Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-29
w. c.. T. u. Notes


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It was noted that 100000 has been
added to the United States Treasury
by national prohibition. Indicating
Europe's interest in our law. January
Is was observed In Bulgaria as the
birthday Of the eighteenth amendment
10 the United States Constitution. 1t
was observed with qualification that the
President and Mrs. Coolidge had cour-
tcously, yet firmly. stood true to the
spirit OF the Constitution regarding the
partaking Of liquor while IN Havana,
thus establishing for American citizens
the standard OF propriety and good
form when in foreign territory. Mrs.
Grandfield spoke highly Of the moving
picture, Let's Finish the job"
The hostess was assisted by her daugh-
ter. Miss Margaret Livingston, and Mrs,
HibbS.
The n. F.. Suburban Union met at the
home of its president. Mrs. A. G. Proc
tor. 25ol Irving street northeast. Wed
nesdsy. Attendance was good. and the
union went on record AS hold-faSt
union. with a fully paid-up member
ship.
Reports were heard from the Rich
mond conference, also the District
quarterly.
Mrs. 6. J. Stratton of Indiana was a
visitor.
The w. c. T. u. Of Bradbury Heights
had large gathering al the home OF
Mrs j. w. Talbert OF Hillcrest D. c.
After reports and the transaction OF
business Mrs. N. NJ Pollock gave an
account Of the regional conference. held
! in Richmond. Va, last week.
! NiNlifl and Ninn0 selections were gwen
| by Junior members, and Mrs. Robert
! HODGE gave plans for temperance teach
/ ing IN Sunday schools and Junior gath
erings A social hour was enjoyed ana
refreshments served.
/ The Georgetown Union enjoyed an
| afternoon at the Odd Fellows Home on
n street, Wednesday. Mrs. Sacrey acting
as hostess A vocal trio and several
choruses interspersed accounts of the
| Cause and Cure Of War Convention.
Mrs. Lucy Swanton gave fine points on
the work of the citizenship department.
She planned court visitation with the
members and named activities for the
wear to be carried out in the District.
Three new members were received.
Northwest Union met January IS,
at Calvary Baptist Church. The meet
ing was called to order by the president,
Mrs. Ross and Mrs. ]. r. Thomas led
devotional exercises. After the Temper
ance Rally Song" was sung. Mrs.
Thomas read the eighteenth chapter
of Luke, especially dwelling on tic
parable OF the pharisee and publican.
closing her remarks with: There is
enough good in the world to save it,
| and man is at his best when God leads
him"
Reports OF officers were read and
prayer offered for sick members. Miss
Goodfellow told Of the appointment OF
DR.. Lauretta Kress to conduct the ex-
animation Of all girls coming befor,
the Juvenile Court and OF the expenses
there being paid by the District w. c.
T Z. Clinic. Mrs. w. H. Moore reported
seven calls made to sick members and
flowers presented TO them. Mrs. Lillard
told Of calls made, and Mrs. Cockrell
spoke Of work among the Chinese and
other nationalities. Mrs. Copeland
solicited subscriptions TO the Union
Signal. A complete report OF the last
executive meeting was given by Mrs.
A. j. Henry. Mrs. NJ. J. Hull gave a
resume of the fortieth District quarterly
convention held at the First PreSby-
terrain Church. January 20. quoting ex-
cerpts from Senator Stephens address
on that occasion. Mrs. Ross told OF
the L. T. L. demonstration by 5-year-
old children, in celebration Of the
eighth birthday of prohibition given
under the direction Of Mrs. r. T. Stout
and Miss Adelaid Borah. Announce
ments were made that on this after
noon at o'clock q wreath viii bc
placed on the grave Of Mrs. Emma
Sanford Shelton, the late District
president, and memorial services Will
be held Tuesday. January 81. at w. c.
T. U. Home by the Emma Sanford
Shelton Union.
Mrs. Pollock. District president, gave
q talk describing a Summer automobile
trip To the Middiewest. mentioning the
numerous railroads crossed and the
frequent stop, look and listen" signs
encountered en- route. These warning
signs may aptly refer TO US as temper
ance workers enabling US to discern
and successfully perform our duties
Dr. William 8. Abernethy. pastor OF
Calvary Baptist Church. was the prin-
cipal speaker Of the meeting. 1T takes
many years to uproot evil. and We must
remember only eight years have gone
by since the prohibition amendment
WAS put in the Constitution" A dona-
ton OF SIS was voted 10 the Citizens
Service Organization for use in its
work, by the members Of Northwest
Union. On motion of Mrs. e. r.
Pesxlee. a rising vote Of thanks was
rendered Dr. Abernethy for his inspir
ing talk. Mrs. NJ. J. Hull. president
emeritus OF Northwest Union, displayed
banner held by her since 1881. and
presented 1t 10 Mrs. George Ross. presi-
dent OF the Union. Mrs. w. II. Moore,
chairman Of membership committee.
brought in dues from old members