The Press., 1896-12-17
w. C. T. U.
IN. B.-Second Friday Of the month local meet.
 ing of the w. c. T.UJ
National GIeanings.
(Continued from last weekly

(Conttnued from last weekly
 From the -far-off city, where the great National convention recently convened, papers have brought their messages and news. It was great pleasure to find among names known to all, that of our well-beloved state president, of whom the 'Globe-Democrat" says: A tower of strength and firmness, Mrs. Cornelia B. Forbes, of Hartford Conn.,, the conven- tion's sergeant-at-arms, patiently kept the gathering in order, from a convenient position on the left of the stage. Of viz orous physique, deep, strong voice, and 1ndomitable personality, she showed the remarkable results that can be accom- ,2lished by womanly woman. Her conl- s2ades declare that no one in America can maintain order in 8 big assemblage with better success than she." Order is good for Connecticut, but the point of the bay onet Cove?) is better where most orderly means altogether passive.
 Even on Sunday, Mrs. Forbes was alert as usual, and with customary ability. spoke to large audience in the evening at the Fifth Christian church. It might be well to add the word that the majority .of the St. Louis pulpits, regardless of de- nominations, for the Union is all compre- Shensive, were filled by able representa- stivee of the great white-ribbon throng which belts the world.
 Upon the long list of those introduced to the convention, bringing words of en- scouragement from kindred organizations, were Miss Mary Phillips and Miss Agnes Slack, of England, the later, secretary of the Worlds W. 0. T. U., both bringing greetings from the society of British tem- fperance, and from Lady Henry Somerset, it's honored president. The convention was much disappointed at her inability to be present, and remembered hel among the many honored friends by oablegram of greeting.
 Significant of the union of hearts with those of co-workers in the mother Union, the British flag was conspicuously hung with that of the United States, as pre- viously stated. Miss Phillips happily called attention to the fact that the Union Jack was peace flag, marking the peace between England and Scotland. Great applause followed her apt remarks on the United States flag: "Your flag is beau tiful flag, and as I look at the stripes l am reminded, By His stripes are ye heal ed,' and the stars say, They that turn many to righteousness shall shine as the stars in heaven"
 Miss Slack paid 8 beautiful tribute to Miss Willard who, she said, Had been more successful than any living statesman or diplomat in expressing bitterness be- tween England and America.
 Anthony Comstock spoke eloquently in behalf of the suppression of vice.
 Rebecca Kirkorian, an Armenian, with Oriental fervor, depicted Turkish brutali- ties, and appealed for American protec- tion for the refugees from Armenia; Rev. F. D. Greene, former missionary in Con- stantinople, and now secretary of the Ma 06a how he went to Armenia eight years ago to convert the heathen, and now returned to convert the American nation to Chris tian sympathy.
 Miss Ruth Schaffner showed the flag of the Iceland w. C. T. U. ,>where perfect equality prevails,;, Dr.. Anna Shaw, for the National Equal Suffrage Association, brought news from the recent California suffrage campaign, where the saloon in- fuence in San Francisco defeated the equal suffrage amendment, but prophesi- | ed that truth crushed to earth shall rise again."
 Rev. pr. o. M. Stewart; a presiding elder of the M. E. church, called out wig orous applause by his terse remark, 'fI think as you do, believe as you do, and pray and vote as you wouId!" He's the first fruits of them that sleep," was Miss Willard's swift, bright comment.
 Mrs. Emma Booth Tucker, commander in-chief of the Salvation Army in Ameri, ca, was intr oduced and received a Chau- tauqua salute, Mrs. Tucker spoke fo1 nearly thirty minutes, and her recital of the work of the Salvation Army moved many of the delegates to tears. At the conclusion the convention united in a chorus of amens.
 Noted for its business-hke methods and bright, able takers, enlivened by the presidents witty sallies, the business ses- sions were as usual crisp and sparkling. The Lost important and interesting ac. tions were the passing of the resolutions and the election of officers.
 The election of officers resulted in the return of Miss Willard for the sixteenth time as National president, by an almost unanimous vote. During her simple ,toucBiDg speech, shs, saId{ tGuided by your love and prayers, pledge myself to Him that I will tell everybody tq be good and by the grace of Christ try ito be bet hteEi myself fn every purp pose each day O. l 1'my life" Mrs. Katharine Lehte Steven son, ''the little .rueheart," Mrs. Clafd O Hoffman, "the greatheart," MI rs. L:| M Stevens, "the- Aristides of the w. c. T U., Mrs. Barker, 'the Alexander Ham ilton," and Mrs. Beauchamp, Wele eacl re-invested with the duties of office.
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