Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-11-14
w. c. T. U. Convention on Chinco-
taaguc.

w. c. r. U. Convention on Chinco-
taague.
Delegates all the way from Cape
Charles to Parksley boarded the North
bound express on October 9th, bound
to the bl-countv convention OF the W.
@. II. u, to be held on Chincoteague
Island. The happy party of earnest
christian workers embarked on the
launch at Wishart's Point. Before
all had gotten on board 1t became
evident that one of the passengers
was inimical to the principles and
work of the ladies. He tried to
brighten them from the journey by
saying the boat was unsafe. one
lady said 1.-The BOAT cannot sink with
all those Christian temperance work
ers on board" then the whiskey
man said "then / hope it will sink"
The ladies' disc used their plans, sang
their song. passed the pledge cards,
every passenger signing the pledge
and putting on the white ribbon, ex-
cept the vendtr of alcoholic drinks.
The heavy downpour OF much need
ed rain prevented the services being
held ia the Baptist Church on We'd
nesday night, as had been arranged.
On Thursday morning despite the
continued raiu the delegates and
Others assembled in the M +. Church.
Devotional services were led by Rev.
Smith. of the Nj. Z. Church. Address
Of welcome by the pastor, Rev. Star
ling. A most earnest, thrilling re-
sponss by Mrs. O. r. Waters, OF On
ley Union. Master Francis Waters
recited, Boys versus the use OF
brandy in mince pies"
Bit ounty president said in his ad-
dress that thirty-seven new members
have been added to the ranks during
the year. A new union was organized
At Franktown with twenty-five new
members Last Sunday union was
organized at Parksley with twenty
one new members. A union had also
been organized at lions Baptist
Church, but failing to pay dues could
MOI be counted Corresponding Sec
retaly reported 260 active with "a
honorary members-total 1874. Num-
Der ot meetings held 81. Treasurer
reported $lS4 92 raised during the
wear. Two l. yal Temperance Lee
gious at Cape Charles and Onley
we're reported. Three medal contests
nave heen neld by Onley Union.
When the evsngelistic and slmshouse
report was given-pathetic remarks as
TO the sad condition at Accomac aims
house we're made.
AT The afternoon service devotions
we're led by Mrs. Amy Weech. who
gave A very Impressive talk on ST
Johns XIV. Frances Willard Savage
was brought to the altar and conse'
clateo 10 w. Q. T. U. work by Mrs
Weecn, who tied the white ribbon on
ner arm and asked blessings on hei
| life. "A very fine flower mission re-
port was given and accepted. Sars
hogue Savage gave an enjoyable rec
itation.
The following officers were elected
President, Mrs. Sue G. James; wee
president. Mrs. Charles Waters, cor
responding secretary, Miss Minnie
| Mills; recording secretary, Mrs. Bette
A. Rue; treasurer, Mrs. W. Il. Towns
end superintendent L. Mrs. Sue
James; S.T.I l., Mrs. w. T. Townsend
| ). ) Mrs. Charles Waters; press,
| Mrs. Geo.W. Elmore; literature, Mrs
| ". T.Ashby; medal contests, Mrs. VIII
| 1opes; evangelistic and alms-house
Mrs. Milbourn; red letter days anC
open air meetings, Miss George Lewis
flower missions, Miss Sadie Savage
Virginia Call, Miss Minnie Mills.
Resolutions were adopted as fol
lows:
l. That we more than ever stanC
by th- principles of our organization
depending upon Gods help.
2. That We bend our efforts TOWARD
the passage of temperance measure
giving TO our beloved State-State
wide prohibition.
3 That We urge more system
promptness and faithfulness on tn,
part of our Observation-Disclosures
local and county-in preparing re
D ,rts and cords of work done.
l. That we urge the formation o
Loyal Temperance Legions through
out the bi-counties and that specia
attention be given to work in tn
Sunday schools,
5. That we deplore the condition
, existing in the Accomac Alms-house
as reported by the evangelistic de
partment of our work.
6. That we report the sad condi
| ton of affairs to the proper authori
! ties.
7. That a vote of thanks be give
to the friends who have 80 kindly en-
tertained the delegates, to the pastor
for their presence and help, and t
the officials of the churches who hav
80 kindly cared for our comfort.
Mrs. Amy &. Weech,
9 L.. A. Melbourne,
, Minnie Mills.
At the closir g service Master Ben
ME Parks recited, would not 20
like to be one?" Mrs. Amy @. Weec
was introduced as the speaker of tn
evening. Mrs. Weech is very fore
!. full, earnest speaker. Graceful an
Ell vhusiastic On the platf lrm. w
have heard only one temperate
speaker who excelled her, and it ha
been our privilege to listen to yer.
many in the past 30 years.
| Secretary.
In MemOrIam.