Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-06-02
w. c. r. U. Convention.

w. G. T. e.. held Convention at
Wen0nah, May s. Mrs. D Gilmore pre-
Gliding. After singing an open hymn,
there wss a reading of the Scripture
and prayer by Mrs. Wilson. Each officer
present answered at roll call with senti
ment of Frances Willard. Reading OF the
minutes. In behalf of the w C. r. T., OF
Wenonah, greetings were extended to the
Convention by Mrs. johnson. They were
responded to by Mrs. Eva Holton. After
singing of hymn Mrs. DIR. Gilmore read
the report of the National Convention at
Buffalo. The report contained many inter-
estiDg facts. One hour was given to
evangelistic work each day of the Conyen
ton. Mrs. Helen Bullock had succeeded
10 getting fifteen hundred members during
the year. Mrs. Rice says if you want the
temperance cause to grow, get enthusiasm
The more enthusiastic you become, the
more work you will do. Mrs DR.. Gil
more spoke of the amount o. alcohol used
in patent medicines, from Is to 20 pc
cent. She also aid that we should learn
from other peoples failures to be watchful
Afternoon session began at 2 80 Memorial
services were led by Mrs. Sparks XLVI
Psalm was read. A solo was sang by Mrs
Shultz, of Wenonah, Lead kindly light +"
The members Of the different Unions
gave their first impression of Mrs. Willard
Mrs Brown said we should try to follow
Frances Williard's example. She spoke Of
Mrs Williard's excellent executive ability
Master Lynion Silvers followed With a
temperance recitation. The Executive
Committee reported meeting at National
Park on Temperance Day, anu rally at
Pitman Grove on Flower Mission Day y
June 8. At the cali of reports all Unions
responded except Glassboro. The Rev.
Mr.. Wilson gave short talk. He said he
had been a temperance worker for sixty
years. Miss Emily Kirby read report on
press work. Miss Edhorne spoke on
purity and temperance. Solo by Mrs.
Shultz. Rest ye in the Lord y
The following resolutions were read by
Miss Stokes: -
LIST. Our great commander having pro-
NOTED our great Christian, Frances E.
Willard, be it
Resotved, Tpat though sorely berett, we
say amid our tears, Thy will be done"
and with gratitude that for nineteen
beautiful years she led us on in our work
for God and homes in every land. We will
catch the falling banner from her hands
and never falter till the Stars and Stripes
shall wave over land with school house
on every hilltop and no saloon 10 the
valley.
3D. ResolUed, That we direct our public
attention to the temperance resolutions
passed by the last Methodist Episcopal
Conference, believing them to be clear
f0rceful exposition of the temperance ques-
ton as it confronts all Christian people.
Sd. WHEREAS, The w. G. T. u. does
not approve of war.
Res0lved, That for humanity sake we
wish to see Cuba cleansed of the element
that is causing such distress in that
island.
9TH. Res0lVed, That individually we dis
courage the support of the sensational press
in regards to this question, and that if this
war is for the good of Christ's cause and
humanity, God give them success, and a
speedy deliverance to Cuba.
5. ResolpeG, That we tender our deepest
sympathy to Miss Anna Gordon, and pray
that she may hear our Lord say, " AS one
whom his mother comforted, so will
comfort thee"
death OF Mrs. Mary Burke, President O
the New York State w. G. I. o., whose
lorg years of service have blessed the State
she loved and brought nearer the day
when the saloon shall be out-lawed by the
votes of Christians.
Z. Resolped, That the Convention extend
their thanks to the Trustees for the psf
of their church, and to Mrs. Shultz for tbs
music SO beautifully rendered also Il
Mrs. DIR. Gilmore for the bountiful lunct
provided, and to the Reception Commute,
for their pleasant greetl. g. H