The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-01-20
W. c. 7. U. MEETING
Held On Thursday Afternoon At The
Church OF Christ
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The Frances willard w. G. T. u.
held an all day service at the Church
of Christ on Thursday. 1t being the
Gay set apart by the National w. G. 7.
U. for special prayer for National
Constitutional Prohibition. The morn
ing session opened by singing, 20
That Will Be Glory" The president
Mrs. Walker read from the 9Th chap
ter of Eph. 1913 verses and offered
an earnest prayer. my Faith Looks
up to Thee" was sung. Special
thought, Speak to the Children of
Israel That They Go Forward" was
read from the 14th chapter of Exodus
by Mrs Barker. Reading of the Pro-
clamation for National Constitutional
Prohibition issued Sept. II, 1911 by
Mrs. Lillian M. Stevens, National
President of the w. G. T. U was read
by Mrs. Nixon. Stand up for Pro-
hibition" was sung after which sew
eral voluntary prayers were offered.
Also special prayers for the members
of the committee in the United States
senate and House of Representatives
who consider the Hobson resolution
and for Congressman Hobson and
United States Senator Sheppard. Af-
ter singing "He Leadeth Me-" Rev.
Long voiced the noon-tide prayer.
During the social hour lunch was
served to all present.
After short business session the
program of the afternoon opened by
singing How Firm Foundation"
Mrs. Loney, president of the Demo-
cracy union had the devotional exer-
cises reading Mark. 11:22-24.
Mr.. Saxton sang bass solo "Plains
of Peace" accompanied on the piano
by Mrs. Saxton. Mrs. Grubb had
reading, Zone thousand teachers
want National Prohibition" At Wash
ington, Pa, at a teachers institute
they adopted resolutions endorsing
the program of the National Anti
Satloon League and commended the
efforts of the committee of 1000 who
marched on to Washington.
"a Prophecy" by Rev. w. l.. Pick
ard of Georgia was read by Mrs. Bell.
Mr.. Saxton then sang Somebody
Knows" in a manner that reached the
hearts of those present. How can
white ribboner busy with home duties
help the cause?" was read by Mrs.
Morgan, followed by duet, Mrs.
couraging talk was given by Mr.. Fred
Karhl. His subject being the joint
resolution proposing an amendment
to the Constitution of the United
States, A rising vote of thanks and
white ribbon salutes were given Mr..
Karhl. Onward Christian Soldiers"
was sung. When Mr.. Parr reminded
us that 80 years ago today, the Cru
sade against saloons in our town be-
gan at that time, there were many in
numbers and power.
Rev. Long then spoke on Personal
Responsibility" Among the many in
teresting and helpful things he said
was our responsibility to our neigh
bors, friends and how in many cases
we could lead others to see and do
many things in a much better way
While we may think we have no in
fluence, it is certain we have, to use
ii for good or evil. At our late cleo
tion 100000 men staid away from the
polls, being busy, failed to exercise
their rights as citizens. We wish every
white ribboner in the county might
have heard these talks which were
filled with encouragement. The ses-
sion closed with quartette composed
of Miss Ida Williams, Mrs. Whiting
ton, Misses Cox and Ewing For an
encore they sang Beautiful Isle of
Somewhere"
Adjourned to meet Jan. eth.