Jasper County Democrat, Volume 2, Number 1, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 April 1899 — W. C. T. U. INSTITUTE. [ARTICLE]

W. C. T. U. INSTITUTE.

The W. C. T. U. Institute held a two days session in Rensselaer, convening Monday, Apr. 10, at .11 o'clock, at the first Baptist church, with Mrs. Mattie Cammack, state recording secretary, leader, assisted by Mrs.- Hattie Brand of Indianapolis. The topics on program were discussed. The first, on Mothers' Meetings was perhaps enjoyed best. The afternoon session was opened by devotional exercises conducted Miss Maggie Kenton. Then the leader opened discussion as to relations existing between children’s work and the W. C. T. U. The children’s work is known as the Loyal Temperance Legion. All think the children’s work should be organized and hope to have an organization here, so children, do not forget this, we shall want you all, and shall expect many L. T. L. badges to be put on this summer. The organization of a new W. C. T. U. followed. Officers: Pres. Mrs. W. T. Perkins; Secy. Mrs. Sheppard; Vice-Pres. Mrs. Wood; Treas. Maggie Kenton. The departments of work taken up and Supts. were: Literature, Mrs. Wood; Contest, Mrs. Collins. On Monday evening an enjoyable program was given. Five little girls recited and won the admiration of alt The silver medal was given to little Myra Watson, as she gave another “Samantha Allen” lecture to her poor henpecked Josiah. Mrs. Brand also gave an interesting talk of her visit to the world’s convention of the W. C. T. U. at London. The topic discussed Tuesday morning, the enfranchisement of Indiana women. Tuesday afternoon a ParliamI entry drill was given, and then fol- ■ lowed a discussion by ladies, “To what extent are women responsible | for the existence of the saloon?”, i Then the men present discussed | “To what extent are the men re- [ sponsible for the existence of the [ saloon?” At night Mrs. Commack gave an interesting lecture “A Modern Parable.” So the instii tute closed appreciated by all. M Dr. I. B. Washburn tests eyes for glasses by the latest methods. The best lenses put in any desired frame. It does not pay to ruin [your eyes with improper and cheap lenses. Satisfaction guaranteed when possible.