The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-17

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placing earnest and practical temper
anco troatises before the people.
Proper places for the distribution of
temperance literature were designated
by the lady who, before concluding her
remarks. referred in thankful terms to
the newspapers of Scranton and Wilkes
Barre for their pains in giving full re.
ports Of this sud other conventions Of
the union. She was followed by Mrs
Hand who spoke on the sumo subject
The next topic WAS 'RMlroad Work )"
which Mrs Horns discussed, after
which Mrs Fields read a paper that con-
tained valuable Information pertinent
to the topic under discussion. Other
delegates also made short addresses
The state superintendent of the de-
partmcut OF social work, Mrs, Vaughn,
of Moscow, was the leader in the dis
cGssion of the work to which her de-
partment relates. she thought the local
unions should labor toreach the IN asses
more effsctually. Social gatherings
would prove more effactual in this re -
sqect tuaa ths ordinary temperance
meeting. Mrs. Stanley, of Moscow,
and Mrs. Stevens, Of Hawley, spoke on
the same subject.
BATTLE CRY OF FREEDOM
Mrs. David Spruks sang in u pleasing
voice the familiar hymn The Battle
Cry Of Freedom" The solo was gre atty
appreciated.
The chairman appointei Mrs.
Vaughn, Of Moscow; Mrs Peck, Of
Dalton, and Mrs Cum lerlin, Of
Kingston, 3 committee to report on
time ana place of next convention.
After udjOurum ant the ladies pro
ceeded to the dining room OF the
church. whore an elegant dinner was
served by the union. 1t was mild sort
Of banquet and was greatly enjoyed by
the $50 ladies who sat down to the
tables Mrs. Franc I. Vail, Of SJran-
ton, was chairman Of the committee
having the dinner in charge and per.
formed her work in very creditable
manner.
Mrs. Cool, of Pittstou, presided at
the afternoon session, Mrs Pierce But
Ter, Of Cartondale, conducting the de-
votional exercises Mrs, David Spruks,
Of this city, sang Nowhere to Co in
a very pleasing manner. She was fol-
lowed by male quartette, who rem
dered Sailing on the Ocean" The
singing of the young men greatly
pleased the ladies, who gave them n
hearty encore, in Response to which the
boys sang the third party song, What
Are You GoiGg to Do About 1t?
Mrs. A NJ Holvey, Of Pittston, next
gave an address which included a re-
port Of the Woman's Christian Temper
ance Unions great convention held at
the Worlds fair in Chicago last fall, L
was remarkably entertaining talk
and evinced the fact that very
talented woman dwells in the little
village on the Susquehanna. She is a
rapid talker, has a good command Of
choice language and seems TO be
thoroughly in earnest in her advocacy
Of the cause she champions She
possesses a peculiar charm when ad-
dressing an audience, the force OF
which grows stronger as she warns up
on the platform. Her address yester-
day afternoon was a masterly effort
and commanded the undivided atten'
lion of the entire audience for at least
an hour and half
GREAT WOMEN MEET
Mrs. Holvey started out by saying
that the Chicago convention was com
posed of the brightest, brainiest ant
most progressive women in the world
After paying glowing tribute tC
their genius, enthusiasm aud earnest
ness in the prosecution OF good work
She said that standing alone
one of their number could mo-
do much, but when that one be
came a member of an organization
having for its object a great reform
her Influence was augmented by tina
Of 200. 600 others, and then she becam
3 mighty power in the land.
she criticised the inactivity Of thC
churches in regard to temperate
work, saying an awrll deadness hat
fallen upon them. Extracts from thC
addresses of various persons at tht
| Chicago convention were given, in
Guiding those Of Archbishop Ireland
Anthony COmstock and representative,
from other countries. as we'll as from
different states of the Union, particular
reference being made to the work o
the two women sent by the orgsnizl
tion to inquire into tho abuses Of Iudit
widows by the British army. Mrs
Holvey's reference to this particula
subject was couched in terms exprss
sive OF loathing and conveyed to man
their first idea of the enormity Of
most heinous crime.
As God is just. as God answer
prayer, ju't so surely, shc said, will h
stretch forth his arm of might in de
fence OF this cause.
I'VE will take the world for Christ.
kingdom some day." she added, "Tha
10 what the white ribbon means, and
would not exchange the little insight
and what it means, for the riches
jewel that ever shone in monarch
crown. The influence of the Woman
Christian Temperance union has gon
forth everywhere, on the land, into dar
| pldNVp VI oih dllh hultIlUH, uuu HuUlhL
ity is being lifted We are not beI
ging for favor, we demand justic
Justice is all woman wants and Go
will see she has it. +"
The peoration was a fitting china
to the address. After singing, tho 70
port OF the committee on resolution
was heard az follows:
THE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
The Woman's Christian Temperate
union OF Lackawanna and Luzerne coul
ties, In convention assembled acknow
edge with gratitude the guidance of OIL
heavenly Father. and, acknowledging hii
as our leader and realizing as never befol
the great need Of united Christian tempe
auce work, we pledge ourselves anew to II
cause of clear brain and a protected HON
and
Resolved, That the practical thought O
sending through tho rural districts OF on
counties suitable speakers to arouse to &C
tion the latent temperance enthusiasm, b
given more thOrOuUh nttention