Smyrna times., 1910-04-20
WHITE RIBBONERS HELD
AN INSTITUTE AT FELTON,
A NUMBER OF SMYRNIANS PRE-
SENT AND HEAR FINE PROGRAM
Mrs. Kate E. Smthers. State Presi-
dent, Was Present and Made Few
Remarks.-A Delightful Day

dent, Was Present and Made Few
Remarks.-A Delightful Day
FELTON,, April ID. The Kent County
Institute of the Woman's s Christian
Temperance Union, held in this town
yesterday, was marked by decided
interest and a representation of
forty-eight from the Unions. The
members of the FELTON, Union had
beautified the church for their guests
with apple blossoms, lilacs and other
spring flowers, and the W. c. 7. U.
colors-white-en -entwined about the
chancel rail, added to the decora-
tions. The institute opened with a
praise service conducted by Mrs.
Ella Codray, of Pennington, and
was followed by cordial greetings
from the president, Mrs. Kate E.
Smithers, of Smyrna, and a hearty
welcome from the president of the
FELTON, union, Mrs. Evelyn Killen.
The pastor, of the church, the Rev.
L. W. Layfield, also welcomed the
institute in an excellent address.
What the W. c. 7. U. is Doing.
A most interesting part of the
program at the morning session was:
"What is the W. C. T. U. Doing to
Make DeIaware's Map White? ?"
grouped under the head "By Pre-
vention,' - the Rev. G. W. Bounds,
pastor of the F. ederica M. E. Church;
Education" Mrs. Lila W. Aron,
of Dover; Evangelistic Work"
Mrs. Ella Codray; "By Social Work, Z"
Mrs. Minnie Holmes, of Dover. An
address upon The Union Signal by
the county agent for the paper, Mrs.
John Bradley, was enjoyed and re-
suited in a gain of several new sub
scribers. Miss Maie Conway, of
Dover, told in a pleasing manner of
a monthly paper issued by the Dover
Y and showed copies of it to the au-
dience, and there was expression by
the VS. of appreciation of the talent
displayed in the little journal. The
morning session closed with the noon
tide prayer offered by Mrs. Minnie
Holmes. At the noon hour luncheon
was served the visitors by the FELTON,
union in the lecture room of the
church. "No Saloon in Delaware"
and "Make the Map all White"
were sung in a spirited manner. with
Mrs. Mary M. Walcott as leader, at
the early part of the afternoon session.
Mrs. Walcott also sang with effect a
solo at this session.
The Program at the Afternoon Session
= The remaining progam for the af.
ternoon consisted of a paper entitled,
"Where' the Harm in Cigarettes %
read by Mrs. Somers of the Clayton
union; discussion of "The Relation
of Child Labor to the Drink Habit, -
by Mrs. Caulk and the Rev. L. w.
Layfeld; a paper prepared by Miss
Leonora Hopkins, of the Dover Y,
entitled "Are the Young People
Needed in the W. C. T. W" read
b Miss Helen Jones also of Dover,
and the opening of question box by
Mrs. Caulk. And last came the
most delightful children's hour when
160 children of the FELTON, public
schools visited the school. The child
rem were acc omDanied by their teach
ers, sang we'll America, and
were most attentive during their
visit. Mrs Smithers greeted them,
and Mrs. George W. Bounds. OF
Frederick, and Mrs. Mary M. WAL
colt each adressed them in an impress
sive manner.
The Evening Session Largely Attended
There was large audience present
at the evening meeting. Mrs.
Smithers presided, Mrs. Caulk offered
prayer and the scripture lesson was
read by Miss Maie Conway. The
choir of the church rendered fine
music during the evening. and the
organist and several members of the
choir were present during the day anc
kindly gave good service. A media
contest concluded the program anc
was as follows: college Oil Cans, .
Miss Edna Langel, of FELTON,; "The
Maniac's Wife, Miss Irene Quillen,
of Camden; "Carl or Mothers In.
fuence," Miss Hattie Dempsy, Of
Dover; eyes, / Am Guilty." Mis-.
Lizzie Hinsley, of Camden; eth,
Wild Beast of Our Civilization, >
Miss Helen Jones, of Dover; "M,
and Hepsey," Mrs. Walter Massey
OF. Wyoming, to whom the medal wal
awarded, Mrs. Caulk having presented
it to her in a neat speech. The othe
contestants we're commended for thei
good work and were each presented
with medal contest recitation book
The judges were Professor Hydron
of Frederick; Robert Gill, of Wyom
ing, and George Herring, of FELTON,
The institute closed with the adontin,