The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-05-24
Annual Convention of the WOs
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The annual convention of the Womans Chris
tian Temperance Union met in the NJ. E. church
Fat Mantua Station. Friday evening. May. 10. 1898.
We are told that Time and tide wait for no
man % neither does it for woman; in consequence
of which the southern part of the county were
prevented from attending on account of high
water. which was much regretted. it was
thought to be one Of the pleasantest conventions
held for some time.
The program follows: Music; Prayer
by Mrs. E. FL. Hammond. Cleveland; Music;
Recitations of Scripture texts; Address by Mrs.
| Hammond. She took as a text, Uncle Sans
Revenue Stamp" giving a thrilling explanation
of each picture contained tn ereon. The address
was excellent. and right to the point, as all who
have had the pleasure of listening to her might
expect. Music by the choir; after which. the
remainder of the evening was occupied by the
Loyal Temperance Legion of Mantua. which
would need to be seen to be appreciated. exhib-
iting much thought and careful training. The
County Union may well be proud of this new
addition to its force.
The name of their entertainment was Co
lumbia's Conclave." Each country was repre-
sented by its ruler and after all had assembled,
the '' Worlds Petition was exhibited. 70 llowed
by song. " W 9 Are Coming to the Rescue" by
sixteen girls dressed in white. wearing the white
ribbon: after which. each nation resolved to do
} away with the monster evil" A flag drill con-
cluded the entertainment.
| Convention resumed at $50 Saturday morning.
Music; reading Rom. 18th chapter. by Mrs. G.
r F. Camp. Rootstown: Prayer by Rev. 81. B. Al
| len. Mantua; music. " God Ever Glorious" :" roll
call of officers. superintendents. and enrolment
of delegates; minutes of last meeting read and
, accepted music. Crusade Hymn; after which
) the L. T. L. gave Welcome to the W. G T.
r U.,' to the tune of ''our God is Marching On
Mrs. Hammond remarked that she had never
l seen so beautiful welcome in Ohio. This was
followed by " Pastors Greeting" by Rev. Fl. B
, Allen, which was hearty one. Address of vel
come by Gertrude Spencer. little girl dressed in
!. white. Response by Miss Nellie Haymaker. o.
! Kent. Music. :: Long Live. Long Live America
e Election of officers President. Mrs. G. 3
$ Camp, Rootstown; Vice Pres, Mrs. S. e. Young
Hiram; Recording Sec. Miss Allie NJ. Smith
: Mantua Corresponding Sec.. Mrs. R. H. Ober,
e Garrettsville; Treas. Mrs. M. c. Bunnels. Kent
T Appointment of Superintendents: For L. T
: L. Work. Mrs. White. Mantua; Scientific TEN
: perance. Mrs. r. Mitchell. Kent; Literature
! Miss Nellie Haymaker. Kent; Social Purity
d Mrs. Burroughs. Garrettsville; Jail and Infrm
: ary. Mrs. A. M. Mendenhall. Atwater; Evangel
istic Superintendent, Mrs. Addie M. Meek. Ra
g VIENNA; Flower Mission. Mrs. A. Fl .ITidball. Gar
) rettsville: Franchise. Mrs. Hopkins. CARROTS
vile.
n Appointment of committees.
g Noontide hour of prayer. led b7 Rev. Allen.
Adjourned.
e After bountiful dinner. to which all did am
e pie justice, the meeting was called to order q
1870. Music, a How Firm Foundation" Praye
st by Mrs. Burroughs. Reading of minutes. Sol
D by Mrs. Virgil Mills. Mantua. Greeting fror
d Auburn, Geauga Co.. W. C. T. U. Mrs. s. 7
3. Young. Hiram. gave an interesting talk o
II EVERY Day Temperance" Recitation by Add
le Irwin, Mantua. How jamie Came Home.
Treasurer report. Solo by Mrs. G. Fl. Brainerd
N Mantua. Report of Local Unions. Paper
N Flower Missions Miss Minnie Hall. Charlie
town. Report of committee. Music. Benedic
IN tion.