were elect
ed for the ensuing year:
President, Mrs. Belle G. Harmi-
son, Romney; Recording Secretary,
Minnie Cook, Piedmont; Cores
ponding Secretary, Mrs Sallie L.
Harper, Romney; Treasurer, Mrs.
Mary Babb, Greenland; Wee Pres
idents, Mrs. Baker OF Grant, Mrs. |
S. B. Carskadon OF Mineral, Mrs.
Henry Mann Of Hampshire coun-
ties; Supt. of Press Work, Miss
Belle McIntire; Supt. Of Juvenile
Work and Demorcst Contests, Miss
sue johnson, Headsville; Supt. Of
Literature, Mrs. Bruce, Piedmont.
II was decided to hold the Con
vention semi-annually, the next one
occurring in May 1893.
Mrs. Parsons, as chairman Of The
committee offered the following
resolutions which were al adopted
but the lest one, tina. being order
ed read after tho evening exercises:
RESOLVED, That society has a
right 60 both civil and religious
Sabbath and that man needs q Sab
bath both as a day Of rest and for