The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-04-28

w. {. L. L, County Convention.
The semi.aunual Convention of the
Hunterdon County w. c. T. [. was held
in the Hall Of The w. c. T, L. of this
city Wednesday, April 2lst Convention
was called to order by Mrs. Julia A. Pow.
ell, President The devotional exercises
were led by Mrs. DR. Cornog, o; Ser
gcantSville. The roll call followed with
response by scripture. Appointment of
Committees was made. The President 5
duty then it was to introduce visitors to
the Union She especially desired to in
troduce one who SO willingly and $,
cheettuily responded in times of need,
and one who though much engaged with
music yet has taken time repeatedly TO
arrange the musical part of the pro.
gramme So satisfactorily for cur benefit.
Mis-. Lambert, president Of the Lambert
vile Union, then gave few words Of
greeting and was responded to by Mrs.
J. IL. Bodinc, Of Pennington. A report
of Local Unions by the presidents then
followed.
The discussion on Non Alcoholics in
Medicine was opened by Mrs. Emma
Bourne, president Of the State w. Z. I.
L. Mrs, Gebhait, of Clinton. who had
for several years given this subject spe-
cial attention, then followed with inter
esting facts in connection with her own
and others experience, as did also Mrs.
Jos. Green, Of Scrgeantsville, and several
others. The remarks showed clearly
that in all cases there were substitutes
which might be used in place of alcoholic
stimulants. The "Nalional Temperance
Hospital OF Chicago, WAS one OF the
acknowledgement given by physicians Of high
standing. A very valuable lcatlet entitled
''Safe Remedies in Illness, as opposed
to the use OF alcoholics was offered for
distribution The Offering was then
taken. Nountide prayer followed, led by
Mrs. Emma Bourne. after which all were
invited 10 remain and parlake of lunch
con. At | 80 the Executive meeting was
called.
The afternoon devotional exercises
were led by Mrs. Dr. Roberts, Of Lam
bertYille, aud were very impressive in.
deed Mrs. N. ID. Stigcr, of Pennington,
then read her report of the County Con
vcntion last held ut Pennington. A paper
entitled, "Is il Nothing to Your and
prepared and read by Mrs. Gebhart was
enjoyed by all. Then in very sweet
and touching manner, Neltie Green, of
the l.. T. H., SING "fkc Fields are all
White. We are sure all enjoyed thor.
oughly this little workers part in the
programme. Echoes from the National
Convention nj St Louis were then listened
to. Mrs. Bourne showed clearly her 10y.
atty 10 New Jersey as the Banner state OF
the Union. \ paper entitled ~ Three
Fold Cotd, prepared aud read by Mrs.
Rev. j. W Van Dyke, Fl stockton, was
listened TO with gtett interest. Il bore
words of encouragement aud sympathy
10 all, and showed perseverance,. push and
prayer, to be needed attributes Tor success
along the line Of temperance work. A
Bible Heading by Minor Hilton, evange-
list, OF Washington, ID. G, was next
given. His remarks relative to prevail
ing prayer, aud also 10 dend faith were
practical indeed lie brought out many
new thoughts in connection with Dad
chapter ef james, also John 9th chapter
aud Matt. l49h chapter. The afternoon
meeting adjourned after deciding that
the fall mectiag should be held at Clinton
The evening St ssion was held in the NJ.
+. Church. Dcvolions were led by the
pastor, Mr.. Mealhefby. Prayer was of.
| fered by Dr.. James Roberts, of the Pres
bylerian church A solo and chorus was
well rendered, entitled There's a Shadow
on the Home. Remarks by Mrs. Emma
Bourne who then introduced the speaker
Major George Hilton. of Washington.
His remarks were bright, witty aud ex-
ceedingly interesting. He had most
apprecalive audience throughout. Many
facts were brought out which were very
encouraging to the Union, it being clearly
shown that business men all over our land
were becoming aroused to the Importance
of sobrieiy, as necessary quality in those
they employ. Large corporations were
awakening to the fact that from n G,,an-
ciat point Of view, II from no other, they
must demand strict temperance, on The
part of those engaged, Thus year by
year attention is being drawn to this sub
jet. Eighteen new members signed their
names. as well ms about 40 honorary
members.
MRs l.. NJ. ARMsrR9NG,
Supt. Of Press Work.