Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-21
Decidedly Opposed to a Repeal Of the
Sturgis Law in Maine.
Resolutions Are Adopted by State Convention at
Dexter Expressing Unions Attitude.

Dexter. Ne, Sept. 20.-(SpeciaD.-
| TOday's session Of the annual cOnven
ton of the Women's Christian Temper
ance Union opened with 4 devotional
service led by Miss Elizabeth Gordon
Of Boston. a sister to Miss Anna Cor
don Of the national body. This service
was participated in by many of the
delegates present and was very inter.
esting and earnest.
President Stevens Immediately fol.
lowing the devotional service an.
nounced the sad news that Miss Clara
Nj. Farwell of Rockland was called
home early in the day by a telegram
announcing the death OF her mother
Wh1 was an aged and hOnorcd member
of the w. c. r. l.. Miss Farwell is the
recording secretary of the Maine w. c.
7. L. The convention expressed unan-
inously its deep sorrow for the be-
rraved and voted to have a generous
floral piece of pink roses and white car
nations sent as a tribute to the de-
pared.
The secretary'S report or the previous
meetings Of the convention was read
ana adopted and the preliminary report
Of the committee on credentials was
given as follows: General officers pres
cnt :; vice presidents. Ia; other coun-
ty officers. 4: state surerintendents. IS;
cdi;rrs. !: musical directors. ]: NUM-
her of delegates not holding office. l02.
Total number of delegates. Ia. The
final rpuort of this committee will he
given to&:orrow.
The convention sang Were out for
Prohibition" in honor of Mrs. Fannie
T. Damon uf this city the writer OF the
song. who was present for the first
till. during the convention. The rn-
ro,ts nf superintendent given at tin"
morning session were: "W DIRK Among
Railroad Employees" Mrs. Helen a.
Thomas. Greene; Securing Homes for
Homeless Children" Mis- Jennie NJ.
Anthoine. Portland: "Reformatory for
Women" Mrs. II. J. Bailey. Winthrop
Center aud Mrs. Augusta NJ. Hunt.
Portland: prison and Jail Work"
Mrs. Fannie =. Damon. Dexter: Aims
house Work" Mrs. Mary Y. Pierce.
Dexter.
The com,nittcc on resolutions report
ed and recommended that the follow
ing resolutions be adopted:
We. the Maine Woman'S Christian
TEN, eraucc Union in S2d convention
assembled. again acknowledge the
guidance and the support of God i'll
the past: we reaiFirm our faith in The
righteousness If the cause when
brings us together. and we renew our
loyalty To the fnilowing fundamental
principles:
Resolved: That we recognize ami
accept III" testimony of many phySi-
clans. scientists industrial corpora
lions and K. K. employers. that total
abstinence from alcoholic Stimulan:S is
essential for the maintenance OF the
clear b!ain. strong nerves. steady
hands and brave hearts OF the people
Resolved. That these forces joined
with the influence of the majority oi
the clergy. who believe with us that
total abstinence is demanded from all
Christi'aS for the SAX uf the Wc1k!r
brother should greatly encourage Us
in our efforts to uplift humanity
through total abstinence and To dimin-
ish the liquor traffic by diminishing
the demand for alcoholic stimulants.
Resolved: That our attitude regard