The Delta independent., 1909-06-11
Proceedings w. c. T. u.
District ConpentionI

of the Eleventh District Colorado w.
G. T. U. convened at Olathe June End
and 3rd, 1919 in the Christian Union
church at 10 a. m. Wednesday with
Mrs. Whinnerah, president in the chair.
The president read the Crusade
Psalm. Mre. Corey offered prayer and
the Crusade hymn was sung.
The minutes of last convention were
read and the program as given by the
president adopted.
Mrs. Whinnerah gave her report of
the work done during the year and had
attended both State and National con-
ventions.
Miss King, State Y. Secretary was
introduced and gave an address on the
Importance of the Y. work. and also
gave a report of the Y's organized at
Paonia and Hotchkiss.
Mrs Collins gave some personal
"reminiscences in the work. "Rock of
Ages" was sung and noontide prayer
offered by Mrs. Conklin.
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. --A
Mrs. Collins of Montrose led the
devotional exercises
Minutes read and approved and the
usual COMMITTEES appointed, after which
reports of superintendent were given.
Anti-narcotics by Mrs. Greenwood of
Paonia, 6s meetings held, nearly 100
pledges signed Evargelistic, Mrs
Hastings, no special report but all the
unions open with devotional exercises
and some have held special meetings.
Mrs. Dickerson gave parliamentary
drill which was a practical illustration
of work. Mrs. Bragg read a paper on
Mothers work, asking for the co-opera-
tion of mothers and teachers and show
ing the need of Mothers meetings
where all child problems may be
discussed.
Mrs. Conklin reported eight medal
contests held. Miss King made a plea
for the Union Signal. Messenger and
Crusader Monthly. Adjourned.
THURSDAY MORNING.
Mrs. Conklin led the devotional
exercises. Minutes read aud approved.
Report of Credential COMMITTEES
showed 26 delegates present. The fol-
lowing officers were elected:
Pres. Mrs. E. H. Whinnerah, Colons
Vice Pres. Mrs S. E. Conklin. Delt.
Cor. Sec. Mrs. Grace Collins, Colons
Rec. Sec. Mrs. Mercy Dingman. Delta
Treasurer Mrs. Ida Skinner, Montrose
Y. Sec. Mrs. Maud Casner, Olathe
L. T. L. Sec. Mrs. Laura Fisher.
Rogers Mesa.
Report of corresponding secretary
showed leo members, 20 new members,
20 departments carried, meetings held
60, public meetings 25. Hotchkiss did
the best work.
Remarks on the work of unions were
made by Mrs. Young, Mrs. Smith and
Mrs. Collins. Report of treasurer was
given 10 unions and Y. Mother
work was reported by Mrs. Bragg.
Meetings. held 3s. Press work was
reported by Mrs. Dingman, 76 columns
published.
Adjourned after noontide prayer by
Mrs. Corey.
THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
Devotional exercises led by Mrs.
Darling.
Reports were given on the l.. T. LIS.
by Mrs. Greenwood.
Mrs. Conine. Mrs. Conklin and Miss
King gave short talks on the National
convention and Mrs. Smith read a
paper on Worlds Leaders, speaking OF
Neal Dow, Horace Mann, Lincoln. Miss
Willard, Miss Anthony and Mrs
Stevens.
Miss King gave an outline of the
plans for the Prohibition campaign.
Paonia invited the Convention for next
year. Resolutions were read and ac-
cepted. Minutes read and approved
and convention adjourned.
Wednesday evening was devoted to
music, address of welcome by Mr..
Horton with response by the president.
An address by MIR. H. j. Baird on 1.-The
Single Standard" and plea for Young
People by Miss King.
Thursday evening was given up to
the gold medal contest, in which five
ladies contested, Mrs. H. j. Baird
winning the medal.
A fine drill. music and short talk
by Miss King closed pleasant even
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