Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-08-31
w. c. T.U. Convention.


1917, at Agra in the NJ e. church,
Mrs Anna Tracey, county president,
in the chair.
The cool, inviting church was taste
fully decorated and our welcome was
so cordial and sincere that our hearts
were greatly cheered. Each visitor
and delegate was speedily assigned
to place of charming hospitality.
Representatives from every estab-
llshed union were present. Opening
devotional exercises were conducted
by Mrs Lincoln of Logan, followed
by reports of the various superintend-
ents which were ali very good, and
showed an increase OF interest along
all lines.
After the county president had sp-
pointed her committees the noon-tide
hour of prayer was observed by those
gathered together, Mrs Fisher lead
ing. AS the one hundred and forty
sixth Psalm was read and the con-
gregstion sang No. lis Gospel Hymns
the notes swelling and filling the
church, each one felt the spirit of the
early crusade was there, and himself
individually drawn Nearer My God
to Thee" Our hearts were lighted
up with feelings of gratitude to that
''Rock of Ages" from whom 'AlI
blessings flow" for the good that has
been accomplished and the increased
amount of activity throughout our
state along all temperance lines.
Convention adjourned for dinner,
each one being eager to be in his
accustomed place at the appointed
hour.
The beginning of the afternoons
session was characterized by impress
sive devotionals, after which the min
utes of the previous convention were
read and approved, as was also the
county officers report. Then followed
the presentation of different topics
with earnest discussions which soon
showed that fire of enthusiasm had
been kindled.
Phillips county is to be congratu-
lated upon her increase of honorary
members and they were tower of
strength to us in the convention as
they will be hereafter.
Nv. @. T. y. Mothers" called forth
remarks from several, Mr. Sisson of
Plum Greek Union giving a most
eloquent tribute to the lovable, Chris
tian character of his mother Con-
siderable discussion followed upon
the Scandis problem in which our
honoraries were not backward and
our county president made an effect
i've appeal for united and increased
effort.
We have four L. T. LIS in our
county which are evidently being
fully equipped to take the places,
when needed, of the older ones in
this temperance movement. Mrs
Mcdonald of Elgln, Illinois. actively
in L. T. L. work presented the depart.
ment in very able manner.
''Anti- Narcotics" by Mrs Riley of
Dsna-Medsl Contest Work, by Miss
O. J. e. Msther-EvangeIIstIc. by
Mrs Monk-Flower Mission, by Mrs
Phoebe Porter-Muslc, by Mrs Nc
Croskey-O Organization, by Mrs Fish.
er, received their due share of atten-
ton; yet no subject created as much
interest and discussion as the one of
Sabbath Observance" It was very
evident that the residents of the sur
rounding towns and country looked
to the county seat-"The City on the
Hill"-to set a good example of obey
ing the fourth commandment.
The PUN Greek Q1artette, Mrs
E Herbage, Miss May SissoD, Messrs
Glllilsnd and BIdwell, with Miss
Ethel johnson as organist furnished
delightful music throughout the con-
ventiou The orchestra of Agra also
deserves much praise for the interest
they added to the evening sessions
There were papers read Of which no
mention made, special recitations and
songs which also added much to the
pleasentness Of the occasion.
Wednesday evening Mrs Manetta |
Tinney, state superintendent of pur-
ity, gave an elevetIng and timely sd-
dress to good sized audience which |
took no note of time, it was all too
short.
On Thursday evening Rev Hage-
man gave an able and profitable lee
ture on the Scientific and Economic
View of the Temperance Problem"
It WIS decIdedly instructive, giving
much food for thought.
The county president and secretary
were reelected. Mrs Hattie Barnes
WIS unanimously elected county
treasurer.
We returned to our homes feeling
that the occasion had been replete
with interest and instruction, also
filed Hith pleasing memories. The
SENT annual convention will be held
next spring in Phillipsburg.
Mrs. ELIZABETH GRANGER,
County Secretary.