The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-04-20
Temperance
Discussion
ENGAGES ATTENTION OF WEST
VA. FEDERATION OF COL
ORED WOMEN'S CLUBS,
]lLiicte2ResedsSal aloon Evil
Gets n Rap also From Speakers Of
State wide Prominence at Annual
Gathering of COlored Wonen's
Clubs.

Friday and Saturday Of last week
the West Virginia Federation Of Col
ored Women's clubs held its fifth an
nuat meeting in the First Baptist
church on Washington street. Mrs.
IT. G. A. Washington, Of Red Star,
presided.
A large number Of delegates from
various parts Of the State were pres.
ent. Reports from the clubs were in
tcresting. showing a growth and ac-
tivity along the lines of social bet
terment.
Among the Interesting subjects dis
cussed was "rhe Temperance move
ment in West Virginia" hy Mrs. B. IL.
OXley. The speaker impressed the
audience with her earnestness. She
pointed out the long train of evils that
follow in the wake OF the saloon. and
urged the Mothers present to arouse
themselves to more earnest effort in
behalf Of temperance for the safety
and protection Of their sons and
daughters.
Mrs OXley's recitation Of facts and
figures, showing the large number Of
men and women who are annually
falling victim to the liQucr habit, was
appalling. Her reference to the ter
riblc suffering endured by defenceless
women and helpless children because
Of the licensed liquor trade was touch
ing and met a hearty response from
the hearts of the mothers present
Mrs. NJ. A. w. Thompson, president
of the West Virginia Baptist Womar's
Convention, followed Mrs. OXley with
an able address on "The Church and
tho Salocn." Mrs. Thompson is &
leader among the women of her race
in West Virginia. She is 4 pleasing
1orcefnl speaker and what she says
IS listened to with interest. The main
thought of her address was the re-
sEonsibilty Of the Christian people
not only tc support, but to battle for
inc cause or temperance. Mrs
thompson gives the temperance nues-
non a large place at the annual meet.
1ngs Of the w. Va Baptist Woman's
convention and is herself a strong
advocate Of temperance and uses her
influence over 1000 Baptist women in
the state in that direction.
Suggestion for the Growth Of tho
CLUB Movement in West Virginia"
brought forth some interesting discus
slons. Mrs. Rosa Thompson. of
Charleston, pleased the audience with
q solo
domestic Science in the Home"
was the subject Of very interesting
ana practical paper by Miss Mary Eu
bank. head OF the department of do
meStlc science at West Virginia IN
&tfute. 1t was generally regretted
mat the carefu'iy prepared paper read
D! MISS Eubanks could not be print
ed ior the benefit of the public. =
trlday evening Miss; Nina Clinton,
OF Charlestcn, sang ave Maria" ami
delighted the audience.
The welcome addresses delivered nv,
MIS-; ;;Mattie Jackson, Rev E. A. Reed.
and Miss Ida M. King were cordial
and happy. Mrs. e. M Burgess. Of
Institute, responded in behalf Of the
Federation.
A solo,n'ftA Dream Of That Beautiful
city, by. Miss Mary Jones, was very
much enIoyel.rE
Introductory remarks were made by
the president. At the close Of the
session the delegates and visitors
were invited to the banquet tables and
the rcmatlder Of the evening was
spent socially.
The Sat'Vday morning session was
especially Interesting. The reports
OF the various committees and the
election Of officers were deferred IN
tn" afternoon session.
Ehc Dangers and Prevention of
Tuberculosis" by Mrs. Geo, T. Ions.
perry was one Of the most practical
and timely talks givCl before tbc or
Ganization. Mrs. Lonshcrrv haa al
ways exhibited such a friendly, helm
Jul spirit toward the, colored women
o' tharlcSton in tlreir efforts at social
Dcttefment that siF is - Frequently
called on by them to deliver public
addresses. The underlying though
rt every session was how shall wo
train our children? and whr1 Mre
Mary r. McGWgan came before the
Federation and discussed "Tha Dan
gers OF Indulging our Children" she
had the hearts and undivided atten-
ton OF the mothers She answered
mary OF the very pcrDcxing oues.
tons they had ben1 asking with re.
1Ation to the better training Of thoi,
chiIdren. They evidently had con.
hdcnce in her suggestion and were
truly grateful for the wise counsc
and admonition Mrs. McGuigan gave
Mrs. McGuigan has had many years
experience as teacher and has pivcr
the question Of child training serious
consideration. She has always showr
a Willingness to help whenever called