Gloucester County Democrat., 1898-09-29

Annual Convention of the GIou-
cester County Women's c hristian
Temperance Union.
The fifteenth annual Convention of the
Gloucester County Womens Christian
Temperance Union was held in the First
Baptist church, Woodbury., Friday, Sept.
Is. The decorations were beautiful aud
suggestive. The pastor, Rev. j. M. Z.
ChiIdrey, for the G urch, gave the Temper
ance women a cordial welcome in a very
appropriate address, while Mrs. Gertrude
Gift spoke words of welcome for the
Temperance Union of Woodbury.. The
annual address of the President, Mrs. DR.
Gilmour, was excellent. Taking for her
theme-Our State Motto, New Jersey
shall be redeemed" Our Aim-Ultimaie g
Victory. She did not say to her workers
co. but come, and the victory is ours
Reports - Committees appointed - and
the following officers elected: President,
Mrs. HI L. Gilmour, Wenonah; Cor. Sec,
Miss E. r. Chatham, Mulica Hill; Rec.
Secretary, Miss Emily Stokes, Woodbury. !;
Treasurer, Mrs. Louisa Emory, Swedes
boro.
The committee on resoluti 1ns reported
the following, which were unanimously
adopted =
ResolUed. That we emphasize the lesson
conveyed by the cremation Of the body of
Frances K. Willard, trusting that one SO
widely known may exert corresponding
influence 10 preparing public sen iment for
this safer, better way. In her own words,
when the real self passes onward into the
world unseen, let the earthly mantel be
swiftly embodied 10 flames and thus render
ed powerless harmiully to effect the health
of the living"
WHEREAS, The general officers of the
National Womens' Christian Temperance
Union have carefully investigated the
status of the Temperance Temple from
business standpoint, and find further
support impratical.
Res0lUed, That we unreservedly endorse
the action of the National Executive Com
mittee in recommending that all effort on
the part of the W. c. 7. U to raise money
with a view to owning the Temple. be
discontinued"
WHEREAS, The President has the power
to prevent canteens in all camps, and
WHEREAS, Thousands through churches,
Sabbath schools and various organiza-
tions have petitioned our chief executive
for such action.
ReSoLUed, That we also forward petition
on behalf of our county organizations, and
that we direct the attention of this county
to Gen o O Howard's declaration in his
official report of 1892 and 1913. There
seems as have already reported a lack of
propriety in having United States soldier
behind counter dealing out beer, like
bar-keeper In a common resort"
ResOtUed, That we circulate such litera-
ture as will educate the people concerning
a substitute of liquors or alcoholic drugs
in doctors prescriptions.
WHEREAS, The Gar of Russia has officially
proposed an international conference to
consider the problem of disbanding the
enormous mi itary syste1As of all nations.
ResotUed, That we express our thankful
uess for this advanced step, and the hope
that the ultimate outcome may be an
court of arbitration.
ResolUed, That we express our gratitude
to the officers of this church for its kindly
use, to the pastor for his presence and
cordial greeting,to the organist and singers,
to the members of the Woodbury. Union
for their ssterly welcome and hospitality,
to the ladies of Woodbury. who have 80
substantially and kindly aided them, and
to all Others who have helped bv their
presence or in any other way to make this
Convention most gratifying success.