The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-08-13
AT THE CAMP MEETINGS
The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union Holds Convention at Bethany.
Preparations for Big Crowds at the Parks To-
Dsy-Dr. Buchtel Continues His In
terestiDg Lectures at Acton.
ASSEMBLY.

BETHANY
Woman's Christisn Temperance Union Be-
gins Its Convention at the Grounds.
Yesterday morning the exercises at Beth
any passed into the hands of the members
of the w. c. I. u. holding it's convention
there. The day was cool and bright, and the
incoming trains brought IN far greater
numbers than the trains for home carried
away with them. By 10 o'clock all the
delegates were on the grounds. and the as
sembly gathered in the tabernacle. as on
the day before, was most gratifying, not in
point of numbers SD much as in quality,
delegates from all over the State being
present
Before the exercises of the w. c. T. u.
commenced. Mrs. A. NJ. Atkinson addressed
the young people. taking as her subject:
"Drudgery;" a subject most appropriate
after Miss Lois Whites series of talks. CIV
ing q description OF o full. welI-rounded
character. Mrs. Atkinson showed how
such a character was to be attained. There
was much of earnestness and inspiration
In her talk. She said that drudgery Is the
prime scaffolding upon which a beautiful
character Is built mp. Men have tried
short cuts to success, but the way
OF courageous. patient toll must be
travelled by ell. This druid gerry Is the do
ing of one thing continually. day after
day. and ls is of benefit because 1t de-
velops those characteristics which are
necessary to q successful life. Ii develops
pluck. and pluck seizes every opportunity.
patience. punctualIty. self-control. atten-
tlon TO detail, etc. Mrs. Atkinson showed
by w~ell-known examples how the men and
women best known in the world of fame
to-day reached their places only after days
and years of Datlent drudQery.
At 10 o'clock the w. &. L. u. convention
opened with devotional exercises by Mrs.
j. s. Miller. of Indianapolis.
An hour or moro was then spent In en-
rollment and appointment OF committees.
The constitution was read and. after much
discussion and many amendments was
adopted. The wind was very strong. and
swept around the tabernacle in such q way
as TO make talking and hearing difficult.
At the conclusion of this business Mrs.
Mary G. Hay. of indianapolis. adj
dressed she audience upon the Purpose.
Plans and Methods of the school," She said
that when the war was fret entered upon
people thought any way at all ought TO be
used In order TO get the saloon ont OF ex-
istence. Mrs. Mary Allen West was the
first to inagurate a ey way OF doing
this, and how these methods are carried
ont the days meeting at Bethany Park is
designed TO show. Miss A. NJ. Atwater
followed with q paper upon. one
Mrs. Atwater said that the most effective
way of reaching those suffering through In
temperance Is through the relief of the
poor. Realizing this, the department was
organized and q systematic plan was ar
ranged. Mrs. Atw alter explained this plan
of work, and dwelt upon the cour-
age. patience and tact which must
belong to those women who
make the work q success. The next paper
on q second department of the school of
methods. viz: Flower Missions" was read
by Miss Brant. of Martinsville. owing to the
absence OF its writer. Mrs. Anna Trewett.
This paper set forth the origin. growth and
plan of WORK of the Flower Mission, and
offered suggestions and resolutions for
future work.
The regular Assent bly, lecture was deliv-
cred by Mrs. A. ). Benjamen. at IL o'clock.
The lecture was preceded by Q solo. sun
by Mr.. Hacklemsn. singing evangelist.
Mrs. Benjsmen took for her theme The
Licensed Saloon" and stated why IL makes
the w. e. L. u. necessary. and why 1t an
tsgonizes ths~ union at every point. She
then traced - origin and growth OF the
union. telling how nineteen years ago 10
was without q name. while to-day the
white ribbon is worn all over the world.
At first the work was for God. aud home.
and native land; to-day It 10 for God
aud home and every land. Consequently
the work means much more now, and 1t
goes far deeper. The speaker declared
with much feeling that the women might
continue their earnest work. might build
libraries and lay out parks. might conduct
mission-sehools and erect homes. but while
the saloon stands it will triumph in spite
of all their work. Mrs. Benjamen spoke at
some length and was listened TO with the
greatest interest and enthusiasm. With
her address the regular assembly lecture
course closed.
At 2 O'Clock Mrs. Beck, of Indianapolis.
gave q Bible reading and a talk upon
Gods Plan of Finance" which was OK
tremely original and interesting. and full
of wholesome ideas. advising the rithing
plan as q solution of the financial problem.
A short parliamentary drill followed. I'M
der the conduction of Mrs. A. 5. Benjsmen.
1t was q very animated and helpful drill,
and was participated in by all present. At
Bis Mrs. MoWhister, president of the board.
Rsdley Industrial Home, pictures of
the home were distributed through the
audience during the reading of the paper.
A solo by Mr.. Hackleman. and two short
papers. one by Miss Margaret Dickson. upon
Y. w. g. II. u work. and the other by Mrs.
Edna +. Tinsley. upon l.. L. L.. work. COM
pleted the afternoons programme.
At 4 o'clock reports of committees. cleo
tion OF officers and unfinished business &C.
cupied the attention of the convention.
Among those present were the following:
Mrs. A. +. Armstrong. Kokomo; Mrs. A.. s.
Benjamin. Portland. Mich; Mrs. L. l.. Tins
ley, Oxford; Mrs. Mary G. Hay and Mrs. j.
s. Miller. of Indianapolis.
The Columbus Tabernacle choir came
down on the evening train and gave an ex-
cellent concert at : O'Clock yesterday even
ing. The morning train brought MIR. IL. L.
Sweeney and o large number of Columbus
citizens.
= This mornings Sunda, school will be
conducted by Judge Lex j. kirkpatrick.
At 1880 MI. Sweeney will preach. At $50
q second sermon Will be delivered by Mr..
w. L. Moore, of England.