The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-08
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N INSPIRING SESSION
Orwazy6xataon. Guest OF South Rich
moud Un3m, Hears Address Of
osEamAzer, Mrs. Newton.
GREET WHITE RIBBON BOYS.
LATHE Carter Mayo, Who saved IAfe of
His Stster Recently, Given Medal
In Recognition OF His Gallant
Conduct.

There was not an undressing mo-
attended Bi-County w. c. T. u. Con-
vention, which was on yesterday the
guests Of the South Richmond Pro-
gressive Union, and held in the Gen.
trail Methodist Church. The president,
Mrs. w. NJ. Bickers. called on Mrs. NJ.
w. Newton. national and State or
ganizer, and one time comrade OF
Frances Willard to lead the devotional
exercises. which the pioneer good wo-
man did very impressively. and later
made an inspiring talk on the import
ance of child education in the. tenn
perance principles.
The reports from the various local
unions gave evidence OF good progress.
ana the full and free discussion of
many matters pertaining to the work
evtnced tho fact that the Jurisdiction
Is thoroughly alive to the Importance
OF their mission.
Excellent addresses were made by
Mrs J. II. johnson. of Richmond. on
1T . m p er nee Cooperating With
Church Missionary Work" and Mrs.
DR.. w. J. Maybe, on Child Welfare
and Temperance"
Master r.. Sanders recited a tenn
perance poem, and sang a solo with
AAo VAiGtA. WAL ID. Ddhicr
rendered very sweetly the solo. Does
Jesus Carer"
A very pleasing feature Of the con-
vention was the presentation OF a
Young White Ribbon Hereinafter
Mayo Carter of Richmond. the little
boy who recently. by his presence of
mind and great bravery. rescued his
little sister from incineration. Both of
the children sustained severe burns
and the little white ribboner hero on
yesterday wore on the lapel Of his lit
tie coat handsome gold medal which
tho Bi-County w. c. r. u. had pre-
scented him in recognition of his heroic
act Master Mayo wished the oppor-
ftunity to thank his big sisters of the
w. G. r. u. for their recognition. and
when the president presented him to
| the convention he received a great
ovation. With perfect composure, and
In sweet child-like simplicity. he said
Ladies' OF the w c. II. u. Bi-County
Convention. / want to thank you for
the expressions of encouragement and
comm ndation and for the beautiful
medal you so kindly gave me for saw
ing sister. am sure such sweet
things will help me in my purpose to
try always to be true to the principles
of the w. G. r. u. to which my dear
parents and all my brothers and
sisters belong God bless you and the
icause!'
An Inspiring Address.
! Mrs. Mayo, county president OF the
! W. c. T. u. of Dinwiddie. was intro
duced and made an inspiring address
Mrs. NJ. Hogue. of Council Bluffs,
Iowa, a sister of Mrs. Tabb. 2221 Han
over Avenue. Richmond. was intro
duced and spoke Interestingly of the
work in the Hawkeye State.
| The resolutions committee, consist
ing OF Mrs. Naughan-Loyd and Miss
Maggie Crenshaw, presented land
which was adopted) a timely set OF
good resolutions--pertine and well
expressed.
The recess for luncheon witnessed
the pretty scene of the church's Sun
day School room fllled with q con-
genial company of white ribbon wo-
men seated at decorated tables, tina,
were we'll laden with good things
and enjoying a choice social hour
THE attentive committee of the South
Richmond Union. which did the hon
ors of the occasion with such charm
ing grace and queeniy hospitality, con-
sisted of Mrs DR.. J. II. Light, Mrs
w ]. Carter. Mrs. B. c. Adams Miss
Page Snellings. Mira NJ j. Campbell
Mrs. DIR. Hill. Mrs. Blankenship, Mrs
McCrae, Miss Walker. Miss Payne
Mrs. Saunders.
| one OF our best conventions ever,'
was the verdict OF the ladies as they
separated for their homes In lovins
harmony and enthusiasm for the
cause, after singing -Biest Be tho Tie
that Binds"