Smyrna times., 1895-04-17
The W. C. T. U. County Convention at
Kenton.

The Seventh Annual Conference of the
Womans Christian Temperance Union of
Kent county was held in the Kenton NJ. E.
Church last Thursday, and proved to be
very interesting session. Most all the
Unions in the county were represented and
their reports show progress in temperance
work
The exercises opened at both morning
and afternoon with devotional services.
The rest of the day was devoted to hearing
the reports of business relating to the
Union. Mrs. Kate Smithers, President Of
the County Conference, gave the greeting
and those who heard her, speak Of its being
an excellent address. Her remarks were
mostly on the Cleveland w. G. r. U. Con-
venton of which she was delegate.
Mrs. Annie Wharton read Il paper on
''What we have asked Of the Legislature, Z"
followed by solo from Mrs. Mary VOL
colt. "A model w. G. 7. u" was ex-
planned by Mrs j. Z. Ellis, and the ad-
vancement of Scientific Temperance In
structiOn' was read by Miss Elizabeth
Smithers, Mrs. Slaymaker being absent
The election of officers was taken up aid
and all who filled positions were reelected
as follows: President, Mrs. Kate Smithers;
Secretary, Miss Mary w. Thompson, and
Treasurer, Mrs. Lena Hargrove.
in the evening the church was crowded
with people from KentOn and surrounding
country. Mrs. j. Il. Ellis, of New Jersey,
gave the temperance address of the even
ing. She had her subject at heart and
made II strong plea to men to rise up in
their strength and do something for this
cause. She was applauded several times,
and especially in reference to the fruitless
ballots of our legislature and the stand they
took on temperance. Her address was
highly enjoyed. A collection was taken
which amounted to Sc.
When the question was taken up for 8
meeting place next year, the names Of
Wyoming and Camden were presented
with cordial invitation from each. The
question was not settled definitely but al
| effort will be made to have the "Y's" o
Wyoming and "W's" of Camden to joir
together. In this way both towns, which
are so near, can entertain the convention
next year.
The convention at Kenton was added to,
| by the presence of Miss Madge Hilles, thei
State Superintendent, who gave some en-
| eograging remarks.
In addition to several ladies, who wen
| down on the train from Smyrna to KentOn
| Richard Brown took a hackload. Ther
was also hack from Dover.
| The ladies were never more cordially re
| celved; every one In the church whethe
delegate or visitor, was kindly invited owe
to Mr. MOOres TO partake of most bOunti
iul repast that had been prepared by tn
hospitable people of Kenton.
After convention adjourned the kin,
people were lOsthe to give up and insiste,
that we spend the night. They all said the
would be glad when we should meet ther
again.
1t was decided on motion of Mrs. j. G. S
Price that hereafter no delegate would b
appointed to County Conventions, bU
each members of every Union in In
county would be considered a member G
and have the privileges Of the convention
1t was also recommended that the Union
pay travelling expenses of their delegates I
State and National Conventions.
Mrs. N. B. Smithers spoke on "Ja
Work" and made an earnest plea in behal
of the Workhouse, bill for which is no,
before the Legislature.
The day was bright and beautiful an
everything taken as whole was all ths
could be desired; even the six miles rid
home in the hack was enjoyed to the fulle:
extent.