Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-10-29

the election of members to the Consti-
tutional Convention, most important
crisis in the history of our State, we
urge upon the voters OF our several
countless to give their support to such
men IA shall place in our Constitution
prohibitory clause. thus taking away
from the fluctuations of public senti-
mont, this vital principle 30 essential
TO the safety of our homes.
Whereas, The success Of the future
depends upon the careful training Of
tho children, therefore,
Resolved, That each union give its
aid. cooperation and encouragement 10
the support of the Loyal Temperance
Legion under it's care.
Resolved, That realizing the great
good attained by having our churches
pledged TO total abstinence, We renew
our VOWS to more earnest work in the
Sunday schools, circulating literature,
placing temperance books In libraries,
and securing signers TO our pledge.
Resolved, That each member of our
white ribbon army uphold by voice
and action, an equal standard of purity
for men and women.
Resolved, That we recognize "The
Delaware Industrial School for Girls',
as an effective means for saving way.
ward girls, and that we make special
effort during the coming year TO raise
funds that will aid 10 the erection of
a building suitable TO the work. and
thus establish a thorough training
school In which girls shall have help.
full influences and learn to fit them
selves for useful lives.
Whereas. We recognize the Union
Signal ag valuable educator.
Resolved, That we will promote its
circulation, and endeavor to use it
faithfully in our local unions and that
We also heartily recommend the pub
LEGATION of the W. L. p. A.
Resolved; That We heartily recon-
mend the School Physiology journal
published by Mrs. Hunt and request
ing every local union to provide each
teacher with this most excellent paper,
and thus promote the growth of scien-
titic temperance Instruction.
Resolved, That we thank the press
for the gratuitous publication of notices
| of our work and request that in the
future they give as much space as pos
sible to the cause Of temperance.
Resolved, That we condemn the
debasIng plays presented in our theatres
| and other places of amusement, and
the placing of all theatrical posters OF
an immoral character upon the bill
boards in our towns, and cities.
Whereas, The National Temperance
Hospital in Chicago il an invaluable
department Of the W. T. 2. A. and is
| successfully battling against alcoholic
medication, therefore it is earnestly
recommended that we extend to this
institution our full sympathy and our
| united and individual influence.
Whereas, The present prison system
of our State is disgrace and an utter
| failure, and is both degrading and
vicious in its tendencies.
Resolved, That we again urge our
Legislature to provide a workhouse
where persons may be employed, and
| such other needed reforms inaugurated
as the Christian sentiment of our times
| demands.
| Resolved. That We urge upon our
workers greater diligence in creating
public sentiment against the use of all
forms of narcotics, especially cigarettes
and recommend az an effective means of
| education the forming OF anti cigarette
] leagues in the Sunday schools, and the
public schools.
| Resolved, That We are opposed to any
form of law breaking, especially lynch
ing and we pledge ourselves to uphold
the dignity of the law and aid in its
enforcement
Resolved, That as Christian women
we depere and protest against the
gambling and the obscene side. shows,
which preCluminate at uur State fair in
Dover, and pledge ourselves to use our
influence against it.
Whereas. The continuance of the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
and the furtherance of it's work will
depend upon the interest and efforts of
the young women.
Resolved, That during the coming
year an especially earnest effort be
made to urge upon the young people
the Importance Of our work, and to gain
their cooperation.
Interesting reports we're also made by
several committees during the after
noon, and in the evening an instructive
address was made by Miss A. M. Cum
mings, secretary Of young women's
work in Africa.
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