The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-11
THE FOURTH MEETING
OF the Quarterly Convention of Nor.
folks District W. CT. U.
EXTREMELY INTERESTING EXERCISES.
the US heport-'rho Loyal Legion
From the JaiI-And she Aims.
ho"se-S"nday school, Report
Generous Newspapers-Aftern
Standardization Organization.

organization.
The fourth meeting Of the quarterly
convention of Norfolk District w. G. n
". wy held yesterday in the headuuar-
eefS OF Atlantic City Union. The hall
was beautifully decorated with ever
green's and flags. and the weather all
that could be desired.
Before the opening exercises were
ended the Committee on Courtesies
brought to the platform Rev. w. w.
Duoiey' the new pastor of Central Ave-
nue. baptist church. He heartily COM
mended the work of the w. c. II. u.
saying 1t was one which should enlist
the sympathes OF all Christian people
everywhere. DR.. johnson. of I,eKies
Shurch. was captured by the committee.
Drought forward and saluted by the con-
ven non. He begged little time to re-
gam his breath. which he said had been
taken away by the array of eager faces
turned toward him. The routine bust
ness ness OF the convention then proceeded.
me ADDRESS Of welcome was ably re-
'pohued to by the district secretary, who
congratulated the local union upon tho
ownership of its home
THE US REPORT,
The Y secretary reported having at
tenocd fourteen meetings and conducted
one parior meeting at the home of Mrs.
Meinpic. who received the Portsmouth
- c,SH 'he secretary has been
100 leeole to do much active work. the
IS OF the district are all doing well.
THE LOYAL LEGION.
Not many reports of LOYAL Lesions
were received, but those which came
:noicateu that the work has prospered
one new company has been organized
N portsmouth and ii has already begun
has birthday jug, in which the chiI-
oren are saving their pennies to buy a
fountain.
FROM THE JAIL.
me JAN report was read by the sec
rotary Norfolk Union has held weekl,,
meetings in the city jail. Usually q
minister attends and two or three ladies.
literature. Portsmouth Union visits tbo
~ once month and feels hopeful of
good. VI
AND THE ALMSHOUSE.
Norfolk Union visits the almshouse
whenever possible. The distance from
the city Is SO great that frequent visits
cannot be made. Portsmouth Union has
during the quarter. On THANKSGIVING
Day the committee carried thlrty-ave
packages of da.nties 10 the inmates.
Or: Johnson having recovered his
breath now addressed the convention,
commenting the jail and almshouse,
work He had nine years experience I'm
penitent!ary work and knows the need
of help for the outcast
SUNDAY SCHOOL REPORT.
The Sunday school report was rea by
Mrs. Osborne, of Hampton. Portsmouth
Union and report Sunday school of
e.Shty-four members. which they con-
quot in the suburbs of their city Rram-
eleton distributed temperance leaflets
to three Sunday schools, and held one
interesting meeting on Temperance Sun
day.
The noon devotions were conducted by
Dr. johnson, of LeiIies church.
GENEROUS NEWSPAPERS.
The press report indicated that the
newspapers OF the district were glad 10
receive our news and generous in Their
allotment of space. Three of our cail!cs
We're represented by their own reporters
AT O'Clock the convention adjourned
for lunch. Tea and coffee was served by
the union. All delegates who were so
inclined were delightfully."- entertained at
an oyster roast, rendered by Cant. Tilton
Conkling and his wife. AS the day was
SO mild many awaited themselves OF this
unexpected pleasure.
THE AFTERNOON SESSION.
AT O'Clock the afternoon session was
opened by Rev. Keefe. of Liberty Bap-
fist church, who led the devotions.
The first order of business was Mrs.
castles paper on the work among
soldiers and sailors. She urged it's duty
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