The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-05
Election of Officers This
Morning.
MEETING A SUCCESS
Convention Addressed by Rev. Massee
Last Night. Interesting Exer.
cises Yesterday. Excel
lent Program for
Today

This is the final day OF the State
Convention OF the North Carolina Wo-
mans Christian Temperance Union.
and the most important event of the
day will be the election of officers for
the ensuing year, which will take
place directly after the mornings pro-
gramme has been concluded. 1t is
hoped by the delegates TO adjourn
sine die at 1870 o'clock. and not hold
an afternoon session.
The meetings have been marked by
their den- earnestness, and the char
acteristic sincerit members In
all their deliberations, and there has
been perfect harmonv and Christian
accord i'm all the proceedings. Re-
sultant from the convention have been
edification, stimulation and inspiration.
Every person who has heard these
noble women utter the praises OF God.
and plan to wage crusade against
vice and intemperance in all their
DISCUSSES and boldness was uplifted
and was the recipient of an unusual
blessing. These are the kind of wo-
men who go Singing through the
conflict" and achieve things for the
uplift of humanity and the cause of
Christianity.
III Services Yesterday MOftu1&.
The exercises began yesterday morn
ing at 9 O'clock with prayer and
praise services by Mrs. Laura A. VIM
ston after which the convention was
called to order by the president.
The reports of State superintendent
were received and read. Mrs. r. Tur-
ner read very instructive paper on
Mothers Meetings and Purity" The
paper was highly commended. Mrs.
w. :. Penny read a delightful report
on Fair and Open Air Meetings,
which elected words of praise. The
paper on Flower Mission was read
by Mrs. w. H. Carroll. and was both
lovely and exquisite. Miss Eula DIX
on was unable to attend but her re-
port on Mercy" was read, and pleased
the delegates. A paper that was in
dicative of much study was that OF
Mrs. Il. Adelaide Goodno, on "Non-Al-
coholic Medication" 1t was one of
the best and most thoughtful discus
sions of an intensely important mat
ter that was heard by the convention
Miss Eunice Darden was also absent,
and her report on SUNDAY Scnooi
work." written after years of exper-
fence. was read. Also Mrs. w. H.
Osborn's paper on young woman .
Branch" was read.
At IL o'clock the memorial service
was held, being conducted by Mrs.
Mary Woody. Memorials were reau
appreciative of the lives of some OF the
best women who was honored MEM
bers of the organization, as follows:
Mrs. C. c. Gorrell, Greensboro, by
Mrs. Mary E. Cartland Mrs. Lydia
y. Blair. Guilford College. by MISS
Notre Johnson; Mrs. Ida j. Paylor
High Point. by Mrs. Olivia Starr; Mrs
Woody.
After the noontide prayer the con-
yention adjourned to accept an invl-
tation to visit the Soldiers Home,
they entertained the old soldiers with
music and recitals. Carriages were
furnished for their transportation.
The afternoon session was called to
order by the president, Miss Eliza
beth March, and was led in prayer by
Mrs. Nina Martin, of Milwaukee. the
reports of the superintendent We're
received. Miss Julia White read an
excellent paper on Scientlhc rem
perance Instruction" the paper or
Miss MolHe FetZer, on Temperance
Literature. was read. Miss FetZer be-
ing absent Miss Allie Winning
hams report on Press was thor
oughly enjoyed and showed great
study in preparation. The reports
on prison Work" by Mrs. Della
blair. and Medal Contest" by Mrs.
Mary Nicholson, were highly instruc-
tive, and contained valuable sugges-
TONS
Mrs. M. j. Branner. of Waynesville,
a woman of long experience in Chris
tian work, delivered a brief address
to the convention, which was ain en-
ioyable feature of the afternoon ses-
sion. There were several other ex-
temporaneous speeches which were
worthy of notice.
The final report of the committee on
credentials was received after which
.he convention adjourned to accept
the invitation of the Music Depart
ment of the Woman's Club, which met
in the Olivia Rane-- Library Hall.
At six o'clock the convention was
given a complimentary street car ride
over the system of the Raleigh Elec-
trio Company, which was enjoyed by
the delegates.
Evening Session.
The evening session of the conven-
ton was devoted to the hearing of the
convention address. by Rev. j. &.
Massee pastor of the Baptist Taber-
nacle church..
The music was in charge of the
choir of the First Baptist church, and
n charming solo was sung by Miss
Susie Tucker.
On the rostrum were State Presi-
dent. Miss Elizabeth March, Mrs.
Laura Winston, Miss Lillian O'Daniel
and Rev. Mr. Massee. Short speeches