The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-06-20
SOMERSET COUNTY VIC.
I. j. At FAIRFIELD
Mrs. Nettie ". Paddock, Elected Prsi.
dent and Mrs. Eva r. Greenwood,
Recording Secretary.

The 18th annual county convention
of the W. c. T. T., was held in the
NJ. Z. church, Fairfield, June IL and
-. The church was prettily decora-
ted with cut flowers. Prohibition ban
ners and flags. while on the platform
were the pictures of Frances E. Will
ard and Mrs. L. NJ. n. Stevens, all of
which gave inspiration to the White
Ribboners assembled.
The ladies of the Fairfield Union
we're most cordial in their reception
and entertainment of the guests. This
convention stands as one of the most
prosperous and largely attended ever
held by the w c. T. L. ladies.
In the absence of the president, Mrs.
NJ. II. GRAHAM, the convention was
presided over by the yice-president,
Mrs Nettie w Paddock Mrs. Apebor-
ah Livingstone. state president of the
Rhode Island. W. c. T. L., was pres
invaluable aid and inspiration in all
the departments. Other guests con-
tributing largely to the interest OF
the convention were Mrs. Martha F.
Bunker of Berkeley, Cal, formerly of
North Arson, Me, and past county
president. Mrs. Bunker gave much
food for thought and interesting de-
tails of the workings of the Berkeley
w. C. T. U. Also Mrs. Elizabeth B..
Foster of Waterville just home from
two years trip around the world,
was exceedingly interesting and help
full.
The convention opened at 1890 Tues
day morning with a prayer and praise
service and after the reading respon-
sively of the Crusade psalm and sing
ing the Crusade hymn and prayer,
came the roll call; appointment of
committees on credentials and cour-
tesies; reports of County president,
corresponding secretary, treasurer,
auditor and superintendent.
Friday afternoon, the addresses of
welcome for the church, the W. c. T.
T., and the responses were able and
uplifting. After the noontide prayer,
dinner was served in the church vest
ry by the ladies of the Fairfield union,
who proved themselves bountiful pro-
viders. Tuesday afternoon, the con-
vention was called to order at 2
o'clock, and the program carried out
was both entertaining and instructive.
The parliamentary drill conducted by
Mrs. Livingstone was of especial in
terest and value. The music on the
program added as usual and the violin
solo by Master Milton McGorrill was
especially enjoyed. The memorial
service conducted by Mrs. R. A. Rich
was very impressive, death having
claimed many valued members from
the county during the past year.
Tuesday evening the church was
filled with a large and appreciative
audience to listen to the fine address
upon w. C. T. U. work, the enforce
ment of the law for Prohibition and
the ballot for women. Mrs. Living
stone Is a speaker of rare attain
ments, bringing home the truths that
stand for right In the home commun
ity and nation.
Wednesday morning the executive
board transacted the business per-
tanning to work for the coming year
and after devotional exercises there
followed the reading of the minutes
of the preceding sessions reports of
the different departments, election of
officers, and unfinished business.
The officers elected for the ensuing
year are: President, Mrs, Nettie w.
Paddock, Skowhegan; Corresponding
secretary, Mrs. S. j. Norton, Shaw
NUT; Recording secretary, Mrs. Eva
R. Greenwood. Skowhegan; Treas
urer Mrs. Annie NJ. Frost, Belfast.
The vice president is to be appointed
by the president. After adoption of
resolutions and singing by the audi
ence with Joined hands and the w c.
T. L. benediction, adjournment was
declared, thus closing a very success
full county session of the white Rib
boners.' Many thanks are due the
hostess union for their royal greeting
and entertainment,
Among the Skowhegan ladies to at
tend were: Mrs, Nettie w. Paddock,
Mrs. Celeste Roullard, Mrs. Nellie
Chase, Mrs. E. E. Greenwood, Mrs. j.
A. Mooers, Miss Louise H. Coburn, and
Miss G. S. Weston.