The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-10-10
w. c. T. u, Convention.

Oct. Bird, 1894, and was presided over by
the President, Mrs. Mary J. Campbell
Devotional exercises we're conducted by
Mrs. MAR, State Supt. Of tho Railroad
Work. After reading minutes of the
last meeting and roll call by the secre-
tary, all visitors from different Unions
were given the privileges of the con-
vention. The treasurer and correspond
ing secretary reported. There are 125
members in the county, an increase Of
25 since last convention. The chairman
OF the committee appointed at the last
convention to confer with Mrs. Haley
and her lawyer reported. The case of
young Haley, or the gambling den estab-
lished at Punxsutawney, is TO be carried
up to the Supreme Court. The financial
aid pledged at the last convention is
now 10 be paid. Rev. Wick came for
ward and addressed the convention
stating that he had preached two SER
mons on gambling during the year and
had been instrumental In destroying q
place of that nature in Sigel. We then
listened to talk by Mrs Mair in which
she urged the ladies 10 subscribe for the
Bulletin, our State paper. Twelve new
subscribers were secured. She also, in
pleading manner, insisted on our be-
ing more faithful and earnest in our
work. showing plainly that the main OBJ
ject for which we were organized was TO
bring souls to the Savior, and there Is
no time for idleness. We listened to
very interesting talks by different per-
sons in which we were advised TO be on
the alert and use our influence in sub
DUNG the very appearance of evil from
our villages and neighborhood. After
the assignment of delegates and visitors
to their respective places for entertain
ment, the convention adjourned to meet
at 7.30 p. m.
Wednesday evening the meeting was
opened with music. Devotional exer-
cises were conducted by Mrs. Wick.
Miss Jessie Smeltzer then gave words
of welcome in cultured manner. Mrs.
Tillie Fitch responded. A temperance
speech was given by a little girl which
was highly appreciated. Miss Kate Cor
bett was introduced and gave very in
teresting and profitable talk contrasting
the people in our country with the in
habitants of India. Mrs. Reedy, of
Clearfield county, addressed the audi
ence in such an attractive manner that
all were delighted.
Thursday morning the convention
opened by singing "All hail the power
of Jesus name" Miss Corbett conduct
ed the devotional exercises. The fore
noon was spent principally in hearing
the reports of the different departments
of work. The reports were interesting
and showed great interest taken in
many of the departments.
Will the local Unions please notice
that the convention insists on each I'm
ion being more punctual in sending in
reports and in answering letters receiv-
ed concerning the work.
Miss Blanche Millin favored us with
beautiful recitation, well rendered.
The election of officers resulted as fol-
lows: President, Mrs. Campbell: vice.
presidents, Mrs. Britt, Mrs. Moore,
Mrs. Hays and Mrs. Grafiius; recording
secretary, Mrs. Tillie Fitch; cores
ponding secretary, Mrs. V. S. Blood;
treasurer, Miss Lizzie Terrence. The
superintendents Of departments were
re-appointed, excepting Mrs. Hall, supt.
prison work. Mrs. Whitehill and Mrs.
Brick were appointed to this work.
After observing the noontide prayer,
led by Mrs. Reedy, the convention ad-
journed to meet at 200 p. m.
The fourth session was opened with
devotional exercises conducted by Mrs
Whitehill, after which Mrs. d. M. Duns
more gave very interesting report Of
her work among the railroad men,
Twenty-Five have signed the pledge and
wear the white button. Mrs. Taylor
then read paper on "The Relation Of
Temperance to the Sabbath School,
} which very much pleased the audience
and it was decided to have it printed in
the county papers. Aninteresting reci
tation was then delivered by Miss Sadie
Reitz, followed with a paper by Miss
Nickle, OF Reynoldsville, subject, ''Th'
time to begin TO teach temperance.
She evidently thinks it commences
with the baby. Mothers are too indul
gent with their children. Miss Inc;
Hill then gave recitation. The dele
: gates to State convention are Mrs
Blood and Mrs. Fitch. Very encourag
ing remarks were given the w. c. 7
U. by the ministers present, and Others
, At Miss Corbett's suggestion, the dele
: gates to state convention were requested
|, to present the necessity of sticking NJ
! posters throughout state, in depots ant
a ladies waiting rooms for the covenienc
: of ladies who travel alone and desire t.