Evening star., 1901-06-07
FOR PURCHASE OF HOME.
District w. c. II. U. Convention Raises
Additional Funds.

The progress made in raising funds for
the purchase Of the building on 9Th street
near + street recently, to be used by the
District Woman's Christian Temperance
Union as headquarters, was made at the
District quarterly meeting, which was held
yesterday. Subscriptions amounting to $500
were made toward the next payment,
which will be due In July
The organization met yesterday In Wes-
ley Chapel, corner Of 9th and 3 streets,
the president, Mrs. Clinton Smith, in the
chair. In the absence of Mrs. Isaac Clarke,
who was to have conducted the devotional
exercises Of the morning, the Scripture les
son read by Mrs. Smell of Anacostia
and prayer offered by Mrs Buzzee, presi-
dent of Georgetown Union The report Of
Mrs. DeR1emer, corresponding secretary,
followed, and the minutes Of the execu-
tive committee were read by Mrs. Clayton
Emig, assistant secretary. Rev. Mr.. HeisSe,
pastor of Wesley Church, was invited to
the platform and made short address,
welcoming the w. c. r. U. to his church
Mrs. S. H. Martin responded. The treas
urers report was read by Miss Gussie
Nichols, which showed the quarters re-
ceipts from dues, etc. to have been some
thing over $3.50.
Mrs. Mary E. Brown, treasurer Of board
of trustees repored the total Of monies re-
ceived for the permanent headquarters of
northwest, to be $3,20S79. The sum of
$1,000 was paid down at the time of pur-
chase, and the property has been insured
for five years. Mrs. j. H. Robinson, presi-
dent Of board Of trustees made an earn
est appeal to the women of the convention
to work earnestly and constantly to secure
funds to make the second payment of
$4,000 in July. She was followed by Mrs.
Emma Shelton, financial secretary who
called for pledges toward this object, stat
ing that she had received pledges Of $175,
conditional upon the raising Of the whole
$4,000. The unions and individuals respond
ed by guaranteeing the sum of $7S5, of
which $500 was at once placed in the treas
urer's hands, the remainder to be paid by
July 1.
Mrs. Hartsock led In prayer, and Praise
God. from Whom ALI Blessings Flow" ETC..
was sung.
Mrs Merrick said that as the former
treasurer, Mrs. Il. A. Williams who had
served them so long and acceptably. had
offered her resignation, which must be
considered as final, she wished to nominate
for that Office oneDknoWn to all present,
whose capability was 'undolbted-Mrs H.
A. Gillenwater. The Nomination was re-
Ceived with prolonged applause and she
was unanimously elected, and was pre-
sented to the convention by the president
Mrs. Gillenwater responded briefly to the
compliment paid her and at once assumed
the duties of her Office. The convention
then adjourned until 2 o'clock pm
The devotional exercises of the afternoon
were conducted by Mrs. Hutchins, presi-
dent of Frances Willard Union, after which
Mrs. c. B. Bailey sang a sweet solo, HE
Leadeth Me" Mrs. Hartsock, the vice
president, took the chair to conduct a me-
mortal service in memory of the late Hi
ram Price. DR.. Brooks, chaplain of Anti
Saloon League, read a brief eulogy of the
life and character of the departed Mrs
Gillenwater and Others spoke of Mr. Prices
unfailing interest in the work of the W. c.
T. U.
A paper was read on the life and work
Of the late Mrs. H. N. K. Goff, who was
for some years before the public as a
high official In the order of Good Templars
and lecturer on reform lines In this coun-
try and in Europe.
Mrs. Clinton Smith presented to the con-
vention Miss Lena Byers. the trained nurse,