Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-04-18
KENT ". c. T. U. CONVENTION.

Special CG-rcspondencc Of Gazette and Journal
Cheswold, April II. The 18th annual
convent on of the Rent County w. q.
L. U. was held 10 tile NJ. e. Church
OF Cheswold, yesterday, the president,
Mrs. Kate Il, Smithers, presiding. The
morning session opened with de.
votional service led by the State presi-
dent. Mrs. Emma u. Caulls. The
county secretary, Mrs. Mary J.. Collins,
having removed to New York, Miss
May ". Thompson of Smyrna was
elected secretary, pro tenn. All the
unions in the county except one we're
represented, and including the visitors
present, the attendance was large.
Mrs Vaughn S. Collins of Smyrna led
tho afternoon devotional serviee. Mrs.
Minnie Disohe gave the address OF
welcome, and response was made by
Mrs. Massey OF Dover. The Presidents
excellent annual address was read early
at the afternoon session, as was also
the report OF the treasurer, showing
balance of S44. Ii in the treasury.
The reports from the unions were
cIite encouraging. The following State
Huperintendents presented their re-
speotive departments of WORK. Rail
road work, Mrs. Mary L. Walcott;
narcotics, Mrs II. @. Mearns; Prisons,
Mrs. Mary Snithers.
In hor paper which was received with
much Inherent, Mrs Smithers stated
that thore are 40 white men in the
jail. She also mentioned that the
building has been improved within,
and that the Discipline is now better.
II is Mrs. Smithers' hope that the New
Castle county worlshouse may eventually
become the State workhouse.
Evangslistio work was given promi-
nence' by Mrs. Holmes Of Dover and
Miss Mary W. Thompson, each OF whom
spoke earnestly of its necessity.
Tho State president, Mis-. Emma e.
Caulk, made a strong appeal for young
woman's work. The soldiers were re-
membered by Mrs. Jennie g. S. Price,
who told of some of their discomforts,
and OF tho making of comfort bags for
them, Mrs. Annie e. Pierce of Smyrna
spoke OF flower mission work, Miss
Susie Hudson OF the same town of
juvenile, and Mrs. NiokeTson Of Gam
Den OF seiontitc temperance instruction.
MRS; Ella a. Boole, president Of the
New York State w. q. T. u, was
present during q mart of the afternoon
Sc. sion and answered questions pro-
fSNANSe W. hot anu ALSO
gave number OF valuable suggestions
for the work of several departments.
During the day greetings were re-
ceived from the new pastor of the
church, the Rev. Mr.. Roe, and from
the Rev. Mr. Ellis of Kcnton, thu Rev,
Mr.. Lewis OF Little Creek, the Reys.
Vaughn s. Collins ard L. NJ. Price Of
Smyrna
The election of officers for the en-.
suing year. resulted as follows: Presi-
dent, Mrs. Kate e. Smithers; Vice
President. Mrs. Jennie O. S. Price;
Secretary, Miss Mary W. Thomson
Treasurer, Mrs. Lena Haregrove.
The Scripture lesson at the evening
meeting was read by Mrs. Roe, who
also offered prayer. The speaker OF
the evening Mrs. Ella A. Boole, made
a fine address, based upon the words,
Whatsoever He saith unto you, do it. -
A bountiful luncheon and tea were
served by the Cheswold Uni On, in the
home of Mrs Boice, and the rising
vote OF thanks rendered the union Mt
the close Of the evenings address, wa,
well deserved.
Mrs. lmoRene Clifton OF FELTON, in
vited the convention, at the afternoon
m citing, to hold the next annual meet.
ing in her town, and the invitation was
unanimously accepted.