The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-07-13
w. O. T. U. Convention.

w. @. T. u. Convention.
The thirteenth annual convention of
the Pem5ina County w. C. T. U. was
held in the M. E. church. St. Thomas,
June 26, 9th. The officers of the coun-
ty were all present but the recording
secretary, Miss Bena Halcrow, who was
ill and unable to attend. The local ar.
engagements were most complete in every
detail. The wants of the delegates were
anticipated and the forethought of the
committees of arrangements added
greatly to the success of the convention
The church was artistically decorated,
with Miss Wizards picture occupying a
a prominent place, and in view of the
excessive heat, tank of lemonade had
been thoughtfully prepared and stood in
the vestibule TOR use of visitors, and on
entering, each delegate was presented
with handsome badge of white satin
ribbon. with date and place of conven-
ton, fastened with bow of white, the
badge of the organization, compliments
of Childerhose & Gibson, and also
through the kindness of Garnett Bros,
dainty tablets tied with white ribbon and
pencils to be used in taking notes, were
handed to each delegate.
The convention was called to order at
> O'Clock Tuesday morning. The COLI
secration service was led by Mrs. ]. M.
Wylie of Drayton and roll call of officers
was responded to by quotations from
Miss Willard. The chair then appointed
the following committees: Credentials,
Mesdames Taylor and Foster; resolu-
tons, Mesdames Hall and Holbrook and
Miss Garrett; plan of work, Mesdames
Wylie and Watt and Miss Hazel Knee
shaw. The morning was consumed by
reports of county president and local
unions, 'Y's" and L. T. LIS.
The report of county president showed
marked progress curing the year in the
work throughout the county. Mrs.
Unruh of Oregon then arrived and was
presented to the convention, whereupon
the delegates arose giving the chautauqua
salute. The sympathy Of the delegates
were with Mrs. Unruh, who had just re.
turned from Oregon whittier She had
been called by the death Of her mother.
"A question box was ably presided over
by Miss Unruh and many helpful sug-
gestions given. The audience then sang
Battle Hymn Of the Republic" and Miss
Hall of Neche offered noontide prayer
which closed the morning session.
Tuesday afternoon the convention was
called to order at 3 o'clock. Devotional
exercises were conducted by Mrs. Hall
Of Neche. The mayor Of St. Thomas
WAS then presented TO the convention
and welcomed the visitors, speaking in
highest terms Of the good done through
out the state and county by the efforts of
the w. c. T. U. AMI said among other
things, that il the men were half as en-
thusiastic and as earnest as the women.
theIe would not be a blind pig in the
state. Mrs. Unruh then organized the
convention for institute work, appointing
reporters for different county papers,
also solicitors for subscriptions to our
national and state organs. Mrs. Cakes
then read an able paper on "Why the
rights of suffrage should not be extended
to woman" and Mrs. Unruh in a very
able manner then spoke in the afirma-
tive, one of the strong points bling that
in every state where the right OF suffrage
was granted to women, the age of pro-
lection for gir.s stood higher than in any
other. A vote of the audience showed a
large majority favored the granting Of
franchise to women. After singing the
state song Mrs. Unruh again took the
platform and conducted the mothers
meeting, giving her talk IAN Hour in
Babyland," full Of food for thought for.
mothers. Rock ofAges" was sung by
the audience. after which Miss Lena
vanCamp Of st. Thomas, in very happy
manner welcomed the convention on be-
naIf OF the Y's" and the response was
ably given by Miss Hazel Kneeshaw,
Pembina. Mrs. Unruh spoke OF "Y''
branch and gave valuable suggestions.
James Wardwell then sang my Mothers
Favorite Hymn" which was highly ap-3
preciated by the audience. Mrs. Mann
ing Of Bathgate then read a very excel
lent paper on how to increase member
ship and maze meetings interesting, (,
followed by y paper on medal contest
work BY Mrs. Or. Harris. The session
then closed BY singing doxolgy.
BENEFIT night was in charge Of the.
50 ~ off s.. Thomas. They secured the
4 lrAi \! symphony Club who rendered