Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-01-24
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woman's Christian Temperance Union,

since you have heard anything from the
W. @. T. U of st. Marys county. The
result of such long silence has, no
doubt, caused few to think our Union is
no longer active. In this, however, they
are greatly mistaken, and when they
learn of its work and progress they will
be compelled to dicpel the idea.
With the help of Him who is ever
ready and willing to advance cause
which is good, true and beautiful, and
under the auspices of such persevering
and energetic women as our Union COM
prises it will surely succeed.
1t has its regular bi-monthly meetings,
each of which is presided over by our
efficient president, Mrs. j. B. Tippett.
A short while ago Mrs. Wells, tenn
perance lecturer, spoke at Mr.. Maurice
Milburn's and the meeting was pro-
nounced success in every respect. New
Years Day Mothers Meeting was held
at the Rev. Mr.. Vaughan's.
Perhaps it will be interesting to the
readers to learn something Of the great
National Convention held in Washing
ton, our National Capital. This was the
twenty-seventh annual convention Of
the w. @. t. Y. and the meetings we're
held from November 80 to December z,
inclusive.
OF course. il is impossible TO give an
adequate account OF the convention, but
| will endeavor to give a summary ac-
count. The convention was held at the
La Fayette Opera House. the national
president, Mrs. l.. NJ. U. Stevens, pre-
siding. During the entire week the
building was filed to Its utmost capacl-
ty. The white ribboners were welcomed
by Hon. Henry Mcfarland, Commission
er of the District OF Columbia; Mr.. John
Edison, for the Washington Board Of
Trade; Rev. d. d. Porter for the church.
os, aud Mrs. Clinton Smith, president Of
the District union. The presidents an
nual address was lengthy, and as usual
excited profound interest. AT the con-
clusion of the address a cablegram was
received from Lady Henry Somerset,
saying-"My heart il with you 10 sym
pathy and love. May God bless you and
our great cause"
Addresses were also made by Miss
Belle Kearney, Madame LaySh Barakat.
Of Syria, and Miss Ada Murkett, Of Aus
tralia, who spoke somewhat Ia detail Of
the liquor traffic in the Philippines. A
beautiful and impressive feature Of the
convention was an army Of boys and
girls, members of the L. T. l., banded
together with ribbon and marching
around the platform singing Some Glad
Day" Nearly every State in the Union
was represented and many foreign couu-
tries. Miss Clara Parrish. seventh round.
the.world missionary, was present, and
introduced representatives from far of
India, Burmsh and japan Mise Aker.
man left while the convention wac Ia
session for her third trip around the
world, accompanied by Miss Murcutt,
Receptions were accorded the officers
and delegates by President and Miss
Mckinley and Mrs. Henderson, wife Of
ex-senator OF Missouri.
Platform Night, the name given 10 the
last night Of the convention, was night
long to be remembered. superb music
and addresses were the order OF the
evening. Rev Anna Shaw and Mrs.
L. b. Lake, Vice President OF the Cath
Ole Total Abstinence Union of Ameri-
ca, were among those who made address.
es. The convention concluded with The
singing OF God be With You TIL We
Meet Again"
RoEA TuoAAs. Press Supt.
The following is the report in part, Of
the Worlds Corresponding Secretary.
Mrs. s M. d. Fry;
Among the great societies that are TO
solve the questions Of the new century
stand the National aud Worlds w. G.
T. L., head and shoulders above all 9th.
ers composed only Of women. In bis
lecture on THE New Woman and the
Old" beautiful tribute is paid TO our
society by that most eloquent and ohiv-
alrous Southern gentleman, Mr. John
Temple Graves, editor Of the Atlanta
Journal, Atlanta, Georgia. How any
woman. North or South, could hear that
lecture and not hunt for a union to join
do not know
Speaking of women, be says "out
Of the loins OF her love has been born
that mighty modern crusade Of temper.
ance that has lived and will be living
like strong tempest underneath the
timbers of our Ship Of State. In the
history OF human reforms no organiza.
tion of men was ever more perfect in
detail, no argument higher or more ir-
resistible In logic, no work more dill.
gent in prosecution, no spirit OF conse-
Grafton more sublime than that which
Frances f. Willard and her radiant
league has brought to thisImighty mod
ern crusade of women for the rescue OF
the home and the redemption OF the race
II makes the finest picture Of the age"