Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-12
Y. 6. |. D. MEETING
INTERESTING ADDRESSES MADE

BY Mrs. Helen Bullock, the National
Orgagnixer, and Her Daughter
The Work Of the Organization
Fully and Clearly Outlined-0ther
Features Of the Meeting.
The meeting held under the auspices
of the Woman's Christian Temperance
Union at the Opera House yesterday
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock was attended
by a large audience, including many
young people and the exercises we're
extremely pleasing. Mrs. M. Anna
Hall was chairman of the meeting and
those present. manifested considerable
interest in the work OF the organiza-
ton.
The programme opened with singing
of a hymn, CAIN Hail the Power of
Jesus Name" after which prayer was
said by Mrs. C. H. Watkins, president
of the Wheeling union. After another
hymn, Trust and Obey" had been
rendered, Rev. s. X. Arbuthnot was
introduced to the a~ssemblage. In q
few appropriate remarks, he called at
tention to the fact that it was a fitting
occasion for a silver offering and high
~ commented the cause for which the
Union Is striving. Al collection was
then in order and was literally re-
sponded to. Mrs. Helen L. Bullock,
national organizer OF the w. C. T. u,
and her daughter, Miss Florence, of
Elmira, N. Y, who were present, were
introduced in turn by the chairman
and each gave an interesting talk up
on the work in various departments Of
the ". c. T. u.
Miss Bullock said that II We are fol-
lowers Of God we are doing good, no
matter how young or ignorant we may
be. If we despise the holy temples Of
God by using intoxicating liquors and
tobacco are we not ignoring the teach
ings OF God? 1t is shown by the re-
cords that 10000 people die annually
from the effects OF the use Of intoxi-
cants and tobacco. How many Of our
young men are being refused admit
lance into the army for the reason that
by the S of tobacco their physical
conditions have become unfit for mill
tary service. Young women are large
ly responsible for the evil habits Of
young men. 1t is indeed unsafe for
men, women and children to associate
intimately with those who are ON the
downward path and I would urge that
young men refrain from associating
with the evil people. Is it not true
that the future welfare of a nation de-
ponds upon the characters that are
formed In the young people," After
recounting a number of incidents,
showing the evil effects of alcoholic
drinks upon the human body, she con-
cluded her remarks by urging all young
women to take up and carry ON the
good work Of the w. G. r. u.
In speaking upon the subject, Save
the Boys" Mrs. Bullock advised all to
take advantage Of the opportunities to
do good. Among other things
she said that those who are
engaged in this work need
the assistance and inspiration Of
the young people. The older folks in
the home are lonely without the child
rem and so are the laborers for the
of temperance. Let us remember
that this Union is a foundation stone
to the State and National Union.
Mrs. Bullock further stated that
through the efforts of the w. C. T. u.
scientific temperance instruction in the
schools has been secured in nearly
every State in the Union and that each
Governor has sent the pen which he
used to sign the bill to Mrs. Mary H.
Hunt, who has charge of this depart
ment of the organization. In conciu-
sion she explained the conditions I'M
der which members are admitted into
the Union and gave q brief outline Of
the work In general.
Both ladies spoke very entertainly
and the audience thoroughly appreciat-
ed their remarks. After the rendition
of America" by those attending and
benediction by Rev. S. X. Arbuthnot,
the meeting was brought to a close.