Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-04-22
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Proceedings OF IN Interesting Session heid
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Special euee OF Gazette aud Journal
Delaware City, April 10 he 10th
annual convention of the Wuman's
Christian Temperance Union of New
Castle county began yesterday in the
First Presbyterian Church.
An address of welcome was delivered
by the Rev. Luther A. Oates, and re-
sponee WAS daby Mrs, Challenger Of
New Castle.
The treasurer's report noted the fol-
lowing Balance at last report, SCI. 10;
received during the year. Sl5l. 50; ex-
pended, 500. II,
The local unions submitted interest
ing reports. .I
Mrs. McSorley read paper on "The
Temperance Hospital.
Mrs. Margaret ELLIS made brief
address.
Mra. R. II. Matiack and Mrs. John
s. Benson spoke in behalf OF the Union
Signal, and Misc Anna Vapdiver was
heard regarding Young Women in
Temperance Work.
John G. Higgins made an ADDRESS.
Remarks were also made by Mrs. Mar
garst Houston and Mrs, Hutchinson.
paper on "t1 he New Crusade, - by
Mrs. Marks, was read by the secretary.
Officers as follows were elected Prasi
dent, Mrs. Cranston; Secretary, Mrs.
Donnell; Treasurer, Mrs. Quigley.
In the evening Mrs. Ellis made an
address, excellent music was rendered
and resolutions OF thanks were adopted.
Smyrna, April Is. The ninth annual
conference of the Kent county W. q.
t. U. was held to-day in the NJ. E.
Church at Cheswold, with repre-.
sentation from, nearly all the ions in
the county. including nine ladies from
| this town.
The president, Mrs. Kate E. Smithers.
presided. Devotional services Of the
morning session was conducted by
Mrs. Mary Webb Of Dover. Mrs.
Margaret ID. Ellis of Newark, N. j.,
national ". G. u. U. superintendent
Of legislation, conducted the devotional
service at the afternoon meeting. The
address Of welcome was given by Miss
Esther Barnard, Miss Deakyne Of
Clayton and Mrs. Mcllyain of Mag
nolia responding for the delegates. The
pastor of the church, the Rev. Mr..
Fogle, DIR. Smith OF Cheswold and Mr..
McIlyain of Magnolia we're introduced
and made brief speeches.
During the afternoon paper on
sabbath Observance" was read by
/ Mrs. Aoam Stengle, aud one on
Demorest Medal Contests by Mrs.
Bryce Of Cheswold.
Mrs. Lafayette Marks of Whining.
ton presented the .'Girfs Industrial
School," Mrs. Margaret Houston OF
Georgetown. Franchise" and Miss
Susie Hudson OF Smyrna, Juvenile
Work. Tbs treasurer, Mrs. Lena
l1aregrove, made her annual report.
showing balance in the treasury.
Interesting reports we're given by
delegates of the work accomplished
during the year. A stirring appeal for
the improvement OF the jails and aims.
houses of the State Was made by Mrs.
W. B. Smithers of Dover.
Mrs. 4. Elma Pyle. State correspond.
ing secretary, followed With the read
the Boys" Mrs. Imogene Clifton OIL
Fclton also read selection, what In,
dividuals Can DO. y Several soIos were
sung very sweetly during the Afternoon
by Miss Miriam Shepherd OF Camden
The election .os officers resulted al
follows: President, Mrs. Kate E.
| Smithers of Smyrna; Secretary, Mrs
Jennie G. S. Price of Smyrna; Treas
urer, Mrs. Lena Haregrovs Of Camden
Mrs. Adam Stengle of Smyrna pre-
, sided at the evening meeting. Th
address was made by Mrs. Margare
L. Ellis, who is a decided favorit
with Delaware white ribhouers ant
who has the faculty of winning he
audience. The choir of the church
, and Miss Shenherd rendered goo,
music. The Rev, Mr.. Fogle made th
collection speech.
A resolution OF thanks to the Ches
, void people for their generous hos
pitality was presented by Miss Mar
". Thomson OF Smyrna, the delegate
adopting it by rising vote.