The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-08-30

work Flowers Mission was discussed and
although there has not much been done
in the district, yet at Luray they OBJ
served the day, the 9th Of June, by send
ing flowers with scripture text to The
sick Of the town.
The Memphis Union visited the
county poor farm and had a picnic sup
per with the inmates. They had sing
ing and scripture r .adings and prayer
and q talk by Rev. c. L. Hogue
There were other ministers presen,
who assisted in the program. They ex.
tended invitations to every one who
would like to go. The report showed
that not only the inmates enjoyed the
supper and were benefited by the visit
but that every one came away feeling
blessed, their hearts being made ten
derer by what they had done and by
coming in contact with the poor and af-
fiicted.
Report showed that about nine-tenths
of the churches use the imfermented
wines.
The District President read paper
in which she summed up the work OF the
past year, showing that in financial
point of view we had stood we'll, that as
district we will be able to defray all
expenses and pay the fifty dollars that
We were assessed by the state. The
membership is not as large as the year
before, this is on two accounts the
scarcity of money and at one place
very member but one had moved from
the place. She urged more aggres-
1--WE work along various lines especial
y Flower Mission, Scientific Temper
Ance Instructions, Press Juvenile, Sun.
lay School, Demorest Contest and
Equal Suffrage.
Miss Grow, of Medil, read very in
.eresting paper on Franchises which
vas very thoroughly discussed, but as
there was no ardent Oppcsers to tie
question, the pnblic must have been led
% believe the Convention endorses this
work.
Reports from few EpwOrth Leagues
Ind Christian EndeavOr Societies were
given and as yet these organizations do
rot seem to be doing much to bring the
temperance work before the young peO-
pie, vet the discussion showed that it
vas not for want of willingness what
hey should do or where to get instruc-
ions how to proceed.
The address of welcome in behalf OF
he Union. Pulpit and Press were we'll
rece ived and proved conclusiovely that
his organization is welcomed to the
citizens of Memphis. l. T. Jones was
t, have spoken in behalf of the citizens
was sick with the prevailing epidemic
which kept many away from our con-
ventioa, this absence was much regre-
ted as we were glad to know that our
young men would come to the front on
this great question of the day.
Mrs. Martin responded to these ad-
dresses, proving to US that we'are united
in our efforts to drives from our land
the rum curse.
''HOw best to interest our members
by Mrs. Nutter brought out many sug-
gestions, the most prominent, first, get
our members to read our National and
State papers. second the president of
Local Unions must be prompt a. our
meetings and be prepared for work.
Press Superintendent reported that
she has tried to get every paper in our
district to give us some space in the
papers and that all had promised some
part of column. This is one of our
mos. important WORKS as We believe we
can reach many through the press that
others miss, which can not be reached.
Mrs. Fannie Moore, in her paper on
Narcotics, showed the effects of tobacco
on the human system and TO what ex-
tent:it is used by the boys; some discus
sion on the subject.
The Y. w. c. T. U. work was brought
before the convention in an able paper
by Mrs. Nutter. She proved to all that
the girls of our district must he educa-
ted in this work so that when older
hands must be still, the work will not
cease but be pushed forward with great
err zeal.
Memorial service showed that but
one member had been called up higher
in the last year.
Mrs. Hoffman was with us the last
day and gave us one of her grand
speeches to 4 crowded house in the
evening.
The following officers were elected
for the year beginning September 18th:
Mrs. Sadie c, Nutter, Lancaster, Dis
trict President: Mrs. Ora A. Rays.
Memphis, District Corresponding Sec
rotary: Miss Cora Hill, Luray, Dis
frirf RooO, ~ Soor.,%orc. Miss N;1l:o