Putnam patriot., 1914-09-04
Annual Nseting ei Ihompson N.CI.I

ABhIdt NNSAtHS Wi tUWhtfs1b VI s- i. .
 The annual meeting Of the Woman s Christian Temperance Union of ] Thompson was held with the presi- dent. Mrs. Jennie Robinson, on Aug. z5tn at her home ln the same house i the Union was organized tn fifteen i wears ago and Mrs. Robinson Sss elected president and reelected every 1 succeeding year and every annual meeting held as her home except one II was an ideal day and large mum
 Der of members and invited guests I came early to the sll-dsy session. Mrs l Lisa k. Fuller. county president and editor 0f he White Ribbon Banner i following her custom for years was ex- l pscted but aas unable ta come by the ] illness of her hnsbsnd a lhe a5- sence Of Mrs. Mary Woodward, Mrs Minnie Bix5y fsad he annual report and transacted al other uusiness for her. Mrs Rahsassn called lae meet- iug snd the Fs>paaslse re4ling,p pledge roll call, hymn. suiEe g9 the winds lhy fears, and prayer hg Rev Q E. Neeton. Tae report 7 the sec1etaryt Mrs. Woodward. Wss read and accept. ed al.o the report Of Mrs T. F.Thomp- son. treasurer. The amount of 5 WAS voted to be given fhe state prohibition cause. Mrs. Thompson received the ss4ffv due- nf the members for the coming year.
 The election of officers resulted in Ihe election of Mrs Minnie Bixby for president, Mrs. Robinson not being able longer to hold thai office which she has so long graced, owing To il health. Mrs Robinson was unani- mously elected honorary president for life and by rising vote received the thanks and gratitude Of all for her faithful services al these years and B prayer that she would be with Us and attend the meetings many years. She has left the Union in an excellent con dition in all it's many and varied de. pariments and has record for length Of office and success rarely equalled. The members Of Thompson W. C. T. L. rare to be congratulated upon the choice of their two presidents, both the one retiring and the new one en- teFing upon her duties who Is assured Of the love and esteem and will have the nearly cooperation Of every mem- Der. There were many dark days and discouragements during the last fifteen years in the temperance battle. Times "that tried mens hearts and wom. en too and now athe morning light Is breaking" and those who are in position to know do not hesitate to de. clare their belief in the complete vic tory for prohibition "soEae glad day 2 The Noontide prayer Of the W. (. f. L. Is observed over the entire world.
 The dinner was on the basket plan, bountifui and delicIoa,, served on the veranda on small tables and in the dining room. The tables on the ve- randa were shaded by the fine trumpet flower zine which is now at it's best and "a thing Of beauty with its many blossoms.
 The afternoon session was given to soeiability and listening to remarks of members and addresses by Rev. B. G. l Boardman and Rev. O. F.. Newton both of whom spoke eloquently and hopefully of the outcome of the future along temperance lines, Rev. Mr.New- ton eautioning the workers not To tske e;i their armofs yet for they will surely need them belore the victory is won. ] Mrs TruesGel spoke earnestly Of the importance of having many new mem bers among the young. S5 was voted
 te state campaign fund. It being
 Mrs. Thompons birthday she wa, given a shower of birthday cards and
 in her usual pleasing way she thanked
 the donors who wished her "manS
 happy returns of the day. The hymns, We Belong, and an origina
 poem by Mrs Robinson were sung tC
 the tune oi Webb. Thompson N. C
 T. L. song.
 stand up, >land up for temperance,
 And brHeelN Wofk for right
 l Lift high lhe lempefance banner And for NJ License fight.
 l From victory unto victory
 The temperHee host shall lead ] Til alcouul Is Rsh4uis he'd
 And there's ua saloon to feed.
 
 Ner proud q, men of fhompson No License do they grant
 True to themselves and others,
 The seeds oi temperance plant. Then join ouf temperance army
 And vote as you would pray l II came this demon monster
 To take your loved away
 stand up, stand up for temperance The W. C. T.'s cry.
 l The temperance armies need you,
 Do not their need deny.
 Stand up for home and country,
 stand firm for truth and right, l Till crowned in realms oi glory, Where no strong drink can blight. l Mrs. Jennie Robinson. l ------------- = -