Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-09-09
". c. 7. u. Convention.

The eighteenth annual convention of
the Woman's Christian Temperance
Union of Worcester County was held
August 81, in Stevenson Church, Berlin.
with Mrs. w. G. Strickland. the presi-
dent, in the chair. The meeting opened
at 2.30 p. M. by singing Guide me. o
Thou great Jehovah. Prayer was
offered by Rev. J. w. Fogle. and Rev.
w. G. Strickland gave Gospel talk on
Gideon. and other examples of faith.
Committees were appointed and reports
read from most of the eighteen de-
partments worked. The corresponding
secretary reported seventy-eight active
and forty-eight honorary members.
thirty business meetings, three special
prayer-meetings. three public meetings.
two parlor meetings.
The Evangelistic report showed over
seven hundred visits to the sick and
aged. two cottage prayer-meetings
held, nearly thousand religious papers
distributed, besides flowers given. and
food and clothing for the needy. letters
written, and much personal work done.
Worlds Temperance Sunday was OBJ
served in many churches. with suitable
exercises.
Among other noteworthy reports was
the one on Narcotics. The superintend-
ent had made eighty visits in the inter
est of her work in homes, offices and
stores, leaving literature to be passed
on, visited schools, and supplied them
with Physiology Journals, also pledge
cards.
Three excellent papers were read:
one by Miss Mary Jones. which was
prepared by Miss Julia Bratten. of
Snow Hill. from leafiet, THE Danger
and Harmfulness of Patent Medicines"
one on Social Purity" by Mrs. Matte
Rogers, one by Mrs. w. H. Bancroft
on "What Wilt Thou have me to dor
The evening session, after prayer by
the pastor, Rev. G. c. Williams. was
addressed by Rev. w. II. Bancroft, of
Berlin, in a characteristic speech, both
humor and pathos Astounding.
He was followed by Rev. J. w. Fogle.
of Girdletree. in a very earnest address,
showing the terrible results of intem-
perance.
The president read her annual adj
dress, which was very helpful and in
spring.
There was much satisfaction express
ed when Mrs. Strickland consented TO
again accept the presidency of the
county union. her faithful service
having endeared her to all. All the
county officers were reelected as fol-
lows.
President. Mrs. W. G. Strickland;
Vice President, Mrs. X. J. McAllen;
Cor. Secretary. Miss Annie l.. Crooks;
Rec. Secretary. Miss Mary A. Scott:
Treasurer, Miss Priscie Cottingham.
The following Superintendent were
elected:
Evangelistic, Mrs. John Taylor; Color
ed Work, Mrs. ID. A. Sooy: Flower Mis-
sion. Mrs. +. I. Blaine; Legislation,
Mrs. Annie Merrill: Medal Contest. Miss
venie Hearne: Narcotics, Miss Rebecca
Townsend: Parlor Meetings. Mrs. X. j.
McAllen; Prison and Jail, Mrs. ]. 5.
Aydelotte: Press Work. Miss Mary H.
Stevenson; Soldiers and Sailors. Mrs.
+. James Tull; Sabbath Observance,
Mrs. w. II. Bancroft; Scientific Tenn
perance instruction. Miss Mary G. Jones:
Juvenile Work, Mrs. John Ennis: 5. S.
Work. Miss Grace Pitts; Social Purity
and Mothers Meetings. Mrs. Matte +.
Rogers; Literature. Mrs. Eta Redden:
Mercy, Miss Rose Porter.
The convention. though not as large
MS usual. was very interesting and help
full and the members returned to their
homes cheered and encouraged, with
an earnest desire to do more for the
cause of temperance the coming year.