The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-10-07
w. @. Il. II.

T. U. at Pennington, N. j., on Thursday,
October 1st, 1896.
The morning session was called TO order
by the President, Mrs. j. A. Powell. The
devotional exercises were led by Mrs. J.
w. Van Dyke, of Stockton. The morn
ing lesson was from the third chapter of
of Isl Corinthians, beginning with the 9th
verse; the keynote to the Bible reading
was, eve are laborers together with
God" Prayer was offered and familiar
hymns sung. Roll call followed. Com
mittees were appointed and visitors intro
duced. Rev. S. c. Walton, of Califou,
was requested to come forward and be
introduced to the convention which he
did, and spoke few words of encourage
ment and sympathy. Words of greeting
were given by Mrs. Webster, OF Fleming.
ton, and responded to by Mrs. Eva E.
Gcbhardt, of Clinton.
Reports of local unions were given by
the Presidents. Mrs. Lambert, OF Lam
bettville, reported good work done in the
past year. Thirteen new members had
been gained, and in connection with other
work the Union had assisted in sending
four men to the Houston Cure in Trenton,
all OF whom are doing well and give prom
iso of further usefulness. Miss Hopewell,
OF Pennington Union, reported work still
going on and gave promise OF better
things to come. Miss Gulick, President
of the Clinton Union, gave very inter-
esting account of the work done, tracts
distributed and meetings held. Mrs. E. |.
Cregar, President OF the Union at High
Bridge, though absent, sent a very inter-
esting letter of good work. Mrs. Joseph
Green, President of the Sergeantsville
Union, gave a delightful report of work
doue-four new members gained, efficient
work accomplished in the Loyal Temper
ance Legion, and the distribution of much
excellent reading matter. Mrs. Van Dyke,
President OF the Stockton Union, reported
it as still alive, holding meetings as usual,
praying and hoping for better things.
Mrs. S. e. Walton, of Califon, showed
valuable work done, hoping for increased
power and influence.
Next in order came the reports of super
intendents OF departments. Mis-. A. II.
Holcombe, as Superintendent of Juvenile
Work, reported that the Loyal Temper
ance Legions OF Sergeantsville and Lam
bertville were the only ones in existence,
| oIt all ITniOnu ruaiiinn In
ganize Legions as soon as teachers can be
procured. 1t is hoped that much good
has been accomplished by teaching the
children week by week; leaflets, papers
and magazines have been circulated and
much interest has been manifested by the
children. Mrs. A. e. Smith being absent,
the President spoke In regard to Aims
house work; that work in this department
was rather unsatisfactory as there were
no women there, and the men were gen.
orally in the field. Mrs. Il. Perry gave
few words relative to Health and Heredi-
ty, showing the danger Of encouragement
on account of inheriting evil habits, and
the necessity of thorough earnestness in
overcoming evil tendencies. Mrs. A. @.
Barber, Superintendent of Flower Mis-
sion, reported the distribution OF many
bouquets, pottcd plants, glasses Of jelly
and floral emblem sent TO the home Of one
OF our members who died recently. Mrs.
Bourne, our Stale President, gave an &C.
count Of the work done by the Floral
Committee OF the w. g. T. U. at Atlantic
CITY at the time OF the disastrous accident
this summer; the sick and suffering ones
were supplied with ice cream each day,
and daily the Floral Committee forwarded
fresh bouquets. Who can estimate the
good OF the casting abroad Scripture verses
to those who have time 10 think OF the
rich promises to them from One who Is
ever touched with feeling for our in
firmities.
The w. G. 4. U. Catechism was con-
Quoted by Mrs. j. A. Powell and Mrs. A.
II. Holcombe. A Bible Reading by Mrs.
Emma Bourne, President OF the State w.
G. T. IT,, followed. The selection was
from the Goth chapter of | st Samuel, COM
mencing at the 10th verse. The faithful
mesa OF one woman and the good that can
be accomplished by faithfulness under
difficulties were dwelt upon. Mrs. Pow
ell, then called upon the minister OF Cher
ryvilie to come forward, and he was
introduced to the Convention, and In a
few words expressed himself TO be in ac
cord with the efforts OF the W. q. Il. u.
and expressed his interest in them and for
them. Prayer at the noon. tide hour was
led by the State President. Meeting ad.
iourned till 1870 L. M. Executive meet
ing met and transacted business. After
noon session was opened by Devoiions
led by Mrs. Armstrong in the absence OF
Mrs. Rev. G. w. Weatherby, Of Lam
bertville. Reports OF President Mrs. j.
A. Powell; report OF Recording Secretary
Mrs. N. ID. Stiger, were read. Mrs. Van
Dyke, of Stockton, read the report OF Mrs.
M. G. Hunt, Corresponding Secretary and
the report OF Treasurer, Mrs. DIR. Burd,
were all given.
Mrs. Gebhsrdt OF Clinton, presented
the Life OF Mary T. Lathrop to Mrs. Pow
ell as Mrs. Powell had secured the great
est number OF new members during the
year.
Election OF officers was next in order
and was conducted by our State Presi-
dent. paper was read by Mrs. Rev.
| s. G. Walton, OF Calfon. Subject
"What can we do to interest the Women
In our Churches2" A very excellent pa
per was read by Mrs. Stiger, written by
a Scandinavian-Mis Kate Loneteen.
This lady had lived In Pennington for
time, but she had gone out in the interest
OF her own people in the United States.
She is now doing efficient work in Maine,
in the lumber district where many
Swedes live. After the reports from the
committees the meeting adjourned to meet
at 7.30.
The evening meeting was opened by de-
votions and the choir sang two beautiful
selections. Mrs. Bourne made q short adj
dress, her remarks were In reference TO
fighting the good cause of temperance,
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