Evening star., 1896-10-01
LOYAL UNTO DEATH
Opening of the Annual Convention of the
District W. @. T. q.
Reports of the Work Accomplish ed.
Plans for Advancing the Cause
of Temperance.

Union Of the District of Columbia met in
annual convention this morn
ing in Wesley Chapel, corner of 5th and +
streets. Sessions were held this morning
and this afternoon, and the members will
come together again at 7:3O pm. Three
sessions will also be held tomorrow at the
same place. beginning, respectively, at $50
am. 30 pm. and 7:3O pm.
In honor Of the occasion the church was
decorated in decidedly attractive manner.
The convention was called to order
shortly before 10 o'clock by the president
OF the union, Mrs. Margaret B. Platt. after
which Rev. Charles w. Baldwin. DID,. in
voked Divine blessing. After the minutes
OF Of the he last executive session had been read
by Mrs. Emma F. Shelton. the recording
secretary of the union, and had been ap-
proved, Mr.. William r. Woodward. the Sc
nior member of Wesley Chapel was intro
ouced. Mr.. Woodward. on behalf of the
church. extended to the union a hearty
welcome. and fitting response was made
by Mrs. Clinton Smith. in the absence of
Mrs Anna F. Beiler. At the request of the
president, Mrs. Dove led in a prayer, ask
ing blessing on the members unable to be
present.
Appointment of COmmittees.
Committees as follows were announced:
Credentials-Miss L. S. Weightman, cor
responding secretary; Mrs. r. A. Williams,
treasurer, and Mrs. Clayton E. Emig, sec
retary branch.
Finance-Mrs T. A. Williams and the
treasure1s of the local unions
Courtesies-Mrs H. A. Gillenwater and
Mrs. Walter Brown.
Resolutions-Mrs. Sarah Grant, chairman;
Miss kessler. Mrs c. E. Ritter, Mrs. Jessie
Plerson, Mrs. Susan BuZZee, Mrs. Bliss,
Mrs. Charles Pate, Mrs. R. f. Lawson and
Mrs. Hawkins.
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called for. Mrs Alice Chapman reported
on Narcotics"
Mrs. E. A. Chambers of the department
OF purity in literature and art" described
what has been accomplished in the direc-
ton referred to, particular attention being
devoted to theatrical show bills.
Morality in the Schools.
Social Purity" was reported on by
Mrs. Belle S. I.uckett
Since the opening of the public schools,
the report concluded, a letter has been
addressed to the school board requesting
the appointment of proper persons to have
supervision of the closets of the school
tuildings curing school hours, and of the
play grounds and play rooms while occu-
pied by the boys and girls. in order that
improper language and behavior may be
avoided. Also that a woman janitor shall
be appointed for each of the high schools
to whom young girls may appeal in case
Of need.
Mrs. Sophie Smith, in charge of Mothers
meetingss and Mrs. M. E. Catlin spoke of
Sabbath observance.
The concluding report was that by Mrs.
c. E. Ritter on ''Heredity and hygiene"
Message of Greeting.
Communications of greeting to the con-
vention were read from an informal meet
ing of the w. c. T. u, held during con-
ference Of the religious society of Friends
at Swarthmore. Pa. when fourteen states
were represented, including the District
Of Columbia and Canada.
The Washington Single Tax Club submit
ted to the union for answer some ques-
tions, which were referred to the executive
committee of the union for answer.
From Other Organizations.
The following were introduced to the
meeting by the president as fraternal dele
gates: Mrs. K. A. Waters, representing the
Rechabttes of the District Mr.. A. E. Shoe
maker, chief templar Of the District Good
Templars and attorney for the Anti-Saloon
League; Mrs. A. NJ. Hamilton, recording
secretary of the Federation of WomeIs
Clubs; Mrs. James l.. Ewin, president of
the Anti-Saloon League, and Mrs. Ellis,
representing the Sons of Temperance. Each
delegate made a short address. By unani-
nous vote, the convention returned the
fraternal greeting to the organizations men
lAOueu dUOVo.
Mrs. j. H. Robinson and Mrs. Harper
newly elected presidents respectively of
North Capitol and South Washington local
uniors, were introduced to the meeting.
After a MONDAY prayer meeting, conduct
ed by Mrs. j. H. Robinson, the annual re-
port Of the secretary of the 'sY'' branch
Mrs. c. E. Eniig, was read by Mrs. Opal
H. Johnson, corresponding secretary of the
"Y" branch.
In her report as corresponding secretary
Miss L. S. Weightman stated that the past
year has been one of unexampled prosper
ity. After reciting the events of the year
SO far as the union was concerned, the sec
retary said: The president, Mrs Platt is
planning for w. c. T. U. temple of cur
very own, and means to make that, with a
large membership, more thorough organi-
zation and deeper and fuller conservation to
the work for the coming year." The an
nual reports Of the local unions were en-
braced In the secretarys report
Mr. X. Andrews, fraternal delegate
was introduced, and in the course of his
remarks declared women to be entitled to
the right of franchise
The morning session was brought to
close at 1870 o'clock, with the singing of
the doxology.
The afternoon session was called to order
at 30 o'clock and, after an invocation by
Mrs. NJ. E. Cohen and the reading of the
minutes of the morning session, Mrs. p
M. Mitchell read an interesting paper on
Sabbath Observance" This was followed
NY INC diiludl duUTeSS CI lle president,
Mrs. Margaret B. Platt; solo by Miss
Lille Stewart, the report of the treasurer,
Mrs. 7. A. Williams, and the report of the
auditor. Miss L.. c. Kessler.
The remainder of the program for the
afternoon included the following reports
of superintendent: Work Among Colored
People" Mrs. R. E. Lawson; Work
Among Foreigners" Mrs. Hannah Crosby;
Legislation and Petition Mrs. H. A.
GillenWater; 'Ftremen," Mrs. Maria Mcr-
rick; Flower Mission Mrs F. G. Jones
and Scientific Temperance Instruction.
Mrs. Grace Spencer.
The evening session will begin at 7:3O
o'clock. ar the music for the occasion
will be furnished by the Metropolitan A. M.
p. Church choir, under the leadership of
Professor Layton. The program is as
follows: Prayer, Rev. G. G. Markham;
Scripture. Mrs. M. E. Cohen; presentation
of prize banner, Mrs. NJ. B. Platt; response
and address, Rev. Luther B. Wilson, DID.
THE BIJOU THEATER