The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-09-09

"Stand up for Jesus;' silent prayer fol-
lowed by prayer by Mrs. GilHllan; hymn,
more Love, o Christ, to Thee" prayer
by Mrs. Thos. Allender.
Convention called to order. The roll
was called, and minutes of previous meet
ing read and approved.
Mrs. Nichols was then presented to the
convention, and gave an interesting talk
on county work, after which she took us
with her in flight of Imagination and
gave us glimpse into her Temperance
Pavilion" at the great Paris Exposition,
recommending that we use our influence
at the State Convention to have a Penn
sylvania exhibit at the Columbian Expo
sition,
question box was then in order
Questions of importance were answered
by Mrs. Nichols. Mrs. Nichols then bade
farewell to the convention, and left with
the best wishes of all, that she may con-
tinue 10 be successful in the great cause in
which she has enlisted.
The reports of Superintendents we're
postponed until the afternoon session.
Election of officers was then in order
and resulted as follows: President, Mrs.
G. G. Rumberger; Vice President, Mrs. j.
Ii. Derickson; Cor. Secretary, Mrs. M. T..
Irwin Treasurer, Mrs. A. b. Kelly; Rec.
Secretary, Mrs. T. f. Ritchey.
Adjournment.
Afternoon session, 1870. Devotions led
by Miss Guenther; hymn, "Yield not to
Temptation - reading of Scriptures; si-
lent prayer, followed by prayer by Miss
Guenther; hymn, "Ho, Respers of Life s
Harvest;" prayer by Mrs. Sloan.
Convention called to order. Reading
and approval of minutes. The election OF
Delegate to State Convention being then
in order, resulted in the election of Mrs.
Wallace, of Marienville, and Mrs. Gilfl-
Ian, of Nebraska, alternate.
Reports from Superintendents of the
different departments of work were then
heard, and showed progress and enthu-
siasm in every branch of work.
A very excellent Memorial was then
read by Mrs. Thos. Allender, of Mrs. Jen.
ME Williams, who was an earnest worker
while with us, and worthy of the beautiful
tribute so respectfully dedicated to hei
memory by her friend Mrs. Allender.
The report of Tionesta Y's, by Mrs. Sci
gel, was listened to with interest, showing
progress in this particular branch of work
and closing with beautiful recitation.
Reports from the different committees
in order: Committee on time and place
report the next convention to be held a
Marienvi|e; time, not later than frs
week in September, 1892.
Very appropriate resolutions were re-
ported by Miss Guenther and adopted a.
read.
A vote of thanks was unanimously ten
dered the editors of the REPUBLICAN anC
Vir,dicator for the advertising they 81
kindly did for us.
Also, to the choir for music rendered
and to the trustees who so kindly gave III
the use of their Church, and to all WHIT
in any way assisted us.
Short addresses.
The President then called an executiv,
meeting, which resulted in the election o
the following persons as Superintendent
of the following departments: Literature
Mrs. Derickson; S. S. Work, Mrs, Ding
man; Juvenile Work, Mrs. Gilfillan; r
r. Work, Mrs. Allender; UnfermenteC
Wine, Miss Sallade; Evangelistic Work
Mrs. Holeman; Scientific Temperate
Instruction, Mrs. Davis Press Work
Mrs. Kelly; Prison Work, Mrs. Watson
Soldiers Work, Mrs. Butterfield; Depart
ment of Mercy, Mrs. fowler; Narcotics
Mrs. Dale.
God be with us till we meet again. Ad
iournment.