The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-06-03
w. G. T.. u. N
CONDUCTED BY MRS. NJ. L. HOBBS.



The w. G. Il. L. of Dubois coun-
ty convened i'm the Hillshoro church
May llth and 18th, with Mrs Mat
tie o. Cammack, state Rec. : c'y,
in charge.
The meeting opened at 10 a. m.
with devotion, led by Mrs. Sarah
kelso.
Our Literature Department was
discussed, Nrs. Ball emphasized
the importance OF careful study Of
the State Minutes.
After music and noontide prayer
the meeting adjourned until 80
Il. NJ.
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
After song, in which all Joined,
Mrs. Gray, of Petersburg, led the
devotions.
7 Indiana's Plan of Work was read
and explained by Mrs. Balch, and
il is hoped that every white rib
boner will fall into line. Efforts
must be made to organize more
unions; every union is urged To APP
point Y. 5, cretary who will build
upa Y. membership as fast as time
and circumstances will admit.
Forces must be concentrated on
woman's enfranchisment.
Tie Red Letter Days were read.
The unions were urged to observe
Flower Mission Day, June 9th, the
birthday of our promoted leader in
that department, Miss Jennie Cas-
sidy, who could not walk but did
so much for afflicted humanity.
A duet was sung ty Mary and
Sadie Kelso.
Master Guy Britain recited a
Temperance speech;
Miss Ethel Hopkins recited a
memorial poem Of Miss Willard.
Mrs. Balch made an address.
The discussion, "-ShalI Indiana
have Equal Suffrage in this cen
tury?" was led by d.. Glezen. In
his opinion women have the right
to vote, but have been debarred of
the privilege; believes pcblic opin-
ion is growing in favor OF it.
The leader gave a ten minutes
parliamentary drill.
Rev. Mrs. Cammack made an ad
dress i'm the evening.
THURSDAY MORNING.
Devctions were conducted by the
president. Prayer by Rev. J. /.
Gregory.
Organizations of Women" was
taken up by Mrs. Balch. The his
tory CT organizations was given. 1t
was claimed that God gave the
women the spirit TO dare and do.
All societies are organized for good
in the main, but some allow self
interest TO predominant, which is
unlike the Christ spirit to deny self
ana go about doing good. Objec-
tions were made TO the society that
took so much time and work for
self interests while such an evil as
the liquor traffic is sapping the life |
Of our nation. The liquor league is |
thoroughly organized and it will
take concentrated action of all I
Christians to successfully cope with |
that awful power. Women are
asked to empty their hand OF un-
i'm rortant society duties and take
up vital work. Children must be |
Taught the evil effects of alcohol,
Why the saloon is here, who put it
here, and what will remove it.
Women must come through a con
ric ion, to be really helpful. 4
Rev. j. |. Gregory, of the G. +.
gave a stirring speech re-
yarding secret societies as they
,xist.
Several members told few things !
hat the w. G. 7. u. has accom-
Dlished. Scientific temperance in
truction in the schools was one {
thing. 1t was generally
acknowledged that it educates
'oung people in oratory, and the
principles of temperance and pro-
libltion. ard al % makes the women
,etter church members.
Mr.. Hobbs gave history Of the |
emperance society in Dubois Co. ,
Noontide prayer. I
THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
Bible reading; "Christian Citi-
enship," was conducted by the |
institute leader.
Miss Edith Mosby gave an inter I
ssting address, followed by Mrs. {
iray, Pres't of Pike Co. W.C.T.U. (
Miss Leora Britain then resd a
paper for Mrs. Ely Gleason, who {
vas absent. {
Secretary's report was read and !
THURSDAY EVENING.
Memorial exercises were conduct