Willmar tribune., 1900-05-30
TEMPERANc NcE COMMENT
Edited by the Press Superintendent Of tt
C. T. U. of Willmar.l


VIC. T. U. of Willmar.l
A convention of the Kandiyohi
county W. G. T. u. WAS held in the
Presbyterian church of this place on
Thursday and Friday of last week.
Raymond and Atw ater unions sent the
expected number of delegates. Mrs.
Barnes, district president, was also
present, and Mrs. Unruh's remarks
added much to the interest of the con-
vention. Mrs. Unruh, who is one of
our National workers, lectured both
evenings.
The officers elected for the coming
year were as follows: President, Mrs.
Olive M. Young; vice president, Mrs.
Lille Page; secretary, Miss Belle
Gibson; treasurer, Mrs. Rodlun.
The. following resolutions were
adopted:
With thankful hearts we acknow-
ledge the love and mercy of our Father
toward US during the past year, and
trusting in him for guidance and
''strength according to our day" dur
ing the coming year therefore be it
resolved.
First. That we be not discouraged
oyer the seemingly small results of
our labors, but that with strength and
wisdom from on high and with love to
all, we return to our homes with re-
newed purpose and strong determina-
tion.t to better the communities in which
we live. -.
Second. That we recognize in
evangelistic work the strength and
power Of our organization.
Third. That as educational work is
means of forming public sentiment,
we recommend more activity in the L.
T. L., and Y. work and medal con-
tests.
Fourth. That we protest against
Sunday ball playing and other forms
Of Sabbath desecration as contrary to
both the law of God and of the state.
That we urge our officials and all law
abiding citizens to help abolish these
evils.
Fifth. That we be more energetic
in trying to secure the enforcement of
our laws concerning tobacco.
Sixth. That as parents and teach
ers we try to teach the children mercy
and kindness, the evidence of cruelty
should not be apparent in our own at
tire.
Seventh. That we try to wear the
white ribbon all the time.
Eighth. That we tender our heart
felt thanks to the sisters of Willmar
for their kind welcome and hospitality,
to the pastor and people of the Pres
byterian church for the use of their
church, and to all who have in any
way assisted in making our conven-
tion a success.
MRS. LILLE PAGE,
MRS. E. A. GIBSON,
Committee.
The convention closed with the fol-
lowing hymn:
MINNESOTA.
TUNE OF ZION
Thou art decked in regal splendor
AS a bride in fair array
For thy gems, 10! lakes are cleaning,
For thy robes the wheat fields sway,
Minnesota
State where thousand waters play.
From thy breast the Mississippi
Rolls its jeweed tide along;
At thine ear sweet Minnehaha
Sings her never changing song
Land of Waters!
Shall we let thee suffer wrong?
Shall thy sons defile thy fairness?
Soil thy crystal purity?
10 curse turn gifts God given,
Bane or blessing,
Shall thy beauty be to thee?
God of love! withhold thy judgments,
Thine we are. our work is Thine
Thine our country, it's salvation
Resteth on thy heart divine.
Bless thy handmads
Praise God from whom all blessings flow,
Praise Him who heals the drunkard's woe,
Praise Him who leads the temperance hosts,
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost,