Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-02

closing she said love to every
White Ribboner. None are more en-
deared by loyal and devoted services
than those Of the State of Maine"
May God help US to be worthy of her
love and appreciation.
Yours in the bonds of great and
common sorrow, and with a great de-
| sire that we may each do something to
make this more like heaven,
| Affectionately yours.
| LILLIAN NJ. n. STEVENS.
| Miss Brainard. the county president,
| gave her annual address in very able
manner which was very helpful and
Instructive and was accepted with
thanks by rising vote of the conven-
ton.
The reports of the superintendent of
the following departments were read
and accepted: Loyal Temperance Lee
gion, Scientific Temperance Instruc-
ton, and Social Purity
Noon Tide prayer was offered by
Mrs Bridgeham. An excellent dinner
was served in the vestry by the local
w. c. r. T.. to all visitors, which was
fully appreciated.
The afternoon service was opened at
0 cock with a memorial service which Is
always n sad feature of all W. c. r. u.
conventions This service was conducted
by Mrs. Abbie Jenkins who read the 18th
chapter of Hebrews and offered PRAYER.
\ beautiful song was rendered by Miss
FreeSe. entitled The Plains of Peace
The list of the departed is unusually
long. this year. and contains the names
Of The Father OF Prohibition and Our
Beloved Leader Frances f. Willard
Those OF our county are: Mrs. Mary c.
Jones South China: Mrs. fl. X. Baker
and Mrs. Ellen F. Rowell of Hallowell:
4. Mckenney, Mrs. Miller and Mr.. George
ridge OF Gardiner; Mrs. Ann r. Dudley
and Mr.. s. Q. King, Monmouth. The au-
dlenee closed the service by singing
very interesting and helpful paper,
subject The Model Superintendent
was read by Miss Frances Mitchell of
kannoirh. followed by a paper, ,Respon-
I. u by Mrs. Mary Woodward. Miss
Freosc sang The Angel of the Dawn"
The committee on courtesies introduced
at different times the Rev. Mr. Brigham.
Mr.. George Pope and Rev. Mr. Cayer
Mrs. Margaret Dye Ellis. national super
intendent Of legislation, was present and
gave very inspiring talk upon Purity
several Very pertinent questions which
We're asked by White Rihboncrs present.
Mrs. |. S. Wentworth, State superinten-
tent OF narcotics. of Skowehgan. was in
PRODUCED and spoke few moments upon
her special work
The Presidents Mosaic" was a new
feature in the convention. Nine presi-
dents OF local unions were present and
took part. One called upon another to
speak on different suuject%. and all re-
ponded with very interesting remarks of
three minutes duration.
a beautiful song was rendered bv
Freddy l\ennison
Mrs. w. Y. Sterling, superintendent of
he Naterville Juvenile Temple, was in
reduced to the convention and later
brought the members of the Temple in q
body to the church, where the children
entertained the convention with some
very pretty songs and Rotations
Mr. Herhert e Libby gave very In
eresting and forceful address upon '"rha
League" of which he is a
member.
The Misses Clair and Town served very
lcceptably as pages
The evening service opened Mt 730
WIN music by the Banjo Mandolin and
iultar club, composed of six of Water
liie lalr daughters. Mrs. Helen Ladd
cad the 10Th Psalm and offered PRAYER
liss Brainerd introduced Mrs Ellis. the
peaker of the evening. in Il very inspir-
lg speech Mrs. Ellis gave a very inter-
I ) = 7. ana forceful address on Helps and
raphic incidents and personal expert
noes in her public life at Washington. ID.
> and in her travels through the
0untry.
A large audience greeted the sneaker
nd interrupted the address with fire.
Ient applause. A collection speech was
'ade by Miss Blanche Friend and the
election taken by four White Ribboners.
Excellent music has been furnished by
number of different narsons. much 70
e pleasure of the convention.
large delegation of Augusta ladies'
as present. Among others We're Mes
mes Olive Holway, O. Williamson.
lurch, Bangs. Rollins, Friend. Crosby.
VAN, Hartford. Ladd. Robbins. Spear,
Haskell. Plummer and Pray
l ! ne NaterVilie Union served delight
dinner and tea to visitors and enfer-
lhed over night all who remained for
e forenoon session, Thursday.