Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-05

respective organizations. Mrs Holway
spoke for the Augusta union and was fol-
lowed in trrn by the representatives, of
the other Unions. During the afternoon
session ana again in the evening the fol
lowing new kcnnebcc county song, writ
ten for this convention, WAS sung to the
tune Of Aud Lang Svne:"
We represent old kennebec:
Her glOricS never fade
Ger all there shines the State House
where
Dur old Maine laws are made
We all belong four hundred strong,
An army for the right.
And we are bravely marching on
70 vict'ry in the fight.
Wen agitate and educate
TIL comes the hoped for day,
" hen tG the ballet box we'll go
and vote Just rs We pray.
Then Maine shall be from rum set free,
AS prophets eye fOresaW.
White ribbon votes shall sure enforce
The prohibition law.
The church was we'll filled at the
evening meeting and those present
We're treated to an inspiring and in
teresting address by Rev. Alfredo
ia ChSlCI VI VI llctllb, lIt Clellt VI
ganizer and lecturer Of the W. c. T. L.
Miss Brewster, although a young
woman, has been in this work II years
and is most pleasing speaker. While
her address was along general lines,
she dWelt largely upon the work of
helping boys and young men, Offering
many helpful and practical sugges-
tiOnS. Before she spoke, Rev. Mr..
Hope, on behalf of the churches of the
city, and Mrs. c. S. Fogg, on behalf of
the local w. c. L. U. welcomed the
convention to Augusta in well chosen
words, and Miss Estelle NJ. Brainard
responded gracefully to their addresses
on behalf of the delegates. Mayor
PlaiSted was to have spoken for the
city but was kept away by illness.
The Scripture reading and prayer
were by Mrs. Wordsworth.
There viii be forenoon. afternoon and
evening sessions today. and the conven-
ton will close with a session Thursday
forenoon. Following is today's program:
WEDNESDAY MORNING.
S.3O-EXecutive Meeting
Mrs. Annie NJ. Nichols
9.GO-Convention called to orucr.
Singing.
Prayer. Mrs. Frances r IIuS5ey
Minutes Of Tuesday meeting.
Departments.
ORGANIZATION.
Young WomaE's Branch.
Mrs. Nellie Dodge
Loyal Temperance Legion and Mercy,
Miss Frances NJ. Mitchell
Soldiers and Sailors,
PREVENTIVE.
II,-.r' Nj
Mrs. Clara X. Ridley
Homes for Homeless Children,
Mrs. Harriet Il. Perry
Mrs. Minric ]. Moore
EDUCATIONAL.
Scientific Temperance Instruction.
Mrs. Kate &. Pishon
Literature. State and National I'apers,
Miss E>tcle NJ. Braincrd
Press. Mrs. Jennie NJ. johnson
Sunday Schools. Mrs. Many l.. Marsh
Anti-Narcotics. Miss Frances NJ. Mitchell
School Savings Banks.
airs. Edna G. TIunnewcll
Rerort Of Credenltal Committee.
Election Of Officers.
MEMORIAL SERVICE.
Conducted by Mrs. Mary l.. Smith
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
2.00-I'rayer, Mrs Nellie Tuell
pqpor. What Has the National w. C.
Il. U. Accomplished"
Mrs. Clara ]. Turnec
Franchise Mrs. Hattie Il. White
Tcace and Arbitration,
Mrs. Phebe NJ. Wordsworth
Legislation and Petitions.
Mrs. Hannah ]. Bailey
Fairs. Mrs. Animal Pike
Flower Mission.
Mrs. Frances f. IIussey
Parcr, "Drnatured Alcohol"
Miss Ella Barton
Tie Children's Hour.
Address to l.. Z. l.. Mrs. Livingstone
Singing.
Adjournment.
WEDNESDAY EVENING.
1.3)-Noluntay.
Singing.
Scripture Reading and Prayer,
Mrs Lizzie IL Towle
Singing.
Address. Mrs. Deborah Livingstone
Collection.
Singing. Coronation.
Bpnedit ton.