Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-09-21
The w. c. r. U. Convention.

One of the most successful conventions
ever held in Gloucester County was the
one at ClaFksboro on Tuesday. The M E..
church was beautifully decorated. The
letters welcome" was one of the first
things noticed Oh entering the room. There
were plants and & ,wers in great pr0fuslon.
The portrait of Frances E. Willard was
drsped in white with green trimmings.
Two notices were conspicuonsly placed,
one of these inscriptions was by Governor
Larrabee, Of Iowa. "The gilded or so-called
respectable saloon is ten-fold more danger
GUS than the Fqualid outlowtd whiskey
den"
TIE devotional exercises in the morning
were led by Mrs. Emory, of Swedesb0ro,
" Blest be the tie that binds" was sung;
prayer was offered by Mrs. Gilmour, and
the 37th Palm read. Loving words of
welcome from Clarksboro Union were CIV
en- BY Mrs. Lidie Hoffman. Rev. ]. FL.
O'Brien and Rev. G. G. P. Mayhem were
most happy in their remarks welcoming
the convention to CIarkshoro on behalf of
the pastors of the town They said in part
that though much has already been done
by the w. G. I. U. the land is not yet free
and hoped efforts might be doubled in the
future.
Mrs Gilmour in her response said that
Clarksboro Union was greatly favored IL
having pastors SO interested as to give
their presence and such hearty words OF
welcome She further said the attendance
was larger than she had ever observed at a
morning meeting.
Upon the call of the roll the four general
officers and eleven superintendents were
present.
Committees on Credentials and Courtesy
were appointed, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Gibbs,
and Mrs Hoffman on the former, and the
Misses Mamie Shute and Elsie Hoffman on
the latter. The committee on resolutions
had been previously appointed at the ex-
ecutive meeting.
The Presidents address fully merited
the close attention given it. The Cores
ponding Secretary's report showed every
union in the county stronger than last year
1t was interesting to note the diversity
among the departments having been most
successful in the various Unions The one
Y w. c. T. U of the county is at Newfield.
The treasurer reported the expenses of
the past year had all been met with a
slight balance due the Union.
Reports were received from eighteen de-
partments showing excellent work having
been done. Space does not permit of
synopsis of all, but the Literature" de-
partment most especially deserves notice.
13 $50 pages of literature have been distri-
buted; SO Union Signals are taken in the
county besides other temperance papers,
notably the Camden Herald
The afternoon devotions were led by
Mrs Walton. of Woodbury., who read from
the 3lst Psalm and Sd chapter of Titus.
The Credential Committee reported
there were 70 members present and quite
large number of visitors from distance.
The following officers were elected by
ballot to serve the county for the ensuing
wear president, Mrs. II. L. GilmOur,
Wenonah Corresponding Secretary, Mrs
E. R Chatham, Mullica Hill; Recording
Secretary, Miss Emily Stokes, Woodbury. !;
Treasurer, Mrs Emily Helms, Bridgeport
Miss Kate Luden, State Superintendent OF
work among Foreigners then gave brief adj
dress on Americas Welcome to Foreign
er" showing how our government allows
foreigners to be met and eDticed with de-
basing influences and described scenes in
Castle Garden to prove her statements She
alluded to various States which for the sake
If votes confers citizenship upon men in
riduculously short time. Her practical
address was much appreciated.
Mrs. Csssleberry, OF Phila., was introdu
ced and spoke briefly on police station
work
The report of the convention would not
be complete without referring to those who
contributed SO kindly to making the con-
vention success Three young ladies OF
Westville favored the afternoon meeting
with singing; the business men of the
place contributed in various ways to the
comfort of the entertainment, aud the hon
orary members of the Union were even
more active in their exertions than the
ladies.
The heavy rain near the close of the
afternoon meeting was ineonvenient for
many having to leave, and also inGerfered
with the attendance in the evening. Z.