Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-06-20
Bi-County Convention of the w. {.
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The Third Quarterly Bi-County
Convention of the w. G. Il. U. was
held at Wachapreague,J June 2ud and
3rd, Mrs. Rue presiding, The after
noon was largely taken up with news
from the field. and while some de-
partments were not reported, the
general indications OF the work show
strengthening Of temperance prin-
ciples in many directions.
At night the exercises were unus-
ually interesting. The L. Il. Legion
of Wachapreague contributed many
songs and recitations, rejecting cred
it on themselves and their leader. An
address of welcome followed by Miss
Mary Flnney, responded to by Mrs
Townsend, of Cape Charles A strong
temperance address WAS made by
Rev. w. R. Crowder, of the Keller
| Circuit.
Great interest centered around the
Temperance Rally to be held in
August on Turlington's Camp
Ground. Rev. Sam Jones and Miss
Belle Kearney, of Mississippi, have
been engaged to speak on that oc-
casion. 1t pror Uses to be memorable
event in the annals of temperance on
the Eastern Shore, and many details
were discussed and planned.
A reading by Mrs. Clara Hyslur
and a recitation by Miss Edna Ster'
ling. OF Cape Charles, added to the
interest of the business meeting Wed
nesday morning. The secretary's re-
port showed 231 active and "a honor
ary members. The treasurer report
ed receipts for the quarter $5664, ex'
penditures $32 16. Literature is ex
tensively circulated. and the Hover
mission work is doing untold good
fifty-four families having been sub
stantially helped in addition 10 the
loving sympathy and cheer which
has been bestowed where it was need
ed, and which cannot be measured.
The Convention accepted an inyi'
tation to meet at Onley, Sept. 3rd
Resolutions were adopted as follows
Whereas our Heavenly Father hal
again permitted us to assemble II
quarterly Convention, we take THU
opportunity torender thanks to Hin
for His continued blessings upon oul
work and workers; therefore be it re
solved:
First-That our grateful thanks b'
rendered to Bro Crowder foT hi
helpful, straightforward and insp r
ing address, pointing out so clearly
the paths OF righteousness and de
nouncing the great evil of intemper
snce.
Second-That we express our ap
nreciation Of the loving words of we!
come so beautifully rendered by OBJ
Of your "" girls. Also that we rec
ogniza the thoughtful, earnest re
Spouse given by Mrs. Townsend, tina
our women are studying the temper
apce question 10 all OF its phases.
Third-That we do give genuin
thanks to the Wachapreague Legion
and its leader for its splendid enter
tainment, showing growth and grea
development in this department o
work; and we urge upon our loca
workers all over the district the impol
lance OF taking up this department
Fourth-That cordial thanks b
offered the pastor of this church
Rev. J. A. VIM, and the members @
the local Union for courtesies an
delightful hospitality given this visit
ing body.
Fifth-That we as body of Chris
tan workers do all in our power 10
the success OF our proposed Temper
ance Rally to be held on TurlinE
toms Camp Ground during August.
Sixth-That we unite our thank
and do heartily rel DICE over the effsc
of the Mann bill, and that we use on
personal efforts to urge the enforc'
ment of the law.
Seventh-That we offer our SINGER
congratulations to the town counc
and citizens of Wachapreague fC
aboIishing the saloon from the
midst, the work having been dor
!, before the Mann bill went into effec
r Also, we desire to remember and az
vertise in all the ways we can IL
, grand temperance hotel reared
majestically in this City by the Be
= owned and controlled by one OF Oh
honorary members, Mr.. A. ID.
Mears.
d Committee on Resolutions-Mrs
n. Hebard, Mrs. Vim. 7. Ashby.
Secretary.