The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1893-04-28
W. 6. I. .. CONVENTION.

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The state convention OF the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union assembled in
the beautiful new court house IN Lake
Charles, punctualiy ct Q O'Clock on Thursday
morning, Ap;li 20, and closed tie session
here on Sunday, april 23 Busy days were
those for the temperance woTkers, their
morning meetings holding from 9 a. N. tn
] in the afternoon.
On Thursday afternoon a free excursion
was given the fWhfte Ribbons on the dunn
my line 10 the sugar refinery and Goosport,
and return TO Ryan street. On Thursday
evening an interesting program was carried
out Addresses Of welcome were given 10
the delegates by some Of our most respected
citizens. The response was given 10 an ele-
CANT and appropriate manner. Devotional
exercises and choice music characterized
each and every meeting, and all Yves done
with that ease and regularity which tends 10
make such meetings interesting and agreea-
bic 20 all
on Friday afternoon an excursion on the
cofnmodlous ferry boat, the Hazel, was given
free 70 the white Ribbons on which re-
freshments were served by that prince OF
caterers, @. Aygerino, thus giving all an
opportunity OF seeing the beauty OF the lake
and its surrounding scenery. In the evening
we listened TO an Intelligent and instructive
address BY Mrs. d, L. Wells. The principal
event Of the evening seem TO be the pre-
sentatiea Of gifts by this state convention to
some Of its members, Mrs. Pea-ley, Of Nor
gan CitY. La, presented, for the convention,
9 rich and elegant cTszY.quilt to the w. O. T.
y. Of Lake Charles, the work Of the union Of
Bayou Sarah. The presentation address was
responded to by our er-president, Mrs. s. a.
Knapp.
Mrs. A. ~ liable, State Corresponding
Secretary received an elegant souvenir
spoon as token Of appreciation OF her SER
vice, which Wag presented with appr0.
pirate remsrSs by Mrs. Lilly Blanks, Of Nor
gan City, and responded 10 by mrs, liable
with thanks for their thoughtful kindness.
Mrs. Dell Hutehips, OF Shreveport, pre-
seDted q beautiful ieweled pin 10 Miss Della
Neal, President Of the w. q. 7. u. of Lake
Charles, as an expression of appreciation Of
her active and uutigtDg laboFs IN the Temper
apce work. The response was given 10 brief
hut expressive words OF thanks, and good
wishes for every member Of the Temperance
Union.
Saturday evening was given 70 the Young
WOman's Christian Temperance Union. The
exercises were conducted In a manner which
Tthrets credit on the y. delegates and also
the Yis Of Lake Charles. 1t would take too
long TO tell al the good things Of the even
ting, but SANS Letterp drew many "andible
smiles" from the large audience there assem-
bled.
A ebildren,s meeting was beld,iD the Court
House on Sunday afternoon. Music was
given BY the First Baptist Choir III Lake
Charles. aud Others, and the song III were
. voice" BY Mrs. Fable was well worth going
far 70 bear voice 20 rich and full Of meio-
dy. More than 3 hundred names of children
were obtained for LoyEl Temperance Le-
gion which Will bold its first meeting on FRI.
day, April ~, at 4 O'Clock p. m, in the
Methodist Church South, Il VIII be con
Quoted BY Mrs. Barteau, assisted by Mrs.
Dawson and Miss Della Neal a large audi.
eDee was present on Sunday evening. An
address was given By Mrs. d, 4. Wells,
national organizer of the w. Q. T. u, Al
though meRy were unable 10 obtain seats
they were unwilling 10 miss so rare treat as
that Of hearing woman speak i1 public and
on a subject 50 full Of interest 10 siI. 50
they stood az the court house door the long
evening through, and all present felt well
Etpaid for their attepdepes by listening 10
the eloquent words that fell from the Hips Of
we meet again" was sung Sc the closing
piece and thus the convention closed its
BsbOrs.
There we're eighty-sIx delegates present,
all Of whom were entertained BY the people
Of Lake Charles IN accOrdaRee with their
well knogp reputation for hospitality, and
the convention Wisbes. through the eolumns
Of The EtHo, to tender its heartfelt tbanks
spd appreciation of the same, this being the
largest convention ever before assembled Ia
the state, md IN many respects the best,
The election 81 officers was held on Sat1F-
day moTniBg. sud resulted as fOllOwss Priest
dent, Mrs. Mary 3. Goodale; Yice-P President,
Mrs. u, q, PhsTF; Secretary, Mrs. n, a,
White; Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. Alice
~, Hable; superintendent US, Mis- Myrtle
&hiyrly; stats Organizer, Miss Della Neal;
DistItet Presidents, Mrs. + A, LyoRs,. BTs,
y. Crouch, Mrs; y, 9. PbaTT, Mrs. Agnes
MIS- Lilly Blsnks, Mis- Della NeRl. From
remarks outside Of The convention We learned
that the convention Was eminently happy
~ It's selection Of officers, there not being
siogle Hdr9pep iB the whole R0mbeF, as was
stated BY one lady.
III VIII be noticed that Mics Della Neal was
honored vi b three Offices, each Of which is
rot only imPoTant but Involves great work
Very lev tpdiyidusls would be able 10 carry
this burden, b0t those who are acquainted
With tAe u3tiTpg zeal and boURdless energy
Of Miss Neal, backed BY more than ordinary
ability, have the utmost confidence that she
VIII aeqqit herself With honor IN each n the
three helds Of labor which VIII deyolye upon
heTy Wis q state organizer, superintendent of
press work, and also ss president Of Lake
Charles district. Miss Neal will receive
Liberal salary, which Il just and pE0pers-t'the
laboreT y worthy 81 biz hlEe,v Our only re-
gret ip the matter 10 that Miss NeRls labors
VIII cause her ab .enee from the city most Of
the time after her work begiRs ip September
next
-four thanks are DUE to Mrs. A. B. Mead,
who assisted US ip preparing this report Of the
convention, Some things were omitted for
want Of space. - Editor,