Evening star., 1925-04-05
w. c. T. u.

The Mount Pleasant w. G. II. u,
met Wednesday in the Calvary Method
ist Church at pm, Mrs. Llndley IL.
Clark, the president, presiding. An eve
ming session was held in order mat
many honorary members ana frlehus
might come who are unable TO atlcho
during the afternoon.
The minutes of the previous meeting
were read by Mrs E. c. Yellowley. re-
cordIng secretary, and were accepted.
summary was then given OF Inc PAST
years activities, consisting OF q prlel
resume of the work done by the II
superintendentS of their respective ue-
partments. The reports from the super
ntendents for the past month were post
poned until next meeting in order to
give time to several prominent SPEAKERS
and artists who were present
Mrs. Bert Andrews explained in detail
the membership contest subscribed TO by
the District w c. T. u. in order TO pro-
mote interest in securing members 10
this worthy and uplifting organization.
An interesting playlet was given oy sew
eral of the children in the Loyal lerh-
perance Legion work. under mrs. STOUT
direction. The pay is intended TO M
press children with the danger OF FORM
ing the smoking or alcoholic habit, Mrs.
tional Education Association, pointed
out the great need of the creation OF
department of education, explaining the
Sterling Reed bill, presented by Con
gress to further this movement Ihls
bill is supported and indorsed by 2S or
caniZations Commissioner Roy Haynes
gave an outline of conditions be1ore ana
since prohibition, showing a steady gam
proving that education and prohibition
n ha
that we work with more vigor and de-
termination to compete with those op-
posed 20 law enforcement. With status
tics to show work accomplished. he sum-
married the closing of lIfooo open
saloons, 400 breweries and 500 DIS
tileries 1t is a new law, and TO uproot
and remove a long favored habit ana
custom requires patience, time ana an
understanding by those who have formed
the alcohol habit.
Miss Alice Deal, principal of the Co
lumbia Junior High School, gave talk
upon The Problem Child in the
Schools" explaining how environment,
housing conditions, health, heredlty ana
all things affect the young and growing
child With her miscreant boys she
usually asks first the question, do you
smoke" and he usually does. SOCIAL
hygiene Is also prominent factor in the
=
Dr. Parker, AN able and well informed
speaker would at an early date address
parents teachers and others along these
lines OF thought
Mrs. Raymond DicI<ey gave several
selections on the violin, accompanied by
Mrs Chester Adair. among them com
position by Vice President Dawes. Mrs.
Wayne r. Wheeler. accompanied b!
piano and violin. sang
PRAYER W.. offered by Rev. l. u.
Clark. and a socia hour was enjoyed
and light refreshments served Many
new members joaned. The meeting ad-
journed until April q at the home OF
Mrs. +. Jones, 31ll Thirty-fourth
street. All friends welcome.
Northwest Union met Thursday at
headquarters. 522 Sixth stree Mrs. +!
lis Logan, president in the chair. After
usual formal reports several dramatic
readings were given by Mrs. T. Brin
ley, chairman division OF litcra urr OF
the Federation of Womens cubs. Mrs.
Eva Criswel,. president O' the Emma
Sanford Shelton Union. brought greet
inGs of that union. and also sang two
selections II Passed by Your Window"
by Barlte and Just for To-day" by
Dinsmore She was accompanied on the
piano by Mrs Harry Test Bible was
presented to the union by Mrs. Mary 4.
Bucker for use al the meetings.
The speaker of the day was Mrs.
Emma Sanford She'ton. president of the
District w. c. T. L. She spoke of the
prcSress made in itiding the country of
lawbrcakers and bCotleggers. and gave
interesting facts about the enforcement
Of the eighteenth amendment Delegates
were elected to the quarterly convention
of the w. c. T. L. to be held all day in
Mckendree NJ. +. Church April Il.
West End w. &. II. l.. met Monday
evening with Mrs. J. J. McLain, S12
Twentieth street northwest.
Mrs. II. Moffatt Bradley. District
evargelistic superintendent. conducted
the devotional exercises. and also spoke
at length on the activities of her de-
partment.
Mrs. Edna Taylor presented the work
of the Y. +. b, and urged the union to
organize 4 branch in this section of the
city. The get-together supper on April
81 came up for discussion. On Monday,
April 6. West End Union will have
charge at Central Union Mission. with
Miss Esther Celandor to sing.
Mrs. McLain was assisted by Miss
Adams