The Press., 1897-11-11
w. C. T. U.
Night at New London State
 Convention.

The first Church of Christ was crowd ed to the doors, many being unable to gain admittance.
 At 7.30 Prof. J. A. VanKuren played Shiller's march on the church organ and in marched Mrs. c. B. Forbes followed by the state officers bearing the state banner, the county delegations with their banners and flags, the Y's and the repre- sentatives of the different departments. Little Mildred Martin of East Lyme, bofne in her fathers arms, was in the line and the audience cheered as she waved her flag. The procession passed up the middle aisle where it divided, some going to the right, the others to the left around the outer aisles and back to the centre aisle when the state officers took their stations on the pulpit platform and the delegations went to their places. It was most picturesque and imposing sight ana there was almost continuous applause on the part of the spectators, which grew into ovations when the little tots in fancy costumes proudly moved down the centre aisle.
 Rev. Richard Povey of the Methodist church read part of the tenth chapter of John and prayer was offered by Rev. F. G. McKeever of the First Baptist church.
 Mrs. Forbes then happily introduced Mrs. 0. B. Buell. of East Hampton, who spoke very Interestingly on "Reminiscences of the Early Days of Connecticut w. C.. T. U. At the close of Mrs. Buell's re- marks Mrs. J. A. Van Kuren delighted the audience with the contralto solo, "The King of Love-"
 Mrs. c. H. Fitzgerald, of Bridgeport, then made few remarks which brought applause at the end of every sentence, concluding by asking for generous con- tribution with a naivete which was charm ing and at the same time very hum morous. Department Work Illustrated.
 It was conducted by Miss Hannah A. Babcock of Pawcatuck, who prefaced the demonstration by saying The w. c. T. U. has been tersely defined as crystal lized mothers love. If you ask what is the source of love we point to Him who spoke as never man spoke, who looked upon woman and showed that He called her sister, who lifted woman from degra- da ion and showed that she was with man one and inseparable. This same love that the Master showed is manifestipg itself to-day and the w. 0. T. U. is only carrying out the principles He taught. The departments of our work we purpose to present in illustrations instead of talk ing as in years gone bye -.
 The different departments were called fn tu9n and the superintendent carrying 8 flag, which bore the motto, accompanied those who represented the work of the department to the platform and Miss Babcock most entertainingly outlined the aims of the department to the audience The departments illustrated were as fol lows:
 Loyal Temperance Legion-Mrs. c. H Fitzgerald, superintendent. Illustrated by a little boy and girl each wearing g tri-colar sash typical of the threefold pledge against alcohol, tobacco and pro fanity.
 Evangelistic Work-Mrs. Flora M Stanley, superintendent Motto, "The Whole World for Christ" Represented by yuong lady in white carrying an oper Bible
 Unfermented Wine-Miss Josephine A Sexton, superintendent. Motto, "Unfer meeted Wine at the Lords Table and { Pure Communion" A girl in white bear | ing in one hand communion cup and il | the other bunch of grapes.
 Prison and Jail Work-Miss Mary A Foote, superintendent. Notices, No Willing that any should Perish" and "Ir prison and ye visited Me" Represented by two ladies carrying the open Bible. Purity-Mrs. Dr. Robinson, superin tendent. Notices, 'tBlessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God" and "A white life for two." Typifed by a young man and young woman in spotless white White Ribbon Banner-The state paper Miss Mary Lillian Herr, editor. Repre- sented by young lady with banner mad, of the headings of the paper. Miss Bab cocksaid that Miss Herr had by hard worl the past year raised the subscription lis from 6O5 to 1905, and turning to the au dience she remark ed, Applaud that, , and there was loud applause.
 Scientific Temperament Instruction Mrs Miner, superintendent. Motto, "Save the children" A boy and girl bearing books on the covers of which were print ed the words Scientific Temperance In struction.
 Sunday School Work-Miss Mary T Hubbard. superintendent. Motto, "Ou Sunday school for temperance. A clas of little boys and girls carrying the de partment banner and flags. The smalles child was attired in a costume made iron the American flag and wearing the libert, cap. At the close of Miss Babcock's re marks relative to the department, thu children repeated their pledge very cutel, and gave salute that caused tremendou applause.
 Temperance Literature-Mrs. NJ. M Andrews, superintendent. Motto, "Knowl edge Is power." A girl in a white dres trimmed with temperance leaflets no tw' alike and more leaflets in one hand.
 Press Work-Mrs. M. J. Dockrow superintendent. Motto, "Scatter tn truth" A young lady whose costum was made from the headings of all tn newspapers published in the state ant who had quil1s in her hat and carried tn editorial shears. Narcotics-Mrs. Grace Curtiss Platte superintendent. Represented by youn lady in black carrying banner with tn inscription, I've mourn the thousan slain by Prince Nicotine" and a lad carry Ing the banner of the Anti-Cigaret Leagu with the notices, "Cleanliness is next t Godliness," "The cigaret must go."