Smyrna times., 1903-04-22
SMYRNA'S FINE SHOWING
KENT COUNTY CONFERENCE
SENDS A STRONG DELEGATION FROM wO-
MANS CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE UNION
Annual Kent County W. c. T. U. Conference at
Harrington, Thursday Was a Delightful
Occasion, Mrs. Thatcher Speaker.

Annual Kent County W. {. T. U. Conference at
Harrington, Thursday Was a Delightful
Occasion, Mrs. Thatcher-S Speaker.
The 10th annual conference of the
Kent county W. G. T. U. was held in
the Harrington e. church Thursday
the president, Mrs. Kate E. Smithers
Of Smyrna, presiding. Smyrna had
an important part in the convention
and no union showed more enthusiasm
in temperance work than her good
women. Mrs. Kate E. Smithers.
one of the most prominent white rib
bOners in the county and State, was
reelected president of the Kent Coun
ty Conference, a position which she
has held efficiently for many years.
Her daughter, Mrs. Jennie C. S.
Price, another active white ribboner,
was reelected vice president. Mrs.
NJ. Hettie Jenkins of Wyoming, was
elected secretary in the place of Miss
Mary W. Thompson of this town, who
has held the Office several years
Among the interesting reports from
local Unions given at the Conference
were two from Smyrna, one of the
work done by tho Union during the
year by Mrs. Jennie G. S. Price. and
the other of the methods and plans of
the Band of Hope, given by Miss
Susie Hudson, who exhibited several
little chickens like those presented to
the children Easter. Those who rep
resented Smyrna were: Mrs. Kate E.
Smithers, Mrs. Jennie c. S. Price.
Miss Susie Hudson, Miss Annie
Sutton.
Mrs. Ella Thatcher Makes Brief Address.
The morning ssion, says these
EUery Evening, opened with a praise
and promise service, led by Mrs. E. H.
Nelson of FELTON,, and considerable
time was devoted to the report of the
treasurer, Mrs. Lena Hairgrove. and
discussion of financial methods. The
afternoon devotional service was con-
ducted by Mrs. Ella Cordray of Far
mingtOn. Florence Atkins welcomed
the conference in behalf of the union
and her husband, Rev. E. G. Atkins.
pastor of the church, cordially greeted
the conference in words of welcome.
Ihe response was made by Mrs. Wool
ford of Clayton. During the day Rev.
Mr. Gibson of the NJ. P. Church. Rev.
Mr.. Given of Pennington, and Rev.
Mr.. Poole of Magnolia, made brief ad-
dresses. Mrs. Ella M. Thatcher.
National W. G. T. U. superintendent
Of work among soldiers and sailors,
was made a member of the conference.
and spoke on the Importance of en-
hstlcg young women in the work of
the Woman's Christian Temperance
Union.
Local Unions Show Healthy Condition.
The reports of local unions showed
activity along the different lines of
work. Mrs. NJ. Hettie Jenkins read |
an excellent paper On methods of gain
ing new members, and Mrs. Jennie G. |
D. Price emphasized in an interesting
manner State and national plans of
WORK. The following officers were
unanimously elected for the ensuing
year: President, Mrs. Kate E. Smith
erS; Vlce-Presidant, Mrs. Jennie G.
o. Price; Secretary, Mrs. M. Hettie
JENKINS; Treasurer, Mrs. Lena Hair
grove.
Inc State president, Mrs. Emms E.
0aulk, presided at the evening meet
lug and Mrs. Jennie McCleevey con-
uucted the devotional service. The
cnolr of the church rendered good
muslc' and Mrs. Thatcher made very
acceptable address. The collection
was taken by young ladies, who also
W personal effort secured nine active
members for the Harrington Union
Suu one honorary member.
~, at the close of the meeting Mrs.
thatcher organized Young Woman's
= onion with the following officers:
resident, 4. Mrs. Jennie Richards;
1,i mss Annie Quillen, Vice President:
S sliSs Winnie Stout, Corresponding
TTecretary; ~ Miss Nora Sapp, Treasurer.
a. me harrington Union served boun-
"iol luncheon and tea to delegates
church. W