The Penn's Grove record., 1910-10-07
w. c. r. II. Convention

The twentysfourth annual cohVeiioioh
of the Woman's Christian Temperance
Union of Salem county met at the
Broadway Methodist Episcopal Church
Salem, on Thursday of last week.
The opening devotional and song ser
vice was led by Miss Mary E. Hires, OF
S alem.
The convention was called to order by
the county president, Miss Emily n
Kirby, of Woodstown. Greetings were
given by the pastor, Rev. DIR. W. Z.
Davis. He said in part: cit is a pleasure
to welcome this organization to the
church as l have been in touch with he
work for a long time. The crusades OF
the seventies were wonderful though
somewhat spectacular, and out OF tins,
through faith and prayer, has come the
present organization, with its trained
workers. to which | extend a cordlai
welcome, with Gods blessing"
Mrs. F. B. LaBarrer extended a cordial
welcome to the white ribboners on be-
half of the Salem Union.
Phe p was given by Mrs. Rich
mond. of the Daretown Union.
The different committees were then
point. followed by the reading OF
the minutes of the last convention, with
the roll call.
The president made an address, IN
which she said that twenty-five years
ago.. in this fine old edifce, which opened
it's doors to the early workers, was
where she received her inspiration, and
realized that these women were banded
together to lift humanity to higher
ideals. and there has developed an organ
ization which is a mighty factor against
the evils of the day. We have set our
hands and seals to a high calling, IN
vhice we must not only abstain our
selves, but try to keep others up to the
standard and present a clean total apstl-
hence front. She thought there were
many encouraging conditions to the
work for which we should thank God
and take courage, but there also a
Swallowed side, which We must look
upon. The lack of law enforcement
the protection given the rum sellers, tbs
sale of sweet cider and Jamaica ginge-
are conditions we must meet and try to
eliminate. If we are not allowed to
work through the ballot, then we must
put up a hue and cry against the men
that are put in office, who encourage
such conditions.
The reports OF the different officers
were given, showing encouraging
progress.
The county banner was won by Penn's
Grove, who had gained twenty-slx new
members.
The noontide prayer was voiced by
Mrs. R. P. Patterson, of Woodstown.
The afternoon session WIS onenea
visa Mrs Maresrss Dge Ellie. Of W9sh-
ington y. G., leading the devotions,
Glimpses anYoate to Glasgow, scor.
land. were givea by Miss Harriet a
Meter, Of Salem, which vas greatly en-
ioyed by all.
the election Of bA5cere resulted IA
Emily Is. Kirby. Of W%oodstown, for
president. Mrs. George ". Fitch, OF
Daretown, corresponding secretary; Miss
Belle G, Crothefs, Woodstown, record
ing secretary; Miss Nancy A. Csrpen-
ter, Salem, treasurer.
Misses Frances D. and Sara e. Fogg,
of WoadatowH, sang "The Ringing Of
the Bells which was beautifully rem
der ed.
Tha resolutions were read by Miss
Annie Broadway. OF Woodstcwn.
The evening session was addressed by
tire National Superintendent Of Legis-
latior Mrs. Margaret Dye Ellis, OF
Washington, D. c., who gave a vivid
portrayal OF the conditions now exist
ing, and just estimate of the advances
made in this great reform movement all
over the country, and a elear-visioned
outlook Of the heroic efforts that will be
needed in the immediate future to
maintain the advances already won.
The Spring Institute viii be beid in
tns Lutheran Church 1t Frieeburg in
MAY. -Monitor-i&egister