The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-05-12
In the Cause
Of Temperance
THURSDAY MORNING SESSION.

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Devotional exercises led by Mrs
Miles, Of Newberg. Business meeting
called to order at a. M, by President
Anna r. Riggs.
Minutes of last session read and ap-
proved.
The Rev. Van Tassel, pastor of the
Baptist church, was then introduced,
and expressed himself as in sympathy
with the white ribboners, and had al
ways worked in harmony with them
wherever he was. His remarks were
well received.
Reports Of county presidents resum-
ed from yesterday. Polk and Yamhill
each reported advance all along the
line.
Superintendent Of Legislation and
Petition, Mrs. Narcissa WMte-Kinney,
was received with great interest, and
clearly demonstrated the work and
what has been accomplished in the le-
gal department.
Superintendent Of Unfermented Wine
at the Sacramental Table, Mrs. Ran
kin, of Portland, reported an advance
in sentiment. Some discussion followed.
Some of the Episcopal ladies deplored
the fact that their Bishops were not
in line on this point yet, but felt sure
they would come into the light soon.
Sunday-school work read by secre-
tary in absence of superintendent
Music reported by Miss Ella Spang-
Ter, of jefferson, was read and dis
cussed with interest. The efficacy Of
music as a powerful factor Of reform
was emphasized
Report Of work done in the field Of
literature. The "Unlon Signal and the
white Ribbon" were read by the sec
retary. The power Of the printed page
was enlarged upon.
The Evangelistic report was then
read by the secretary This department
is the cornerstone Of all the w. C..
T. U. work. The fact is clearly demon
strated that the w. C. T. U. is an or
ganized revival, and not spasmodic.
The Rev. Ayers, of Warrenton, was
introduced and spoke words of cheer
The Lecture Bureau reported over
500 lectures, besides some not reported
to the regular bureau.
The superintendent Of the depart
ment of Relation of Intemperance to
Labor, Mrs. Auditor, reported that this
important line Of work not fully under
stood. She emphasized the thought ex-
pressed by Miss Willard, that the re-
form forces must unite The impor-
tance of getting before bodies of labor
ers was forcibly urged, and an earnest
discussion followed
An invitation was read from Mr.. M |
j. Kinney, to the convention, to visit
his salmon cannery, which invitation
was accepted unanimously.
Noontide prayer by Mesdames Riggs
and Shedd.
The convention then adjourned to |
the Y. M. c. A. hall, where a delic-
ious banquet was prepared for the del |
egation by the ladies of the Methodist
church, iafter which the delegation
went in body to the cannery and
were received most graciously by Mr.. |
Kinney. The ladies enjoyed the inter-
esting sight of this industry very
much.
Last Tuesday noon a most sump-
tous repast was furnished the dele
gates by the women of the Christian,
Episcopal Congregational and Baptist
churches. Conspicuous as they entered
the door, was a fine specimen of al
Columbia river salmon cooked fit for
an epicure. Yesterday again were the
delegates royalty entertained by the
ladies of the Methodist church. The
floral decorations on each occasion
were worthy of special note. The pam
sizes were especially beautiful.
THE AFTERNOON SESSION
Mrs Riggs occupied the chair. The
committee on scientific instruction in
the public schools submitted q tabu-
lated report and was highly commend
ed. 1t showed that such instruction had
been secured for the schools in all but
seven states, by the Union.
An invitation for motor ride was
received from Hon. F.. ]. Taylor and
was accepted.
On the subject of social purity, Mrs.
Snyder said 1t was a practical method |
OF the doctrine of Christian charity |
and brotherly love. She illustrated her
remarks with references to Incidents
that came under her notice in connec-
tion with Refuge Home and Jail work. |
Rev. Mr. Dllworth was next intro
duced and made a few appropriate
remarks.
Sabbath Observance report was read
by Mrs. Robb, and the need Of edu-
eating children in the elements of
peace was the subject of remarks by
Mrs, Miles. The flower mission, line
of work so full OF loving ministration,
and appeal to every heart, was reported
on by Miss Osburn. Mercy work was
by Mrs. Rounds and Parlor
Meeting work, the social department,
by the secretary, DR., Adair gave an
interesting report ON Health and Her.
edity. Press work was dwelt upon by
Mrs. Nash. and the report on purity
In art and literature was of general
Interest, Mrs, Ross. OF the L. T. L..
Of Astoria. recited poem pleaslngly.
and then followed the introduction OF
officers OF the Loyal Legion Of this