Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-12-19

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"The world has 10 learn more and
more clearly every century that the
banners of God are those that never go
down in any struggle, and that whoever
walks and works with God 10 sure Of
the triumph. "-R. S. Storrs, ID. u.
| We devote the most of our space this
| time. to selections from the convention
number OF the Union Signal.
Promptly at 8. 30 q. M, November
10Th, in the First Baptist Church Of
Fort Worth, Texas, the convention was
called to order by the raD of the gaVel
in the hands of the president.
According to the established custom,
the "Crusade Psalm" was read re.
sponsiveiy and the "Ceusale LYNN"
was sung.
An effective and earnest prayer was
| offered by Mrs. Emma Bourne, presi
dent OF New Jersey.
On hundred and forty seven ex -offioio
msmbers responded to the first roll call.
When une remembers the great ex-
pense which most of the members IN uss
inour in getting to Fort Worth and that
there are here none OF the historic and
other attractions which called people
to Washington or other places, this WAS
a most encouraging showing, and indi-
Gates the deep interest Of our members
In the work for its own sake. The great
feature of the morning session was the
presidents address which should be in
the hands OF every white ribboner.
Fort Worth gave some unusual court
estes to the convention, among them
were the DISPLAYS in the dry goods store
windows. One of the large stores had
beautiful white ribbon window, with
pictures of Miss Willard, Mrs Stevens
Mrs. Stoddard, State pres dent and Mrs.
Weaver, the local president, all drared
in most artistic fashion with generous
festoouings of white sash ribbon, and
one of the leading restaurants declined
to serve wine as "a compliment to the
ladies. -
Mrs. Stoddard had caused large map
of Texas, printed white with the 120
prohibition oouttias In black, to be
hung in prominent place Of the con
veption church.
When asked why the white cause of
prohibition was represented by black,
she quickly replied, "beosuse it means
death to the liquor traffic
The press work of the convention was
exceptionally good, The Mail, Telegram
and Register Of Fort Worth, the Times
Herald of Dallas the New Voice aud
Associated Press all had talented repre-
sentAtives who reported the convention
In an unusual spirit of fairness and APP
probation.
"All Texas is aroused, declared
Mrs. Stoddsrd, "and that means 253
counties, many of which are larger
than several of our States. :"
The annual sermon was preached by
Miss Elizabeth w. Greenwood, worlds
and national super IN tendent of the
evangeiistic department 1t was "a
mastery and helpful presentation of the
theme, Whore TO put the emphasis in
"Life.n She took her text from two
passages Of Scripture: "Ohrist sent me
not to baptize, but to preach the
gospel; - Cor. /, IL. IL am not come
to destroy, but to fulfil" Matt. 3, II.
i 1t makes great difference in every part
OF life where we place the emphasis. 1t
will make great difference in eternity.
The meeting Sunday afternoon was
Philippine rally, held in the Opera
House, Mrs. Stevens presiding. Among
those who spoke at this meeting was
Miss Gordon, who told OF the great
worth the W. y. I. U. was about to
undertake in sending q missionary to
the Philippine Islands.
On Monday afternoon Mrs. Carrie O.
sFaxon, the missionary chosen, was pre-
scented to the convention, and 1t was an
occg sion of tender interest as she was
to leave that night for San Francisco,
, to embark on her long journey to
Manila. The silent ChRutauqua salute
was given her while all eyes were ost
as Mrs. Fsxcn spoke her eloquent fare
we'll The Rev. Frances TOwnsley
offsrded the prayer of dedication with
her hand on Mrs. Faxon g head, and all
joined hands in singing, God Be With
Z You Till We Meet Again.
The evening mestiDgs were largely at
tended, among them the State Benefit
meeting, at which Mrs. Bourne Of Now
Jersey presided. Mrs Bourne ex-
, planned to the audience That the State
! which had made a net gain of 500 or
more members we're represented on the
platform, and the ono who had been
: State president the longest was called
: upun to preside.
! A Kansas white ribbonei, In personal
! letter to the editor of these notes, says
"Since ms girlhood days, | never
! took part in such joyous night as
: Benefit Night "
= This can be appreciated when we
state that Kansas was represented on
the platform, and that the writer Of the
letter had shared in the work OF secur-
K ing the increased membership.
/ Mrs. Stevens conducted the Con
. vention memorial service, and spoke
a words OF appreciation OF our friend,
a Mrs. Anna S. Wharton, and others who
had "eniered into life during the year.
The report oil the natioua press super
intendent, Mrs Minnie B. Horning,
It showed marked activity, 81 Statet
+ having reported as against 10 last year.
q Four hundred and seventy-four thou
Il sand aud forty-two columns having
u been FLIED with temperance news, while
i only 10000 were reported last year.
One hundred and four new daily anc
weekly papers have joined our preas
ranks, making total of 1857 regular
a papers that accepted W. q. L. u. news
g edited by our own white-ribboners. "
d Miss Angie NJ. Newman Of Farming
ton, who gave the beautiful address o.
welcome at our State convention, has
gone as missionary to the Spanish
y people of El Paso, Texas, under the
y auspices of the Wuman'B Home Mis-
,. sionary Society OF the Method ist Epis
% oopal church, and has, we are sure, tbs
best wishes of Delaware white.r,bEon
ers, who know that she wi be- true tC
3 all our little bow of white ribbon sym
It bolizes.
N The Young Woman's Christian Tenn