The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-06-09
THE w. c. Il. u.
Meeting of the Executive Committee at
Chesapeake CIty.

| Meeting of the Executive Committee at
| Chesapeake CIty-
The Executive Committee of the w.
G. T. u, of Cecil county, met in Chesa-
peake City on Thursday. About II y.
NJ. the meeting was opened by singing,
Work for the Night is Coming fol-
lowed by B BILE lesson read by Rev. 7. A.
H. o Brien, of Cherry Hill. Rev. E. H.
Nelson offered prayer, and 81 Love 10
| Tell the Story" was sung. Miss Laura
Boulder in behalf of Chesapeake Union
then made very pleasing address of
welcome, to which the President, Mrs.
Milligan. replied.
The recording secretary, Mrs. E. G.
Atkins, and notwithstanding, Miss
Mary Waring, both being absent, Mrs.
Jewell moved that Miss NJ. A. Nicols act
as secretary. Alter reading of minutes
of meeting held in Elkton March LIST,
the report of Mrs. w. H. Nc
DowelI, superintendent of scientific in
struction, was called Tor. She being
absent a verbal report was given by Mrs.
Milligan. The qualities of the book now
used in the public schools was discussed,
and committee appointed to assist Mrs.
Mcdowell IN the matter. The superin-
tendent of Sunday School work was
absent. Mrs. L. Nj. Haines reported
work done by Elkton Legion on Decora-
tion Day. Mrs. Jewell and Mrs. Hughes
spoke for their respective legions, and
Mrs. Haines suggested representation
of the Loyal Legion in the annual meet
ing. Adjourned to meet at 100.
At the afternoon session the Loyal
Legion of Chesapeake City represented
by about % memb ers, sang as an opening
chorus sour Little Temperance B lnd;'
then after Bible lta1ing the children
again sang We're q Band of Children
followed by prayer by the president and
an address to the children. Mrs. Alex
auder reported on Union Signal work.
The different unions are to send new
subscribers rames to Mrs. Alexander,
and she will secure the papers at reduced
rates. Mrs. Jewell reported 4 "Y's."
having lately been organized by Miss
Mcdowell, will. the Elk ton Y" making
5 in the county.
Mrs. Haines reported labor done in
Fair work.
Miss Hopper didn't know until recently
that she was superintendent of parlor
meetings.
Mrs. Wilkinson was not present but
she is an enthusiastic worker in the
flower mission department.
Mrs. Jewell spoke of the Kindergarten
work very encouragingly-
Mrs. Martindale was appointed super
intendent of Sabbath observance.
Mrs. Milligan read a letter from Miss
M. c. Buck, asking for aid at the State
fair in November, object to build W.
C. T. U. headquarters. By motion the
matter was referred to the following
committee: Mrs. j. W. Mccullough,
chairman, and Mrs. II. Fl. Brady. Mrs.
Milligan, Mrs. L. NJ. Haines, and Mrs
Jewell. Committee on minutes reported
the balance due to be $50. By motion
each local union was requested to hold
some entertainment, and make from the
proceeds donation to the county treas
urer. 1t was also suggested that each
local union take up collection at each
meeting. A talk followed about the
work among the colored people. 1t was
decided for Mrs. Quigg to communicate
with Mrs. Harper and make arrangements
to suit the people.
A letter was read from Mrs. G. D.
Abrams complaining that injustice had
been done Woodlawn union. They paid
their worlds also their county tax, and
were not credited with it in the annual
printed minutes. The secretary explained
to the convention that Mrs. II. Ii. Haines
wished all superintendent would finish
and sign their reports before going to the
convention, and Immediately after read
ing pass it over to the secretary. All who
had not paid or reported before that had
to lay over until the next report was
issued and Woodlawn will be credited
with last years dues, and this years too
if paid in time, in the next annual report.
Miss Oldham's resignation as cores
ponding-secretary was then read and ac-
cepte1, and Mrs. L. NJ. Haines appointed
as her successor.
An order was issued to pay bill for sta
tionary purchased by Miss Warning.
Elkton and Zion each invited the an
nual meeting which will be held in Sep
TENDER. Zion was chosen.
Superintendent of juvenile work will
make arrangements for rally of the
legions.
Mrs Jewell was authorized 10 secure
speakers for temperance day at Wood
lawn. NJ. A. NIcoLs, Sec'y pro TEN.