The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-09-13
The w. c. T. U. Convention at West
Hickory.

IhS 'th Anuudl convention Oh Jne w
c. T. U. of Forest County met Tuesday,
Sept. 5th, at West Hickory, in the Evan
gelical church. Devotional exercises
were conducted by Mrs. j. Gilfllan of
Nebraska, and Mrs. ABB. Kelly of Tones
tn. The convention was called TO order
by the President, Mrs. j. II. Derickson.
The attendance was good, delegates from
all over the county responded to roll call
with appropriate scripture verses, one
new union being reported at Redclyffe.
The singing By the children was good.
We then listened to an excellent address
of welcome by Mrs. Orion Siggins. At
ter the reports of Cor. Sec'y, Mrs. Irwin,
and Treasurer, Mrs. Kelly, we listened
to the address by our Presidant, Mrs.
DericksOu, which touched the hearts of
all present, making each one more deter
mined to work harder the coming year
and try to re-elect her President if possi-
Bile, which they did by unanimous vote
the next morning. We then had reports
on following subjects: Evangelistic
work, Mrs Gilfillan; Rail Road, Mrs. j.
Allender; Sabbath School, Mrs. Geo.
Kerr; Juvenile work, Miss Sallada
Prison work, Mrs. Mary Irwin; Narcot-
les, Mrs. w. G. Wilkins; Contest work
by Mrs. S. Sharp, deserves special men
ton. 1t is grand work for the young
and we hope to make it better next year
than ever before. Tuesday the lecture by
Rev. Anna Shaw, 'The Temperance
Problem" was indeed grand treat for
Forest County, and was appreciated, for
although the night was very stormy,
there was a full house. Wednesday
morning the following officers were cleo
ted: President, Mrs. j. II. Derickson ;
Vice Pres, Mrs. Orion Siggins; Cores
ponding Sec, Mrs. Mary Irwin; Record
ing Sec'y., Mrs. S. f. Warden; Treasur-
err Mrs. A. b. Kelly.
S. L. Walden, Secy Protein.
Mrs. Orion Siggins, Mrs. Mary Irwin,
Mrs. j. Giltillan, Committee to select
time and place of holding next annual
convention, name Tionesta as the place
and last week in August as the time.
Following is the report of the Resolu-
ton Committee;
Whereas, through the providence of
God we have been permitted to meet at
another Convention, ResolUed,
l. That we will continue our work un-
til the saloon shall no longer have a place
i'm our land.
=. That we urge our union to carry on
only as many lines Of work as they can
effectually follow in their different local
tiles, becoming familiar with them by
careful study OF literature prepared on
those subjects.
3. That the local Sup'ts ask for and fol-
low the suggestions of the County, and
the county the State, and report to the
State.
4. That, as the duty of each individual
is self-development, and suffrage is con-
ducive to personal independence and
mental growth, we seek for the ballot
not only as prOmotive of these ends but
as the most efficient means of defense,
liberty and happiness.
5. That we return our sincere thanks
to the press of Forest county, which has
given us space in their columns for tenn
perance items and reports. That we rec
ognize the press as mighty power in
our work and solicit space in all the
County papers.
6. That we pledge our support and per-
sOnal interests aud influence to those
teachers of our country, who are trying
to fulfil the spirit as well as the letter of
the law, requiring scientific instructions
i'm our public schools.
7. That we give our Christian sympa-
thy and hearty approval TO the workers
in the Kelley Institute, and we encOur-
age by words of love all who try to help
themselves, by scientific treatment, to a
purer and better life, giving thanks to
our loving Father for opening this new
door to helpless men.
s. That we appreciate the efforts of our
County President in her earnest work
during the past year, publicly acknow-
lodging our gratitude and thanks for her
service, ana hoping she may continue to
serve many years.
8. That the thanks of the conven-
tion be rendered to Hickory Union for
their cordial welcome, and the trustees
who have so kindly given us the use of
the church, and To the children who have
entertained us so admirably with. their
singing, and 10 all who have contributed
to the success of this convention.
Committee-Mrs w. G.. wilkins, Chair
man, Mrs. E. l.. Kerr, Mrs. c. Carson
Mrs A = Stewart