The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-06-07
TWO DAYS OF INTERESTING SES-
SIONS--HELPFUL DISCUSSIONS.
The Reports of the Department Superin-
tendant Show that Aggressive Warfare
is Being Carried on-Mrs. L. M. N.
Stevens Was Present and Addressed the
Meeting.
Especial to the PRESS3

Gloucester, Miss Dow, stated that this
| convention was gathered with firm
determination to increase their numbers
The programme which had been dis
tributed was adopted and the recording
secretary read the roll-call. Many of the
local presidents were absent, but the
unions were well represented. A cordial,
hearty address of welcome was read by
Mrs L. W. Reed. The following COM
mittees were then appointed:
Committee on Credentials-Mrs Duran
of Westbrook; Mrs. Hanson of Newhall.
Committee on Courtesy-MrS Reed of
New Gloucester; Mrs. Berry of New
Gloucester.
Committee on Resolutions-Lucy A.
Snow, Mrs. Edna Hanson, Mrs M NJ
Bodge, Mrs. IS. E. Moors, Mrs. Senter
and others
The report of the corresponding secre-
tary was read and accepted 1t showed a
great gain in membership for the county,
and also gain in various lines Of work.
AT the suggestion of..the County President
all white ribbon members present were
made members of the convention.
The county treasurer being absent the
report was read by the corresponding Sec
retary and showed a fair balance in the
treasury.
On motion of Mrs. Mcdowell of Port
land, it was voted to send a telegram of
sympathy and love to the treasurer,
whose absence was caused by serious
illness in her own family and Mrs. Lucy
A. Snow of Windham, was elected to
prepare and send the message
Mrs. Duran of Westbrook, superintend7
ent of narcotics, was the first to report.
She emphasized very strongly her desire
n hou oil tAon y.,s4 4>I i
urged to use their influence in favor of
anti cigarette leagues Mrs. Ellen F.
Webb, superintendent of temperance work
at fairs was the next to report She re-
ported four days work at Cumberland
County fair and two days work at Wind
ham Fair and seems to be fully persuaded
that the masses can be reached they
spoke on having overcome her repugnance
to this work and now being a firm be-
lever in it,
I Mrs NJ NJ Bodge of South Windham,
read a report on prison, Jail and aims
house work. in which she strongly urged
that we should not under estimate our
work, and spoke of great pleasure she,
in this work.
Mrs. Gertrude Stevens Leavitt spoke
also on this report practically concerning
the reformatory prison for women.
Mrs Susan J. Fernald of Portland, read
report on temperance work in Sabbath
schools. This report showed again all
through the county in this work. The
superintendent urged that the pledge be
more fully circulated among the Sabbath
school scholars.
Considerable discussion followed this
report, and it is to be hoped that next
year more full and satisfactory reports
will be given. In the evening. Mary
Clement Leayitt delivered most instruc-
tive and inspiring lecture
Today the convention opened at with
few minutes of morning prayer, led by
Mrs. Sarah W. Mcclellan Of South Wind
ham. The minutes of Wednesdays meet
ing and of the executive committee were
read and accepted.
Mrs Celia Valentine Berry of New
Glucester, superintendent of scientific
temperance instruction in school gave a
her work. She mentioned lovely sister
in the family of Shakers who have SO
many friends about here, who wore "a
dainty white ribbon under the fold of. her
dress to show to her friends her loyalty
to this work although it would not be
like them to wear it as a badge Mrs. L.
M. N. Stevens, who had come in then,
spoke minute on the watchward for the
year, organization and increase of mem
bership.
Miss A. F. Quinby, superintendent of
systematic giving, reported progress
throughout the county. Mrs. Susan M.
Grant of South Windham, reported on
legislation and petitions. Much good
workIwas reported.from petitions!thatwere
circulated Mrs Cole Of Portland, super
intendent of flower mission work, re-
ported for her union and told many very
touching stories connected with her
work Mrs Lucy A. Snow of Windham,
also mentioned some very interesting
points connected with her work. Miss
Louise Titcomb Of Stroudwater, reported
on franchise. She thinks the outlook is
encouraging. She was extremely pleased
with the work of the Equal Suffrage
club.
Mrs. Helen 6. Rice of Boston, gave a
Bible reading, and Mrs. Mary Clement
Leayitt offered noontide prayer.
At 2 p. M. the convention was called
to order and Mrs. Lucy A. Snow of
Windham read portion of scripture and
offered prayer.
The minutes of previous meetings were
read and accepted. The committee on
credentials reported three general officers,
ten superintendents, three other ex-officio
members and forty mine delegates,
making total of sixty five members Of
the convention present.
Mrs Lucy A. Snow, chairman of the
usual resolutions which were adopted in
rather weak hearted manner. There
upon Mrs Stevens gave bright, spicy
little talk on parliamentary action Next
in order was the election of officers. Mrs
Stevens presided and gave many useful
hints even while the usual business was
going on Miss Cornelia M. Dow was
unanimously elected as Co. President
The recording secretary, Mrs. Sarah w.
Mcclellan, was reelected. After consider
able fun, Mrs. F. E. G. Robbins of Wood
fords was reelected as corresponding
secretary. and Mrs Thompson of Portland
as treasurer.
Rev. Mr.. Mank, the resident pastor was
then introduced and gave the convention
hearty greeting and God speed.
The state superintendent of home for
nameless children was next to present her
report. She made strong plea for the
children, that each child should have a
home in some family, and mentioned
several children for whom homes were