Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-08

sac. and one service conducted ut. the
almshouse; 1000 pages of religious and
400 pages OF temperance literature have
been distributed. An elegant musicale
was held, at which white silk banner
was presented TO the Y. On hand S13.35
$40 of which was gift from the
Frances Barnes US.
Volunteer I reported as follows:
Nine business meetings with socials
afterwards have been held, with an
average attendance of fifteen, largely
honoraries; money received $3.50; eX-
pended, Slo.lo; meals given away, 100;
garments, liz; religious literature dis
tributed. 1900 pages; fifteen press no
tees given.
Solo-"Where is My Wandering Boy
was rendered by Miss Eula Dunson.
The Francis Barnes increased ten
members in November, subscribes to 60
copies of the State paper, has distri-
butcd 6.356 pages of literature and pub
lished so press notices: has expended
during the quarter SO; held 12 meetings
mt the Union Mission, given 253 meals
and spent for charity S47.30.
Mrs. Miley felicitated the Us on their
success The doNology was sung and
the conference adjourned.
w. c. It. U. RESUMES
At 3 d. III. The w. C. T. U. Conven-
ton resumed it's work.
Mrs. Baker reported the distribution
of temperance literature to Norfolk and
western barges.
The secretary read the report of the
union at the National Soldiers Home.
During the quarter IS members have
been received, have died. Is were
transferred and $25 have been paid to
the reading room. This room was tenn
porarily closed during the yellow fever
scare. but the attendance now is good
and growing.
The unions have given 10 socials DUR
ing the quarter. Portsmouth union has
visited the county jail 10 times and
held u services with the prisoners.
The statement that the criminal classes
of Norfolk were reinforced from North
Carolina. because of the stringoncy of
the laws OF the Old North state, pro-
voked caustic comment from North
Carolinians present.
Mrs. II. Y. Zachery was elected
superintendent Of Purity.
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
The convention passed the following
resolutions:
Whereas, Almighty God has signally
blessed the work of this organization,
not only in this district. but in the
State and nation; therefore, he ii
Resolved. That we 30 forth to the
duties OF the incoming year 1900. the
last Of the century, With renewed zeal
ana energy, determined to prosecute ire
work of charging temperance senti-
ments TO the extent of our ability. and
spreading the principles of temperance
and purity throughout our land, by
voice. pen and means.
Resolved, That we urge all women in
this section and district once more, to
avoid the use of any kind of intoxI-
cants during the blessed holiday sea
son. That we Will not dishonor our
Lord by Offering that which ofiends,
ana BY which our brother is made
weak.
Resolved, That the thanks OF this
District Union are due and most gladly
given the brave Frances Barnes Y for
their beautiful hospitality to-day, and
pray Gods blessing on their noble
work in the future.
Resolved, That q letter Of thanks he
sent to the pastor and dcacons of this
church. for the use OF this comforta-
Die room for our convention, and as
sure them OF our hearty appreciation
OF the same.