The Ocala evening star., 1910-12-06

Barnett. wife Of Rev. r. H. Barnett.
former pastor Of the Ocala Methodist
church. but now Of Monticello Then
came the report Of Mrs. D F. Pat
tishall Of DeLand. corresponding
secretary Of The organization. This
report gave such an interesting re-
sumo Of the past years work that the
lady was complimented with d rising
vote Of thanks.
The report Of the treasurer. Mrs.
George ]. Doig Of Gainesville. showed
z ratifying balance in the treasury.
which is somewhat remarkable when
one remembers the heavy expenses in
CURED during the late campaign. This
lady also received a vote Of thanks.
Then came the annual address of the
state president. Miss Minnie Neal. It
was splendid paper full of encourage
ment and helpfulness, and pointing the
way to more noble aspirations and
higher achievements for the coming
year.
One Of the most beautiful features
of this days work was the presenta-
tion by their mothers of eleven dear
children to be enrolled in the army of
white ribbon recruits" The ribbon
was tied to the child's wrist and the
president presented each child a pret-
ty pin Among these recruits was the
infant son of the state treasurer, Mr..
w. V. Knott. One infant was also en-
rolled who was unavoidably absent,
Master Robert D. Wilson. grandson Of
Mrs G. w Martin.
Wednesday night after devotional
services led by the Rev. 1. S. Patter-
son, the state president introduced
Miss Annie Robbins Of Denver, Colo,
national W. c. T. L. organizer now
working in this state, who made a
splendid address. The exercises were
closed with beautiful solo most ex-
quisitely sung by Miss Ruby Duval
! On Thursday morning the conven-
| tion accepted the invitation of DR..
Conradi and visited the Woman's Col
| lege, where Miss Neal in behalf of the
Womans Christian Temperance Union
presented the college with a beauti-
fully framed picture of Miss Frances
Willard. The gift was received and
acknowledgements made by DR.. Con-
radi in the happy vein for which the
worthy doctor is noted. On returning g
to the church we held our annual
election for state officers and our
hearts were made glad by the re-elec-
tion Of Miss Minnie Neal as president
| together with the entire list of for
mer officers who have so faithfully
! filled their various positions during
the past year.
! Thursday evening came the grand
gold medal contest said medal being
won by Miss Bessie Gates of High
Springs. The presentation was done
by Mrs. Ira S. Patterson of Tallahas-
see. Then came the presentation OF
banners and loving cup to the sew
eral unions showing the best results
in their work during the past year.
At this point Miss Neal was about tc
close the exercises, when Mrs. Mabel
Dean. state recording secretary, step
| ped to the front and in a few graceful
and we'll chosen words presented tc
Miss Neal in behalf of the WOman's
Christian Temperance Union of Flor
ida a splendid specimen of the jewel
er's art, a gold pin studded with
pearls. The pin was in the form of a
, bow and the pearls arranged on its
face gave it the exact appearance OF
the celebrated white ribbon bow.
Miss Neal was taken entirely by
surprise and for the first time during
the convention found it difficult tC
frame into words the sentiments that
filled her heart. In returning hel
thanks, however, she said that much
as she valued the beautiful gift, "fal
more dearer to her than pearls or gold
was the love and confidence imposed
upon her by the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union Of Florida
After this presentation all the dele
gates joined in the famous Florids
rally cry.
Double. Double, Toll and Trouble.
Papers Double, unions double,
Members double. gifts double.
Delegation double;
Florida, Florida!
Who did it?
Neal Neal, Neal.
Friday morning was devoted to thu
presentation of Miss Willard pic
ture to the high school, where it wa:
most graciously received by the prin.
cipal. Prof. KniblOe. who assured the
delegates that the school would pro
cure a picture of George Washington
and that the two pictures should hang
side by side. On returning to the
church the rest of the morning wa:
devoted to finishing up routine work
and as the time for closing the 27tf
convention of the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union had arrived thu
thought uppermost in every heart was
beautifully expressed in the words o1
! that wonderful benediction which the
delegates recited in unison:
L The Lord bless thee and keep thee
/ The Lord make his face to shine upon
thee, and be gracious unto thee. The
Lord lift UP his countenance upon thee
and give thee peace. Amen"
Mrs. E. E. Packham.
Member Press Committe ee