The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-08

III AitN ipI-3tuHtS W - j - 1oiiNCit-
ton. which held two interesting and
largely attended sessions In Monu-
mental Episcopal Church yesterday.
The delegates were of one mind re-
garding effective lawsand law enforce
ment The strong resolutions, which
are herewith printed in full. being a
concrete expression OF their earnest
purpose and desire in this important
matter. This organization never
"side-steps" and always stands four
square for the right on moral issues.
neither has 1t any patience with lax
law enforcement. The resolutions
concerning the anti-vice crusade very
pointedly disclose the disgust OF the
White Rihboners' orga nization at the
manifest hesitancy OF the city authori-
ties to deal with the situation with
that directness and firmness of pur-
pose which the shameful violations
demanded. Graceful recognition Is
made of the Nirginian's course in ORR
ginat!ng the crusade and Rev. DIR.
James Cannon is highly praised for hiI
vigorous and anccastng labors for a
saloonless Virginia and nation.
The convention was presided over
by Mrs. w. NJ. Bickers, the Bi-Counfy
president. and the opening religious
exercises were conducted by Rev. DR..
NJ pastor OF inc Cbdftu, Haio toi
daily welcomed the convention to
his church and highly praised the
w c. r l. for its splendid services
in the cause OF social Righteousness.
Reports from the several local
unions gave evidence that the organi-
ration Ia I'm splendid condition
throughout the Jurisdiction. There
was a symposium Of optimistic notes
throughout the day. Loyalty. har-
mony and good cheer abounded-
DIR. Cooper's Address.
Rev. DR.. W A. Cooper. pastor of
Central Methodist Church. made a
very fine address on Social Service,
which was greatly enjoyed and highly
commended. DR. Cooper has made
study OF this question for years and
his valuable store of knowledge re-
fardng it. coupled with his fine men
tai grasp and the faculty of point
eddy and plainly presenting truth,
makes any address by him on this
subject Of peculiar interest. The doc
tor very gracefully said that the w.
C. T L. had been at work on the
social service problem long before
the present organized effort had APP
peared.
Mrs, Roy Thomas. Bi-County vice.
president presented her report as one
OF the delegates from the Bi-County
Union to the national Anti-Saloon con-
vention held at Atlantic City In the
month Of July The paper was a
yention and so pleased her sisters that
they gave her a unanimous vote OF
thanks and ordered the paper printed
and a copy sent to each local union.
Mrs. Newton Speaks.
Mrs NJ. V. Newton, State and ma
tional organizer. mad, a most inter-
esting address. in which size portrayed
the origin and history OF the organi-
zation in the State. including many
thrilling experiences ana Incidents
She was given the Chautauqua salute
and shown much loving attention. A
biography Of Mrs. Newton and inter-
esting episodes OF her life's work In
the White Ribbon ranks appeared in
last Sundays Virginian from the pen
OF Mr.. w. NJ Bickers.
Mrs. Goodno, president OF the North
Carolina W. c. T. T.. was received
with honor and made a short but stir
ring address, In which she referred 70
the exaggerated statements concerning
the ineffectiveness OF prohibition In
the old North State. She declared
conditions are far better since the pro-
hibition law became effective and
that there was a determined purpose
to stop the leaks" and prevent the
evasion of the law by supplemental
legislation. She had no fear OF the
eventual complete success of prohi-
bition In her State or anywhere else.
Afternoon Session.
The convention adjourned for lunch
following the noontide PRAYER and met
again at 1880, concluding its labors
by 4:S0 O'Clock Much regret was
expressed at the illness OF Mrs. Car
penter, one Of the oficers. and also
at the illness OF the husband of Mrs.
Ella v. Word, another active and be-
loved sister, and resolutions OF SYM
pathy were adopted.
The vigorous resolutions, which were
adopted relative to the social evil,
law enforcement and needed new leg
islation and which were ordered to
be sert this paper for publication. are
as follows:
Adopts stirring Resolutions.
I'VE rejoice that the next Legisia-
ture will have a majority in both
Houses favorable to the enactment
of all needfuI laws to put into full
effect the expressed will Of Virginia
to prohibit the liquor traffic. The
splendid work OF the champions of
the temperance cause in the cam
paign will merit our hearty gratitude
and rny,, m and - ton OF roNran tha w