The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-09-30

The nineteenth annual convention of
the Cecil County w. c. T. U. met in
Hopewell M. E. church on the morning
of September 23rd. The convention was
called to order by the president, Mrs. A.
R. Brown.
Mrs. Jennie Gillesp'- led the Devo-
tional. singing "How Firm Founda-
ton" and reading Ephesians 3rd; prayer
by Mrs. A. E. Reynolds; singing, "Guide
Me, o Thou Great Jehovah"
Mrs. c. D. Abrahams gave the address
of welcome in which she gave a short
history of our county,organization. We
we're organized as County in 1886, and
it had been ten years since the County
had met in convention at Hopewell.
Mrs. Jennie Reisler responded in few
we'll chosen words. Singing, "Blest Be
the Tie That Binds"
The minutes of Executive held at North
East were read and approved. All county
officers responded to roll call except
Asst. Recording Secretary. Presidents
from Calvert, North East, Rising Sun
and Woodlawn were present, as we'll as
fourteen Superintendents of Departments.
Corresponding Secretary gave her re-
port, which showed loss of Unions but
an increase in membership.
Treasurer's report showed we had taken
in during the year SIG, and after all ex-
penses were paid had almost eight dollars
in the treasury. Both reports were re-
ceived with vote of thanks.
The Chair then appointed the follow
ing committees: Credential-Mrs. Pogue,
Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. Gillespie.
Finance-Mrs. Pyle, Mrs. Reisler and
Miss Mary Haines. Resolutions-Mrs.
H. H. Keilholtz, Mrs. E. P. Haines and
Mrs. Robertson.
The President gave her annual address,
which was received with vote of thanks.
The credential committee reported and
the election of officers was held resulting
as follows: President, Mrs. A. R. Brown.
Sylmar; corresponding secretary, Mrs. N.
c. Brown, Rising Snn; recording secre-
tary, Mrs. E. P. Haines, Rising Sun;
treasurer, Miss M. O. Jackson, Port
Deposit, R. F. D.
Mrs. Harris, the former treasurer, hav-
ing resigned, Miss Jackson was elected
on the third ballot.
Singing, "He Hideth My SOUL" Mrs.
M. Louise Brickley led in prayer. Min
utes of morning session read and collec-
tion taken, when the convention adjourn
ed for lunch, which was furnished by the
two Unions at Woodlawn for dime.
The afternoon session was opened with
devotional by Mrs. Haslup, singing "The
Prince of Peace" reading the Crusade
Psalm with comment, singing "How
Firm the Foundation" and leading in
prayer.
The reports of Superintendent were
taken up, and better reports have not
been given for years. nearly all Superin-
dents responding.
Mrs. Haslup spoke on Scientific Tenn
perance Instruction and urged our
women to be on the lookout when a
change in our Physiology was thought
necessary. Several members of the con-
vention realized that it would indeed be
necessary to keep a sharp lookout.
A letter from Miss Dix was read asking
for contributions of vegetables, ETC., for
the dinner given every day at the Free
kindergarten.
Mrs. Clifford had secured forty signers
to the Anti Tobacco Pledge among the
children in the schools.
The election of the superintendents
by the executive was as fol-
lows: Scientific Temperance Instruction,
Mrs. BERTHE Terry; Sunday School Work,