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

The 7th Annual Convention of the w.
G. r. U. of Forest County met Tuesday,
Sept. 5th, at West Hickory, in the Evan
gelical church. Devotional exercises
were conducted by Mrs. j. Gilfillan of
Nebraska, and Mrs. A. B. Kelly of Tones
tn. The convention was called TO order
by the President, Mrs. j. II. Derickson,
Tho attendance was good, delegates from
all over the county responded to roll call
with appropriate scripture verses, one
new union being reported at Redclytfe.
The singing by the children was good.
We then listened to an excellent address
of welcome by Mrs. Orion Siggins. Af-
ter the reports of Cor. Secy, 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-
bic, 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 T;
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 a 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. ]. II. Derickson
Vice Pres, Mrs. Orion Siggins; Cores
ponding Sec, Mrs. Mary Irwin; Record
ing Sec'y., Mrs. S. E. Warden Treasur-
er, Mrs. A. B. Kelly.
S. L. Walden, Sec'y Protein.
Mrs. Orion Siggins, Mrs. Mary Irwin,
Mrs. j. Gilfllan, 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-
tion Committee:
Whereas, through the providence of
God we have been permitted to meet at
another Convention, ReSolUed,
/. That we will continue our work un-
til the saloon shall no longer have place
i'm our land.
p That we urge our union to carry on
only as many lines of work as they can
efiectually follow in their different local.
tiles, becoming familiar with them by
careful study OF literature prepared on
those subjects.
3. That the local Supts ask for and fol-
low the suggestions of the County, and
the county the State, and report TO the
State.
t. That, as the duty of each individual
is self-development, and suffrage is con
ducive TO personal independence anC
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 tn,
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 o
the law, requiring scientific instructions
in our public schools.
Z. 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 hell
themselves, by scientific treatment, to
purer and better life, giving thanks L
our loving Father for opening this new
door to helpless men.
s. That we appreciate the efforts of on
County President in her earnest wOrl
during the past year, publicly acknow
lodging our gratitude and thanks for he
service, ana hoping she may continue {,
serve many years.
o. That the thanks of the conven
tion be rendered to Hickory Union 70
their cordial welcome, and the trustee
who have so kindly given us the use O
the church, and To the children who hay
entertained us so admirably with. thei
singing, and 10 all who have contributes
to the success of this convention.
Committee-Mrs. w. G. wilkins, Chair
man, Mrs. E. l.. Kerr, Mrs. c. Carson