Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-10-27

The White Ribbonefs from all sections
Of New Jersey, three hundred strong, are
meeting in their thirty first annual con-
vention in Kemble Memorial Church,
Woodbury.. This number represents over
5000 members in the State. The devotional
service Of the morning was carried forward
by the State President, Mrs Emma Bourne,
of Newark, who was ably aided by Mrs I.
G Bodine, Of DunelIen. who led in prayer.
Mrs Herald, a former Pennsylvania worker,
conducted song service. ard madame Bara-
kat, the remarkably gifted Bible reader,
who is so well acquainted with spiritual
lands that her Bible readings are indeed
revelations Of the Holy land, stirring the
souls of her hearers to the DEPTHS
Tuesday night the opening session was
filed with bright, cordial welcome to the
State organization from the Gloucester eoun~
ty Union by its President, Mrs L Fl. Gil-
moure, of Wenonah, by the pastor of the
church, Rev. ]. L. Howard IN behalf Of
all the churches, by Hon D. O. Watkins,
for this city. Mr.. Watkins welcome was
filed with an admirable flow of rhetoric
which held the closest attention Of the
large and representative gathering during
its twenty minutes duration Miss Helen
strang, Of Matawan, responded in behalf Of
the State in the brightest possible vein,
after which the State Presidents address
followed showing advance all along the
line In place OF Margaret Dye Ellis,
whose health would not permit, Madame
Barakat made the address of the evening,
drawing the most beautiful and inspiring
lessons from the palm tree which is held in
almost sacred regard in bible lands.
Cape May county again carried off the
honors of the State Prize banner, having
made gain of A per cent in membership.
The corresponding Secretary Is and Treas
urer's reports claimed closest attention We'd
nesday morning and drawing member
/ ship of s, 12s white ribboners in the State,
including 1880 W'saad 65s Y,S They haze
heidi, sos local Union meetings, /, ,302 public
meetings, addressed by 466 speakers Be-
sides the 24 lines of work carried by the
Superintendents OF Departments, the
members of the Local Unions have held
membership attendance, essay and orator
ical contests, have built balls, sold cook
books, presented pictures OF Miss Willard
to high aud grammar schools, held prohibit
ton meetings union prayer meetings
worked for the Worlds Missionary fund,
tried to enter many open doors.
The Treasurer'ss report showed balance
in the treasury at the close Of the year Of
81, ,913.51. Received from members dues,
81, 487. "a; from special funds. $493. 80; from
micellaneous fund, S327.s6 Total for the
year, 50, 10000 Total disbursements have
been s., ,126. .25.
The State is entitled to twenty-four dele
gates to the National Convention to be held
in Philadelphia Nov. 29-Dee 4, in the Tenn
pie Baptist Church.
! The decorations arranged by the Wood
bury w c. 7 e. are beautifully arranged
with flags, banners from many of the local
and county Unions, the State hammer, indi-
eating the noontide hour of prayer. palms
and flowers, and as crown to all--the be-
loved face of the sainted leader, Frances E.
Willard.
Reports by the Department superinten-
dents have been full and interesting. Many
ministers and Dr. Grafton E. Day, Chair
man of the State Prohibition Committee,
was introduced, who in turn presented Dr.
James Parker, of Newark, the Prohibition
candidate for Governor.
The Conference conducted by the State
President closed the third of the eight ses-
sions to be held. The song services at each
evening session conducted by DR.. Gilmore,
OF Wenonah, the husband of Gloucester
County's President, were especially appre-
ciated by members of the State Executive
Committee who have been associated with
Mrs. Gilmore for years. The grand gold
medal contest with many of features
claimed closest attention Wednesday eve
ming.