Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-15

idents OF Augusta, Hall0well. Gardiner.
West Gardiner and Winthrop all
promised this offering in behalf of her
Union.
Letters were read from Mrs John
ston, State treasurer, and Mrs. Stevens,
State president, who is in England at
present, who thanks the Kennebec
county Unions for their part of the
vacation offering sent to her In March
A letter was read from Horace Pur-
ington. treasurer OF the Civic League
of Waterville, in greeting to the con-
venton. He also gent the report Of the
meeting for the organization of the
Christian Civic League of Maine, which
were accepted with vote Of thanks.
Nocntfde prayer at u o'clock, by
Mrs. Frances Hussey. An excellent
dinner was served at the Universalist
church by the Hallowel Union.
The afternoon session was opened
with prayer by Miss Emily, Weeks.
Superintendents Of social purity. scien-
tific temperance, homes for homeless
children, mercy, influencing press.
flower mission. Loyal Temperance
Legions.
The election of officers resulted as fol-
lows: Miss Estelle Brainard. China,
president; Mrs. Mary Woodward of Win
throp, recording sec; Miss Emily Weeks,
Vassalboro, corresponding Sec; Mrs.
Blanche NJ. Friend Augusta. treasurer.
Mrs Helen Rice conducted a Parlia-
nentary drill. which was Of great help to
T. he local officers and members.
4 new feature. the Symposium, was
very prominent part of the session. and
very cordially received:
our Name"
"W"-Miss Johnston.
"C"-Miss Abbie Jenkins.
"T''-Mrs. II. h. Bardsley.
"U"-Mrs. Mary Marsh.
The resolutions committee. consisting
Of Mrs H. J. Bailey. Mrs Jennie Pack
ard. Mrs James Fuller, Miss Emily
Weeks and Mrs. Mary Marsh. presented
nine excellent resolutions when were
accepted by the convention.
Mrs. Rice conducted a lesson on the
Loyal Temperance Legion. which en-
Unused everyone present Mrs Rice ia
proved host IN herself The convention
would have proved a success. we believe.
II Mrs. Rice had been the sole speaker
and had the whole convention In her
hands.
the Rev. Messrs. Parsons and Towns.
and Mr. Marston. editor Of the H1llowell
Register. were introduced to the conven-
ton, and all responded with very appro-
pirate and encouraging remarks. The
Ghuutaugua salute was often INDUCED In.
IN greeting speakers and visitors. The
Misses cross served very acceptably ~
pages and ushors, and furnished music.
This convention has proved, as prophe
sled the most successful that kenncbec
county has ever held. and every White
Ribb0ner returned To her home enthused
and inspired with new zeal for greater
usefulness.
The executive meeting was held at $40
which was opened by prayer By Mrs. H.
]. Bailey. The county president pre-
sided. with the other county officers and
local presidents In attendance The fol- |
lowing superintendents were nominated
and elected AT The public forenoon
ne sing.
Sabbath observance Mrs Clara O. Bow
cry. East Winthrop; evangeiistic. Mrs. |
Phoebe Wadsworth, Augusta: jail and
aimshouse. Mrs. Lizzie Towle Augusta
work among fore igners. Mrs. Elizabeth |
H. Foster. Waterville: Sunday school |
Mrs Phoebe ". Sawtelle. Sidney, peace
and arbitration Mrs. Elizabeth Jones |
South China: systematic giving. Mrs |
Myrtice WhHehouse. South China: infiu- |
encing the press, Mrs. Minnie II. Wyman. |
Augusta. health and hefedity. Mrs. Eliza |
Smell Long. East Winthrop; mercy. Miss |
Lizzie Hawkes. Manchester: Young WO-
mems Branch. Mrs. Blanche NJ. Friend. |
Augusta; flower mission. Mrs II. y. |
Bardsley. Gardiner; franchise. Mrs. Kate |
Pishon. Augusta: soldiers and sailors. |
Mrs. Ada NJ. Ward. China; fairs. Mrs. |
If H. Leslie. Waterville: homes for |
homeless children, Mrs. Nellie Perkins. |
Augusta: narcotics, Mrs. Anna Wood
some. China; social purity, Mrs. Abby |
jenkins, Lambs Corner: scientific tenn |
perance instruction. Mrs. Annette Words
worth, East Winthrop; Loyal Temper
ance Legion. Mrs. Jennie a. Packard. |
East Winthrop; Legislative and petitions.
Mrs. Hannah j. Bailey, East Winthrop.
Resolutions We're adopted. the first |
heartily thanking the pastor and trustees
# the Baptists church of Hallowell. also
hose Of the Universalist church for the
use of their pleasant and convenient |
houses; to the singers and organst for |
The swee. and cheering music rendered |
by them; 20 the citizens for their kind
hospitality; to the press. the local W. c. |
+. L. and to all others who in any way
put forth efforts to make the convention
/ success.