Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-25
Elect Augusta Young Man
as State President.
Adopt Resolution in Opposition
to Resubmissi0n.
Next Convention Will Be Held in
Town Of Orono-Story Of Doings Of
the Last Days Session of State
League.

| III WHICH mas DeeH Ill
session in this city since Thursday af-
ternoon. The day opened with a MORN
ing watch at o'clock, which was very
largely attended and from that time
unit $50 in the afternoon, it was al
most a ceaseless round of business. The
most important business of the day
was the election of officers and choice of
holding the next convention. OF these
the first went off with alacrity, it hav-
ing been settled by the committee on
nominations.
OF the second, while all was harmony,
the same cannot be said. Two places
wanted the convention to visit them,
next year and they made strenuous
efforts to land the prize. Orono was
the first before the convention with an
invitation to come there in 1905. The
young lady who presented the invita-
ton did so very prettily, setting forth
the beauties of the college town and
telling how much the State League was
needed there. Another young lady,
| equally bright, told just as prettily, how
nice it would be for the delegates to
visit Houlton, next year, and explained
what 4 nice county and town they had
up there. The presence of the conven-
ton was needed there, too This divided
| the delegates and several short
| speeches were made favOring the two
places. When the question was put
it was evident that there had been
some lobbying and Orono won.
| At the morning session of the conven-
ti"n there was Il great deal of work
! done. The work of the different
branches Of the league was discussed
by those who had been in charge of
them and by members in general.
At the business session Of the after
noon, the secretary, Miss Matte Hop
llii.s, Fort Fairfield, reported that So
chapters throughout the State had re
ported during the year.
Treasurer john Loviett of Portland,
said that the indications were that the
State League was becoming self-sup-
porting, which was very satisfactory.
| In 1909 - chapters paid into the state
treasurer Sob. This year 50 chapters
had paid i'll $1i.7S. and increase of
$20.GI. In 1903, there We're personal
contributions to the amount Of S36; this
year there had been contributed so.
The total r"CciutS from all sources, this
year, had been $120.1i, a gain Of $3.50
over the year 1895. The total disburse-
mcuts this year, have been $9l.07, lcav-
ing 4 balance of $500.
Pref. Cowan reported for tn" commit
tee on credentials that 9S delegates and
| - visitors had registered with his com
mittcc, a total of la present from out
| of Augusta Mr.. owen did not think
| that this was the full number, as he
WAS of the opinion that Il number had
! fniod to register.
Tho committee on nominations re-
| ported the following list of officers,
| which WIS unanimously elected:
| President. Orrin Il. Frost, Augusta.
| First vice president, a. l.. Graifam,
| Bangor.
Second vice president, Miss Ethel w.
Holt. Bath.
Third vice president, Miss Effie Deer
ing. Orono.
Fourth vice president, V. w. Canham,
| Auburn.
Secretary, Miss Matte Hopkins. Fort
| Fairfield.
| Treasurer, John I.ovictt, Portland.
Junior superintendent. Miss Hcnrict-
Ia r.. Roberts. IIallowcll.
| The following resolutions were re-
ported by the committee and adopted:
| Resolved. That "" appreciate the
untirirg efforts of the Epworth League
cf the Grcen Street Methodist church,
Augusta. in carrying out their well ar
ranged plans for our comfort and con-
| Ncnicnce.
| Resolved, That we heartily appreciate
| the cordial welcome accorded us in this
capit, city from the church and cit-
\ 49, ~ xNE,
come from Prof. Cowan and Mayor
| Robertson.
| Resolved. That we highly appreciate
| the work of the cabinet officers of the
| Maine state League i'll their untirinG
| efforts to wakcn an increased interest
| in Epworth League work i'll the chap
tiers Throughout; the state.
| Resolved, That we extend thanks to
all who have helped in furnishing mu-
sic and in addresses which have added
| much to The pleasure and profit of the
| conventions: also to the railroad and
| steamboat companies for reduced rates
| to delegates and visitors.
Resolved, That We hereby place our
| selves on record MS emphatically op-
| posed to resubmission of the prohibit
| tory amendment and hereby renew our
pledge to do all in our power to en-
| courag &c the enforcement of the prohibit
| tory law Of our State.
| Resolved That as our general confer
| once has decided for us some trouble
some questions regarding amusemcnts.
we pledge ourselves to do all in our
mower 10 cure strict compliance with
| the disciplinary requirements by all
Epworthians.
II. w. Norton. Alice Boynton, S. Z.
| Leach, Committee.
The adoption of the resolutions con-
| cluded the general business meeting
and after hearing a short story of the
| Methodist general conference by Rev.
w. F. Berry of Kent's HILL the conven-
ton adjourned to enable the delegates
to make a visit to the National Soldiers
Home at Togus. The delegates went
ont in two special cars and enjoyed the
visit very much. The convention closed,
Friday night, with service IN the
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