Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-07
KENNEBEC UNION.
Closing Session Of 21st
Annual Convention.
Department Reports Made and
Resolutions Adopted.
A Tribute of Love TO the Retiring
President, Mrs Friend.

with q prayer and praise service led
by Mrs. Phoebe NJ. Wordsworth of this
| city and after the minutes of Wednes-
| days meeting had been read an hour
or more was devoted to miscellaneous
business. A large part of the forenoon
was devoted to the reports of depart
ment superintendent. Mrs. Olive NJ.
| futile reported on the evangeliStic
work done by the various unions in
the county; Mrs. Lizzie H. Towle on
the work at the Jail and at the various
almshouses of the county; Mrs.
Phoebe Pinkham on Sabbath observ-
ance and the active steps taken toward
preventing the desecration of the
Lords day, especially in HallOwell;
Mrs. AIdie Berry on rescue and relief
| work accomplished by the local
unions; Mrs. Jennie NJ. Johnson on the
newspapers of the county and their
hearty cooperation in advancing the
work of the organization by giving
freely the use of their columns; Mrs.
Mabel G. Bailey on the department of
purity; Mrs. Harriet r. Perry on the
work done among the lumbermen, and
Miss Alice A. ClOugh on the work
among the railroad employees and the
distribution Of literature at railroad
stations. These department reports
were all interesting and we'll prepared
and after they were read most of them
We're followed by discussion and help
full suggestions from various ladies
present.
4 notable feature of the forenoon
was the tribute of love and gratitude
paid by the convention to its retiring
president, Mrs. Blanche NJ. Friend of
this city who has served faithfully at
the head of the county union for the
past three years. On behalf of the
delegates Mrs. Lizzie II. Towle
presented Mrs. Friend with a beautiful
large bouquet gathered from the
garden of the old homestead which she
has just sold. Others followed Mrs.
Towle. expressing their personal ap-
probation ana that Of the local unions
for the splendid service which Mrs.
Friend has rendered the organization,
and she was given a rising vote of love
ana thanks. Mrs Friend has not only
been most efficient worker, but she
has also been model presiding officer,
directing the affairs of the convention
in q busincssike manner and con-
trolling the situation at all times.
Another incident Of the morning
session was the presentation of
another large bouquet to Captain
J,wett who has been the secretary of
the Togus Temperance Union since
it's organization, April -, 1901. Captain
Jcwctt is about to leave Togus ana
move from the state, and this
bouquet with greetings ana express
sions of gratitude was sent him by the
convention by the hand of Mrs. Towle
as an expression Of appreciation for
all he has done in helping carry on the
work at TOgus.
During the forenoon a letter was
read from the AndrOscoggin conven-
ton. scnding the greetings and good
wishes of that organization. At a
little past II. after Il prayer by Mrs.
HolWay, the minutes of the convention
were read by the secretary. God be
With You Till We Meet Again" was
sung and the convention was finally
adjourned with the w. c. T. L. bene
diction.
During the forenoon the following
resolutions were adopted by the con-
ventiOn:
"Torasmuch as the Lord hath blessed
us hitherto and ODen doors of OppOr-
tunity for greater efforts in the fu-
ture are presented to our view, we the
kcnncbec County Womans Christian
Temperance Union, renew our loyalty
to our pledge and motto. and in the
strength of God who is our refuge
and strength. and whose banner over
us is love-" we will exemplify the
work assigned us with renewed cour-
age and vigor. praying for larger re-
suits. and signal success.
J. Resolved. That we still believe,
that the prohibtory law of our State is
just law, and the best ever enacted
for the suppression of the liquor traffic.
the greatest enemy with which our
people are called to combat. We are
proud of the noble stand again taken
by Governor Cobb in its enforcement.
Our influence shall ever be to secure
the election of men to official positions
who will continue to enforce all laws
for the protection of our homes.
.. Resolved. That we appreciate the
fact that we are an integral part of the
State National and Worlds w. c. T.
Union. and will heartily cooperate with
them in all their work under the di-
visions OF organization. preventive,
ana legal lines.
3. Resolved, That we will make re-
newed efforts to increase our member
ship. and subscription lists to our ma
tional and State papers, and to have n !
care that our local unions send an an
rual contribution to the memorial fund, |
thus strengthening the National |
Union.
4. Resolved, That we will promul- |
gate the law of kindness. and "Fcllow |
peace with all, and holiness, without |
which no man can see the Lord" and |
pray for the day when nations shall |
Learn war no more"
s. Resolved. That we recommend our
local Unions to hold public temper
lnce meetings frequently. securing
whenever practicable the help of other
organizations and utilizing
all local talent available to make the
interesting, and thus helpful
N forming public sentiment against
licensing evil of every form. Mould