Evening star., 1928-02-26
W. G.. r. u.

MRS. +. A. Llllar0, 1917 COlumDla TOaQ,
with President Mrs. George Ross in
the chair. Mrs. John Thomas had
charge of the devotional exercises she
read parts of the first chapter of
Psalms, and from the Epistle of James
This month having the anniversaries OF
Lincoln and Washington. she spoke
especially of the rewards of virtue and
respect for laws. Reports of officers
were read and meeting of all treas
urcrS and captains was called for March
/. at the w. c. r. U. Home, to COM
plete work incident to the drive for
prizes to be given the first local union
which succeeds In collecting IS per
cent of dues from its members for the
year 1923. Mrs. Moore. flower super
intendent, reported eight calls made
and flowers taken to sick members. 1t
was voted to send the group picture,
taken at last quarterly meeting. held
at Calvary Baptist Church. to Mrs
Lamphier. with all the members sig
natures on 1t. She was present at this
meeting and on her way home fell and
broke her hip. Mrs. Lillard. super
intcndent of white ribbon recruits. told
of an accident suffered by one of her
little members and reported a change
for the better in her condition. Mrs
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to the officers Of Northwest Union by
Mrs. w. c. Moore, and of business
transacted. The new membership
drive beginning March and ending
May Is will have four captains in
charge. namely. Mrs. Bell. Mrs. Burton,
Mrs Moore and Mrs. Todd. All new
members present were introduced to
the union by Mrs. M. j. Hull Mrs.
Ross told of another new union being
organized today at Mrs. Clayton's in
Northeast Washington; also luncheon
and banquet to be held at the May
flower Hotel Tuesday, in which 33 ma
tional organizations will be repre-
sented. Mrs. Moore described the
Francis Willard memorial services held
at the Capitol Sunday. February 49,
Mrs. Mary Krause. director OF Juvenile
Court work. was presented to the union
and thanked them for clothing re-
ceived for needy school children. She
work for the Juvenile Court that much
good had been accomplished With
reference 10 family and church rela-
tions. Children must be rescued while
young and 95 per cent of children
coming before the Juvenile Court are
from homes broken up by drug addicts.
A home for young boys is especially
needed in the District and mothers
pensions are found inadequate to meet
the needs Of destitute mothers IN WASH
ington. Mrs NJ. A. Bradburn, District
director for the Union Signal wants to
double the number of subscriptions
and displayed a banner with star for
every subscriber to the Union Signal
or Crusader in her Union. Mrs. Mac
Spieden sang "At Dawning." and
Trees" with Mrs. John Thomas at
the piano. Mrs. G. Tinsley Creech. the
District narcotic director. said the last
week of February Is education week,
and the aim of the narcotic department
OF the w. C.. T. u. Is to free youth
from harmful drugs. Many fall into
trouble because of ignorance. We
must teach them early" The mizpah
benedict!on was given, after which re-
freshments were served TO more than
30 members BY the hostess and her
daughter.
Columbia Union observed the thirty
fifth anniversary of its organization
February II at the home of Mrs. S. w.
Morris of the Oakland. Mrs. Edwin c.
Dinwiddie. president. presiding.
The program was informal, with many
who were present participating IN
"reminiscences OF the early days OF
Columbia. which was then LeDroit
Union. while others went further back
and related incidents OF their connec-
ton with the w. c. T. u. in different
States even to the time OF the crusades
IN Ohio.
There were present three charter
members of Columbia Union. Mrs. c. A:
Merwin. Mrs. Charles Grandfield and
Mrs. Morris, besides Miss L. S. Weight
man. corresponding secretary OF the
board OF trustees of the District W. c.
T. u. who was at the organization
meeting Of LeDroit Union.
Mrs. Morris gave brief account OF
the carly history OF the union. Mrs.
Grandfield and Miss Weightman each
read an original poem. inspired by the
occasion and "Auld Lang Syne" was
sung by Mrs. Clayton Emig, a guest.
Mrs. NJ NJ Pollock. District president.
also q guest. spoke few words OF greet
ing and Mrs Sydney H. Phillips spoke
In memory OF the beloved members OF
other days, mentioning especially Mrs.
L. d. Merrick and Mrs Doud.
Other guests were: Mrs. George A.
Ross District treasurer: Mrs. l.. Hender-
son and Mrs. Ida c. Allison. Amid the
enthusiasm OF the occasion there was
heartfelt response to the suggestion to
sing "Blest Be the Tie That Binds Our
Hearts In Christian Love"
Messages were sent TO two OF the
"shut-ins" OF the union. Mrs. Ella S.
Knight. former president and Mrs.
Alexander NJ. German. once director OF
l.. T. l.. work. Excerpts from an address
given by Mrs. Elizabeth T. Stanley.
president of the State w. c. r. u. OF
Indiana. on THE Life OF Frances e.
Willard" were read by Mrs. Wallace
Sherwood.
A social hour followed the program
The spirit OF the season was carried out
with the American colors prevailing in
the attractive appointments OF the
dining room and In period costuming by
some OF the ladies The hostess was
assisted by Mrs. A. Rogers Tracy and
Mrs, Wallace Sherwood
A well attended memorial service was
held February 10 at $50 pm. AT the
statue Of Miss Francis f. Willard in
Statuary Hall at the Capitol This
service in memoriam of the work OF
Miss Willard in the temperance cause
was under auspices OF the Woman'g
Christian Temperance Union and was
conducted by Mrs. N. NJ. Pollock, the
president. DR.. r. Scott Mcbride OF the
Anti-Saloon League led in prayer and
the Columbia Male Quartet sang. lead
Kindly Light" and other selections
Mrs, Charles T. Grandfield introduced
Representative Addison Smith OF Idaho
who made the principal address and
gave an appreciativc talk and eulogy
on Miss Wizards work.
The North Capitol Union met Mon
day evening at the home OF Mrs
Blanche Carney. So Rhode Island ave-
nue. northwest. with the vice president.
Mrs Lille Moore In the chair, The cor
responding secretary. M!ss Annie Cath
ers, announced that 100 cards had been
sent out for this meeting.
An account OF the events leading up
to the passing Of the prohibition