Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-27

by Mrs. Sherman of Monmouth. Sew
f, eral unions have been called upon to
mourn both active and honorary mem
bers this year.
The following is list of those re-
ported as being promoted: Mrs. Par
fridge, Mrs. Mary Hanson and Miss
Haven. Waterville; Mrs E. E. Marston,
Monmouth; Mrs. Nellie ID. Wells and
Mrs. Lavinia Quint, Gardiner; Mrs.
Helen Sabin, Mr.. Oren Williamson AMI
Mr.. Eugene Fogg. Augusta; Mrs. Helen
Flynt. Winthrop; Mr.. Benz. Plaisted
and Mrs. Elizabeth Gay, South China.
The following departments were re-
| ported by their superintendent. Fran
chisc. Mrs. Hattie White: peace and
arbitration, Mrs. Phebc Wordsworth;
Legislation and petitions. Mrs. III. ].
Bailey; fairs, Mrs. Blanche Wright;
| flower mission, Mrs. Frances Hussey.
\ unique and interesting number, on
the afternoon program was n symposi-
UNI OH Relation of the w. G. II. u" as
follows: ITO the Church." Mrs. Ellen
sherman. Monmouth; ITO the School,"
Mrs. Jennie Johnson. Wayne; ITO the
| Home Mrs. Phebe Pinl,ham, Vassal-
borO.
This convention has been very sue
ccssful and harmonious one, many Wis
itOrs have been present at each session,
and showed much interest in the work.
Mrs. Ward of California, and the Rev.
Mr. Timothy r. Hussey of North Ber-
wick. We're introduced, and happily re-
spOnded.
Meals have been served to all visit
n nha al
and the beautiful homes Of Winthrop
| Centre have been thrown open for their
entertainment. Unbounded hospital
ity has been shown to the visitors on
every hand.
The following superintendent were
elected: Loyal Temperance Legion, Mrs
Nellie Perkins Lane, Augusta; mercy
Mrs Georgia Williams. Winthrop: scien-
tific temperance instruction. Mrs. Kate
G. Pishon, Augusta; Jail and almshouse
Mrs. Lizzie II. Towle. Augusta; press
Mrs. Jennie Johnson. Wayne; hygiene and
heredity. Mrs. Clara X. Ridley, Wayne;
purity. Mrs. Abbie p Jenkins. Lambs
Corner; flower mission, Mrs Frances f.
Hussey. Vassalboro: franchise. Mrs. Hat
tie White. Wayne; peace and arbitration,
Mrs. Phebe Wadsworth. Augusta; rescue
systematic giving, Miss Annie Nichols.
Lambs Corner; evangelistic, Miss Ger
trude Mathews. Waterville; Sunday
school. Mrs. Mary II. Marsh. Waterville;
Sabbath observance, Mrs Phcbe A. Pink
ham, Fassalboro; fairs, Mrs. Blanche
Wright, Wayne; homes for homeless chill
dren, Mrs. Harriet Perry. Halowell;
work among foreigners, Miss Eta Johns
| W. n'c
work. Mrs. Blanche NJ. Friend. Augusta;
soldiers and sailors. Mis-. Lizzie II. Towle,
Augusta; legislation and petitions Mrs
Hannah j. Bailey. Winthrop. Centre:
literature. state and national papers.
Miss Estelle Brainerd. China; work
among lumbermen. Mrs. w. II. Perry,
IIallOwell.
At the Wednesday evening session
there was singing by the Auriel
Quartet, Scripture reading by Mrs
Bailey and prayer by Mrs. Lucy Snow.
Mr.. c. I. Bailey rendered a beautiful
solo. Hon. G. l.. Crossman of Saco
gave one Of the most earnest and in
teresting temperance lectures that has
ever been heard at w. G. T. U. con-
veltion. His remarks were both deep
and humorous. and appealed to every
one present. His illustration Of a
kitchen bar-room was excellent, and
l.MiH. be long remembered by the au-
dieitGa, which showed it's appreciation
of the lecture by frequent applause.
The sevice was, closed by singing the
Kennebec county song.
The Thursday morning devotional
meeting was led by Mrs. Olive futile.
The resolutions committee reported n
most excellent set of resolutions, which
We're adopted by the convention.
The following reports We're given:
Evangelistic work, Mrs. Ella Butler;
! Jail and AlmshOuse, Mrs. Lizzie Towle:
Sabbath observance. Mrs Phoebe Pink
ham; Rescue and Relief Work, Mrs.
Blanche Friend; Mercy, Mrs. Georgia
L. Williams.
The newly elected county president
| made some useful recommendations to
| the convention for work during the
coming year. the convention sang
God be with you till we meet again."
and all repeated the w. G. T. U. benc-
dicitiOn. 1.-THE Lord bless thee and keep
thee; The Lord make His face to shine
upon thee; and be gracious unto thee
| The Lord lift up His countenance upon
thee. and give thee peace" Numbers
I6: 24-2C.
This closed the convention the wo-
men sold their "good-bys" sadly, and
returned to their homes. with many
happy remembrance. and the feeling
that this has been one OF the most
| successful conventions, ever held in
| Kennebec county.
Allie Connors came very near learn