The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-10-19
Fifteenth Annual Convention of
w. G. T. U. OF Maryland.

The annual Convention of the w. c. T.
U. of Maryland was held at Hagerstown,
Sept. Gath, 25th and Goth. An executive
committee meeting was held ON the after
noon of the Oath which took into consid-
Grafton some needed changes in the State
Constitution. The exercises of the even
| ing consisted of addresses by the pastor
of the church, Rev. Mr.. France, and
Mrs. B .ldwin, State President of the w.
| c. T. U. of Maryland, also very interest
ing exercises by the Loyal Legion of
Haserstown. The meeting then adjourn
ed to the chapel room adjoining, for a
reunion, which consisted of general
| hand shaking, brief talks by several of
the members, Sc. This proved to be a
most delightful occasion as it gave oppor-
| tunity for the members to become better
| acquainted.
On the morning of the 25th the conven-
ton was opened by a prayer service led
by Mrs. Bailey of Hartford County, after
which the usual order of business was
taken up. Committees appointed on
Credentials, Resolutions, Plan of Work
and Finances. The President, Mrs. Sum-
merfield Baldwin, gave her annual ad
dress, which was full of encouraging
thoughts and helpful suggestions. The
Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. M. A.
Lake, reported about $3.50 members,
| hnr ha
year. She stated that there has been de-
velopment not only in the work but in
the workers, as their reports gave evil
dence of more systematic methods of
work than ever before. The treasurer
reported receipts during the year $4,-
s75.1, expenditures s3,S97.22. Mrs.
Buell.. National Corresponding Secre
tary and President of School of Methods,
was introduced and gave an interesting
parliamentary drill. An interesting paper
GU the history of Maryland w. c. T. U.
was read by Mrs. Murdoch.
The afternoon session was opened by
devotional exercises led by Mrs. Tatum,
of Howard County. A memorial service
was held in charge of Mrs. E. T. Nelson
of Queen Anne County. Tender tributes
were paid to the memory of Mrs. E. A.
Black, Mrs. Sarah Crosby, Miss Rebecca
Zurich, Mrs. Mary Wise and r. II.
Thomas. The remainder of the day was
gwen to reports from superintendents of
departments. The credential committee
ported 1873 delegates, representing IA
counties and Baltimore city.
The evening exercises were in charge
of the Y. w. c. T. u, presided over by
Miss Magruder, State "Y." organizer.
Miss Bell read portion of scripture and
prayer was offered by Miss Jones. Miss
Salisbury, of Caroline County, read an
interesting paper on the work of the Y's.
A message from Mrs. Barnes, National
Superintendent of Young Woman's Work
was read by Mrs. Jewell of Cecil County.
A recitation entitled "Prohibition the
Eta Nelson of Queen Anne's County, in
most impressive and charming style.
The report of "Y" work was read by
Miss Alice Leaksin, "Y' Secretary Mrs
, Buell. and Rev. Anna Shaw were intro
, duced and gave short addresses to the
encouragement of the young people. The
music was an interesting part of the pro.
: gram. The exercises were quite impress
, sive from the fact that the young girls
took their parts with care and ability
The benediction was pronounced by Rev
Anna Shaw.
On the morning of the 18th the opening
devotional exercises were led by Mist
Jennie Smith, who gave a most helpful
bible reading. The program of the day