The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-05-24
EVENING SESSION
OF Marion County Convention w. c. +.
U. at Woodburn.


U. at Woodburn.
Al 8 p. m. the tap Of a drum wal
heard and up the street leading TO th'
NJ. J. church. line Of lovely girls anc
manly boys in gala attire, banners fyinl
drum beating. What a sight, what Il
this, why IL was the Senior and junior
Loyal Temperance Legion, Of Woodburn
as they marched into the church the
white handkerchiefs were much in svid.
ence.
Scripture lesson read by County Presi.
dent Mrs X. NJ. Steele. Prayer by Rev.
Flint, an inspiring tong by the L. T. L q
followed.
An address Of welcome by Mrs. Nor.
com was earnest, bright, and sparkling
with gems Of thought, following this a
solo was finely rendered by Charles Cut
ter or the Indian Training school Of
Chemaws, his voice was round, full and
rich. On HE coat was visible the red,
white and blue badge Of the Senior L. T.
l.. which called out the Chautauqua ca.
Lutte from the delegation.
Mrs. Rease Leabo, Of Salem, then
gave the response TO the welcome given,
IL was terse, bright and stirring.
The congi egation then sang Old Coro-
nation with decided vigor and spirit.
A most delightful recitation was then
rendered by little Miss Ethel Parrish,
Of the Chemawa Indian Trining School.
An encore was responded 10 by one
which seemed 10 delight the audience
more than ever.
Then came 3 solo by Samuel Jackson,
an Alaskan, who had only been In school
three years. Any one listening 10 the
clear voice speaking such perfect Eng.
lish would scarcely believe that three
years ago he could scarcely speak a word
OF English.
Mrs. Addition was then introduced,
and gave a brief but stirring address,
touching the old crusade movements,
and showing how the w. @. T. U. came
TO be in legal suasion work as well AZ
moral; how the hand that had rocked
the icradle 40 tirelessly 10 these many
years, now reached out 20 grasp the fud.
der of the ship Of state and help steer
the old ship into safer, cleaner waters.
The audience was intensely interested,
and heartily manifested their approval
1i her words by repeated applause.
Mrs. X. NJ. Steele gave few interest.
ng remarks on the crusade which took
place in Portland A collection was
iaken up and the meeting adjourned
with a prayer by Rev. Smith
Tho second days session opened with
devotion by Mrs. Rease Leabo, Of Salem.
Business opened. with President Steele
n tho chair. Routine work was taken
Ip.
Reports Of Sabbath observance.
Fairs and public gatherings.
Scientific temperance instruction.
Flower mission aud young woman's
fork.
Medal contest work.
An interesting report from the super.
itendent Of Narcotic, the work Of the (
Miscellaneous business took up the
alan,e Of the morning.
Afternoon session opened at p. m. =
lrs. Louisa Round lei deyoiion. Flee
ON Of officers resulted as follows:
Mrs Il. NJ. Steele received the entire 4
,te Of the convention; not dissenting N
,te. "
Mrs. Carrie Young Of woodburn, cor
spending secretary. II
Mrs. Alice Richmond, treasurer. h.
superintendents were then appointed. dl
A most interesting paper on the origin, 70
.yelopment and methods Of work Of el
. Flower mission also Que on "The h
,laion OF lntemperance 10 Missions F" nj
Miscellaneous business followed. "