The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-10-04
Annual Convention of w. G. IT. u.

The annual Convention of the W. G. T. u of
Md. was held at Hagerstown, Sept. 9th, 25th and
Goth. An executive committee meeting was held
on the afternoon of the oath which took in consid
Grafton some needed changes in the State Consti.
tuition. The exercises of the evening consisted Of
| addresses by the pastor of the church, Rev. Mr..
France and Mrs. Baldwin. State Pros. of the W.
G. T. U. of Md. also very interesting exercises by
| the Loyal Legion of Hagerstown. The meeting
| then adjourned to the chapel room adjoining, for
reunion. which consisted OF general hand
shaking, brief talks by several of the members &c.
This proved to be a most delightful occasion as it
gave opportunity for the members to become bet
ter acquainted.
On the morning of the 25th the convention was
opened by prayer service led by Mrs Bailey of
Hartford Co., after which the usual order of bust
ness was taken up. Committees appointed on
Credentials, Resolutions, Plan of Work and Fl.
| nances. The Pers. Mrs. Summerfeld Baldwin,
gave her annual address, which was full of en-
couraging thoughts and helpful suggestions. Tho
Cor. Secy Mrs Nj. A. Lake, reported about $3.50
| members. showing some increase during the past
| year. She stated that there has been develop.
| ment not only in the work but in the workers as
| their reports gave evidence of moro systematic
methods OF work than ever before. The Treasurer
reported receipts during the year s4,G757l, expen.
ditures S3.S97.22. Mrs. Buell., National Cor Secy
and President of School of Methods. was introduce
ed and gave an interesting parliamentary drill. An
interesting paper on the history of Md. W. C. T.
U. was read by Mrs. Murdoch.
The afternoon session was opened by devotional
exercises led by Mrs. Tatum. of Howard Co. A
Memorial service was held in charge of Mrs E. T.
Nelson of Ouepn Anna ~ Er:y,
were paid to the memory of Mrs. L. A. Black, Mrs.
Sarah Crosby, Miss Rebecca Zurich Mrs Mary
Wise and Mrs. Il. H. Thomas. The remainder of
the day was given to reports from Superia tendenrs
OF departments. The Credcntial committee re-
ported 1873 delegates. representing Il counties and
Baltimore city.
The evening exercises were in charge of the Y
W. G. 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 inter
esting paper on the work of the VS. message
from Mrs. Barnes, National Superin tendent of
Young Woman's Work. was read by Mrs Jewell of
Cecil Co. recitation entitled prohibition the
hope of our country" was rendered by Eta Nilsson
OF queen Anne county, in a most impressive and
charming style. The report of .'Y" work was read
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Rev. Anna Shaw were introduced and gave short
addresses to the encouragement of the young peo-
pie The music was an interesting part of the
program The exercises were quite impressive
from the fact that the young girls took their parts
with care and ability. The Benediction was pro-
nounced by Rev. Anna Shaw.
On the morning of the 25th the opening deyo
tional exercises were led by Miss Jennie Smith.
vhn l.
gram of the day consisted in the continued reports
from the departments of work, numbering 25 in
all. The election of officers also delegates to the
National Convention to meet at Chicago. The
election of officers by ballot resulted as follows
Pres'' Mrs. summerfeld Baldwin; Cor. Secy. Mrs.
NJ A. Lake; Rec. Secy.. Miss Mary A. Small; Tres.
MISS f. A. Cathcart. The following delegates were
appointed to the National Convention Mrs.
Sarah Tudor, of Baltimore; Mrs Haslup OF Balti
more Co. Miss Ruthella Mory, of Baltimore; Miss
Mary Warning of Cecil Co; Mrs. Carey. of Kent Co;
Mrs. Wagner. of Frederick Co. The four officers go
py virtue OF their office. making in all II represen
tatives from Nd. The Convention closed with a
large mass meeting held in the evening addressed
by rev. Anna Shaw. OF Massachusetts. Supt. of
FRANCHISE department. This is perhaps the first
time this department has been so strongly pre-.
scented to the the Maryland WC U. She was
greeted with much APP slause and kept her audience
intensely interested for enc hour and halt The
banner offered for the largest percentage of in
crease in membership presented to Allegheny
county. this county having reported an increase Of
l66 Q 8 per cent.
The convention profitable and pleasant
one and much credit is due the people of Hagers
town for their kind reception and delightful en-
tertainment, which called forth many expressions
OF gratitude on the part of delegates and visitors
STATE SUIT. PRESS WORK.