The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-10-01

w. q. T. u Convention.
The North Dakota W.. CT. u. con.
vention held in Fargo marked the clos
ing of the most successful year of its ex-
istence. The sessions were all held in
First M. E. churcht, he elegance Of
which was a great surprise to its many
visitors and would do credit to CITY Of
much larger proportions. It has all the
conveniences Of the modern church, lee
ture room, church parlors, PASTORS study
and infant class room. The latter IS
seated with low chairs for the little ones.
The basement contains large airy din
ming room, in which a dainty luncheon
was served to delegates and visitors on
first day of the convention. Adjoining
it is kitchen, furnished with all details
ofmodern convenience. The auditorium
in which the sessions were held, was
tastefully decorated. On one side a
bannerette bearing the inscription in
large letters North Dakota w. c. T. u.
Welcome" and was festooned with
large bows OF yellow. (suffrage color. J
There were bright banners in profusion
adjoining the walls. The presidents
desk was draped with a flag. On either
side of the pulpit we're portraits of Mr..
Chas. Crittenden and his little daughter
Florence. Mr.. c. has established many
rescue homes in memory of his dead
darling, which have proven haven to
many homeless and friendless wander
ers. One of these homes by his geuerosi.
ty, is established in Fargo and the pro-
perty is under the management of the
North Dakota w. c. T. u. A large
portrait of Miss Willard also adorned
the wall, fastened there by large bow
OF white and last but not least, the "Y"
picture of our own Pembina "Y" girls.
of which we are SO justly proud, occupi-
ed prominent place, resting on an
easel on the piano. At the last session
the president held it before the audience
and in a BETTING manner spoke of the
many noble and charitable deeds of the
Pembina ''Y."
The convention was the largest ever
held in the state. There were delegates
to the number of 16l, and visitors from
abroad about SO. The dignity and wo-
manly bearing Of our state president and
her executive ability as presiding offic-
er won all hearts. The dispatch with
which the immense amount Of business
was transacted showed our women to be
we'll versed in parliamentary usapes
and would be an eye-opener to many
of the male persuasion.
Just before the convention, circular
letter from the state treasurer, urged all
unions TO secure as many new members
as possible and bring dues to the con-
vention, that we might reach the mark
OF 900 new members, which would en-
title us to benefit right at the national
convention, at which time Miss Willard
will deliver lecture, for which an adj
mission fee will be charged and proceeds
will be divided between the states secur-
ing 5O0 new members. The required
number was secured in very short time
and the announcement enthusiastically
received by the convention.
Miss Yates, the national speaker in at
tendance, delivered two lectures and
preached the annual sermon. She is a
very highly educated and gifted young
lady. Her stage presence is charming
and the witty way Of getting at the
points she wishes to express. is simply
Thinking" was the chief feature OF the
"Y" evening. showing how fads shape
the thoughts of the people:
Saturday eyenin:: the first grand gold
w. c. T. U. medal contest in the state
was held. The six contestants acquitt-
ed themselves creditably, the medal
being awarded to James WardweH.
We were very proud for Pembina to
carry off the honor and the storm of an
plause which greeted the presentation
showed how heartily the. audience Sc
conded the decision of the Judges.
Some very fine music was rendered dur
ing the evening. Two selections being
given in charming child-like manner
by little Miss Lillian Morden, formerly
OF Pembina. They were enthusiastically
received by the audience.
1t would be impossible to give here
any adequate idea of the good work be-
ing done over the state as shown by the
reports of superintendent. While the
chief object of our organization is educa-
ton OF public sentiment to the overthrow
of the liquor traffic, by the interelation
of each evil with all other evils, it has
wldened its scope, until there is no
wrong against which it has not lifted up
its voice, nor good with which it is not
allied. Its power for good cannot be
estimated. Along educational lines it
seeks to instruct the youth of the nation.
uplifting and preserving them from wavs
that take hold upon! death, and the un-
told blessings upon. the coming genera
ton through more enlightened mother
hood.
The superintendent OF Temperance
Temple work suggested that the name
of our honored president, Miss Preston.
be carved upon tablet in Willard Hall.
for which 500 must be raised. The
short space of time in which this amount
was secured showed how heartily it met
the approval of all and with what high
esteem our president is held.
The last session of convention was
very unique, being demonstration even.
ing" The first number on the program
was the grand march of the entire dele.
CATION, carrying banners. 1t was sight
long to be remembered. After deuotion.