Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-27
WINS OVER five
Miss Pearl SaviIIe Receives Med.
al for Effort in Elocu>
ton.
SIX YOUNG PEOPLE CONTEST
Mrs. Metzear, of Moline, Refers to Alb
sence of Mayor Mccaskrin from
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Shy.

Miss Pearl Sayille won the silver
medal last evening at the Memorial
Christian church, in the w c. T. u.
decIamatory contest defeating five con-
| testants for the prize. Miss Saville's
| selection was entitled pledge With
Wine" and was a dramatic sketch of
scene at a wedding feast where the
bride was tempted to pledge toast
with wine. The story told in the
sketch was cleverly pictured. and Miss
Saville read in a most pleasing and
dramatic manner.
Following are the names of the other
| contestants and the subjects of their
| declarations:
"Old Soapy"-Miss Henrietta Kin
ner
THE Martyrs Mother"-Miss Nettie
Philbrook.
The New Fashioned Man''-Charles
Woodin.
1.-The College Oil Cans"-Miss Mar
cha Montgomery.
"The Court of Last Appeal"-Wil-
liam Robb
All of the contestants acquitted them
selves in a creditable manner. The
last contestant to speak, William Robb.
presented a unique subject. represent
ing the people as the court of last APP
peal, and the liquor traffic as being on
trial. The argument was against the
traffic and the saloon. and it was urged
upon the court of last appeal to
weigh the evidence and then act decis-
lively against the saloon.
4 Mayor Leaves Town.
While the judges were arriving at a
decision, Mrs Elizabeth Huntoon. who
/ presided. called on Mrs. Mary e. Metz
gar, of Moline. to make few remarks.
| Mrs. MetZgar has been in the work
many years, and is one of the leading
spirits in the w c. T. L. activity She
took occasion to express the opinion OF
the organization of Mayor George w
McCaskrin, who was to have delivered
an address of welcome, but failed &c
appear at the time set I'VE expected
to have an address of welcome from
your mayor" said Mrs. MetZgar, but
we ladies who have been in the work
a number of years have learned that
these mayors are not to be depended
upon. Seldom is a convention greeted
by a citys executive. and the address
of welcome, which in a way is expect
ed is rarely given. Generally the may
or is called out of the city on very
pressing business" and as Mrs. Metz
gar concluded the audience burst into
Applause and laughter.
A short address was made by Rev
Marion Humphreys, pastor of the Cen
trail Presbyterian church Rev. II. W
Reed. pastor of the First Baptist
church. gave the opening prayer. Dur
ing the evening vocal solos were rem
dered by Miss Mary Yeager and by
Mr.. Connell, of Moline.
). Rev. w. S. Marquis, who announced
the awards of the judges. presented
the five defeated contestants each will
book, on behalf of the w. c. T. u.
Elect Officers.
At this mornings session of the con
vention the following officers were re
elected for the coming term:
+ President-Mrs. Elizabeth Huntoon
Moline
Vice President-Mrs. Sarah Adams
Port Byron.
Corresponding Secretary-Mrs Mat
tie Taylor Moline.
Recording Secretary Mrs. Nellie
Beatty, Moline.
| Treasurer Mrs. Rose Simonson
Port Byron.
The sessions yesterday afternoon ant
this morning were largely devoted tc
the reports of the officers, both of the
county organization and of the loca
unions, and of the superintendent oil
departments. In all branches of the
work the reports showed gains over
last year, and an increase in the mem
bership. 1t was decided to emphasize
the fair work during the coming year
to greater extent than was done in
the last year
In connection with the report of the
superintendent of the press depart
ment, it was reported that the newspa
pers OF the county have in every way
shown willingness to assist the la
dies and TO give publicity to the or