Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1893-05-16
CONVENTION NOTES.

perance Union was held In the DeauJl-
full city of Greenville May So inclusive
1t was presided over by its loyal State
President. Mrs. L. S. Mount, within
the walls of the Y. NJ c. A. Hall, which
had been kindly rendered by that as
ISOLATION. Miss Madge Montgomery,
the efficient and capable secretary,
presided at her desk with her usual
ability. The treasurer, Miss Zelle Nc
Laurin, was unavoidably absent, to the
regret of every member.
There were present leading lights
from other States and some of nation
al repute. Mrs. c. r. Spencer, Presi-
dent of the Alabama Unions. won
greatly upon all who viewed her charm
ing personality or that came in contact
with her gracious and unaffected pres
ence Miss Frances E. Griffin, of Ala
bama, delighted large audiences every
time she spoke, which was so often
that she was moved to say to the con-
vention that she felt herself to be "a
NhOItStlt VI h)iiC "o'
IA bright, particular star that drew all
eyes and held them enthralled. Mrs.
Mary MCGEE Smell. National Evange-
list. eloquently plead dying Saviour's
love to redeemed world,on several Oc-
casions. 1t was with pleasurethat the
convention received the announcement
that she would devote the next six
months to work in Mississippi. Mrs.
NJ +. Erwin was the sweet saint of the
convention. whose face reminds one of
nothing so much as an immortal love.
beaming over all humanity. Miss Belle
Kearney. "Our Belle" as Mrs. Kells
once lovingly called her, was present
with bright eyes and ready voice to
cheer the Us. and help the VS.. Mrs.
Mary /. Hoskins, sister of the lamen-
ted Geo. S. Inge, and State Cores
ponding Secretary, proved herself to
be an eloquent speaker and one who
would quickly win favor with an audi
ence. however at variance with the
principles she uphOlds.
Much to the regret of the con-
vention, Miss Madge Montgomery,
who for years has served it as Sec
rotary, resigned, on account of
cares that have come to her, and a
sister of Mrs. Mount was elected to
her place Mrs. PentecOst. of Column
bus. will doubtless make as efficient
and faithful State Treasurer as our
Mrs Hartman, of Brookhaven, does IA
local one, which we hope is not putting
it too strong. The LEADERS offer
of space to the Unions was accep-
ted but no editor has, as yet, been
secured The writer hopes that copy
for this department will come in from
all points, until things are in good run
ming order.
Rev. j. Knox Montgomery, an elo
quent divine of Sparta, Illinois, preach
ed the Convention sermon and, the
only regret was, that every minister,
christian and layman within our Dor
ders, could not hear him. | doubt if
the convention was ever so wholly de-
lighted with its sermon at any previous
time.
-Four young persons, two young ladies
and two young boys, contested for
convention medal. 1t was won by
Latham Ray, who was the successful
competitor in Brookhaven, two years
ago. Perry Drake, son of that untram-
melted freeman-free through the
blood of Christ and His gospel-R ev.
J. P. Drake, of Edwards, showed a de-
cided talent for oratory, and won the
highest praise from numrous listneers.
His manliness in extending his hand
to congratulate his victorious competi-
tor, was keenly appreciated by all, and
brought tears to the eyes of some who
knew how keenly the dear young boy
felt his disappointment. But victory
is born of defeat, and am sure that
crowns and laurels will yet entwine his
pure young brow.
The introduction of Mr.. Mount.
WHO'LL Inc lduleS Cdlleu IHe nuSDdlu
of Mrs. Mount" was received with the
Chautauqnan salute and was gracefully
acknowledged by the handsome bank
er, who, through his wife, has assisted
the cause i'll so many ways. IN fact, as
heard the modest praise given him
by his wife, thought of how many he,
roes and heroines our cause has had
and has today of whom we make nc
recognition how we exaggerate the
failures or insincerity of some, and
fail even to give due credit to Others
who labor and wait and sacrifice fol
truths sake. Surely the Lords bless
ings will rest upon the household o.
our State President.
The sweet young US were present
with beautiful faces and earnest hearts
that were new inspiration.
Greenville, that beautiful city by tn,
great inland sea. will long be remem
bered by the writer. who received $,
many eonrtesies at the hands of man,
Of its residents. May the prayers 0