The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-10-19
Wv. (. I. U. MEETING
BOOZE DEsTROYERs AT WORK IN
 BOSTON.
Letter and Telegram From World President. Lady Henry SOmerset, Ia Read To The Delegates
 wOrk'a PrOgre0a

Boston, Mass, Oct. 1S-Much business was cleared up at the first days formal session of the biennial convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance Un- ion in this city.
 The delegates met in Fremont Tenn pie, which was chowded throughout the day. The welcome of State and city was extended by Governor Guild and Mayor Fitzgerald. Mrs. Lillian NJ N Stephens of Portland, Maine vice-p ident at large of the union, presided
 The remainder of the day was given over, largely to the presentation of greetings from other organizations and to the introduction of lead represen- tatives of many countries at the con vention A resolution asking President Roosevelt and Secretary of State Root, to renew the suggestion formerly made by the President and the late Secretary Hay. that GreatBritain and the United States unite in presenting to other na- tions a treaty to forbid the sale of opium or intoxicating liquors to unciv- ilized nations. was unanimously adopt ed.
 This afternoon. the Governor tender State house. This evening there was a public meeting at Fremont Temple.
 The actual business of the triennial convention of the worlds Women's Christian Temperance Union in this city was begun today. An early fore noon devotional service in the Park Street Church. was followed by the opening of the convention proper In Fremont Temple, the delegates being called to order by Mrs. Lillian M N Stephens, of Portland, Maine, vice president at large of the worlds W. C. T. U. The President, Lady Henry Somerset. being detained at home by illness, Mrs. Stevens will preside throughout the convention.
 Mrs. Stevens called the convention to order. After brief devitional exer- greeting from Lady Henry Somerset. of England. President of the worlds W. C. T. U.. who was unable to attend the convention.
 The letter says in part:
 My heart is with you today. on the opening morning of the convention of the worlds Womens' Christian Tom perance Union. and my memory goes back to the day in Faneuil Hall. when. for the first time. I came face to face with so many comrades. now well known and beloved friends. The tie that was formed so long ago, has not loosened with years, but rather in the stress and strain of work has 1t drawn closer.
 You come gathered from many coun- tries. you bring to the convention ex. periences many and varied. You are glad to be refreshed by companion new inspiration from this great as- sembly.
 ITO protect the home. to banish the saloon. to shelter the weak and preserve the strong. these are your in- tentions in your warfare against the liquor traffic. And there Is another motive power. for 1t is the fulfilling of the will of God which gives the great impetus to your work. the full filling of His will as well. in this leg islative history of nations as individual lives This is the reason for our very existence.
 Nothing. we believe today Is more destructive to the wellbeing of any people than the organized liquor traf' fic. Nothing makes 1t harder for mer and women to fulfill the destiny fol which God created them. nothing un- dermines principle. saps vitality. wastes resources and devastates homes mor' than the drink habit. which Is thu | fateful heritage of nearly the whol civilized world.
 l "In your convention many subject may arise over which you may diffe , or disagree. but I pray most of all fo you. that the power of the Spirit o God may be in your midst. May tn gold light of charity be around yo' as an aureole. and may hand clasl hand In that loyal comradeship whicl gives united strength; and may thi convention draw you closer to the Un | seen.
 ] It was voted to send a cablegram 0 appreciation to Lady Somerset. l Mrs. Stevens announced that thu representatives of the W. c. T. U.' of the different countries had presented to Lady Henry bell to be placed Il the chapel at London where she wor ships. The bell Is already in place cablegram from Lady Henry wa read regarding this as follows:
 "Grateful. humble. loving thanks fo the silver-toned voice."
 1 Governor Guild then welcomed tn delegates on behalf of the common wealth and Mayor Fitzgerald for tn city of Boston. | The report of the Executive Commit tee caused some discussion with ref l erence to the status of life members