The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-18

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Photo by Bourie.
Joy, mingled with sorrow, marked the
observance of the thirty-fourth anniver-
sary of the woman's Christian Temper
ance Union No. !, which is being celebrated
in Union Hall, 1s Mulberry street, this
afternoon, for the joy that would other
wise predominant at the meeting register
ing the close of another year of usefulness
is overshadowed, and regret is plainly Tsi-
BILE on the countenances of every member
for the loss of their loved president, Mrs.
Sarah l. Blanchard, who has served the
union in that capacity for the last quar-
ter Of a century.
Mrs. Blanchard, who is affectionately
called Mother Blanchard" by her co-work-
ers, rendered her resignation a few weeks
ago, on account of Ill health. She has been
identified with Union No. l since its in
ception, and is recognized as one Of the
most earnest workers for the temperance
/ cause.
Had she allowed her name to be used
for reelection. 1t is doubtful If she would
have met with opposition.
Mrs. Blanchard. in a voice trembling
with emotion, gave a detailed report of h
work accomplished by the union during the
last twenty-five years.
NShe spoke feelingly of the united efforts
Of the women who worked with her in the
early days, and paid a tribute to those
workers who have passed away. There
was hardly a dry eye in the assemblage
while she spoke, and many of the women
made poor attempts to conceal their emo
tions.
Mrs. Blanchard told the members that
in the past twenty-five years $3.50 regular
!. nAA4Aou $3.50 hAA- AAI1 wrAAl QA0 al
ditional- camp meetings; 100 business
meetings were observed. as well as 175 all
day religious meetings. Nineteen thou
sand pledges have been signed. $500 have
made special request for prayer and 1900
have knelt at the altar for prayer.
Mrs. Blanchard claims 1,40O converts to
her credit, three Of whom, she said, are
preaching and a number of whom are
holding positions of trust in this city.
Two thousand families lave been visited,
and during these visitations fifteen indi-
viduals have been converted. Two thou
sand Bible readings have been given by
Mrs. Blanchard, and 100 meals have been
distributed to the needy under her direc-
ton. Lodgings have been given to 5s5,
and $1,000 in cash has been distributed for
relief In destitute cases. There has been
received and expended to promote the
work of the unicn s145. 900, which also in
cludes the purchase of the building at 12S
Mulberry street.
Mrs. Sarah E. Bowers, the correspond
ing secretary. presented her report, which
was approved. She said in part: "Our
honored president, Mrs. Sarah /. Blanchard,
who is also our evangellstic superintendent,
reports 2OS evangellstic meetings, 81 busd-
ness meetings, 81 extra meetings, 2S7
pledges signed. 2OS garments given out
during the past year. We have been as
sisted in these meetings by seven min
listers. During the year there were $50
requests for prayers"
Mrs. Bowers said that the superintend-
ents of the different departments all re-
ported good work for the year. She said
that. Mrs. Sullivan, the local superintend-
ent Of Sunday school work. reported 200
triple pledges signed, 30 mo tobacco"
pledges. 10000 pages Of literature used.
There were three Sunday school public
meetings in the hall, In the interests OF
the work.
Miss Fannie M. Pelletrein, the super
intended OF peace and arbitration" went
on Mrs. Bowers, reports two public
meetings, addressed by the Rev. Hedding
Bishop Leech. and the Rev. Charles l..
| Mead, and that fifty letters and postals
have been written to ministers In regard
to the departments. Literature was given
out as follows; Christian Endeavor, So;
sermons, 81, and gazettes, So.
Mrs. Hannah Pettinger. superintendent
Of flower missions, reports the distribu-
ton of 10 bouquets. 7 potted plants, 5 flower
pieces to deceased members, 8 glasses of
jelly. 2 quarts Of cream, Ill garments. IT
visits to the sick.
Mrs. Adelaide Whitehead, superintendent
of mothers meetings, reported the details
of seven interesting meetings held during
the year.
Mrs. Margaret Van Horn, superintendent
Of Sabbath observance, reports that 500
pages Of literature were distributed. She
told of the meeting held in the aims
house, at which a talk was given by Sena-
tor Colby.
Mrs. Sarah Miller, superintendent Of
foreigners work, gave an excellent report
Of the work of her department.
Mrs. Bowers, who is also superintendent
of work among colored people, reported
satisfactory progress in that branch. say
ing that many Of the colored converts
were taking up the work.
Mrs. Blanchard, superintendent of the
relief committee, reported the giving out
Of $28.19, leaving a balance in the relief
fund of SO cents.
Miss Henrietta Bower, the su%perintend-
ent Of literature, reported that during the
year 1886 leaflets were distributed, as
were 300 temperance papers. eight religious
papers and 1910 books and magazines"
Mrs. Bowers reported further that she
had expended $1.65 for postage during the
year.
Mrs. Sarah Dodge, the treasurer OF the
union, presented her annual report, show
ing that the total receipts were 2.26s.90.
The total disbursements were s2,294.66. AT
present the balance on hand In the bank
is $411.13. and the cash balance on hand Is
s26.1O. making a total balance Of 1923
The foregoing reports will also be read
at the evening session, when a demonstra-
ton In honor Of Mrs. Blanchard will be
held. The principal address will be deliv-
cred BY the Rev. Daniel H. Martin, pastor
Of the Clinton Avenue Reformed Church.
Other speakers will be present and an in
formal reception will be held at the close
Of the session.
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