The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-03
Mrs. Hoge Was Reelected Pres''
dent by W.c.T.U. Convention
s1t'1 EXPECT US SECESSION
Proninen, Delegates Think That There
VIII Be No Split Despite the Defeat
Of MRS. Jobson-Devotional
Meeting Held-oHcers.

Union and the conservation OF the organ
;zaiion generally because lone OF Two
members lose their tcmpers in discus
..o,, c,hurcl, assemblies frequently expe-
,;n,,ce this but the good work IN .no
cause OF Christ Still goes on. Natu'a'i > ;
tho sensational in newspaper Fei'o- :,
catches tho eye. but nope -.
ncople viii remember that our coiiNe. .....s
has transacted a great deal or Du ,s'.A -, .
which has not been interfered Wiz W 49,
fractional contention, and peiss -,
s-.ct3or,- u.ill result in greater conseci'a-
tirn.' - 4,,a
Thus spoke an earnest worke. ~ az az
ranks. who was evidently sieaas
.rcsscd Mt the unpleasaitness .no.
eurled yesterday morning. <Aiio.its1 -
'N,;r enemies need not take cousase a.
,ht..8,;..Ia f,,i,,ion Remember, 1t was pre-
r,ctcd last wear we would go TO pieces,
MI tho wears record has eclipsed tha'
af any preceding year. The next con
rnntton vii, show like gratifying re-
salt ,.;sa
r.,os nd say nothing adrninistra-t
fon forces pursued the even tenor OF their
nv was fuly explained when the test
NJ strength proved their Overwhelming
majority. The contending faction was DE-
feated at oil points when the issue Was
sharply drawn, but though oeiea1cd We're
not GiSmnNeH seucS'liih'Eh 49, -
~ Overwhelming numbers and resources,
NItttly remarked one. The flag unfuried
.,for e.uual rights under the constitution
ALWAYS attracted attention and sSInnathE,
and the personal esteem in which mrs
1ohson is held IN this city, her home,
lent additional interest to the contest, and
all the defeat In the world would not
lessen the esteem in which the iaoS is
held by 8 host OF friends.
one OF the Oldest members OF the con-
vcrtion in point of age and membership,
and n well known sweet Christian cilal
gcter said: AZ am distressed at the 1eei-
lnr exhibited. but do not think 1t will be
ne ma nent. The majority OF our folks
are paciic and do not engage in slua o.
bles and tho others Will get tired OF IT.
Y,le genesis of their trouble Is this: The
po,ttv of the organization does not SUP
pose that the " and ! branches VIII be
rirnis The evident idea in the establish
ing Of the y branch was that II should
liz an auxiliary branch Of young girls
under the parental supervision OF the
M,s with OF course representative
rirhtg hut still not given prerogafSfs
that would result in a, spirit cf rlSaliE.
Cider girls and in some cases Young
women have drifted into the s. IL is.
probable that the present branch has been
fearful that the growing number and In
sruence Of the Us would eventuate in the
rival spirit and hence determined to curb
st. This could have been the case with
oft any intentional reflection on the oitl-
GERS who were depased when the deter
n;fnation was first put into practical effect.
Of course, there is always a possibility
OF more or less OF a spirit of personal II
va1ry, but j do not think this entered in
the case in point. -
NIGHTS EXERCISES.
Last night was " s. right, and at $50
large number OF Us who had assembled
In the lecture room Of The church march
ed to the auditorium in a body. They
remained standing while America was
being sung with spirit
Miss Laura Smith. the reelected Z sec
rotary presided. and with her In the pull
Dit was President Mrs. IoEe, Miss Anna
Gordon, the national rice-president: Rev
II. NJ Eose, and several State officers.
Rev Mr.. f5ofre invoked the divine bless
ings upon the services and he cause.
The prayer was followed by IN old and
inspiring spiritual song, the congregation
Joining in heartily. Miss Smith then
welcomed the audience in a few appro-
pirate remarks Miss Kate Fuller, our
own brilliant elocutionists. then recited
with great effect The Artists Secret:
Miss Rena Gentry PLAYING a piano ac-
compartment This was followed by
.-Mammy's Little Baby Boy" selected
piece of pathos, and which was received
and acted in a very artistic manner. The
applause was vociferous. and Miss Fuller
had to give mother selection. Miss Doza
Mitchell then sweetly sang Face 10
Face" and her sweet vaice was heard to
better effect, tbs range and COM
pass being given full sway in the pretty
song Miss Mitchell was greatly APP
pIauded. Mrs r. H.. Jones next made
a contribution address. and used consid-
cradle tact and wit in securing financial
aid TO assist in the prosecution of the
work A male quartette then sang L
4 Am a Pilgrim. and ] Am a Stranger.
The gentlemen We're Messrs. Spencer
I4oldscraft Wexford Kelley. Marvin FAY
lor and George Adams.
MISS GoRDoN.S SPEECH.
The chairman then introduced a grad
uate " the national vice president.
Miss Anna Gordon. whose chaste address
4 charmed the large and brilliant audience
1t gave evidence of a soul consccrated to
high Christin ideals. and was a sweet
clarion call 10 the young ladies to girS
thenselve. for faithful and heart SER
vice In behalf of God and home and ma
tive land Her portrayal of the mission
extent and power of the great White
Ribbon Army was very effective. and
Was a revelation TO those who we're not
Informed in the premises. The speaker
Intervene into her address several point
. ed and pathetic anecdotes which moisten-
81 ed the eyes Of her hearers
She commended that the change that pro-
hibition does not prohibit in the Pine
Tree State is untrue. She cited com
munites with which she was familiar
where the prohibition law is enforced
'.Prohihtion does prohibit She was
A. given the chanta,igua salute. Miss Smith
was then presented by - with a
pretty bouquet and the lady responded
In a happy manner after which there
was another male quartette. Miss Smith
.hen made a beautiful appeal for Jealous
work. and DIR. G. IA Crawford offered
fcrrent prayer. and then came the ben
ediction.
PROBABLE ACTION
And the Y's--what will they do? / he
rere they Will remain In the organization
md while working for the cninmon cause
still bend their energies toatha attainment
OF the goal of tlrfii admiration
|,n stately