The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1908-07-08
W. c. T. U. District Convention.

W. c. T. U. District Convention. ;
The nineteenth annual convention
of the Women's Christian Temper
ance Union of the sixth district, con-
vened at Hanley Falls, June 29-30th.
The convention was called to order
at p. m. by the president, Mrs.
Lola Chadderdon. The first prayer
and praise service was led by Mrs.
]. M. Butcher of Morgan. After
the convention was well organized
and delegates registered, Mrs.
Brown, president at Hanley Falls,
welcomed the guests most cordially
to the hearts and homes of Hanley
Falls. The response was given by
Mrs. Cowgirl of Redwood Falls.
AS Mrs. Cowgirl closed her address,
Mrs. Scovell, state president, arose
to question of privileges and it be-
ing granted, presented to the Scovell
union, at Walnut Grove beautiful
silken banner in token of apprecia-
ton for her namesake. Mrs. Rem
ington of Walnut Grove received
the banner and in tender, touching
words thanked the donor of the
beautiful flag.
The very first session of the con-
vention was marked with deep earn
estness and the keynote, BE strong
and of good courage and do it" was
sounded in the heart of each of the
thirty delegates present.
In the evening Mrs. Scovell gave
stirring address, ringing with
victory.
Il June 3Oth, the session began at
/. o'clock and the forenoon was filled
with interest, reports from district
!, and local officers, etc. An open par
!. lament for discussion on definite
e results to be reached this year along
: special lines of work, resulted in 9
determination to work more earnest
n ly along all lines and nearly all the
e delegates pledged themselves to form
e a prayer chain and pray definitely
d for the overthrow of the saloon il
r the sixth district. Mrs. Scovell EN-
s phasized the fact that the time haC
n arrived to do definite work and ash
: large things of God. Mrs. jacobson
IS of Clarified, told how friends wer,
/ gained for their union, by the fiowe
o mission work. Rev. Krause gave al
n address, "How can church best en-
|. list its membership in aggressiv
d warfare against the liquor traffic?
v. Mrs. Scovell led the evangelist
). hour and all were thrilled by he
# earnest words of victory throug
IA faith and work.
K At the afternoon session, Rev
ay Lokengaard gave an address o
n. what should be the attitude of tn
Christian toward the tobacco an
cigarette habit? This was folloWe
by an hour for the young. Topi
Training for character. Mrs. Gov
h gill gave a talk on work and req
g lar habits as elements in character.
lis Mrs. Scovell took the subject, "E
f. feet of popular amusements upo
" the habits and character of tt
I'd young" aud Mrs. Brown "Prop'
re home actions to counteract outslt
It's attractions. A very interestir
to discussion followed these talks.
he In the evening a gold medal co
or test was held, with seven speaker
ar all of them setting forth our pri
r. ciples in manner that held al
he thrilled their listeners. The go
nj medal was awarded Miss Carr
"a Newton Of Morton. The music
* numbers that were given throus
RI the convention were exceptional
.ee good. Rev. Lokengaard and /
zee daughter, Miss Cammille, sang Sc
A eral beautiful solos.
IL The following officers were elet
O. ed: President, Mrs. Lola Chadde
F don, Secretary, Miss Carrie Barns
wo Vice President, Mrs. A. E. Kin
nd Treasurer, Mrs. Jacobson.