Evening star., 1928-06-17
w. C.. T. u.

had to be changed as, owing to the Ill
ness of Miss Katherine Fowler, Its host
ess, the week end trip on the bay wa!
cancelled But this earnest, enthusias'
tic group of young people decided te
close the season with picnic of some
nature. and accordingly went to Grea
Falls, va, in automobiles last Saturday
and enjoyed the afternoon together
One item of business was acted upon
that this organization would contribute
two friendship school bags for the Mex
lean school children and have them
ready and be included in the exhibition
of school bags at the W. c. T. y. Con-
vention in the Hamline NJ. E. Church
Sixteenth and Allison streets, June %
prayer service will be held a week
from tomorrow afternoon in W. c. T. u
headquarters, 500 Sixth street, with
Mrs. r. j. Hoage in charge. The hours
are from to pm. and the public is
invited. This service is arranged for
prayer for guidance and divine strength
Tor the coming political convention
The quarterly convention of the w c.
T. u. TO be held next Friday in tho
Hsmline NJ E. Church, Sixteenth and
Allison streets, promises to be of un-
usual interest. Reports will practically
be eliminated. However Mrs. F. Scott
Mcbride will ask her local Flower Mis-
sion directors 10 tell of their experiences
in visiting the many hospitals on Flower
Mission day, June 9, when hundreds of
bouquets were given patients. A playlet
entitled Alice in the New Wonderland
Land" will be given by the Stella Clay
ton l.. T. L., under direction of Mrs
Myrtle Davis. Many friendship bags for
the Mexican children will be on display.
Miss Gladys Sabila, daughter of the ag-
ricultural attache of the Mexican en-
haSsy and Mabel Walker Willebrandt,
jr.. will be on the program Chaplain
Oliver OF Walter Reed Hospital will re-
ceive the several afghans made by Co.
lunbia Union and others. Miss Frances
Tredwell Of Hill Crest Children'S Home
and Mrs H. NJ Kendrick of Calvary
Baptist Church will be the morning
speakers. and Andrew Wilson, president
Of the District of Columbia Anti-Saloon
League will speak in the afternoon
Mrs N. NJ. Pollock will preside. opening
the meeting at 10 am: luncheon served
at IL 30 Public invited.
The Capitol Hill w. T.U. held the
last meeting of the year at Waugh
Church Wednesday afternoon. In the
absence of the president. Mrs. Biyler.
Mrs. Ramsey presided and led the de-
yctionals
The flower mission director reported
S5 bouquets taken to Casualty Hospital
and others who were III June g.
The following delegates were ap-
pointed to the convention at Hamline
Church June %: Mrs Hugh Irish. dele
gate at large: Mrs. Leonard. DR.. Organ.
Mrs. Fernsner, Mrs. Charles Griest
Mrs Dick. Mrs Nations Mrs. Single
ton.
Five dollars was donated to the Cen
tral Union Mission Building fund. The
meeting closed with a prayer service
In behalf Of the Nation.
On Monday at the w C. T. U.
Building a prayer service was held
from to pm. The first half hour
was devoted to the subject Righteous
IN National Affairs and Righteous
Leaders led by Mrs. Harriet Petrie.
The second half hour was led by Mrs
Harvey Irwin on the subject Our
Women Leaders, As Mrs. Boole and
Mrs. H R. Peabody" The third half
hour was led by Mrs. Robert Hoag on
the subject Of THE Young People
Our First Voters" The fourth half
hour subject was Our influence In
WOFaI-lEIEk1dU AllIZcUHiAp
The program was planned by Mrs.
David Lum. Mrs. George II. Thomas.
q w. c. r. u president Of one of the
provinces Of India, en- route TO the
world w. c. 7. y. convention IN
Ewitzerland VINO is q close friend Of
HRS. Lum, gave talk on The Infu-
ence America Exerts Throughout the
World" There are 20 100000 women
snxioussy watching 70 see now the
American women viii support proni-
bltion at the polls This was one Of
the thousands Of prayer services held
in every State under the direction OF
the National w. c. 7. u.
The lexington Union observed W. C.
T. u. Flower Mission day by visiting
Children's Hospital and the Homeopatn-
tc Hospital, distributing among the sick
over a hundred bouquets OF flowers,
armfuls Of daisies for the children 70
make into daisy chains, as children love
20 do, Nine picture scrap books, fifty
story books contributed by the L. T. l..
and scripture cards tied with white rib
bon were also given. The flowers were
gathered by the loving hands Of chill
eFeu il Emory and lexington Schools.
The president of the union, Mrg. Alvin
Day: her daughter. Mrs Walker Clute:
Mrs Rule and Misses Mildred and
Alice Bonnet assisted Mrs. GrisSon,
who had charge. Flowers were also sent
70 members VINO are II.
The Lincoln Loyal Temperance Legion
concluded its years program With
June festival In the playground OF Lin
coin Road M z, Church Mrs. b Crig-
som, director Of the L. r. L.. was assist
ed by Ars. Clarence Corkrsn. The IS
children present marched, Clarence
Corkran leading. carrying the American
flag. jim Belt, dressed in red and white,
carried the L. T. L. shield After the
salute 10 the flag the l.. r. L. rally cry
vas given. Mrs, Alvin Day, president Of
lexington W. G. r. T.. crowned Doris
Henderson the June queen with a
wreath Of red roses. Evelyn Henderson
and Violet Fry won prizes In guessing
games Clarence corkran. gr., also car
Tssc Of prize Audrey AaTcellas and
Pauline c0rkfan we're awarded prizes
fog attendance, Kathleen Belt and jim
Bflt foT making picture scrap books and
Amelia Carter for news clippings. RE-
fyexi3naeats consisting of ice cream and
homemade cakes we're much enjoyed.
Chaplin Union vent 10 Hams Point
June 6 for q picnic. The oay proved al
ideal one, although showers were pre~
d3cted A business session was neld
Hiss Weigftnl2ns talk w&S On Bible
Impressions In Childhood" ana The
BEAUTIES Of nature" 4 pieaSanf sur
prlee was the presence NJ VIE President
Mrs r. A. WiIIiamG. The weekly paper
cf tfle W. &, Z. u. organization speaks
cf tJ1e work done by c0ctofs In STiezkr-
Ian6s where The national convention
vii! be held, In educating public Opig-
tcn On the question Of alcohol, by the
formation Of clan!cs of which there are