Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1900-02-02
COMMUNICATED.

We have received the following
from the local w. O. T. U.
The M 4sa w. c. T. U. keld very
interesting and profitable session at
tile home of Mrs. Waitress, Tuesday,
Jan, 3Qth.
he meeting was called to order by
the president, Mrs. Montgomery
Devotional exercises folTawed. after
which the meeting was open for talks
land readings on the general subject,
"How II ay we best prepare oversflves
! for efficient White-ribbon Work.
Mrs. Montgomery read a helpful
article on Making the world Better"
The writer brought out this discourag.
ing feature, that when one makes
known to the world that it is her.
mission or aim in life to make the
world better, she will be confronted on
all sides by this lamentable truth,
"You have a big contract" We
become discouraged, in the words of
the Psalmist, IF it had not been the
Lord who was on our side, when men
rose up against u.s."
Mrs. Wilbur read a very fitting
piece on the subject, "How may indi-
viduals-new comers to cyr ranks
best train themselves for efficient
y hte Ribbon Work :" First, she
must understand thoroughly our
wheel within a. wheel organization.
For local service Che best possible
training is to be had in harness. She
must attend some meetings Of the
Union regularly. Few house mothers
can attend all. She must take and
read che Union Signal. But some
one says, suppose she is of limited
education ind works from dark till
dawn and never could master the con.
tents Of one page of the National
LeaAet. What thenl Why even
then she may ou,strip every other
member by het love and faith and
loyal endeayor. Let her unde, stand
that every time she prays an earnf st
prayer for the tempted man, shares
her love and faith aud loyal endeavor.
Let her understand that every time
she prays an earnest prayer for the
tempted man, shares her fire and IN cal
with the tempted gill, encourages a
young man to throw away his cigar,
and close his lips on profane words,
she is doing the very work for which
our organiza tion exists.
| Mrs. Telfora followed with a read
ng oa "Succ .ssful Work in the Local
U Union." Without doubt the first
requisite for successful work in its
-truest and best sence is Spiritual
Power" Except the Lord bald the
house they labor in vain. that build
it," Except We keep in harmony with
God, except he bless our wos k We
laoor in vain"
Ms Wingar in a reading an awered
the question, How small may sue
cessful union beq, The successful
union need not be large union,
though of course numbers are desira :
BILE God works through the individual
we are prone to sacrifice quality to
quantity and point tc number rather
than definite results as our gauge TO
success A union consisting of three
women can arouse whole city, and
set on foot reforms which will make
Satans hosts tremble.
Mrs. Waitress in her usual happy
NJ amer talked on the general subject
expressing her belief in the success OF
The Union because OF it's Christian
stand.
/ The entire meeting was one of profit
aad inspiration to all VINO love the
cause, and although progress may be
slow, yet with such iaith and earnest
ness as was exhibited, we know laating
result must follow.
We extend to all interested in the
temperance work a hearty invitation to
JOIN our ranks. We will continue
the same subject, Elbow may We best
prepare ourselves fof efficient VIII te-
Ribbon Work." Our next Meeting will
be held at The home of Mrs. Waitress
next Tuesday, Feb, 9th, at.3 p. m.
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