The Republican journal., 1899-06-29
w. c. T. U. County Convention.

weather was clear but cool and men,
bers were in attendance from all parts of the
county. Buckboards came from Belfast and
Winterport, and members came by rail and
by private teams. The pulpit and the front
rail of the gallery were prettiy decorated
with flowers, the banner OF the County
Union hung on the wall, and portrait of
Miss Willard stood on an easel beside the
presidents desk.
The forenoon session was opened with
prayer by Mrs. Lucy Carleton of Troy. In
calling the convention to order the president,
Miss E. f. Miller OF Searsmont, made brief
and touching reference to the loss the w. G.
T. .. had sustained in the death of its past
county president, Miss Almira A. Hicks of
Belfast. The roll called, and all the
county officers, three local presidents and
majority of the superlntendents, reported.
The following committees were appointed:
On courtesies, Mrs Rewbertie Whitney of
Troy and Mrs. A. E. Clark of Belfast.
On Credentials, Mrs. A. c. Batchelder of
Northport and Mrs. A. NJ. Fernaid of Belfast.
This committee subsequently reported
nearly full delegation from seven unions
Northport, Belfast, Waldo Monroe, Winter
port, Searsmont and Troy, Lincolnville
and Swanville were not represented
The report of the Secretary was read and
accepted. The report showed that there are
nine unions in Waldo County, with men,
bership of 140 and an honorary member
ship of Il. During the year Winterport
has held nine public meetings, Troy, FIVE;
Swanville, one; Belfast, two; Searsmont,
two. Troy has Is departments of work
Winterport, 10; Monroe, 6; Northport I
Swanville, 3; Waldo, I Belfast, II. There
is one Y in the county, Megunticook of Lin
colnville, organized March IS, with Is men,
bers, and five honorary members.
The report of the Treasurer was read and
accepted
Miss Et1ie NJ. Littlefeld of Winterport was
elected corresponding secretary, pro tenn.
A cordial address of welcome by Mrs. A.
W Harding of Troy was read by Mrs.
Georgia Woods of the same union, and was
heartily respoded to by Mrs. A. f. Clark of
Belfast
The reports of superinUendents of work
were utSI ia OrueI, ana were gwen as 1Ol-
lows:
On systematic giving, the superintendent
being absent remarks We're made by tn e
president
On mercy, verbal reports We're made from
few local unions.
On medal contests and evangelistc work,
Mrs. E. p. Alexander of Belfast reported
but little done in the former, and in the lat
ter, one Juvenile Temple and two Sunday
schools had been organized
On peace and arbitration, by Miss Fannie
Clark of Monroe.
Mrs. s, F. NJ, Rich of Freedom, a member
of Frances E. Willard Union of fremont,
and of Hancock County Union, was intro
duced and made brief remarks.
Work among soldiers and sailors was re-
ported by Mrs. A E. Clark of Belfast and
Mrs. Rich
Mrs. W ood of North Dakota was introduce
ed and spoke briefly, bringing greeting to
the eastern union from those of sister
prohibition State of the west.
The memorial service, conducted by Miss
Ehie NJ. Littletield, was opened with the
hymn ''Jesus, Lover of My Soul" Remarks
in memory of the late County President,
Miss A. A. Hicks, We're made by Miss Little
field and Mrs. Clark; in memory of Mrs.
Frances Elwell of Northport by Mrs. Bi ck-
nell, and in memory of Mrs, Laura E. Hop
kins and Mrs. Cassie Cookson of Winuerport
by Miss Littlefeld. Mrs. S. G. Bicknell of
Belfast offered prayer, Miss Miller read g
memorial poem, and the memorial service
closed with the hymn, Nearer, My God, to
Thee
The noontide prayer was led by Mrs.
Rich, after which the meeting adjourned to
. o'clock.
Dinner was partaken of in the church
from the lunch baskets of the members.
During the dinner hour the executive COM
mittee held a meeting, and arranged some
details for the afternoon session. prepared
the draft of revised constitution, nomnat-
ed officers, etc.
The afternoon session opened at O'Clock,
with brief devotional service.
Mrs Carrie Smith, a summer resident of
Northport, who represents the Humane So
ciety work in New York City, was introduce
ed and spoke briefly.
Mrs. Bicknell reported the department of
purity in literature and art.
Rev. David Smith of Brooksville was in.
troduced and spoke at some length.
1t was voted to hold public meeting in
Northport later in the summer
Voted to send fraternal delegates to the
Christian Endeavor convention in Belfast
and the teachers convention in Searsport
The president was instructed to appoint
such delegates.
Local Unions were reported by or for the
presidents, as follows: Belfast, Mrs. A. E.
Clark; Winterport, Miss E. NJ. Hall Waldo,
Mrs. 0. G. Huzzey; Northport, Mrs. A. c.
Batchelder; Troy, Mrs. Carleton Sears
mont, Miss Emily F. Miller; Monroe Miss
Fannie Clark Linconvile Y Miss Etfie NJ.
Littlefield of Winterport.
Departments of work were reported as fol-
lows:
Hygiene and heredity, Mrs. A. E. Clark
Belfast.
Press and franchise, Miss E. F. Miller,
Searsmont.
Scientific temperance teaching, Mrs. Eta
Savery, Belfast