Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1894-05-29

the audience. A children's meeting
was held at the Methodist church IN
the afternoon. addressed by Mesdames
Erwin and Baker.
Mrs. Smell made short talk to an
attentive audience at the Court House.
Monday was devoted to hearing reports
of Committees. After some discussion
and modification of Plan of Work and
Resolution Committee reports, they
we're adopted and will be published in
THE LEADER.
One of the most charming features
of the Convention occurred Monday
evening. At eight o'clock at the Court
House Demorest Medal Contest was
held. Miss Bessie West, of Durant,
bearing off the Gold Medal. At nine
o'clock an elegant reception was ten
dered the delegates and members OF
the families that had SO kindly cared
for them, at the home of Mrs. Annie
Davis Smith. The house so beautiful
in itself. had been rendered more so
by elaborate decorations in which
palms, ribbon, grass and flowers OF va
ried hue predominated in carrying out
graceful designs. The elderly dele
gates were appropriately arrayed in ell
egant but subdued tints while the Us
and their friends were beautiful in col
ors and soft rich laces. Upon the coats
of honorary members, young men most
ly, the white ribbon cleaned. The
scene was worthy painters brush or
poets pen, so complete was it in exter-
nal beauty, while the motive that
brought these true hearts together was
pure and their purpose exalted. Mrs.
Smith not only did this gracious deed
for our cause, but tenderly sheltered
six of the delegates during our sojourn.
l am glad to say that the white ribbon
is worn over that noble heart. Tues
day was filled with business, State Su-
perintendants of Departments report
ing, election of officers, place of next
meeting decided etc, etc.
The evening was filled with pleasant
things, the US in charge. Miss Garner,
of Columbus, gave one of her beautiful
recitations. Miss Cox made five min
ute talk on "What Young Men can do
to Help the Temperance Cause" and
many heart was touched by that
sweet appeal Miss Kearney delivered
very powerful address, closing with a
plea to young men to take the pledge.
Miss Kearney presented beautiful
banner to the Y's of Mississippi. Miss
Garner, in graceful manner receiv-
ing the banner. 1t was then presented
by Miss Cox, to the Natchez Y. for the
greatest gain in membership during
the year. Misses Baker and Phillips
received it with appropriate express
sions of appreciation.
The number of delegates in attend
ance was sixty-six-L. Il. LIS and visi-
tors included, Sc.
Convention Notes.
Starkville, McComb City, Corinth
and Natchez asked for the next Con
vention. Natchez received majority
vote, so persuasive were its delegate
and so great the need, 1t being a acet
county.
Miss Estelle Randle used her beau
tiful gift of song freely for the cause,
while we we're in Canton. May this
talent ever be consecrated to His ser
vice.
Our loyal friend and brother, Mr.. b.
T. Hobbs, was with us on Sunday, but
being obliged to leave before day ses
sion, was not formally presented to
Convention. His many friends we're
glad to catch even this little glimpse of
him. but regretted immensely that his
wife, our we'll beloved and capable sis
ter, could not make one of our number
this year. She was missed.
Delegates to National Convention,
Mrs. Cox, of Columbus. Alternate, Mrs.
Mary Curlee, Corinth.
From the Y, Miss Grace Cox, Co
lumbus. Alternate, Miss Charlie Gar
ner, Columbus.
The sweet face of Mrs. Erwin beamed
on US at Convention.
The Presidents address was pro-
nounced excellent.
Col. Kearney, the father of our CO.
worker of whom the Union is justly
proud, attended the Convention and
babe us God speed in the work. Many
of us had the pleasure of shaking his
hand and expressing our appreciation
of his daughter.
Our faithful editor, Mrs, Luekie. was
much missed at Convention.
The election of officers for the year
has already been announced.
II. L. MONTGOMERY, Asst. Sec'y,