The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-10-31
State Convention w G. 7. o., Hunt
;ngdon, October $40

morningin company with Miss Iren
Is Moss, delegate for the Y. w. Z. L
r US, a lovely companion, and on ar
irving at Martin we were joined b,
four excellent w. c. II. Us, Mes
: danes Wingo, Bell and Scott ane
4 Miss Poynter.
Arrived in Huntingdon 10 am.
found in waiting large committee
\ ready with conveyances to conduc
rs to our homes. The Union City
delegates were assigned a room II
the elegant and hospitable home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. e. B. Teachout, neal
the depot. From there we were
conveyed to the c. P. Church, where
we found about thirty delegates and
visitors in open convention, with
our most excellent state president,
Mrs. Holman, presiding.
A synopsis of work done all over
the state was being reported by
local presidents or those represent
ing the unions. A fine years work
was reported.
Soon after our arrival, it being
local presidents hour, Union City
was called and a request for three
minutes talk. We had much rather
had fifteen minutes and allowed to
tell something that to us was really
interesting, than be snapped up
after that fashion; besides, must
give a scripture quotation. For
once in life memory honored the de-
mand made upon her knowledge Of
the good Book, and we gave our
verse, Ps. 81: 5.
Knowing a good report of our
work had been sent the state cor
responding secretary, Mrs. Dosser-
likewise reports to different state
superlntendents-- we didn't deem it
necessary to enter into detail; hence
a short verbal report was quickly
made.
Other reports followed in success
sion with all the rapidity allowable.
Under the head of Miscellaneous
Business an excellent letter was
read to the convention from our
earnest coworker, Mrs. G. w. Rey-
nolds. This was highly appreci-
ated and brought tears and kindly
expressions from many.
11.30. The evangelistic hour hav-
ing arrived, was conducted by a
devout, consecrated woman sure
enough not nake-believe. The
tenor of her voice, the expression
upon her dear, humble old face,
would assure even a skeptic that
the Holy Spirit made his abode in
her soul. Such prayers, so filled
with divine JUNCTION, one seldom
hears fall from the lips OF any one.
This dear Christian woman was
none other than the editor of our
little Open Door.
12m. All business was suspended
sharp for the noontide prayer, which
is observed by w. c. T. US all over
the world. This prayer was offered
by Mrs. Baker.
The ladies of Huntingdon union
had previously arranged for the del
egates to be served their noon menu
each day at the principal city hotel,
handsome we'll furnished building,
presided over by a w. c. T. U.
woman as hostess. This was quite
relief to the housewives, both CIV
ing them rest and an opportunity to
attend the convention.
Two p, m. brought the conven-
ton to order with music, scripture
reading and prayer; reading min
utes of previous session, followed
by question box, which was quite
interesting. Then came our most
worthy presidents address to the
delegates. Various departments OF
work, viz, Sunday school work,
medal contests, scientific temper
ance instruction, ETC., were dis
cussed at length, bringing us to the
hour a. IS, when Mrs. Telford, state
vice-president, in a very instructive
but laughable manner, conducted
the parliamentary drill.
About ten or twelve ladies claim
ing to representfaunion in Browns
vile q suppose Tennessee-they
didn't say)-intfeir REGULAR meet
ing, with Mrs. Telford s president.
Some question Of Importance was
introduced and at once became the
subject of aaspirited discussion.
Many laughable mistakes were
made, but this was done to impress
! t6a cOnUartina with r1;o An