Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-06-18
DOTS RETURNING FROM w. &. T. U.
C0NyENTI0N.
EXPERIENCE OF SIX DELEGATES EN BogTE
HOME, VIA JACKSON.

HOME, VIA JACKSON.
The first known organization of wo-
men ia the world was organized in
Natchez In 1882. IL seems therefore
eminently fitting that the W. @. Z, Il,
of Mississippi this the year of our
Lord, May 4th, 1895, should hold it's
18th annual session in this historic
spot. 4 city so renowned for pictur-
esque scenery, it's lovely names, Gull
tured people and much of interest
that appeals to the pride and patriot
ism of Mississippi. Here, still in good
preservation, is to be seen the home of
the first Spanish Governor, Don Gay
osa. The tomb of Winthrop, the first
Governor OF Mississippi, who died in
1920. Near by in the Same inclo3spre
lies the renowned statesman and
matchless orator, S. s. Pfentiss, Su-
perior old mansions of ancient style
tower in their grandeur, bespeak-
ing o site of wealth and splendor. In
deed much could be found to interest
hearts fingered with the frisads aho
so sweetly babe us welcome to their
lovely homes and unmatched hospital
ity; we were aroused to the sense of
separation as the north bound passen-
ger sped fofth, bearing homeward it's
precious freight. Nothing eonsp;red
to break the magic spell Of social in
tercourse until suddenly finding our
selves plunged into deiuga OF water,
midway between Natchez and Jackson,
wondering should we hoist our ban
ners on the train and proceed or wade
| out across what seemed to be the Mia
CARA falls sget into Jackson, where
awaited US such chiVaify aud courtesy,
the boast of Southern manhood. .
On being Informed at Hotel No. /
that the seats were reserved for the
men in ATTENDANCE at the Bankers Ban
quet white ribbon woMsD not being
admissible), and finding thatthe gnaw-
ing of our hunger was not to be salts
fed there, with valises, grips, and UNI
brellas in hand of an unreasonable
hour, we wendell our way to Hotel No.
2 to be told that the men had preceded
us, and that ''likely as not'' we might
get luncheon at the depot. Once more
we sailed forth with our budgets amid
chivalry and courtesy, almost wishing
that the deluge had borne us away on
| its peaceful waves. But as In all times
of depression of those who lean on that
Strong Arm for help, came the com
| forter. For while at the depot await
| ing any destiny that might befall~ us.
our hearts were made glad and our
spirits revived at the appearance of
our beloved sister and co-worker, Mrs
j. n, Stone, who so kindly gave us well
come to her home and hospitality,
which we reluctantly deelihedl owing
to e.lateness Of the hour. One more
benefactor awaited us as we drew near
to board the train, waiting for the men
to get on, in the person OF that gallant
gentleman, DR.. Montgomery, Of Stark
vile, who converting himself into q
porter, loaded with trappings, stood
for our defense while we waited for
the men of tho various associations to
get seats.
In our heart of hearts we exclaim
not, show tLs mighty have fallenr'
neither Ichabodi fchabed,, but that
old Father Time is moving on. aHs
doesn't lean up against fence corners"
Old things are giving place to new ones.
| new things asserting their rights in
our midst aad time is moving on.
Even the much depreeiated bandbox
| is fast changing hands. Knowing that
| -" AAesA AOi6 OOCtf hloCpIuCo ny put w.
men of the w. C. r. u. aud being the
only women on board we were nom
plussed to discover a huge bandbox
maintaining its rights, but to our relief
and satisfaction we found that the
owner was gentleman who had been
in attendance at the Medical Associa-
ton, at jackson.
We are progressing and time is moy-
ing on. Yet nevertheless, CONSEQUENT
" suffice it to say, we reached our
desired haven in spite of chiyalry.
A DELEGATE.
P. S.-This article hss been unavoid-
ably delayed but we wish you 10 please
give it space.
Please state that the place for hold
ing our next w. G. T. u, convention
has not been decided, but left to Exec
utive Committee. Sardis sent the
most pressing invitation, which will
be approximately considered. A.
strong effort will be made to hold it at
central point for the convenience Of
the masses.