The Republican journal., 1898-03-03
Willard Memorial Service.

The Belfast Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union held memorial to their late
leader, Miss Frances E. Willard, at their
parlors on Main street Thursday afternoon
There was large attendance of members
and a few visitors. The local President
Mrs. A. E. Clark presided, and Mrs. H. W.
Pitcher played the organ. The services were
opened by singing the hymn "a charge to
keep | have" which was a favorite with
Miss Willard from early childhood, being
the hymn by which she was lulled to sleep
when an infant. Scripture was read by the
President and prayer offered by Mrs G. G.
Winslow, followed by the hymn, "Some
sweet day" Mrs. P. S. Staples read
touching tribute to Miss willard, and Miss
A. A. Hicks read the story of Miss Wizards
life and work. Tributes from various
sources We're read by Mrs. c. Y. Cottrell.
Mrs. W. B. Conant, Mrs. j. Y Cottrell, Mrs.
S. G. Bicknell, Mrs. Fred Savery and Mrs,
&. A. Beckett. Mrs. E. P. Alexander recited
the poem, 1--WE shall meet and know our
own"
Remarks We're made by Mrs Sidney
Kalish, Mrs. Francis Jones, Mrs Charles
II. Brier, Mrs j, B. Littlefeld, Mrs H w.
Pitcher, Mrs. Eli Cook, Mrs. VIM B. Decrow,
Mrs Eliza Hunnewell, Mrs. S. B. Fletcher,
Mrs. A. n. Noyes and Mrs G. W. Benson.
The following resolution was presented
Resolved, That in the going Home of our
honored and beloved chieftain Miss Frances
E. Willard. the Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union is beretit of its greatest leader,
Its tireless and patient worker, its true and
trusted champion for the highest good of
the greatest number and for the purity and
sanctity of the home.
Resolved, That the motherhood of the
land found in her the highest embodiment
OF love for children and youth, and strong
determination to make a purer and safer
path for their young feet to tread.
Resolved, That we mourn her departure
with sincere and heartfelt sorrow, yet are
comforted by the knowledge that her int1u-
ence can never depart; that the world was
made better and brighter by her presence in
IT. May the memory of this gifted leader,
this uncrowned queen, inspire US to deeper
conservation and nobler efforts.
Miss Hicks then read poem, "Bured to-
day." written several years ago by L. Vir-
ginia French, but which seemed from it's
close application to the life and merits of
the deceased to have been written expressly
for the occasion.
John S. Fernald was called upon and re-
sponded briefly with a resume of the life
work of Miss Willard.
The services closed with the HYMN "Blest
be the tie that binds,'' by the congregation
and prayer by Mrs. Hunnewell
1t is scarcely credible that our Frances E.
Willard, leader of our white ribbon host is
no more with us. She has joined the mother
whom she missed so much. There are noble
women left to us, but only one Frances Will
lard, Yet We know that "It is wel' with
her, for she is with the Father Inasmuch
as we all loved her. and appreciate her work
| know that every Union will wish to hold
memorial services l suggest the evening
of Mar. 9, fer public memorial service,
thus allowing time for preparation. No
union is obliged to use this date if incon-
venient. If the State W. G. I, e. appoints
date for similar meetings, we will conform
to that. Let us make special effort for
meeting worthy of her we honor
EMILY T. MILLER,
County Pres. W. c. L. IT,
North Searsmont, Feb. 81, 1898.