The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-08-30
WHITE RIBBON
COLUMN
Edited by Mrs. Thos. Weir

Haven, was a success in every way.
Brinkhaven as entertainers could
not be beaten. An enthusiastic crowd
of delegates poured into our sister
town early on Wednesday morning.
Miss Flora Farquar of Ankeny-
town in the chair Roll call was re-
sponded to by many of members by
quotations from Frances Willard. Com
mittees were appointed by the chair
as follows:
Auditing-Mrs. Howes, Mrs. Nixon,
Mrs. Jenkins.
Credentials-Mrs. McIntire, Mrs.
Parsons, Mrs. Gearhart.
Courtesies-Mrs. M. Putnam.
Executive-Voted Miss Davidson
member of executive.
Resolutions--Mrs. Barnard, Mrs.
Howes, Mrs. Beatty, Mrs. Penn, Mrs.
Nixon.
Presidents address was full of
plans for the past year; new mo-
tives combined with old and they
voiced the sentiment that she had
done what she could, earnest and pa
tient with all, she was surely a pleas
ing presiding officer and the ladies
were wise In re-electing such an able
president.
Corresponding secretary read her
report showing the work done. Co.
Presidents gave some very good re-
ports. Some reports not being full
was due to locals not reporting on
time. All urged to report before con-
vention another year.
Mrs. Tilton of Mt. Vernon sang
very pretty solo.
Mrs. Beatty gave an excellent re-
port on her union.
Mrs. Horton of Brink Haven gave
a reading.
Superintendent for the county were
then elected.
All adjourned at noon hour, a great
dinner, given in the hall. Surely
Brink Haven knows how to entertain
a hungry delegate. The only trouble,
we could not carry away all the things
we would like to.
Miss Davidson was present all the
time and assisted the president to pre-
side.
Treasurer reported $4,000 now in
the treasury.
MnnnriaI unruinno haII fpr
the departed sisters. Prayer by Mrs.
Turney of lowering Duett, Mrs. Weir
and Mrs. Tilton.
Address by Miss Rose Dawson
which was most earnestly listened to
for she told of the work in other
countries as she saw it and was very
good.
Two pages were chosen, Misses
Martha Parsons, Delora Chol who
ably assisted the officers in various
ways.
A report was made on papers and
plea for more literature readers. The
convention voted to take 500 calen-
dars and 1000 post cards.
A parliamentary drill was then
given by ten ladies from Mt. Vernon
which was very amusing as we'll as in.
structive, which pleased the conven-
tion.
Banners were then awarded to the
Union showing largest per cent gain
in membership, and Brink Haven car
ried off the honors having a 100 per
cent. gain.
A telegram of so words was sent out
to Governor Harmon commencing him
for his decided actions in the various
reform movements, Newark affair,
baseball, racing on Sunday, etc.
Plan of work was adopted as fol-
lows:
1st. 1t is recommended for the
coming year that we lay special
stress on the educational feature of
the work.
End Let each Union try and
place one temperance book and Cru
sader Monthly in as many school
rooms as possible
Bird. Distribute literature in all
places where a good may be done
thereby; send by mail to those that
may be so helped. Select and dis
tribute with discrimination.
4th. Secure lectures and hold pub
lie meetings at least twice during the
year.
9Th. Organize Young Peoples
Branches and l.. T. j.. societies and
help them financially If necessary.
9th. Elect live Superintendent OF
scientific temperance instruction and
take up the essay contest work.
7th. Hold oratorical and medal con
tests.
Sth. Secure local report book
and carry 1t to every meeting calling
on each department superintendent
and others for reports.