The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1893-10-21
w. q. II. u. Column.
Nineteenth Annual Convention
Maryland W. q. L. U.

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The nineteenth annual convention of the
Maryland w. g. L. u. assembled in the
ball of the House of Delegates at Annapolis,
on the night of September 10Th, 1898. Mrs
Juliet Sewell Baldwin, occupied the chair.
| The delegates ninety six in number m arched
in body from the first NJ. f. Church to
the hall. After the singing of the hymn
! Coronation" by the audience, the Loyal
| Temperance Legion Of Annapolis, under
| the leadership of Miss Kate CAN'T marched
into the hall singing a spirited temperance
] song. The girls were dressed in white with
| flowing hair, and presented pretty PFC
ture. We were welcomed on behalf OF the
| citizens, aud presented with the keys OF the
city by Elhu S. Riley. Ga behalf OF the
Legal Bar by Ed. G. CAN'T; Tine Press,
| by Senator Il. Moss, in witty ani slTcI5
tic speech; "The Pulpit" welcomed US
through Rev. W. L. Mcdowell; the Anna
| polls "Union" through Mrs. Watson Case,
to which response YVES made by Mrs. u 60.
\. Blake of Cecil county.
| Wednesday night saw crowded hall, the
!
/ the outer doors of the Old State House while
great numbers went away utterly unable to
| gain admittaEce. Mrs. Marion B. Baxter
| of Michigan, made the address, which was
really an eloquent and forcible speech in
favor of the abolition of the Licensed Rum
Traffic. Mrs. Baxter WAS frequently
chcered and encouraged by hearty bursts
of applause. She was followed by w.
| Frank Tucker of Baltimore, in IA speech Of
over an hours length, and although a
great many had to stand during the entire
evening there were no signs of weariness Oh
impotence.
The next night Mrs, Baxter repeated hei
lecture, in the hall, at the request of &
number of the leading citizens of Anna
polls, ard the ladies were politely asked tt
| go to the church, and there carry out the
prepared program, in order that the men o
Annapolis might have an opportunity O
hearing the truth from the talented lady
from Michigan. The hall was agar
crowded with men both old and young, ant
all were willing to pay tribute to the grace
and eloquence of the speaker, although al
were not willing to admit themselves con
WINGED of the truth; Old prejudices die hard
Mrs Baxter handles the questions OF the
day with freshness, force ard originality
hence her popularity, with men especially
Mrs. Abrahams presided at this meeting.
The meeting at the church v as conducted
in the interest of the "Y's'' Miss Annie Il
Stawart of Kent, presiding. Miss Annabe
Wilson of Havre de Grace recited ga NiviG
Illustration" Miss Hattie Richardson O.
the same city followed with 1.-The Drink
Wolf and the Faithful Hound" both reel
tatioLs were given in excellent style
Music was furnished by the Anuapoli:
"Y." The address was given by Clara
Parrish, of Illinois, National Organizer o
"Y" W. c 7. US The banner for increas,
in mem bership, was awarded to Aunt
Arundel county.
Our day meetings were all held in tn,
NJ. L. Church. Bountiful lunches were
served at monday, and our entertainer
WED with each other in lavishiug kindness
and attention upon their guests. DR.
Thomas of Baltimore, spoke on Thursday
morning, on 'leace ana ArDltTatlOn.
Strongly advocating the latter. Bibl
readings were given each day by Mrs a
II. Eaton of Baltimore. Mrs. Baldwin
was re elected President for the ensuing
year; Mrs. Lake, cor. secretary; Miss Mar,
Small, rec. secretary; Miss Fannie Cath
cart, treasurer. The department of fran
chise was taken up, and Miss Mary \
Small of Hagerstown, was appointed Stat
superintendent of franchise and county
superintendents will speedily be appointed
and the work of educating the women o
Maryland up to the ballot viii go bravely
on. Aud soon We will be before the Legis
lature of Maryland with our petitions 70
all, regardless of sex
Centrevllle, Queen Anne county wa
chosen as our next place of meeting.
A. G. SHIPPERS,
Sup. of press tor Cecil county.