Middletown transcript., 1904-10-01
TEMPERANCE WOMEN MEET

Lebanon Methodist Episcopal Church
at Red Lion, was dressed in gala, in honor
OF the Fall Institute Of the New Castle
County Woman's Christian Temperance
Union. The altar and pulpit were beauti-
fully decorated with plants, flowers ati-
tumn leaves and white ribbons, the badge
of the organization. Carriages met the
guests at the trolley and railroad stations.
Mrs Mary B. Donnell, county presi-
dent, opened the convention and after a
few remarks, Mrs. Eva R. G. Benson who
had charge of the music, led the audience
in singing, walk in the Light"
Miss Thomas, secretary Of the "Y'
work in Pennsylvania, aud Mrs. Ella nj.
Thatcher, Of Florence, n. j., were intro
duced and made members Of the conyen-
ton.
Words OF Welcome" we're voiced by
Mrs. Ellna Davis, president OF the Red
Lion Union and also the Rev. Fred E.
Mckinsey, pastor of the church, and re-
sponded to by Mrs. Louise S. Moore, Of
Middletown.
Mrs. E. G. Atkins, OF Newark, tile
county secretary, gave briei synopsis Of
work done inthe county since the county
convention.
Practical demonstrations Of the differ
ent lines OF work were given by the state
superintendent as follows:
Temperance Literature, Mrs. Neal
Comfy, who had pinned all over her gown,
the "Union Signal" tile official organ OF
the organization and the different tracts
and pamphlets on the work. Mrs. Ella
Thatcher and Mrs. A. G.. Cox made an
earnest appeal for ''The Union Signal" !"
urging every member to subscribe for it.
The department OF Purity" was repre-
sented by Mrs. L. w. Emerson She
used bottles of water, one perfectly clear
representing the condition OF a new life.
one slightly colored, representing the life
after it has come in contact with the
world and its eyils,-and one perfectly
black, as it will become unless especial
care is taken to keep it pure. Mrs.
Emerson especially emphasized "a white
lie for two.'
Mrs. ]. G. Mearns. of Wilmington, rep
resented the department of anti-Narcotics.
She used chart showing Closed Doors, +"
to those who use cigarettes and read testi-
monials from principals Of colleges, pre-
sidents of railroads, superintendent Of
railways, physicians and judges Of the
courts, saying that no dependence could
be put in those who smoke cigarettes.
She stated that in Wilmington last year
there were about 1000 boys in the schools
who missed their promotion on account
Of the effect on their brains Of cigarettes.
Mrs. Kate Atwell, of Townsend, accom-
panied by Misses Lula Ratledge, Elma
Greer, and Ethel Naylor, demonstrated
the department of ''Scllool Savings
Banks" The little girls sang song and
Mrs. Atwell gave reading on the sub
ject.
Mrs. M. J. O'Connell wife OF the pas
tor of Ezion NJ. E. Church, spoke on
"The Work Among Colored People,"
The department Of "Mercy" which has
been but recently adopted by this state,
was demonstrated by Mrs. Carrie E. Ran
kin of the Hilles Union. Mrs. Eva Ben
son read a poem.
Mrs. Cranston read helpful paper on
Franchise" using blue flag with gilt
stars, representing the states which had
equal suffrage.
The evangelistic department was beau
tifully represented by Mrs. Z. G. Atkins
Of Newark, assisted by eight women who
wore small white bags attached to their
belt filled with seed, which they scattered
abroad as Mrs. Benson sang as solo,
Scattering Precious Seed,' then each
repeated Scripture text bearing on the
subject, which was Love" Mrs. Atkins
made few helpful remarks and closed
the morning session with the noon tide
prayer.
Social Noon Hour
The members Of the Red Lion Union
had provided luncheon for the speakers
and visitors from a distance, while the
delegates from the local unions had taken
box luncheons, and a very pleasant social
time was enjoyed during the noon hour.
At meeting Of the executive. commit
tee held Immediately proceeding the after
noon session, Mrs. NJ. B. Donnell was
made delegate to the national convention,
with Mrs. Mary Fl. Hunt, national super
intendent of scientific temperance instrue-
ton, to be present and make an address
before the New Castle County Institute
of the Public Schools. Professor Spaid
having expressed himself as being willing
to have Mrs. Hunt OH his programme.
The Afternoon Session