Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-02
; KENNELS VIC. I. y.
hoIds 18Th Annual Convention Al vassalborc
June "a and 20. s q

The fifteenth annual convention of the
Kennebec County Womans Christian
Temperance Union was held at Oak Grove
Chapel, vassalboro. June q and %, with
a large attendance of delegates and visi-
tors fffF
Through the kindness of the trustees Of
Oak Grove Seminary. the Vassalboro w.
c. T. u were, enabled to entertain the
conventi0q yt this beautiful place. The
boarding. = was thrown open and all
the delegS swere entertained together.
which was a unique and very delightful
idea. For this and many other reasons
the convention will long be remembered
as one of the pleasantest and most profit
able the Kennebec White Ribboners have
ever enjoyed.
The chapel was tastefully decorated
with ropes of evergreens. which were
draped from the chandelier in the center
to the sides and corners Of the room
Beautiful arches decorated the platform.
upon which were the letters wv. G. T. L.
and motto, For God and Home and Ma
tive Land" Potted plants. with both wild
and cultivated flowers were everywhere
present to lend their beauty and fra
GRANGE TO the occasion.
The general officers were all present
with the exception of Mrs. Woodward. OF
Winthrop the recording secretary. who
was detained by illness. The convention
was opened by Miss Estelle Brainerd of
China, president Mrs. Francis Hussey OF
Vassalboro, conducted the prayer-servicc.
The reports of secretary and treasurer
showed very prosperous condition
throughout the county. A letter of greet
ing, filled with love. inspiration and good
advice from the State president. Mrs
Stevens. was read. The county presi-
dents address was one of the best ever
delivered in this county 1t was inspir-
ing and helpful to all who heard it. The
promise meeting. when many repeated
precious promises from Gods word. was
very pleasant.
Superintendents of the following re-
partments gave excellent 6eports Of work
done during the past year:
LOYAL Temperance Legion rgsan1;ed Hopes Tsn f9T
anee Instruction in Schools. remperaTc,
Literature Press Work. Sunday Scho is
Evangel'stic. Purity. jail and AIMS
house. Systematic Giving; Sold r. an
Sailors. Flower MiSSlOn, LeSlsla tlou an
Petitions.
On Thursday afternoon the Melnor IA
service in memory of those who have IT,
parted during the past year was conduc-
ted by Mrs. Towle of Augusta. Mr.
Hayes Of Iowa. and Mr.. Reese Of n. V.
evaneelists were introduced to the cen
vention and happily responded. They IS
sisted in the musical part OF the prog w.,
and Mr.. Reese rendered several beauti u
solos.
A new feature on the program was h
.'Y" Half Hour. A song was sung by
the Wayne Us. Mrs. Friend, the count;
superintendent. gave her report. and Mrs
Fessenden. ex-president of the Ma Ssachl-
sets w. c. T. L.. who was present. SaT'
a talk to the "Y s." Mrs. Fessenden wa
present throughout the convention ans
helped In many ways. She gave a mos
helpful and instructive parliam altar.
drill.
on Thursday evening. Ms II Dt'''.'
of Winthrop Center gave he St.iptil'
rcadina, and pra--er and Mrs Tess nden
rave n very stirring address on "RHIn
Monopoly" whicH was orj v d 2nd aupre
ciated by all. Good music WAS FL. n:sbe
by vassalboro quartet and other muSi
clans. t
On account of the intense heat the even
ing service was held out of doors. Tho
portico of the chapel served as rostruin
for the speaker with seats arranged upon
. the lawn for the audience. Mrs. Fessen-
den 4 an earnest and able speaker, one
well fitted to occupy the position when
she does of national w c. 7. L. lecturer
Friday mornings devotional service
subject: "A Lost SOUL was very ably
conducted by Mrs. Flavilla Roberts. Re
ports OF superintendent were given and
a paper 1.-The Model Superintendent was
read by Mrs. Lizzie ]. Towle. Lamb
Corner Two State superintendents were
present. Mrs. Rollins, superintendent OF
literature. and Miss Annie Nichols. super
intendent of systematic giving. ana both
gave reports.
The general officers were reelected
with the exceptioa Of recording secretary
telIe Brainerd. China; recording secretary
Mrs. Edna Hunnewell. China correspond
ing secretary. Miss Emily Weeks, Vassal
boro: treasurer. Mrs. Blanche NJ. Frienu
Augusta: vice president at large, Mrs
Orpha Chapman. Wayne.
The superintendents were appointed as
follows:
Mrs. Jennie sylvester. East winthrop
Scientifice Temperance Instruction. Mrs
house has MRS I Lizzie Tcwie. Augusta; pres
work. Mrs Jennie johnson, Wayne: ny
Siens and heredity. Miss y: NJ Piimpton
Ltchfeid: social purity. Mrs. Abbie Jen'
kins. Lambs Corner: flower mission. Mrs
F. r.. Hussey. VassalbOro; franchise; Mrs
Pinkham, VassalbOro; peace and arDitra
tion. Mrs. Phoebe Wordsworth. Augusta
rescue and relief work. Mrs. Lucy wv
man, West Sidney: systematic giving
Miss Annie Nichols. Lambs Corner
evangelistic work. Mrs. Ella Butler. Wa
terviiie narcotics. Mrs. Sarah Bachelor
East winthrop: Sabbath school work
Miss Eta Lovejoy. Sidney: sabbath OBJ
servance, Mrs. Clara Bowery. Winthrop
Center; iairs. Miss Sarah Wing, Wayns
homes for hsmeless children. Mrs. w II
Perry HalloWell: work among foreigners
Mrs E b. Foster, Waterville; young wo
mans work. Mrs. Blanche NJ. Friend. Au
y,lsta; soldiers and sailors. Mrs Ros c
Swain. Augusta; Hesitation and petition.
Mira, il, L Bailey, Winthrop Center: ut
eraturc. MISS F. NJ Mitchell. Randolph
Several stro1S resolutions were passed
and at 100 the convention adjourned with
MANY thanks to the Vassalboro Union
and the Oak Grove Association for h
delightful hospitality enjoyed.
"a %