The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-01-09
Report of W. C.T.U. state Convention

vention at Uniontown, beginning October
18th. This day marked distinct epoch
in the history Of this town in that it is the
first convention held within its bor-
ders, whose object is, the promotion of
temperance purity. The weather was
beautiful and with the arrival of every
train the delegates from the different dis
tricts kept coming, but it was not until
the special arrived containing the eastern
delegation in the evening, that their
presence became realized. This train
contained l5S members of the w. c. T. L.
from the extreme eastern counties. They
were at once taken in charge by the re-
ception committee, and escorted to the
delegates prayrmeeting. After this was
over they were assigned TO the different
homes in Uniuntown where we were
made most welcome during our stay.
On Friday morning before convention
opened and while the state executive
committee was in session, the delegates
held a devotional service. Many PRAYERS
went out TO God asking for His presence
at this convention, that we might have
faith, courage and strength, and that all
might be done in His name, aud surely
these prayers were answered.
The first regular session was called to
order by the Pres. Mrs. Rebecca Cham
bers. The opera house was handsomely
decorated with flags and bunting and the
stage was lastly arranged with palms
and potted plants. The house was well
filled with delegates AMI visitors all OF
whom joined heartily in singing Lean
ing un the everlasting arms of Jesus"
Most all the state officers and Supts,
weIe present. There were only 1874 del
egstes, and the convention was entitled to
$50. Mrs. Henrietta Forest, Vice Pres.
at Large, read the 18th chapter of first
Cor, and Miss Frances Jones, state Cor,
Sec, led in prayer at the close of which
all joined in repeating the Lords prayer,
aud the singing coward Christian Sol
diorsn. Miss Sue Ellis Of Uniontown
then sang beautiful solo, and Mr.. Eu-
twisle Of Philadelphia was introduced as
the musical director of the convention.
He was given the Chautauqua salute, Mrs.
Hawk, assistant editor of the W. C. T. U.
Bulletin, then gave her report. showing
that much work has been done during
the year, 1856 subscribers, a gain of AS
over the previous year.
Madam Layyah Barrakat, whom most oI
you have heard, then read the 23rd Psalm
in English and Arabic. She then dwell
at length on the beautiful shepherd,
psalm, which she explained in very in.
teresting manner; she also told Of the
custones of shepherds in the Oriental
countries, and compared them with thi:
well known bible passage. She closed
with prayers which was followed by seu,
tence prayers by many Of the delegates
concluding by singing a verse Of "Nearel
My God to Thee. The report of the I'm
ion Signal correspondent was read by
Miss Frances Jones. Mrs. l.. A. Nc.
Bride read the report on social meeting
gave very interesting statistics of tn,
last year. was surprised when she sale
that 81 $500 was the amount of monel
secured at social meetings during tn,
year. From the county Supts. who hat
no report to give, the cry came that
was the failure of locals to return tn,
the blank or TO report ia any way. Tht
chief recommendation she mado was
that local and county Supts. use th
blanks in reporting. Here the conven
ton adjourned end the delegates repaire,
to the First Presbyterian church, wher
the dinner was served. Dinner and sup
per was served here each day exceptin
Sabbath, during the convention.
As the afternoon session was opened
beautiful prayer was offered by Mr.;
Dorblazer. The report of temperanc
Light Bearers for 1900 was read by Mr.,
Huston, State Supt. of their work. Sh
said that "Infantry" had more tha
doubled this is only its second birthday
last year 503 members were reported, thI
gear there are 1884. This is pra ticall
a new department, its special work is |
win and enroll the babies every where 8
new recruits. This is very interestiu
and beautiful work. During the cor
vention little Mable COnklin Hazledo
was taken in as a member. She wi
brought on the stage by Anna Gordo
and the white ribbon was tied about h,
wrist by Mrs. Stevens. A very inieres
ing report wss then given by Miss Do
blazer on work done among foreigner
and miners. This was followed by IL
| Presidents address, wherein she reierrC
to the part christian women had taken
securing the expulsionbf Mormon Rol
erts from Congress, denounced the arm
canteen system, outlined plans for @,
panding the mem bership and finances
the order, in which medal and other col
tests were urged, exhorted the membe
n u 10 become discouraged for she said
the end the cause Of temperance and $
briefly must prevail. The address vi
accepted by giving the white wave al
singing "Blest be the Tie that Bindt
The Cor. Sec. then read lengthy r
port which showed that s5,O13.37 had be,
paid into the treasury during the yea
the report Of dues contributed by coun
los was read showing over 81, 600 receive
a balance Of $4,000 was found to be
the treasury.
The evening session opened by Sc
eral selections Of music in which 4
heartily Joined. This was followed
scripture reading and prayer and then
marching song by the Loyal Temperan