Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-17
MASS CONVENTION
VI the State Woman's Christian Union,
A.eiemeht weather does not Deter the
Haies from Filling the Auditorium
OF the First baptist Church..
HE CONVENTION ADDRESSED Ely Gorrpxor
FLAisrED AND SPEAKER HUTCHINSON.
SECOND DAY.

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VINO conducted the morning religious exer-
cises
The President took the chair at 1920
o'clock
The Secretary read the record of the pre-
Vious meeting, which was approved
The President called for reports of COM
mlttees. and named as the first to report. the
committee on sacramento wine.
This question ELECTED quite lengthy and
interesting discussion. participated in bv
Mrs. Croker of Portland. Mrs Jones of
winthrop: Mrs. Choafe of Biddeford, Mrs.
Sargent of Augusta, Mrs. Knowlton of Port.
land, Mrs. burlington of Bowdoinham, Mrs.
Hunt of Portland, Mrs. Allen of Fairfield,
Mrs Porter of Lewiston. and others. incluJ-
ing ladies from Presque Isle. Lewiston.
Windham, and members of the Augusta
Union.
Several gentlemen present spoke briefly in
this connection. and it seemed to be the
universal sentiment of the convention that
wine should be banishcd from the communion
table, and pure water, the emblem of Christ's
lite among men. of his cleansing from sin
and making the heart that had transgressed
whittier than snow, should be substituted in its
place and should still be recognized as an ele
ment typical of the love of God and the blood
of his son. The committee were instructed
to defer their report until regular business
meeting of the Union.
The President called the attention of the
audience to the paper recognized as the official
organ of the Union, and also to the Temperance
text books in the possession of the Secretary,
The Corresponding Secretary read n bust
ness communication from the Secretary Of
the National Union, also n communication
from the Corresponding Secretary of the
Lewiston Auxiliary Union, inviting the
State Union to hold its next annual business
meeting in that city.
On motion, the invitation was accepted
with thanks.
The President stated that Mrs. J. Ellen
Foster would probably address the temper
ance people Of Maine during the forthcom-
ing annual campmeeting at Richmond
The President stated that owirg to the
failure ola Massachusetts, Union to keep its
engagement with Mrs. Foster, that lady
would be at liberty to address local Unions
in Maine, from the 18th to the Goth of March
inclusive.
Ladies representing the Biddeford, Port
land. Augusta, Belfast, Bangor, Skowhegan,
Calais. and other Unions and Aid Societies
signified their wish that Mrs Foster should
come among them to give a new life to the
uobit Wblh III NultH tntN are tliSdStu.
Mrs. Cunningham of Calais, reported that
a great deal of good is being done by the
Society in her city.
On motion. the Committee on Resolutions
was increased by adding to it Mrs. Patterson
of Belfast, and Mrs. Lord of Kennebunk.
The President requested the members of
the Sunday School Committee to meet Mrs.
Stickney. the State Superintendent of Sunday
school work. at I o'clock Wednesday even
ing. Also extended an invitation to the men,
bers of local Sunday schools, with pastors,
superintendent and teachers to be present.
The President introduced Mrs. G. w.
Quinby of Augusta, who gave notice of a
lecture by Mrs. Devol, in Representatives.
Hall upon the interests peculiar to Christian
labor with the insane.
Adjourned to O'Clock, Z. NJ.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The convention was called to order at
o'clock by Mrs. Porter of Androscoggin who
led the devotional exercises.
The President took the chair at 3 O'Clock.
The record of the morning meeting was
read and approved
Mrs. Ware of Gardiner from the commit
tee on Juvenile work reported over 30 organ
izations in operation and that this branch
of the work of the Union was in a h0urishing
condition.
On motion the report of the committee was
accepted.
Mrs. Stickney from the committee on
Sunday School work. reported that the com
mittec have been able to do but little.
because of lack of corporation, and urged
various recommendations looking to the sue
cess of this feature of the work.
Mrs. Foster of Lewiston, reported some
facts relative to the advancement OF the work
in Androscoggin county, not previously
brought to the notice of the convention.
The report was farther discussed by
Mrs. Stickney. Mrs. Leavitt of Portland, Mrs.
Williams of Augusta.
On motion. the report of the committee
was accepted.
was instructed to add to the list of delegates
the names of Mrs. Hunt and Mrs. kimball OF
Portland. they not being provided with Gre
dentials.
On motion, Mrs. Cunningham of Calais,
v,s requested to convey message OF sym
rotbv and love to the MON of that city, ana
an ;nvitation to become auxiliary to the state
Union.
The Secretary inquired if there were repre-
sentatives of societies not connected with the
Union present The President invited any
such to address the convention.
On motion, Mrs. Allen OF Fairheid. was
reoucsted TO convey to the aid society OF mat
village greeting. and an invitation to become
auxiliary to the State Union.
The Secretary read letters from Camuen
ond Thomast,n. expressing sympathy win
Che work Of the State Union, and wiling
noes TO cooperate in any measures looking
20 rho advancement of the cause, and express
inc hope that the incoming LADY OF me
White House" would take the grand stahd
far Temperance which her predecessor mas
40 nobly sustained.
n, motion, the convention indorsed .ne
,c,ion of the National Convention OF the W.
r. r. II. in conveying to sfrs. Garfield the
fishes of the Christian Temperance Women
Of America. respecting the use OF aicohohc
liquors. po- from the COM
,,,;,,,s on influencing corporations ana en-
,,,n,ers TO require total abstinence among
their employees. reported fair success III
mi, branch of the Union labors.
The report of the committee was aecep'su
NJ Crossman of Bangor requested 'he
,,oai unions to report to her the name ana
iocat;on of manufacturing corporations, tha'
r. ;tb others of the committee might cor
rosnond with them in relation to TIE suceess
Vi Mrs Cboate of Biddeford and Mrs. ware
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