The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-22
". C. 7. ]. CONVENTION
Local Leaders Further Plans for
the Ceming Assembly.
Preparations for the Entertainment
of Visiting DeIegates-A Tea In
Honor of the National OHicers-AH
Responsibility for the Prayer
Chain Disclaimed by Resolution.

The regular monthly meeting of the ex-
ecutive officers of the W. C. T. u. of this
city, took place yesterday in the lecture
room Of Foundry ". E. Church. Mrs. Gin
ton Smith occupied the chair and Hrs. NJ
| E. Catlin conducted the religious exer-
cises. There was a full attendance of
superintendent and chairmen OF commit
tees.
| Mrs. Alfred Wood handed in her resig-
nation as superintendent of the l.. T. L.
! Department, and Mrs German was elected
in her place. Mrs. CLEARWATER. Chairman
Of the Convention Transportation Com
mittee, reported that under certain ccndi-
lions reduction of rates to Mt. Vernon
could be secured. She was authorized to
| perfect arrangements with the steamboat
company and the Alexandria and Mt. YER
| non Railroad Company.
Mrs. NJ. E. Hartsock presented copies
OF the printed programme for the OPEN
ing exercises of the convention. with On
all day evangeIistic meeting at Foundry
NJ. E. Church Friday, November 30.
Mrs Emma Sanford Shelton, Recording
Secretary. reported that communi cation
had been received from Mrs. John B. Hen
derson, who had made arrangements to
give tea in honor of the national officers
of the W. c. T. U. some time during con-
vention week similar to the reception
rendered last year to the Suffrage Asso-
citation. She reported that arrangements
were made for a reception by the Presi-
dent of the United States on Thursday,
December 6. This will be by card. as it
is intended for the officers, delegates. and
visitors to the convention, rather than
to the local membership.
Mrs T. A. Williams. Treasurer. report
ed that subscriptions were now being paid
in. and it is highly desirable that all
friends of the W. C. T. U. send in their
contributions early in the coming week.
The following list of subscriptions was
received since the last meeting Of the
Executive Committee one week ago: Com
missioner Mcfarland, SO; Justice Brown
Of the Supreme Court, SO; Mrs. LaFetra.
s25; A. 1isner. SO; Thomas Hyde. $50;
Saks G Co., $40; A. l. Barber so; Mrs.
Stewart, $40; friend So; Mrs. C. F. Femme.
81; Mr.. King, of Kings Palace. 81; Wash
ington Gas Light Company, s.; Mrs. F. NJ.
81: cash. IS; we'll wisher. So;
Mr.. Hahn, So; John Hartung- IS; Edward
Young 81; Lansburgh Bros. IS; Mrs. Odell
Smith, 81; Mrs. Trotter, S..
The committee deems it advisable to
notify the public that there VIII be one OIL
the upper galleries in the Lafayette
Square Opera House open to the public
and that day or evening no admission
charges will be made. The most of the
reserved seats are taken by visitors or
The following resolution was unani-
nously adopted:
Whereas the mind of the public has
been biased regarding the presentation Of
prayer chain attributed to the W. C. T.
I. of Indiana but as this prayer chain
was originated by the Rev. Frank Gardi-
Ter. of Sunbury, Pa. for political pur-
,oses he gaining the ear Of a few mem
,ers of the W. C. T. U. of indianapolis.
Who without sanction or consultation with
'ither State or national officers issued a
all for the w c. T. U. at large. AT once
his action received the condemnation OF
he State and national W. c. T. q. Off
.ers, and as far as can be ascertained no
state or local union has adopted its meth
IDS Therefore be 1t
Resolved, We, the women of the Dis
riot of Columbia W. C. T. u. do protest
Igainst having to assume any RESPONSE
'ility regarding it, We having been entire
y disconnected with the movement in any
orm whatever not having given it sane
ion or federation. and do urge the citi-
ems Of Washington to give our refItation
4 this most unfortunate affair publicity