The Greeley tribune., 1907-10-10
WARONDRlNK
STATE W. C. T. q. IN SESSION
HERE THIS WEEK
Reports Show Excellent Work
Along Temperance Lines
Sessions Today and
Friday

The twenty. eighth annual conven-
tion of the Colorado Woman's Chris
tian Temperance Union is now in
session in the First Methodist church
in Greeley. A large number of
white ribboners'' from all over the
state are present and the reports
show splendid progress along all lines
of temperance work. .
The state is divided into nineteen
districts, most of which are repre-
sented. Over 200 delegates are here.
The general officers for the last
year are Mrs. Adrianna Hungerford,
Denver, president; Mrs. Emma g.
Crowley. Colorado Springs, vice
president: Mrs. Clara Dodds. Den
yer. corresponding secretary; Mrs.
Cora L. White, Denver, recording
secretary; Mrs. Hobart Johnston,
Denver, treasurer; Mrs. Hattie NJ.
Doughty. Boulder, secretary L. T.
L. branch.
Various committees on finance and
resolutions we're appointed for the
convention. The hostesses of the
Greeley union were: General chair
man, Mrs Jennie Patterson; enter
tainment, Miss Louise Setback ;
reception, Mrs. Adele X. Clark
finance. Mrs. Maggie Davenport
badges and pages, Mrs. Katie Beer
rest room, Mrs. Anna Neill; white
lribbpn recruits, Mrs. Mattha Hawks
advertising and tickets, TRULY Cam
eron.
The first session was business
meeting Tuesday evening, Oct. 8.
Wednesday morning Mrs. Nella E.
Bradbury presided at thanksgiving
service. The remainder of the fore
noon was taken up with appointment
of committees and reports from the
executive committee and from the
general officers At IL O'Clock
amendments to state constitution
were considered.
Wednesday afternoon memorial
service was conducted for the de-
parted sisters by Mrs. NJ. L. Hol-
lingsworth and Mrs. Maggie Deven-
port sang Beyond the Gates OF
Paradise. - Later in the afternoon
Tools for Toilers' and Beer
The Temperance Drink were
discussed by different members.
At O'Clock an entertainment was
given In the high school auditorium.
Music was furnished by the high
school orchestra and Glee club and a
drama, "A Lark at Nonotuck Hail.
given by members Of the Greeley Y
The characters were represented by
Misses Minnie Rigney, Edna Purdy,
Deta Cameron, Gertie Ernest,
Mabel Benning, Byers and Lillian
Kelley.
Wednesday evening welcomes were
given from the city by Mayor f. j.
Green, churches, Rev. ]. A. Trim
mer; Greeley Y, Miss Grace Filkins
and w. C. T. U. by Mrs. Martha
Carpenter. The Greeley L T. L.
gave Welcome in Song" Fra
ternal greetings we're also given from
the Interdenominational Missionary
society, Sunday School association
and State Federation of Women's
clubs Mrs. NJ. A. Cassell responded
in a pleasing way. Miss Lima Ha--
rjs gave violin solo which was
much appreciated.
This, Thursday, morning Mrs.
Nellie Bradbury will talk ON The
True Motive in Service and after
devotional ''and conservation service
the annual election of officers will
be held.
Three minutes each will then be
given to the presentation Of the fol-
lowing departments: 'Anti.Nar-
cotics,' Medical Temperance, "
Sunday Savings Banks" Sunday
Schools and Young Peoples Socie-
ties" Sabbath Observance, " Par
liamentary Usage" Physical Edu-
cation,' Systematic Giving
Thursday afternoon reports from
Cottage Home, Frances E. Willard
Settlement, Cassell w. 9. T. u.
Mission and Rest Cottage will be
given. Mrs. Hattie N. Doughty,
state T.. II. L. secretary, will preside
at the l.. T. L. hour.
A vesper service will te held In
the park Thursday evening, followed