The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-09-09
w. c. t. U.
Full Report Of the Convention Held In
TiOneSta Last Week.

The fifth annual convention of the
Womans Christian Temperance Union of
Forest County, Pa, convened in the Pres
byterian Church, at Tionesta, Sept. 2, at 2
o'clock, p. NJ.
Devotions led by Mrs. Kelly; Music,
"Holy Spirit, Faithful Guide;" Scripture
reading; Silent prayer, followed by a
prayer by Mrs. Carson. The "Gloria"
was then sung, followed by a prayer by
Mrs. Sloan. Another hymn, entitled,
"Onward Co."
Tho convention was called 10 order at
2;30. Minutes of the executive meeting
were then read and approved. The roll
was then called and responded to with ap-
propriate texts of Scripture, from the fol-
lowing officers and delegates of the county !:
President, Mrs. c. C. Rumberger; Vice
President, Mrs. S. S. fowler; Correspond
ing Secretary, Mrs. NJ. T. Irwin; Treas
urer, Mrs. A. B. Kelly; Recording Secre-
taiy, r. F. Ritchey.
Tionesta Local Union-President, Mrs.
J. B. Siggins; delegates, Mrs. c. A. Ran
dali, Mrs. Eli Holemau.
SIlDll-ANO ItSJOHSt lTOln
the President, Mrs. Wallace; delegates,
Mrs. Butterfield, Mrs. Whitehill.
Nebraska Union-President. Mrs. Jas.
Carson; delegates, Mrs. Gilfillan, Miss
Emma Thompson.
Miss Guenther was elected member Of
the convention as a representative of East
Hickory Union.
No rocnnnca from, Gilfoula ITn;on
No response from Clarington Y's.
Tionesta Y's-President, Mrs. Derrick
son; delegates, Mrs. Seigel, Mrs. Geo.
Holeman.
A committee on time and place of next
meeting was then appointed, which was as
follows: Mrs. Derickson, Mrs. Carson.
Mrs. Butterfield.
The following were appointed commit
tee on resolutions, Miss Guenther, Mrs.
Irwin, Dingman, Mrs. Butterfield, Mrs.
Seigel, Mrs. Gilfillan.
A very excellent address of welcome,
full of encouragement and good cheer,
was delivered by our local President, Mrs.
j. B. Siggins, and heartily responded to
by many. The welcome was followed by
piece of music, and then came the soul
stirring address by Mrs. C. G. Rumberger,
our County President. This address was
full of bright, sparkling thought and good
advice. 1t showed she was alive in the
work, and master of the situation. After
the President concluded, on motion of
Mrs. Kelly, seconded by Mrs. Derickson,
vote of thanks was unanimously ten
dered to her for her able and instructive
address.
Report of Treasurer, Mrs. A. b. Kelly.
This report was listened 10 with much in
terest. 1t showed that the financial affairs
of our County Unions were in good con-
ditiOn, and that our Treasurer has proved
herself faithful and efficient in her trust.
II is hoped each member will bear in
mind her advice in regard TO payment OF
dues.
Report of Corresponding Secretary, Mrs.
Irwin. This report proved that our wor-
thy Secretary had not been idle, and al
though her work has been an arduous one,
it has not been shirked in the least partic-
luar. This was followed by music. The
President declared a recess, during which
time the different committees convened.
The President then called the conven-
tion to order and informed us of the arri-
val of Mrs. Josephine Nichols, "who is TO
deliver lecture tonight on the "Social
Problem, and How TO Solve 1t, and urged
each member to come to the lecture and
bring her friends.
Wednesday evening, 8 o'clock. Devo-
tions led by Mrs. c. C. Rumberger. A
hymn entitled, "Softly Leads the Light OF
Day." was sung, followed by prayer by
Mrs. Rumberger. Another hymn,
brightly Cleans our Banner" A piece
was then sung by the choir, entitled
"Praise Ye the Father" Gounod.
| The President then introduced the
speaker Mrs. Josephine Nichols, who de-
livered most interesting and instructive
address on the subject above referred to.
A bountiful collection was taken, the dox.
ology sung, and the benediction pro.
nounced by Rev. @. C. Rumberger.
Thursday morning, Sept. 3, $3.50. Devo-
tions were led by Mrs Jas. Carson hymn