The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-04-15

our nation cannot and must not long
be suffered to exist.
righteousness exalteth nation but
when the wicked rule the people
mourn"
The time has come when there is a
demand for action There is a tremen-
dous responsibility resting upon each
and every individual whether bond or
free, and we who are fettered, as it
were, should cry aloud and spare not"
never slumbering, never resting, until
our letters are broken and we are set
free.
And you, my brothers, who enjoy the
freedom God wills for all. may you per-
form your duty in the fear of Him who
said, Woe unto him who buildeth a
town with blood and establisheth a city
with iniquity"
Again, dear sisters, we right royalty
welcome you, and may the true import
OF this white ribbon find it's way into
all the homes you visit, and all the
hearts with which you come in contact.
and While you are importing to us may
you so receive that the benefits of our
soJourn together be two-fold in re-
suit. Our interviewing banner must
never be furled, for its blossoms of
light are the hope of the world.
MRS. McMULLIN'S RESPONSE.
Madame President, Sisters of Elk
! Grove Union, Ministers of the Gospel
! who have greeted us as co-workers,
and Friends of Elk Grove: On behalf
of Sacramento County Womans Chris
tan Temperance Union, I thank you
| for your cordial greeting and welcome
| for your hospitality SO kindly offered.
| Family reunions are always times of
| especial enjoyment when family ties
| are close, and family affection strong,
| and you are convincing us that this is
to be one of those especially delightful
occasions. We, of the several branches
of our Sacramento County Union fam
| lily, have been looking forward to this
| time with pleasant anticipation. We
may have wondered if your homes
| were large enough to hold US all; we
never doubted the abundant largeness
| of your hearts. Yet while we think of
| the enjoyment of this occasion, we
remember that it is merely incidental
| to the work we have to do, in fact,
| the consciousness of good work, we'll
done, is the highest form of enjoy
ment.
The work that we ought to do, is
urgent and important. It's demands
press upon US on every side, while its
far-reaching possibilities are world
wide
1t lies in the home, the school, the
community, and in the government,
also. Wherever human influence may
be brought to bear for good; wherever
poor weak fallen humanity needs a
helping hand, there a worker should be,
ready and equipped for service.
We have need of earnest study of
ways and means; of the concentration
of forces; of thorough organization.
Therefore, we meet in convention
that we may bring together the best
ideas of individuals, compare and dis
cuss them; learn what lines of work
! have been most successful, and how we
may make them more SO; what new
opportunities are opening, and how
best to take advantage of them; If
| there have been mistakes, that all may
take warning, thus making the past
| years experience a stepping stone to
better things.
! We realize that for this opportunity
in which we see so many possibilities
! for good, we are indebted to you, who
are our hosts, and again we thank you.
May your giving and our receiving
| alike prove a blessing to all.
| OTHER EXERCISES.
The rest of the programme was:
Silver Gray Contest; Mrs. Maggie
| Willis recitation, "One More; Mrs.
Haberly. recitation, Six or Seven,
Which?" Mrs. G. Schadt, recitation,
| Two Glasses; Mrs. Belle Rowe, reci-
| tation, Strong Drink Is Raging; Mrs.
Eva Ashley, recitation, My Som;
Mrs. Clara Starr Wood, recitation,
| THE Women's Crusade"
The ladies all powdered their hair,
wore white caps and fchus the better
to represent Silver Gray" contestants.
| The recitations We're all remarkably
we'll rendered. Ballots were distribut
ed among the audience, and Mrs. c. S.
| Wood received the highest number of
votes and the silver medal. Mrs. 5.
Rowe received the second prize, one
years subscription to the American
| Magazine"
The defeated ones were the first to
congratulate the successful winners.
a recess was then taken till Thurs
| day morning.