The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-01
CLOSING SESSION
Of the R. |. ". c. 7. U. Con-
vention at Central Falls.

The second days sessions OF the annual
meeting OF the Rhode Island Woman's
Temperance union were continued
throughout today and the convention Will
close this evening.
The convention was called 10 order at
10 O'clock this morning by the president,
Mrs. Mary A. Babcock. with a small
attendance of delegates and visitors
Scripture reading and prayer by Miss
Gertrude whipple OF the Pawtucket Y's
followed the formal opening OF the con-
vention, after which the reading OF the
minutes of yesterdays proceedings was
in order.
Next came the reports Of the superln-
tendents OF various departments OF the
w. c. T. u, as follows Legislation.
Mrs. +. B., Cheney; relations with the
press. Miss Mary f. Olney; Sabbath on-
servance. Mrs. L. r.. Anderstrom; work
among railroad men and firemen. Mrs.
NJ. T.. Peckham; purity Mrs NJ. A Bah
cock; finance committee, Mrs. L. r. An
derstrom
Following the presentation OF the
above reports, Mrs A. NJ Paine of woon-
socket spoke earnestly of systematic
giving.
A free will Offering was taken after
the close of Mrs. Paine's address which
netted substantial sum for the work
OF the r. /. w. C. T. u.
The report of the committee. on creden-
tials was then presented, after which a
Bible reading was given by Mrs. j. X
Barney of this city upon the subject
Arrows" Mrs. Barney spoke at length
and In a most interesting manner She
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perintendent OF the Anti-Saloon league OF
Rhode Island. Mr.. Cristy dwelt on some
phases OF his work after which the
morning session adjourned
The principal business OF the morning
was the election OF officers for the state
organization resulting as follows:
Mrs. Mary A. Babcock was again re-
elected president after a long and honor
able Term of Office, She responded grace
fully, for the continued confidence OF her
constituents
Other officers elected were the follow
ing:
Mrs. ]. X. Barney, honorary president;
vice presidents. First district, Mrs E. l..
Haughton; Second district. Mrs. Bertha
dGasara Tf5a Fdarh f'nS Gsrcs Mrs Mrs *
Dawley; corresponding secretary. Miss
Mary f Olney; recording, secretary. Miss
Eva II: smith treasurer Mrs: A. A. sher-
mems work, Miss Elizabeth y. Nichols.
Of tne L. K 6anfh nsy SRd
At the close OF the morning session
luncheon was served by the ladies OF the
church, in the vestry.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The afternoon session was called TO or
der at O'Clock by the president, after
which prayer was offered by Mrs. A, Il.
+. Jackson
The report OF the tel:ers was then pre-
sented, after which reports OF superin-
tendents were received as follows: Non
alcoholic medication. Mrs. L. a. Greene:
scientific temperance instruction, Miss
Edna II. Hale. Decorations, Miss Allie
L. Parker; school savings banks, Mrs. @.
l.. Hoyle; work among soldiers and sail
ors, Mrs. G. G. Ball; report of secretary
OF the young women's branch Miss Il. 4.
Nichols. Mrs. J. X. Barney spoke at
the conclusion of the above reports, Civ
ing the story OF her experience in penal.
charitable, reform and police matron
work.
The report of the committee on resolu-
tions was then presented. after which the
afternoon session adjourned.
THIS EVENING.
The convention will close tnis evening
when the following programme VIII be
carried out:
1880 Music.
Scripture Reading and Prayer. Mrs,
Charlotte J.. Socum.
Solo. Miss Eva Russell.
Department Demonstration by The
Young Womans Branch
Something Practical" Mrs. j. X Bar
neg.
Address-Mrs Clara c. Hoffman.
Awarding Prize Banner for largest in
crease OF membership.
Closing Service, led by state President
Prayer-Mrs. Hoffman.
Singing.
Benedtction.