Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-06-03
WHITE RlBBONERs.


Interesting County Convention Held
at Bar Harbor.
SOUTHWEST HARBoR, June 1 Especially -
The twenty first annual convention OF
Hancock county W. G. I. U. was held in
the Methodist church at Bar Harbor, May
25-26, with Bar Harbor union as enter
tanning hostess. The greeting rally Mon
day evening was opened by the presiding
officer, Mrs. Olive NJ. Alexander. The
welcome to the church and town By the
pastor, Rev. G. Garland. was hearty and
cordial. The welcome ON behalf OF the
union by the local president. Mrs. Han
nah Jordan, was overlooking with love
for the work. The response by Miss
NJ. A. Carroll was deeply appreciative OF
the welcome given. Congregational sing
ing, quotations, and brief speeches added
inter, ST to the session. Remarks by Dea-
con Clark, Deputy Sheriff Higgins, Miss
Nickerson, Mrs. A. W. Clark, Miss Car
roll. and others were Of much interest.
Tuesday brought good number OF dele
gates from Southwest, Northeast and
Winter Harbor. The praise service proved
fitting prelude to the days work. AT 10
a. m. the county president took up the
convention work. appointing committees
and solicitors for the official papers. The
national organizer, Miss Elizabeth Cor
don, of Auburndale, Mass, and Miss L. II.
Wight, of parkman, state superintendent
of franchise, were made members OF the
convention.
Reports from unions were encouraging,
though some once considered the most
active Of the county unions failed to make
a report or send delegates. Miss Gordon
urged membership contests, and it was
voted that the method should be given a
trial. Miss Gordon gave an interesting
description of headquarters at Evanston.
An impressive memorial service was led
by Miss Carroll. A tribute Of love was
given by Mrs. Jordan to the life and char
acter of Mrs. Endora Salisbury, of Bar
Harbor, and Miss Carroll spoke in eulogy
of Mrs. Cordelia Gilley, of the Willard
union. Beautiful memorial thoughts were
given by Miss Gordon.
A bountiful dinner and supper were
stTNtQ W the union.
Many notable features made up the
afternoon session. Letters were read from
the State and national president and from
former county president, Mrs. l.. NJ.
Robbins. Department reports were given
and visitors were introduced. By invita-
ton of Miss Gordon, about 200 pupils
from the intermediate school came march,
ing in singing America, and completely
filled the main seats. The bright, eager
faces were alight with interest as Miss
Gordon talked. The pledge against
strong drink and cigarette smoking WAS
readily taken by the entire school, also
unanimous vote for the organization of a
loyal temperance legion. Miss Thompson
was elected superintendent OF the legion
Miss Gordon has the same winning
power to charm and enthuse children that
has given her sister, Anna A. Gordon, such
a strong hold over the hearts of the youth
all over the world. Mr.. Haynes gave g
brief talk to the little folks.
The presidents address, an excellent
paper, was listened to with interest. The
election OF officers resulted as follows:
President, Mrs. Caroline GuptilI, Win
ter Harbor; corresponding secretary, Miss
Juliette Nickerson, Bar Harbor; record
ing secretary, Mrs. J. NJ. Mason, South
west Harbor; treasurer, Mrs. A. W. Clark,
Southwest Harbor.
vote Of thanks was passed in favor Of
the retiring president. The convention
was characterized throughout with har-
mony and good will.
The evening session held many good
things. A fine solo by Mrs. Haynes was
fully appreciated. The resolution OF
thanks given by the chairman Of the COM
mittee, Miss Carroll, expressed the graft
tude of the convention for the many fav-
ors received.
The address by Miss Gordon was clear
and forcible statement Of facts, given with
a magnetic and convincing power. Ex-
cellent remarks were made by Rev. Messrs.
Haynes and McKoy. Before the close of
the convention the new president ex-
tended cordial invitation from Winter
Harbor union for the 1909 council which
was accented