The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-09-22
w. C. T. u. CONVENTION.

strong, IN the absence OF Mis-. Nj. Hunt,
OF Lambcrville, read the l4th chapter Of
Romans, after all Joined in singing, and
then were led in prayer by the State
President Mrs +. Bourne Another hymn
was sung, after which Mrs. Bodine, of
Pennington, LED in prayer. The roll call
followed, with response by verse OF Scrip
tnre. The County President then ap.
pointed the several committees.
Mention WAS made OF the good work
being done in the Loyal Temperance Leg
ion, of Lambertvillc, and report from it.
President Mrs. a. II. llolcombe, was read,
showing a membership OF 70, and an
average attendance Of A.
An account OF the Press work for the
year was reported aud mention was
made OF the willingness of the Editors in
the county To contribute space for Temp
eranco work, which fact was highly mp.
preciated.
Mrs. Emma Bourne then gave an adj
dress on "Dont's." She began by saying,
LIST, Don't think it little thing to be a
member of the w. c. I. U. One OF the
important reasons advanced was that
there were 100, 900 drunkards In our land,
and this the largest organized body of
workers To rescue them. .. Don't put
aside the work of the w. c. Il. u. for
any other less important work. Do the
best work for it you are capable OF doing,
use you talents to the best.of your ability.
3. Don't forget to pay your dues it will
hinder the cause il you do, and the work
needsto advance. 4 II you are a Secre-
tary Don't forget to take pencil aud paper
always to the meeting, SO ms to be able TO
record date of meeting, number present,
hymns sung, and lessons read. .. II you
are President Don't be late; think on the
work and OF the temperance sentiment in
the town don't undertake to do all your.
self, don't scold, don't fret, don't look for
sights.
Don't be afraid to speak aloud don't
neglect your.opportunties look for open
doors ; there is work enough for all.
Mts. Neshon, of Anandalc, who was
announced TO open the dcussion upon
the subject GLOW to interest our wom-
en-, was unavoidably absent and the
subject was lad over for another oecas-
ion.
Mrs. Spaugenburg, President of the
Warren Co. Union, WAS introduced, and
responded to request for remarks, in n
very earnest aud happy manner She ur-
ged our women TO be on the ulcit in re-
ference To Literature, and hoped we would
so stock our young people with coed
healthy reading matter, that their minds
would easily be turned in the right chan
mel, and they would absolutely refuse TO
read the foul matter that is constantly be-
Ing sent broadcast over our land. She
was then asked to lead the noontide pray.
or, which Is always nm occasion for i'm.
pressve words.
An cifering was taken, after which Mrs.
Gebhart, in the name of the Clinton Union,
extended very hearty welcome to all to
remain and partake OF the luncheon, pre-.
pared for all, In the church parlor.
Al o'clock the afternoon meeting was
called to order, and Mrs Emma Bourne
read the 10th chip, Of Luke, and com
mented on the vastness OF the vineyard
and Of the labotcrs being 50 few, but re.
qucsted that n hearty note OF praise be
sung Tor Gods goolnes, in sil raising up
others in this great field, rejoicing in the
recent addition Of the Bloomsbury Union,
and also that there were presen delegates
from both Frcnehtown and Junction.
which had not been the case for some
time.
The report Of The coluty president then
followed Report Of Corresponding Secre.
tary, Mrs, NJ @. Hunt, of Iamberlvillc,
was read,
County Treasurer, Mrs. DIR. Burd, gave
complete report OF money received and
expended during the year.
The election Of officers next followed
and all holding Office were unanimously
nc elected.
Mrs. Philip Gulick, Of Clinton, was then
introduced to the audience aud read an
original papcr, beautifully prepared. on
the ject, "The lIome,n which was.
TO shy the least, interesting indeed, and
reflected great credit upon its author AS
well as gave food for serious thought. The
mpresslonablencss of the youthful mind
was very clearly illustrated hence the
necessity OF parents being strictly honest
in all their dealings with their children.
When they allowed the old familiar adage
Finding is keeping, 10 be appropriated,
it soon shows results. boy who FOR
the first time comes TO his mother with
a penny he has found and sees she is en-
tirely indifferent ms to where found or to
whom 1t might belong, soon linds again,
and even II more valuable may be the find,
hcls likely to appropriate 1t to his own use,
without any effort to secure mn owner;
the seeds are sOwn which will result in
an awful harvest. Parental blame is
quite as evident as heredity. Eli Of oil
failed to restrain bis boys; he was to much
Solomon restrained not his boys he
was busy rearing The Temple What
were the results When we look back to
Him whose example we love to have our
children initiate, we see early he was do
ing the will OF his Father, aud thought
il right TO show obedience to his earthly
parents. The paper, we feel sure, cannot
be done justice by simply giving out
lines bat must be heard TO be properly
valued
An address followed which was equally
interesting and To many enlightening
Miss Loudccn, by her earnest and impros.
sve address, touched the hearts Of the
entire audience Her topic "Work among
Foreigners, from the standpoint OF a
stranger, was clearly and earnestly
delivered. We were quite sure from her
figures and dates, etc, that her remarks
would permit Of no questioning. She well
knew Of what she spoke, having had per
sonal experience Of varied and painful