The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-09-22
CECIL COUNTY m. C. r. U.
Minutes of 10th Annual Conven
ton Held At Calvert Septem-
Der 18th In NJ. e. Church.

The convention was called to order shortly
after $50 m. by singing Holy, Holy, Holy. Lord
God Almighty. The choir of Calvert church
with Mrs. Newton Mcdowell as organist was
ably assisted by Miss Carver, Miss Chandler and
another young lady and Miss Ethel Barton with
her violin. The four last named were from
Oxford.
After the devotional conducted by Mrs. N. c.
Brown. the convention was welcomed by Mrs
Cassandra Kirk, in few well-chosen words. Nc
words of welcome were necessary however, as
the very atmosphere and daintily arranged
church breathed a welcome.
Mrs. Harvey not being present, Mrs. Gillespie
and Mrs. A. R. Brown gave verbal responses to the
address.
All county officers responded to roll CALL and
sixteen Of the twenty-one Superintendent of De
partments. One thing to be regretted was that
charlestown Cherry Hill and North 4 East had nc
strong. the county organization was sorry not to
The Corresponding Secretary had most ex
The Treasurer's report showed a balance of ten
dollars in the treasury which inspired the singing
of the d0xology.
terest as she reviewed the years work.
Courtesies of the convention and all privileges
except voting were given Mrs MasHp and mrs
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Work Among Soldiers and Sailors.
The election of officers resulted in the re-elec-
ton of the officers of last year.
Mrs. Haslup conducted the nOontide devotional
and the convention adjourned to the hall where
bountiful lunch was served for dime.
The Executive Committee met in the interim
before the afternoon session and nominated the
Superintendent.
At two O'Clock the convention was again called
to order by Mrs. Mollie r. Thompson, who called
on Mrs Alkaline Wilson to voice the petition of
the convention. During the day. Miss Barton
treated the convention to two violin solos with
By Miss Gapssf
bal and written reports of their work and much
discussion was called forth, especially on the
the cigaret habit among young girls and married
women, in the so-called upper classes of society
and uttered words of warning against the
practice.
Mr.. E. Carhart. of Zion, asked for information
on the Temperance Manuel. Quite number
had and were using the Manuel
Senator Thomas Keains' speech in the Senate on
conditions in Utah.
Reports were adopted and the election of Super
intendents followed.
Mrs Belle Miller, Cherry Hill, was made Supt
of Kindergarten instead Of Miss Nellie Clark
Mrs Pyle Superintendent Of Purity and Moth
er's meetings instead of Mrs. N. l.. Brickley.
Mrs Clifford was made Supt. Of Anti.NarcOtcs
instead of Mrs. Jennie Reisler.
Mrs. Thatcher added new department. that of
Work Among Soldiers and Sailors, and appointed
Miss Mary Haines as Superintendent
The Loyal Temperance Legion of Calvert gave
an interesting entertainment, in the form of dia-
1ogues and music.
Memorial services were held for Mrs. Alice
Coale Shippers, the choir singing Lead Kindly
Light.
Mrs. Il. H. Keilholtz read sketch of her life
and Mrs. N. C. Brown read one of her own poems
entitled 1.-THE Last. Last Time;" closed with sing
ing Jesus, Saviour, Pilot Me-"
The Resolution Committee reported and after
much discussion and substituting and emitting
were adopted. The resolutions were against
using alcohol in the home as medicine or in the
culinary department and against tobacco and
giving our patronage to stores which sell liquors
The convention, finished up the business of the
day and closed with singing. the Temperance
Doxology. and dismissed with the Benediction by
Rev. Mr.. MITCHELL pastor of Zion Circuit.
Mrs Thatcher held the large evening audience
by her vivid descriptions of the manner Uncle
Sam treats his old veterans and our soldier boys.
While the .canteen' is done away in the forts it
is still Staying its victims by the hundreds in the
.Old Soldiers Home" She called for earnest
work from the ranks of the Unions that strong
sentiment might be brought to bear on the gov
eminent against this ubiquitous business. Mrs
Thacher's strong personality makes her q very
interesting and entertaining speaker.
Mrs Haslup called on Rev. F. X. Moore to lead
in closing prayer, and the meeting closed with
the Temperance Doxology and Aaronic Bene-
dictiOn.