The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1907-07-04
WALDO COUNTY W. c. T. o.

/ F." AAOV VVONA4 ~ - -
The oath annual convention Of the Waldo
County Woman's Christian Temperance
Union met in the Baptist church June 25th
Flowers, pictures of Miss Willard and Neal
Dow, and the county banner, had their ap-
prOpriate places. A devotional service led
by Miss Fl. N. MiIlett prepared the dele
gates for the work before them; and an
efficient corps of workers relieved our
minds of care for affairs down stairs. Mrs.
A. G. Kane was elected secretary pro tenn
and Mrs. T. c. Smart, treasurer pro tenn.
The secretary. Mrs. White. and Mrs. Wood
man, were appointed committee on Gre
dentials. Mrs. Decr0w, Mrs. Carter and
| Mrs Roberts were appointed a committee
| on courtesies. Mrs. Jennie e. Seamans
was introduced and made member Of the
convention. The pages also were intro
duced - Misses Helen Brier, Marjory
Coombs and Agnes COOmbs. The welcome
by Mrs. L. A. Decrow was cordially re-
sponded to by Mrs. Alma G. Cilley of Waldo.
Miss Florence White sung a temperance
sung and Miss Helen Brier recited. A let
ter of greeting was read from the State
president, Mrs. L. M. N. Stevens. Some good
temperance speeches were made by Messrs.
Woodman of Monroe, Smart of Waldo,
Googins of Searsmont, Cilley of Waldo and
others. Reports on systematic giving, and
fairs were given by Miss A. G. Kane. We
are making an effort to establish a rest
room on the Monroe fair grounds and a
of tha dc ic in, hon nd han nbs IN
hard work on the part of the superintend-
ent. viii not the Unions take hold and
help in this matter-other people, too?
Sometimes this fair is the only ''Outing" a
woman has during the year; and then she
cannot go without all the children. Think
you there is no need for clean, safe place
in which she may rest and leave the lunch
box or for the boys and girls to get glass
Of ice water or for the refuge of some one
taken suddenly ill? Flower mission work
! was reported by Mrs. E. E. Mckinley of
Waldo. In the absence of the regular lead
er, Mrs. L. W. Woodman conducted the
memorial service, in which are commemo-
rated those who have died during the year.
Mrs. A. V. Hussey gave the moontide pray
or, and the convention adjourned to 1.15 p.
m. At that time the executive committee
met and considered plans of work, nomi-
mated superintendents, etc. Upstairs Mrs.
Seamans was holding Workers Confer
ence, at which many useful suggestions
were given. At 2.15 the children marched
in and sang an exercise song, finishing with
America. Reports on Mercy, by Mrs. C..
Roberts and on School Savings Banks by
Mrs. Brier, were given. During the year
the children in the several grades taking
this up have had nearly thousand dollars
in the bank, and though it cannot be denied
that it makes work, teachers and bank
officers agree that sit pays"
At 8 p. III. the Pastors Parliament opened
with remarks on the Needs of The Temper
ance work by Rev. E. A. Purdy of Sears
mont i on How to meet these needs by W,
T. c. Runnells of Searsport; on Needs in
Belfast by Revs. A. A. Smith, VIM.
Vaughan and d. L. Wilson; on How to
meet these Needs by Rev. A. E. Lnce and
Adolph Rossbach. c. L. Wright was in
troduced and spoke to the point. Papers
on narcotics and moral education were read
by Mrs. F. E. Frost and Mrs. M. c. Staples.
The county song was sung and the reports
of treasurer and credential committee were
! given. Seven unions were represented
with 80 delegates, besides visitors. The
election of officers resulted as follows: E..
F. Miller, president; Mrs. G. T. Woods,
| secretary; Miss Carrie Weymouth, Troy,
treasurer. Superintendent as nominated
| by the executive committee were elected and
will be given later. A beautiful bunch of
fragrant flowers was presented to the new
president, who responded briefly.
In the evening, Mayor Hanson gave
another welcome 40 years ago he welcomed
the State convention here) and Mrs. Jennie
| E. Seamans, President of the Aroostook
County Union, made the address of the
EVENING" good one, too. The convention
| closed with singing, as all joined hands,
'NGod be with You till we Meet Again''
Mrs. Seamans led in the benediction.
The committee on resolutions reported a
good platform, covering most of our basic
principles-one of thanks and appreciation
to The Republican Journal, for space, and
for the clean tone and temperance stand of
the paper, as follows:
Whereas: Space for notices and articles
has always been granted the county and
local Womans' Christian Temperance Union
therefore,
Resolved, That our sincere thanks be ex-
tended for these favors.
Whereas: The Republican Journal has
stood plainly and firmly for Temperance
and Prohibition, opposing resubmission
and
Whereas. The paper is free from much
low-class advertising and details of crime
and scandal; therefore,
Resolved, That this convention express
copy sent to the editor.