The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-09-16
ANNUAL MEETING OF
THE W. c. I. U.

The interesting report of the corre-
spending secretary, Mrs. ]. M. Howell
was then given. Much efficient work
was shown. Among the statistics were:
Thirteen local unions; Carbondale, 20
active members; Dalton, 20; Moscow,
25; Madisonville. 20; Moosic, IA; Scran-
ton, central, so; Waverly, "a; Scranton
colored union, 10; Dunmore, %; Throop,
10. Mrs. Howell spoke of the work in
Green Ridge and the need of more
willing workers all over the county.
The treasurer Mrs. Sickler being i'll
at Colorado Springs, the report was
postponed until today. The report of
local unions was then heard. Among
the most complete and encouraging
given was that of Miss Frances Raub,
of the Scranton w. C. T. U.
A feature of the afternoon was the
fine address given by Mrs. Mabel
Conklin, of Brooklyn, n. Y. Mrs.
ConElin is a young woman of striking
personality and many graces. She Is
| the national president of the White
| Cross legion and Is a fascinating
| speaker. Yesterday afternoon her
| subject was mothers meetings, giving
! many suggestions for practical work.
| Among these was first heredity, pre-
| marital, prenatal, ETC. She also gave
advice regarding training of the child
before and after the age of 8.
At the memorial service, memorials
were presented by Mrs. j. r. Ford
ham, of this city; Mrs. Swartz, of
Madisonville, and the name of Mrs.
Sickler, the absent and suffering treas
urer, was also remembered. Mrs. L.
NJ. Furey offered prayer. The chair
appointed the following committees:
Courtesies, Mrs Stoll, Mrs. Mershon;
| credentials, Mrs. Depue, Mrs. Case;
| resolutions, Mrs. Budd, Peckville, Mrs.
| Pierce Butler, Carbondale; Mrs
Tewksbury, Scranton; Miss Case
| Waverly.
EXERCISES THIS MORNING.
1t was announced that Mrs. Reynolds
| would conduct the devotional exercises
this morning and the session adjourned
with the benediction by the pastor.
Mrs Mabel L. Conklin gave the ad-
dress of the evening before large au-
dience made up of not only visiting
delegates, but the representative peo-
pie Of that intelligent region. Her SUBJ
| ject related to her life work social
purity and was entitled, ''The Young
|
Conklin gave a brilliant and forcible
exposition of the White Cross move
ment of which she is the leader, and
which has representatives in every
state and territory in this country, be.
| sides in many foreign lands. The
work of the society is chiefly among
men. 1t was organized in 1888.
1t is for the avowed purpose, as most
| 1T, ta1
ity, and it is intended to reach young
men especially. Probably the most
earnest worker In the movement are
found in the Young Mems Christian as
sociation in professional circles and
colleges. Mrs. Conklin spoke earnestly
on the crying need of the purity move
ment among children in the schools
The universal growth and interest II
the White Cross society is most en-
couraging. 1t now numbers 4O,00'
members. Mrs. Conklin was invited
to speak here by the county Women!
Christian Temperance union because
it is hoped that interest may be awak
ened in the movement in this region.
TODAY'S PROGRAMME.
Todays programme at the convention
Is:
Q A. NJ.
Devotional Exercises ......Mrs. Reynold!
Reading of Minutes.
Report of Loyal Legion.
Report of Superintendents
Parliamentary Drill ......Mrs. Franc Val
Introduction of Visitors.
12M.
Noontide Prayer
AFTERNOON SESSION.
1.90 p. NJ.
Bible Reading ............Mrs. D. B. Ham
Reading of Minutes.
Election of Officers.
Election of Delegates to State Convention
Report of Committees.
Unfinished Business.
Adjournment.
The delegates to the w. c. T. U. con
vention at Dalton, are charmad wit
the hospitality with which they ar
greeted by the residents of that prett
suburban resort.