Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-12-10

in mutely told Of loving care. Pre-
liminary work consumed the few
morning hours, and MONDAY found
q houseful jovially discussing appe-
tizing edibles. The afternoon session
opened with vocal music. Staff Of
reporters appointed: Mrs. Drummond,
Riverton Review, Mrs. Monk, Union
Worker, Estate organ), Mrs. Stewart,
Franklin Sentinel and Republican
Valley Echo. Mrs. Swanson's scrip
tural selection for devotional exer-
cises was replete with appropriate
and encouraging promises. A hymn
preceded Mrs. Monks address Of well
come, and Blessed Be The Tie That
Binds" was followed by county presi-
dents impromptu response. Frank
lin unions greeting expressing a de-
sire to entertain the next convention
read by Mabel Gould sec. pro tenn.
Naponee rendered a kindred invita-
ton; both tabled for after considera-
ton. A stirring temperance exercise
by sixteen Juveniles sgreeably enliv-
ened the program, and Naponee's re-
port read; Armenian Relief Aux. Or
ganized, forty-two visits to the sick,
and three schools interviewed IN re-
gard to scientific temperance instruc-
ton. Olivet reported fifteen members
gained since June convention, seven
dollars in treasury and a small dona-
ton to Minden Neb, temperance hos
pltal. Interesting comments on said
institution made by Mrs. Haines.
Congregational singing succeeded
Julia Prices humorous reading, and
Mrs. Richards paper "Olivet News"
rehesrsed the inception, organization
and wonderful growth of the union.
While the whole paper was good one
truth was especially worthy OF en-
phasis, it's object was to build spiritual
rather than material temples. It also
contained honorable mention of the
member way at school. A temper
ance acrostlc by ten little girls alb
sorbed attention before remarks on
chow a model union should be con-
Quoted" we're solicited of the audience
by president. The county cores
ponding secretary was to have dem
onstrated the subject, but was detsin-
ed by sickness. The first lady called
upon briefly said Madame president
1 should spell it O-l-i-v-e-t." This of
course caused smiles at least, but 80
few had visited other unions, that
most were diffident about expressing |
their thoughts. Persistent question
ing brought out the fact that Of the
fair proportion Of gentlemen present, |
not one had never visited a union
meeting. Full instructions were at
tentively received and all we're pleas
ed with presidents talk Miss Com
stock and Mrs. Haines treated us with |
a beautiful song Speed away white
after which Give Ford and |
Pearl Hester gave excellent recita-
tions, Mrs. Hslnes was pleased with
the children's efforts and approvingly
said "the star of hope hangs over the
When the convention
was opened to remarks Mrs. Stewards
motion that the three baby boys pres
ent be adopted into the union and
adorned with the white ribbon was
carried into effect amid merriment as
one of the sleepy youths seemed to
highly esteem the honors conferred.
After deliberation Nsponee's invita-
ton for next convention was accepted.
Query box superintendent by Mrs.
Monk and Mrs. Swanson. Report of
resolution committee read by Mrs.
and adopted by the con-
vention, Opportunity being given
for securing members, only a few
were required to add four
names to five gained earlier in the
day, making seventy-nlne members
with thirty-three young and older
men. A rising vote Of thanks was
gwen for kind entertainment and
how the house rang with the temper
ance doxology. Adjourned to meet
in the evening. The days proceed
ugs had heightened EXP ectancy and
O'Clock found the house crowded.
Everyone was prepared to have
good time; nor were they disappoint-
I'D. The program was good and we'll
with Miss Gould as superin-
;endent Miss Mary Phillips led the
opening devotional exercises with a
scripture lesson, and Cook Cottrlll
voiced the invocation. How proud
We are of our young people; and how
t thrills our whole being to hear their
earnest trembling supplications for
Divine guidance. Plenty of good
singing added to the enjoyment,
Mrs. Halnes is a charming speaker
and kindly responded to the repeated
,slls. Her humorous response to en-
,ore took the house by storm. She
and Miss Comstock we're asked to re-
peat their song Of the day. Dean
Drummpnd and Ina Stewart favored
he audience with a song that was
we'll received. 1t had been previous.
y suggested by Mrs. Richards that a
,s'e Of scripture cake should be made
1t close of program and proceeds Dr.. !
hated to the Sunday school. Accord
ngly thanks are due Mesdsmes Lord,
Gould, Garrett and Richards for nice
,akes which were eagerly Durehpaad