The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-07
MRS. BIcKERS AGAIN
HEADS v. c. 7. U.
o-Sounty Convention Yesterday Fea-
tured by Interesting
Incidents.
FIRM FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
inspiring Addresses and Reports-Drs.
wicker and Peters Make Strong
Iaiks-Oficers Elected and Dele
gates Chosen For Convention.

me white ribboners continue tc
s'and as solid phalanx for law en-
iorcement and civic righteousness
Unity OF purpose and answering 10y
atty to the great principles for which
the w. c. T. L. stands characterized
the bi-county convention, which met
IN ST. James Methodist Church and
was largely attended by delegates and
interested visitors,
Reports from the local unions
evinced a gratifying progress of the
work and were listened to with rapt
attention.
Among those who addressed the
essemblage with words OF good cheer
and counsel were Miss Bessie I4arkin.
OF Philadelphia, and Mrs. VI. w. New
ton. State and national organizer.
Mrs. w. /. Bales, State musical
director OF the organization. sang
sweetly the GLORY Song" Mrs Julia
Gay recited In a charming manner
The House by the Side of the Road"
One pretty little girl. the grand
daughter OF the president, was dedi-
Gated to the cause by being invested
with the white ribbon bracelet and a
tervent prayer. Little Eliza beth Bick-
- uauEIILrE DI hF. ana -hTS. W. NJ
bickers, Jr., acted in a charming
manner, and the service was very
Impressive. Incidentally. 1t is worthy
OF note that every memb OF the
presidents family and every "in-law'
and every member of their families
are white ribboners
The resolutions adopted breathe a
spirit Of loyalty and zeal that IS char
acteristic Of this branch OF the great
temperance army. They bespeak the
fact that tHe union is fully alive to
the issues OF the day which so vitality
AFFECT the home life,
The election of officers resulted as
follows: President. Mrs. w, NJ Bick-
ers; vice president. Mrs Roy Thorn
as: treasurer. Mrs Charles Saunders;
Gay. corresponding secretary. Mrs
Lee Todd.
Among the very stirring talks hy
superintendents Of departments were
those by Mrs Palmorc. Miss Cren-
shaw, Mrs. Bowers, Mrs Or Hooker
Mrs Burgess. Mrs. Ella V. Wood
Arrangements were made for main
tanning headquarters and public
rest room on the state Fair Grounds
every day OF the fair. The Bi-County
Union owns a nice building on the
grounds
The feature OF the afternoon ses-
sion after the convention had par
taken of the nice dinner provided by
their hostess union East End1 was
tho stirring addresses by Prohibition
Commissioner Peters and Rev DR.
John !. Wicker. These weli-knowu
champions OF the temperance cause
made very eloquent speeches. in
which was predicted the final over
throw OF the liquor traffic and the
drink curse Both OF the speakers
paid high tribute 10 the white rib
boners and haie them rodspeed in
their noble work
The convention heartily thanked
the distinguished visitors for their
Inspiring addresses
Mrs NJ ". Newton's address was
also greatly entoved. Sha IS a pioneer
and looks good for many more years
Of splendid service.
There was much detail work done
In connection with the vigorous prose
cution Of the cause, and the re-
elected president made a very earnest
plea for hearty cooperation of all
the unions and each member thereof
The convention adjourned at half
past o'clock, after a most enjoyable
and profitable day