Middletown transcript., 1905-05-13

Letters of coincidence were ordered sent
to several members of Unions, who have
sickness or death in their families.
Mrs Jessie Graves, State Superinten-
dent of Narcotics and Miss Annie Sutton,
Press superindent, were introduced.
Singing Take Time to be Holy" and
noon-tide prayer led by Mrs. Guest, closed
the morning session.
The delegates enjoyed their box lunch
with coffee and tea furnished by the
local Union.
An executive meeting opened the after
noon session. Motion made and carried
to have Prof Scanlon Of Harrisburg, Pa,
for the speaker on Temperance day at
BrandyWine Summit Camp. Prof. Scan
lon is temperance evangelist of the
Presbyterian Church in the United States.
Singing Il need Thee every hour" prayer
and bible reading, 18th Chapter Exodus
and list Psalm, by Mrs. Barney. Mrs.
Barney is remarkably pleasant speaker,
whose pleasant, bright face impresses one
with her goodness.
Rev. Mr.. Chandler former pastor, was
introduced and expressed his pleasure in
being permitted to be present.
Original verses dedicated to the Chris
tian Temperance Union, written by Mr.
Bradley, one Of the soldiers at Delaware
City, was read by the Secretary.
A vote of thanks was given the reports
Of the Wilmington papers, for good re-
ports given.
Mrs. Z. G. Marks, Superintendent Of
Social Purity, spoke Of the need of work
among young colored girls, and asked
that all extend helping hand to try to
| lift them up from a life of idleness and
| indifference.
Next came the election Of officers. Re-
suit of election President, Mrs. Mary B.
Donnell /; Vice President, Mrs. Martha
Cranston Secretary, Mrs. Florence Ad-
kins; Treasurer, Mrs. H. G. Mearns.
DR.. Watt, President Of the State Tenn
perance Alliance, spoke Of the pleasure it
gave him to be present. He said that the
w. G. I. u, workers are among the most
earnest workers in the churches, and that
much OF the good work done can be
traced indirectly 10 the w. G. L. e.
| Delaware Temperance Song" tune Of
Dixie composed by Mrs. Adkins for
the Convention) was sung with the way-
ing Of flags. Three small Townsend boys
sang 'AVe'll rally round the ballot box
when we are twenty-one,' creating much
laughter
Mrs. Milligan, State Superintendent Of
Scientific Temperance Instruction, spoke
of installing the temperance sentiment in
the minds Of the youth OF Delaware.
Y conference was led by Miss Reitta
Emerson, State Secretary of work. She
is an earnest worker, and is selling a
temperance almanac, the proceeds of
which are usei to defray the expenses OF
Y missionary in Japan.
Mrs. Mahalia Wells Perkins, State
Superintendent of Physical Education,
asked for a superintendent in her line in
every county union.
i Mrs. Mccall spoke on Sabb ,th School
and Mrs Cranston on Woman Suffrage,
A vote of thanks was extended to the
Townsend Union for counesies received
/ Committee on resolutions reported the
following:
Resolted. That we commend Chief Of
| Police Black OF Wilmington, for his
| efforts to enfore the anti-screen law.
Resolted, That We commend the work
of tile Peoples Settlement OF Whining
ton, aud that we pledge our moral SUP
port and individual aid as far as possible.
Resolred, That we extend our sincere
gratitude to the members OF the Town
send Union for their most cordial vel
come and hospitable entertainment !. to
the pastor and trustees OF this church.
who have given MS not only words OF
I welcome, but have proved their sincerity
BY personal attention to us to the sexton
for his faithful service, and to all who
have in any way contributed to tile sue
cess OF the convention In any way.
The evening session was presided over