The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-11-19
w. C. T. U. COLUMN
CONDUCTED BY MRS. NJ. L. HOBBS.
VIC. T.U. Convention.

The eighth annual convention oi
the Dubois County Womens Chris
tian Temperance Union was held at
IIillsboro Nov. 6, 1897 The house
was called to order by the president.
After the devotional exercises, Mrs.
Allie Anderson, state organizer,
gave parliamentary drill which
was instructive.
The secretary's report OF the Duff
convention was read and approved.
At the noon-tide Mr.. Anderson
lead in fervent prayer for the tenn
perance cause all over the land, and
made especial mention for divine
grace to comfort our sick and alb
sent sister Cor. SEC. Miss Grace
McSwane.
A bountiful repast was laid in the
church by the ladies' of Hillsboro.
Every one was invited to partake OF
it, and feeling of good will and
cheer abounded.
AT 80 the convention joined in
singing, "We'll Walk inthe Light f"
Mrs. Sarah Kelso lead in the de-
votions which consisted of Scripture
reading, and prayer by Mrs. Lucy
Gray.
Miss Maggie Lennon gave a
welcome address in behalf OF the w.
C. +. u. and Miss Edith Mosbey in
behalf of the l.. I. l..
Miss Leila Gray, of Petersburg,
responded with few spicy remarks,
ending in words full of hope and
encouragement.
Mrs. Sarah G. Heso president OF
the Birchcreek unio. reported twen-
Ity eight members ana the union in
fiourishing condition, with active
and willing workers in various de
partments.
Mrs. Mary Gleazen, Sup't OF
Orphans Home, gave a good re-
port of efforts put forth but moth
ling accomplished, towards securing
!, a home for helpless orphans in our
county where they may be educated
land trained for future usefulness.
LII is against the law and a crime to
keep children in the county poor
house with insane and silly paupers.
IIf some of our good citizens will
unite with the w. {. L. L. the
ICounty Commissioners may event
Iually be aroused to sense OF their
. duty towards furnishing necessary
funds to provide for a respectable
home.
The president appointed sup'ts Of
vacated departments.
} Moved and carried that Mrs,
lAllie Anderson be made member
of the convention with its privileges
Mrs. Ella Gleazen read the Cor
Sec. report, which was highly ap
Ipreciated by all present. Moved
and carried that it be published IL
our county papers.
The presidents address was reaC
Iby Maggie Lennon. 1t stated tha
, we are progressing in various ways
have gained in membership, and pr
very proud of our corresponding sec
d retary for being the best in the state
n and our daily prayer is that sh'
may be spared to us.
Pledge with Wine, was recited b,
Leila Gray, and all were well pleased
Moved and carried that Mrs
GRAY and her daughter Leila b
made members of the convention
{, with its privileges.
That Crank Joshua, was r, cites
Iby Miss Maggie Lennon. Tn
''ltemperance cranks feel encourages
II when they remember that the Lor'
q 3 is with them though few in number
II the same as he was with Joshua il
= the days OF old.
y Signing the Farm Away, was re
cited by Ethel Hopkins in he
sweet child like way, which touches
! jail hearts.
y IOOT- llDucC 4Ndils "ao iNSttt0 ".
n Opha Funk, Of Birchcreek Union
1.-THE selection was well rendered an
At highly appreciated.
e. May DeBruler gave an addres
which was uplifting, and causedo on
= Ito not attach too much importanc
to common every day trials, but
look up and remember that Go
loves us and cares for us.
Mrs. Allie Anderson gave a tai
advising the women to not SIT
ease, knitting lace or making lam
mats while souls are being destroyed
The resolution committee repor
ed as follows.
We, the representatives OF Il
Dubois Co. w. G. 7. U. in CO..
vention assembled, acknowledge Il
hand of God in leading us ;hrout
years OF effort to overthrow u