Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-09-03
W.C.T.U. CONVENTION
Miss Bessie Allen the Win
ner in the Silver
Medal Contest

the Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union was held Aug. &c an,
p at the Cumberland Presbyte
rian church in Mansfield.
The convention opened We'd
nesday evening with songs ant
devotions, followed by a shor
talk on the special thought
Whatsoever Plant My Father
Hath Not Planted Shall Be Root
ed Up" Mrs. Neva Thomas o.
Springfield could not be present
to deliver her address. so Sterl
ing Williams of Liberty. field ag
ent for the Missouri Sunday
School Association, kindly con
sented to give an address, his
subject being Men in Action -
He was listened to with great in,
terest by a good sized audience.
His address appealed to all that
is noble and good in man.
The convention opened Thurs.
day morning with a song service
after which it was called to order
by Mrs. Inez Hylton, district
president. After devotionS, led
by Mrs. Clara Brooker of Noun.
tain Grove, the address of wei.
come was given by Mayor G. S.
Burney, who made all feel glad
that they were present and that
the convention was being held in
Mansfield. Responses were
made by Mrs. Ella Hirt uf Noun
tain Grove and by Mr.. Williams.
The latter also told many helpful
things, and encouraged the or.
ganizatlon of a Law Enforcement
League among the business men
of Mansfield. Prof. j. A. Hylton
led a discussion of the pros and
cons of such an organization.
Then followed the reading of the
minutes, roll call, and appoint.
ment of committees, after which
a paper on National CONSTITUTE.
onal Prohibition" was read by
Mrs. Hirt. The convention ad.
journed promptly at - O'Clock,
with noon-tide prayers led by
Mrs. Lura Beach.
The afternoon session opened
with a song, the devotions being
led by Mrs. Susan Burney. A
number of boys came at the ap.
nolnted time to talk with Mr..
Williams. He had them tell him
of the different kinds of snakes
they knew, and the boys were in
tensely interested. Then Mr..
Williams closed: There may be
habits formed in boyhood that
bite like a serpent and sting like
an adder" A paper on "The
Duty of a Christian Citizen" was
read by Mrs. Margaret Riley,
and Facts Concerning Woman s
Suffrage" was ably discussed by
Mrs. Emily Evans of Mountain
Grove. importance of Contest
Work" was made impressive by
Mrs. BROKER. A paper on "The
Cigarette and LegislationAgainst
1t" was read by Miss Leila Cole.
The committee on resolutions
reported as follows:
Resolved, that we extend our
heartfelt thanks for the use of
the G. P. church; that we extend
to the mayor our appreciation of
the welcome he extended to our
convention; that we appreciate
the kindness of Mr.. Williams in
remaining with US during our
convention and for the very fine
talks he has given us; that we are
grateful for the excellent music
rendered; that we extend to the
ladies of Mansfield our sincere
thanks for the hearty hospitality
extended. &C. ,B. Brooker, E. G.
Evans, N. z. Latimer
The following officers were
elected:
Mrs. Incz Hylton, Mansfield
President
Mrs. Lura Beach, Mansfield
Vice. President
Mrs, Mamie Bradford, Nor
wood, Recording Secretary.
Mrs Susan Burney, Mansfield
Corresponding Secretary.
Mrs. Clara Brooker, Mountain
Grove, Treasurer.
In the evening the silver media
contest was held, being partici