The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1894-10-03

w. T.U. Convention.


The annual convention of the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union of Hunter
don county was held in this city on Wed
nesday OF last week. The morning devo-
tions were led by Miss Emma Guillick, of
Clinton, after which Mrs. j. a. Powell,
County President, took the chair, and the
routine of business was taken up. A cor
dial greeting was given the convention by
Mrs. A. C. Barber. of the Lambertvile
Union, which was responded to by Mrs.
E. j. Cregar, of High Bridge. The Rev.
]. H. Mickle, pastor of the Lambertville
NJ. E. Church, was then introduced. He
said, among other things, that he always
had very warm side for the w. G. T. u,
and wherever there was such an organiZa.
ton they always bad an influence for good.
Delegates were present from nearly every
Union in the county; also quite large
delegation from different Unions 10 Bucks
county, Pa. The session was opened for
general conference, which was entered
into heartily by the members of the diff
ferent Unions Of both Hunferdon and
Bucks counties. This conference was
followed by the noontide prayer and adj
journment.
After partaking of collation., the Ex-
ecutive Committee held meeting of
thirty minutes, which was full of interest.
The afternoon session was opened with
very interesting Bible reading by Mrs.
DIR. Deemey. of Frenchtown, showing
that we are not held accountable for the
number of talents we possess, but for the
misuse of what God has given us, although
il be but the one talent. The reports Of
the general officers and superintendent
OF departments were read and showed
much good work done during the year.
The election of officers was then conduct
ed by Mrs. Emma Bourne, President OF
the State w. G. T. u, which resulted in
the re election Of the old board OF officers
for the ensuing year. Mrs. Eva e. Geb.
hardt, Of Clinton, read paper which was
full of suggestions and encouragement.
"Blind Jessie sang very swcetly, "Any-
where with Jesus can safely 60. Miss
Cynthia Lauer, of Lambertvlle, recited
poem In very beautiful and touching
manner, showing how the brightest and
best are brought low by the terrible drink
habit. A most excellent paper was then
read by Mrs. M. X. Holcombe, of Lam
bertville, entitled "Total Abstinence In
the Home and in Society,"" after which
the Rev. E. NJ. Lightfoot, pastor OF the
Lambertvllle Baptist Church, was intro
duced and made a few practical remarks.
Both he and the Rev. Mr.. Mick,e were
present during most OF the afternoon,
proving by their presence end words OF
encouragement that they were in full
sympathy with the temperance cause.
After the reports Of the committees were
heard, the convention adjourned to meet
In the NJ. E. Church at 1880 o'clock, p. M.
At the appointed time the convention
met 10 the church, with the County Presi-
dent presiding. After Scripture reading
and prayer by Rev. Mr.. Mickle, the audi
ence was favored with singing by male
quartette. Mrs. Emma Bourne, the State
President, was then introduced as the first
speaker. She told OF the many lines of
work taken up by the W. G. I. U. and
said the movement was born in prayer
and had always been carried on by prayer.
She made an earnest appeal to the youth
who were present never 10 touch, taste
nor handle the intoxicating bowl. The
choir sang a beautiful selection, after
which Rev. D. r. Cook, pastor OF the
New Hope NJ. E. Church, aud Rev. Mr..
Liphtfoot followed each other with adj
dresses which held the audience in per-
feet uuietness until the close. Owing to
the lateness OF the hour, Rev. Mr.. Mickle
said he could not say what he would like
to say be felt like saying great deal.
Would that more might fall In line with
the jealous pastors whose words ring out
with no uncertain sound. Mrs. Powell,
in behalf of the convention, thanked the
trustees for the use OF the church, the
choir for their beautiful singing, the pas
tors for their valuable assistance, and all
who had in any way contributed towards
the success Of this convention. Thus end.
ed one OF the most pleasant and profit
able conventions ever held In Hunterdon
county.
The next county convention will be held
In Frencbtowu, subject to the call OF the
chair.
The fwenty-frst annual convention OF
the State Woman's Christian Temperance
Union will be held In Jersey City on the
2sd. Oath, 10Th and Goth of October, 1894.
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