The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-11-25

experience 4 presiden, being appoint
- with Ulcers" They now number
hfty-seven distributing literature and
putting UP signs and texts. which have
in great many instances been torn w
and thrown down. she said every time
il Was done it gained them more
friends and adherents to the cause As
she boarded the train gentleman
called her and told here We will stretch
the sign saloon must go" across the
stree. make it OF galvanized iron and
il will b. put 50 IL will stay. white
ribbon salute came in with enthus-
iasm. Introduction Of visitors and
other speakers. Mrs. Bittinger being
called upon 10 report on the work OF
need Of il in old Marion, which she
did in a brief manner. Then the noon
tide hour. and as you heard women
coming from all parts of Florida. bring
ing their talents their strength 10 the
throne Of God. beseeching. implorine
and II; wing till il seemed a. though
the spirit - God was in their midst,
with pentacpstal fire. and the perfect
Ieace which settled upon their faces
and hearts. no question need never be
asked. What does the prohibition
wave mean" Nothing can stand be-
fore il. a lady said. Il never saw such
power. | feel as though had been u
4: protracted meeting and temperance
meeting combined"
In the afternoon the program was
carried out by reading Of different pa
pers from the delegates. Health and
HereGity." Purely of Art in Litera-
ture." Medical Temperance, A
Mothers Meeting" Different Papers
were read and various suggestions of
fered. In the National Union there are
thirty mine departments. twenty taken
up b.. the state OF Florida.
Wednesday evening a reception was
given in the arm0ry by the Palatka
Union. 1t had been beautifully dec
GRATED with flowers. palms and vines
Exquisite music was rendered by the
4 Tillnlan family artists in their line.
Then remarks by the president. Miss
Neal. who had just returned from the
Nashville and gave an interesting
incident that Florida had sent seven
boxes or oranges to the Union with
love. which wee received with hearty
anpla use. Then came presentation of
banners. one going To the Union gain
ing the most members. another to the
best Union and one for the best dis
trict. Marion county gaining the ban
ner for the district. Mrs. Bittinger
presented the banner to Tallahassee,
gaining most members. Refreshments
were served. Then came social part
of evening. During the evening offer
Ings were called for and one visiting
lady gave a good sum. That she gave
from force of habit
Thursday morning was devoted to
reading of different papers from the
appointed delegates. one on How to
Win Members" by Mrs. rown. Of
Lake City. being especially interest
ing. But the gem Of the morning was
the signing of the pledge for the wee
ones, under five years. The mother
pledging herself to teach the child
TEMPERANCE and purity. the little pin
and white ribbon being pinned on the
child. and the little one becomes a
white ribboner from its infancy. Two
little gi.ls and two little boys We're
decorated. one a son and grandson of
Mr. Tilghman. who has taken such
prominent part in the late campaign,
the grandfather, son and grandson be-
coming members of the w. {. T. I.
Miss Neal president. Mrs. Franklin
Of Plant city. Mrs Clara Anthony, of
Lake City. corresponding secretary,
Mrs NJ. p Dean. Of DeLand. record
ing secretary. and Mrs. Doig. Gaines
vile. treasurer. These officers were
re-elected. The election was followed
by memorial services conducted by
Mrs White If Eustis.
The afternoon was taken up prin-
n cipally by the children from the diff
iferent schools and Sunday schools, who
came marching into the church sing
ing their campaign and prohibition
songs and brought forth great deal
Of applause. Mrs. coffin. of Eustis,
gave an illustrated lecture to the
children.
TIE evening service was especially
interesting. Miss Neal giving her an
nual address. She is a very graceful
and pleasing speaker. She had just
~etrrned from Nashville and all were
eager 10 hear the report from head
quarters. The report Of Mrs Armour
Of Georgia. who was called the sam
Jones" Of the convention. and her
method Of raising money was unique.
; The convention asked for $4,000 and
she raised $1,000 Carrie Nation. who
was in attendance. being among the
first to give SlOo. The beautiful floral
? offering given u Miss Neal at the close
of her address was only a slight testi-
monial of the respect and admiration
to which she was listened T.. Then
followed addresses from different cit
liens and one from Mrs. Nelson of
Miami. Singing the son Blessed be