The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-26

The annual meeting or the providence
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
was held IN the Central Baptist church
yesterday with sessions at 2:3O o'clock In
the afternoon and 1880 In the evening
There was a most gratifying attendance
at both sessions and the proceedings were
characterized by an unusual degree OF
enthusiasm. The afternoon session was
called 20 order at 2:3O o'clock by the
president Mrs. Frederick II. Jackson at
ter which devotional services were con-
Quoted also by the president. The report
OF the corresponding secretary. Miss A.
Jennie Bradbury. was then presented, fol-
lowed by that Of Miss Welch, the record
ing secretary.
These two reports gave very full and
comprehensive accounts of the work of the
past year. the former giving a resume OF
the proceedings OF the last annual meeting
and the latter giving very complete
story OF the general work OF the past year
including the various departments OF the
union.
The treasurer's report. by Mrs. William
4. Walton showed the following financial
condition OF the Providence w. G. 7. u:
Receipts. S532.22: expenses, $2995S; ball
ance. 232Gi
Mrs. Walton, also presented her final
report as treasurer OF the Elisha Dyer
Vinton home, work which has recently
been given UP by the union. This account
penses. s77l.S4.
MEMORIAL SERVICE.
Following these reports Mrs. Mary A.
Bsbcock, president OF the X. 1. Woman's
Christian Temperance Union, conducted.
with much feeling. a touching memorial
service for the following members of the
Providence union deceased during the
past year, Mrs. Freeborn Johnson, Mrs.
Nancy c. Garin. Mrs. Mary X. Wood,
White aud Mary IL,
Phillips.
Mrs. Babcock spoke especially OF Mrs.
Johnson's years OF devotion TO the inter-
ests OF the w. c. T. u. and called atten-
ton 10 the fact that 1t was through her
influence that the word Christian" was
embodied in the name Woman's Christian
Temperance union. The answering in
terest and loyalty of Mrs. Garlin to the
cause OF temperance was also strongly
emphasized. while Mrs. Wood, Mrs. Phil
lips and Mrs. White were spoken of as
faithful, earnest workers, active and regu-
lar attendants OF the meetings.
At the close OF her remarks Mrs. Bah
cock read well chosen portions OF Tenny-
sons beautiful, 'In Memcrlam," and a
part of the l4th chapter OF John.
Miss Olive Gardiner, pupil OF Mrs.
Grout, gave a solo with pleasing effect
after which Rev. Anna Garlin Spencer
was called 10 the platform to speak of
the special work which Is being pushed
forward by the local council OF women OF
Rhode Island, OF which Mrs Spencer Is
president.
MRS. SPENCER's REMARKS.
An extremely clear idea of this work and
its Importance was given by Mrs. Spen-
Ger, namely the need and the proposed
establishment of a state institution for
the care and permanent custody OF the
feeble minded OF the state.
Mrs. Spencer explained the steps that
had already been taken by the local coun-
ell toward this much desired end and
urged the cooperation OF the members
of the w. G. T. u. and all other bodies
OF women affiliated with the council. She
read also a part of an appeal which had
been drawn up by the local council 10
be presented at the next session OF the
state legislature, praying for the creation
of permanent institution for the feeble
minded.
She explained also the character of the
work necessary 10 be done, meanwhile, In
investigating conditions in the different
towns OF the state regarding the feeble
minded, and added that this work must
be undertaken by members OF the or
ganizations connected with the local
council OF women.
At the close of Mrs. Spencer's inspiring
address Mrs. Jackson presented her an
nual address, which was admirable In It's
scope. touching, as II did. upon the tenn
perance outlook at large, and the Variou;
questions confronting the cause In the
present day.
Naturally Bishop Potters attitude or
the temperance question was criticised
and the Sunday opening question IN
New York discussed, together with th'
results of the repeal OF the canteen law.
BOARD OF OFFICERS
At the close of the presidents address
Mrs. David w. Hoyt, chairman of th'
nominating committee, presented the fol
lowing TO serve as officers for the ensuing
year and they were elected:
President. Mrs +. III. Jackson, IL
Prospect street: vice presidents. Mrs
Joseph Tape. Mrs. II. C. Cooper, Mrs. c
VI. Tilley. Mrs. u. w. Hoyt. Mrs. y. u
Tingley: honorary vice presidents, Mrs
Freeborn johnson. Mrs. IS. j. Ham, Mrs
c. w. Field, Mrs. II. ]. Ham, Miss $. M
Carpenters recording secretary, Miss A
Jennie Bradbury. ~ George street; cor
responding secretary. Miss Emma @
welch. 255 Washington street; treasurer
Mrs w. A. Walton. $50 Broadway.
An address by Rev. J. j. Wooey o
Pawtucket followed the election OF ofh
GERS.
Mr. wooiley referred 20 the cause {
which the women OF the w. G. It. ". wer
engaged az Gods cause" and said tina
nothing could give greater courage or IN
splration than 10 believe this. You be
lieve, also" he said. that you are IN
struments chosen and approved of Go
10 do this work I also agree with yo
in this feeling. The methods you pursu
for the prosecution OF your work are IN
wlsest and the best. and God has chose
you 20 be His instruments.
Just before the close OF the afternoo
session Mrs. Stuckenberg. wife OF Profe'
sor Stuckenberg OF Harvard college, an
the speaker OF the evening session, spoh
briefly concerning the w. G. T. U. work.
EVENING SESSION.
The evening session was held in the al
ditorium Of the church and was preside
over by the president. Mrs. r. ". Jackso
Scripturc reading by Mrs. Jackson opei
ed the service and Rev. Mr.. Gould o
fcrcd PRAYER. after which he addressed
few words OF welcome TO the audience.
Miss Johnson. contralto OF the Unic