Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-07
MEETING OF ". c. T. e.
QUiRTERLY MEETING HERE OF
THE RICHMOND DISTRICT.
7gE UNIONS MAKE GOOD REPORT.
All Of Them show Good Work Done
officers EIected-The Prison De-
partnent-Next Meeting TO he heih
fu Petersburg.

Tito Quarterly convention of the Rich
uuld District Woman's Christian Tenn
perance Union was held with Francis En-
Sian Y, Woman's Christian Temperance
Union, at LauTel-Street Methodist Epis-
oopal church, yesterday.
The convention was called to order at
1890 A. NJ, with Mrs. j. Tyler Jobson,
district president. in the chair. Devotional
exercises were conducted by Mrs. NJ. Is.
Lee. Of Richmond. state superintendent
OF evangelisic work.
The following committees were ap-
pointed:
Courtesies-Nrs. Otis Russell and Miss
florence White.
c-05entials-AIrs. W. L. Bickers and
Nss Florence Knowles.
-as address Of welcome was delivered
By ST. Rock OF Richmond. on behalf of
the Francis Ensign Y, WOman's Chris
rau temperance Union. The response
Has made by Mrs. Stebbins. of Chester.
Rav R. Finlay Gayle, pastor Of laurel
r.-strs-t Methodist Episcopal church,
vas introduced 70 the convention, and
81 ko words of encouragement.
The reports Of the corresponding secre-
faros were read by the secretaries Of the
individual unions. All the reports show
increase IN the various lines Of work.
Special Importance was given to tempe
rance Bible readings and loyal tempe
rance legons. Among the new enterprises,
one union reports having undertaken the
manufacture and sale of pure grape juice,
for medicinal and church purposes.
PRESIDENTS ANNUAL ADDRESS.
The presidents annual address was
uext I'm order. during the delivery Of
which Mrs. Thomas Bagby. OF West
Point the vice-president at large, took
che chair. This address was listened to
with much interest, and was heartily
enjoyed 1t showed the untiring efforts of
this most untiring president. Mrs. Lee
moved that it be accepted with thanks,
and this was carried
Snapshots Of the State Convention in
Alexandria were given by Mrs. S. +.
Bates. Echoes from the Y Conference Of
Alexandria were read by Mrs. Sadie
Pitcher The report of the district trea-
urer was read and received.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The afternoon session was called 20
order at 2.5O o'clock. Mrs. Thomas
Whitehead led in prayer
Mrs. Thomas Bagby. Of West Point,
State superintendent of scientific tempe.
rance instruction, was given the floor. TO
urge upon the convention the Importance
of pushing this bill before the I.eelsla-
ture at the present session.
The Committee on Credentials reported
that eleven unions were represented
that there were twenty-seven regular
delegates present. with four district Off
GERS. five State superintendent five dis
trlct superintendent Total number of
delegates present. forty-One.
THE OFFICERS CHOSEN.
The election OF officers here ensued.
with the following result: President. Mrs.
o. o. Jobson, with Miss Lizzie :. Morris
as her secretary who promises TO give
fN0 hours a week 20 the work; Core
spending Secretary. Mrs Laura Fox. Of
a and: Treasurer Mrs G. O. Alley; Re-
corlilg Secretary, Miss Julia s. Hudgins.
Tho following superintendent OF de-
larmeuts were elected: Loyal Temper
t.os Legion, Mrs. Thomas Bagby. of
WEES. Point: Physical Training and Hy-
gane. Mrs. w. l.. Thurston, OF Richmond;
Noa-Aicoholic Medication, Mrs. ). NJ.
hea.ns. OF Centralia; Scientific Temper
arce Instruction Mrs. j. ID. Carneal;
sunday School Mrs. G. Il. Stebbtns, OF
Chester; Literature, Miss Anne Coffee.
Pre- Work. Mrs. II. A. Burgess; Medal
Contest Miss Vera Marshall, Of Cold
Farhor: Sabbath Observance. Mr.. r. a.
Hatcher Of Centralia Unfermented
Vine Miss Pearl Young: Soldiers and
Sailors Mrs. Julia Small Purity, Mrs.
Coukiin, OF Cold Harbor Parlor Meetings,
Nha Mamie Bates, OF Hanover; Flower
Mission. Miss Florence White; solicitor
'or Virginia call, State paper. Miss Liz
ze Morris
committee was appointed 20 revise
me- constitution Of the district chairman,
Mrs. j. r. Jobson. with Mrs. Bates. Mrs.
haSby Misses Knowles and Henry.
PRISON AND JAIL WORK.
Five minutes We're given 10 Mrs.
Thomas Whitehead, who earnestly urged
Tho Importance OF prison and jail work.
and Introduced the new State superin.
'endeut % that department. Miss Flor
tnco White Miss White stated that she
had held a service on Thanks giving Day
Ia the women's department Of the peni-
l.nuary. also, that she had established
"oiary In the mems department A book
case had been donated and a librarian
supplied. She earnestly urged the mem
peis OF convention 20 contribute religious
BOOKS This is en- object that appeals TO
al hearts.
invitations from various unions for dis
lrlct convention IN March were received.
ne invitation OF Jennie Cassidy Y. w.
- \. T.. Of Petersburg. Va. accepted
win thanks.
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