Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-15
Of the KennebeC County
". C. 7. U. Convention.
Temperance and Equal Rights
Are Both Endorsed
And Officers Elected at So5h
China Meeting.

South China, Me, June H.-(SpeciaD.-
The third and final day of the kennebec
County w. C. 7. U. was opened with
devotional service led by Mrs. Amman
Pike of Wayne. The convention was call
ed to order by the president. Opened by
all repeating the Lords Prayer.
The committee on resolutions, Mrs. II
j. Bailey, Miss Frances NJ. Mitchell and
Helen N Brainerd, submitted the follow
ing resolutions which were adopted:
We, the Kennebec County w. c. I. U.
are grateful for Divine guidance in the
past and are hopeful and trusting foi
Gods blessing upon our efforts IN the fu
tule.
The doors of opportunity are many an'
we earnestly desire to go forward with
courage and faithfulness in the many de,
partments of work and with unwavcrine
hostility to the liquor traffic.
Resolved, That we pledge ourselves tC
support the prohibtory law of our State
and to exert our influence for the placing
of men in public office who have declared
enforcement, and who are opposed to re-
submission.
Resolved, That we favor equal suffrage
for men and women, also an equal stand
ard of virtue, and equal pay for equal
service.
Because we believe that the Fourth of
July as now generally celebrated is det-
rimental to life, property and good NOR
ais, and is contrary to the real purpose
of the day, therefore,
Resolved. That as an organization we
believe in and will endeavor to promote
better and saner observance-one which
will teach our youth the spirit of true
patriotism.
Because we believe that the children
of today faithfully taught in the schools
the nature and effects of alcoholic stimu-
lants and narcotics will insure to us q ma
ton of total abstaners in the future
therefore,
Resolved. that we will increase our ef-
| forts to see that the effects of alcoho
and narcotics on the human system be
taught as thoroughly as any other branch
| of study.
| Resolved, That we regret that the bill
providing for the protection of prohibition
| territory against interstate shipment OF
spirituous liquors was not voted on ant
rightly disposed of by the United state:
| Congress before its adjournment. and W,
trust that such a measure will claim The
| proper attention of our lawmakers il
| the near future.
Resolved. That we appreciate the tom
perance work of Charles f. Littefielo
In Congress and regret his resignation
| from that body.
Resolved, That we recommend our ma
tional papers. the 'Union Signal" and tn,
| CRUSADER Monthly" and our State pa
per. THE Star in the East" as of grea
| importance to be read because of the in
struction and information they contain
| also suggestions for intelligent and eff
| fectual work In the cause we are organ
lied to promote.
| Resolved, That we hereby express ou
sincere appreciation of the kindness re
ceived from South China Union We ar,
grateful to those citizens who have lindl,
received us into their homes, to tn,
church which has opened its doors ant
given us a welcome, to those who hay,
furnished decorations. music or financial
| assistance, to the railroads tor reduced
| fares. and to all who have in any way
| contributed to the success of this conven
| tion.
| Es'elle NJ. Brainerd of China spoke Oh
| '"The Benefits of Federation" There ar
| now in Kennebec county two federation
| of four unions each, which meet once
quarter. Miss Brainerd clearly and con
| vincnglv demonstrated some Ct tho Der
Gifts of federation. illustrating facts b,
results drawn from her own federation
| experience.
| Reports We're given upon the depart
mcnts of Jail and almshouse, Sabbath oh
servance, flower mission. railroad men
hygiene and heredity. the press. sys
tematic giving, homes for homeless chill
dren. purity. evangelistic and worl
among lumbermen. Good work has heel
done in all the departments.
The following officers were elected 70
the coming year:
| President. Mrs. Jennie NJ. T. johnson
Wayne: recording secretary, Mrs. Addi
F. Shepherd. Waterville: corresponding
| secretary, Estelle NJ. Brainerd China
treasurer, Frances NJ Mitchell. Randolph
| After singing God Be with You I'll
We Meet Again." the convention was adj
| journed.