Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-05-29
INSTITUTE HELD
HERE BY THE W. G. T. U.


The institute of the Woman's Chris
tian Temperance Union opened Tuesday
morning with devotionals led by Mrs
Train.
This was followed by paper by Mrs
j. Il. Watson, "The work most needed
by the w. O. T. U. in this community. +"
The thread of Mrs. Watson s re.
marks was thorough education along
all the lines of temperance work, a
study of conditions in our own commu.
nifty, followed by intelligent effort to
extend our influence among the honest,
intelligent thinkers Of our community.
The subject was ably handled and was
followed by discussions which brought
out many good thoughts. The next was
paper by Mrs. Rosebraugh on "Sci,
entific Temperance Instruction. +"
This was a very practical paper and
the subject was broadened to include
other lines Of reform as to living and
dress. Tntemperance along these lines
came in for some structures, and the dis.
cussiOn which followed to the adop,
tion of some resolutions bearing on this
subject.
70 m,-NoOntide prayer, followed by
lunch
2 p. m,-An address by Mrs. Helen
D, Hartford on Woman g ballot as
factor in raising the moral standard
among public officials" was delivered
In Mrs. Hartford g usual clear and fore
ible manner. She illustrated by Incl.
dents from Colorado, where she has
known that the position of women vot.
ers on certain candidates is thoroughly
canvassed, and if it is not favorable
he is dropped. She thinks it will be
the same in Oregon. She showed us the
value Of consecrated pennies by the
fact that two world missionaries are
supported by a penny contribution
from each and every member Of our
worldwide union.
The next address was given by Rev.
II, f. Marshall. The subject assigned,
" Does the church supply the need for
definite temperance works" was witt.
ly referred to in this way. It does not.
The saloon does that Does the church
meet the need for definite temperance
work was discussed in the very able
manner in which Mr.. Marshall handles
every subject His conclusion was that,
while tho church covers all moral
grounds yet its definite work was to
preach Christ and Him crucified There
is still room for other organizations to
carry out tho special lines, but, iudg.
ing from his remarks, there would be a
very dark future for any church which
did not offer support to these workers
Meeting closed with routine business
Mrs Oliver presided.
Resolution.
We, the women Of the Woman q
Christian Temperance Union, Of Sa
lem, in institute assembled, deplore the
fact that respectable women will con
form to the style Of dress launched by
the demi'monde Of Paris, and will per
nit even the children Of the public
school to wear these indocently scaut
skirts, therefore be It
Resolved, First, that we urge all
sensible women TO use their influence,
both by example and preccpt to Danish
this fashion from our country.
Resolved, That we urge the enforce
mcut Of all good laws, especially those
relative to selling tobacco and ciga.
rettes to minors
Resolved, That the commeudatiou Of
this division Of our union be extended
to the women citizens Of our state for
their noble stand on the side Of right
on all moral questions
Resolved, That we express our thanks
to the speakers Of the day who help
fully addressed us, also to Mrs. Frick
fer her beautiful songs.
BY Order Of Committee.