The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1888-11-02

days sessions, of which we desire to
give q condensed report later by per-
mission of Che editor.
The addresses of welcome were ri ven
the first evening by Mira. Mary Bust,
president of the w. G. T. U. of the state
of New York, Mayor Hewitt of New
York and Gen. Fisk. The response
was given by Mary A. Livermore, who
was introduced as Americas best
known and most heroic orator among
women.
The young ladies had charge of the
program Saturday evening, and the
platform was filled with the represen-
tatives of the Y. w. q. T. u. Addresses
| were given by Mrs. Barnes, State Supt.
of Y work, and Miss Ida Clothler,
National organizer for the Y's. Also
| by Geo. Blailsie, subject, "Athletics for
Young Women" and Mrs Emma P.
Ewing on Domestic Economy. On Sun
day quite number of the pulpits in
New York and Brookly were filled by
w. G. T. U. talent Miss Elizabeth
Greenwood of Brooklyn preached the
annual sermon Sunday morning from
the text found in Nehemiah 9Th chap.
3rd verse, II am doing a great work
and can not come down. In the after
noon a Social Purity meeting was held,
addressed by Miss Willard, DR.. Kate
Bushnell, DIR. Mary Allen and Mrs.
Harris (''Hope Ledyard')
| In the evening Bishop Fallows of the
Reformed Episcopal Church preached
on the Ecclesiastical Emancipation of
Woman"
| The most important feature of Mon
day mornings session was the election
of officers by informal ballot, resulting
in the reelection of the old officers,
Miss Willard and Mrs. Woodbridge, Rec
Sec'y., elected for the tenth time, and
Mrs. Buell. Cor. Sec'y the eighth time.
Miss Willard received 800 out of 391
votes cast. the remaining woes being
divided among IL others, Mrs. Swift of
Penn. receiving s votes and Mrs. Eos
ter of Iowa votes. In the afternoon
memorial services were held in men,
DRY of four prominent workers who
have fallen from the ranks during the
past year. among whom was the be-
loved president of Md, Mrs. Mary Whit
all Thomas. After beautiful tribute
to her memory by Miss Willard, tender
and loving words were spoken by Mrs.
Baldwin. the newly-elected State Pres
ident of Md. In the evening addresses
were made by Miss Annie Jenniss
Miller, subject. Elbow to Dress" and
Mrs. Judge Thompson of Ohio. leader
of the crusade, who is now 72 years of
age. Also by Mrs. Clara Hoffman and
Mrs. Mary Lathrap Tuesday morn
ing's session was occupied with inter-
estiDg reports from eleven National
| Organizers. In the afternoon the Res
oIution Committee reported followed by
discussions. Tuesday evenings pro
gram was dispensed with in order to
finish the business of the Convention.
The memorials and replies were read
and acted upon.
The Chautauqua salute was given the
President for the admirable manner in
which she presided over the Conven-
ton. Miss Willard made the following
closing remarks: "Whatever we may
have in the way of difference or argu.
ment, I believe every woman here is a
christian woman, and has great kind
ness toward all others here and can say
from her heart God be with you till we
meet again. We will sing that song
and that will be the closing song, after
which will ask Mrs. Wallace to offer
prayer and DIR. Shaw to announce the
benediction.'
With clasped hands all joined in song
and prayer, united in heart for the
great work of humanity.
DELEGATE.