Middletown transcript., 1905-05-13
Contributed.
THE EIGHTEENTH ANNUAL CONVENTION
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Convened in Townsend NJ. E. Church


the New Castle County Woman's Chris
tian Temperance Union was held on
Wednesday, May 10th, at Townsend, III
the new and beautiful Nj. L. Church, Of
which the people of Townsend are 50
justly proud.
The delegates and visitors, numbering
about 100, went down on the train leav-
ing Wilmington at $50, and we're met
at the Townsend station BY committee
of ladies from the local w. G. L. u, and
welcomed to Townsend. Arriving at the
church they we're Welcomed by Rev. john
Jones, pastor, and BY several ladies'.
The present officers are !: President,
Mrs. Mary'B. Donnell, OF Newark NIce
President, Mrs. Martha Cranston, of
Stanton; Secretary, Mrs. Florence Ad-
kins,. oil Newark Treasurer, Mrs. Ii. Y.
Mearns, Of Wilmington.
The Convention opened at 10 A. NJ,
with the. President i'll the chair. Mrs.
CYNTHIA Lofamd, President Of Christiana
w. G. I. U., led the devotional exercises,
scripture reading, r9lst Psalm and prayer.
The President called the ConA entlon
to order and gave the members her greet
ing in a few pleasant words. Mrs. Don
nell's charming manner has endeared her
to all White Ribboners, and she is loved
by all in the w. G. L. U.
The Secretary read the minutes OF the
last Convention which was held i'll East
lake Presbyterian Church, Wilmington.
Minutes approved and accepted.
Mrs. Nellie Money Of Townsend, gave
the address of welcome to the Conven-
ton III few pleasing words, and the
response was made by Mrs. Louemma
Pedrick, President of Thatcher Union,
in Wilmington. Mrs. Pedrick formerly
lived near Townsend and her few words
were much appreciated.
Mrs. j. X Barney of Rhode Island,
was introduced by the President, and
brought greetings from 56 new members,
and Is honorary members. Mrs. Barney
was greeted by the waying-of flags. She
is the Worlds Superintendent OF Jail and
prison work, and has visited many cities
and towns i'll our country, in the interest
of her work. She spent six months III
England and some time in Cuba, visiting
the prisons.
Rev. John Jones pastor OF the church,
was introduced and gave cordial well
come to the Convention, to Townsend
and the church.
Rev. Z. G. Adkins Of Newark, was next
called on. Mr.. Adkins is well known to
w. G. I. u, workers, being thoroughly
in sympathy with all temperance work.
Mrs Eva C. Benson OF Wilmington,
the gifted musical director Of the w. G.
L. u, played wind the Ribbon Round
the Nations" to the tune of battle
Hymn Of the Republic" which was sung
heartily by the audience.
Roll call Of officers followed. Re-
sponses were made for the following
Unions: Wilmington. by Mrs. Martin
Hills, Mrs. Peltingill; Thatcher, Mrs.
Pedrick; South Wilmington, Mrs. Welch
Marshallton and Stanton, Mrs. Guest
Newport, Mrs. Cranston Hockessin, Mrs.
TAYLOR Newark, Mrs. Adkins New Cas-
tie, Mrs. Quimby Middletown, Mrs.
Cox Townsend, Mrs. Hart Red Lion,
Mrs. Davis Christiana, Mrs. Lofand !;
Glasgow, Mrs Lank st. Georges, Mrs.
Miligan Summit Bridge, Miss Lynch !;
Thurman, Secretary; Soldiers Union at
Delaware City, Secretary st. Paul's Y,
Miss Taylor Silverbrook i, Miss Cloud !;
Seberry Y, Miss Croes Delaware City,
MisssHemphill Newark Y, Miss Hizer !;
New Castle Y, Miss Finley. !
The President introduced Mrs. Adkins,
who has been Secretary for the past year.
| She gave an interesting account of the
years work, reported the forming of three
| new WIS. and four new Us. The report
was accepted as read
Mrs Ii. G. Mearns, Treasurer, gave a
statement OF the finances of the County
Union. Her report i'll brief is as follows:
pacoiptc for vnar s 1001 ri