The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1912-09-11
w. c, T. u. Convention.


The tweuty.sixth annual convention OF
the Woman's Christian Temperance I'm
ion of Forest County convened in the
Presbyterian church, Tionesta, Sept. Sd,
at 2:30 p. m, with the President, Mrs.
Suie May Sharpe, In the chair. Reading
ing OF the Crusade Psalm. Prayer by
Mrs. Watson and singing the Crusade
Hymn completed the devotionals. Mrs.
Sharpe now declared the convention
opened and ready for business in this
noble cause. Roll call resulted in re-
sponses from thirty superlntendents and
delegates, not all having arrived at this
time. Mrs. Ella Wenk extended well
come to officers, superintendents and
delegates in an able address. The fact
that this band of workers were White
Ribboners, their enthusiasm in their
work would be an inspiration and benefit
to all and make this convention one of
the best ever held. Mrs. Marie Kline
silver voiced the sentiments Of the con-
vention in her eloquent manner when
she responded to this address. Contrary
to the usual custom, the Presidents ad-
dress was written by Mrs. Alice Siggins,
because OF sorrow of the President. Mrs.
Myrts Huiing, Corresponding Secretary.
gave her excellent report. Both papers
accepted with rising vote Of thanks
Mrs. Kelly, Treasurer, report read and
accepted with rising vote Of thanks, not
only because of the merit but because of
the faithfulness of the Treasurer. Mrs.
Ada Parsells, the lecturer, was intro
duced. She said in few well chosen
words that victory is coming and what is
most needed is to sgitate the church.
Adjourned.
Wednesday morning Meeting called
and after devotionsls led by Mrs. Ida
Small, minutes were read and adopted.
The reports of the superintendents were
read. Mrs. Parsells urged the locals to
send reports to their county superiDtend-
ents, that full report could be given at
the annual convention. Election of OFF,
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suited in Mrs. Suie May Sharpe, Presi-
dent, Mrs. Alice Siggins, Vice President,
Mrs. Myrta Huling, Corresponding Sec
retary, Mrs. Ellen B. Cstlin, Recording
Secretary, Mrs. Augusta Kelly, Treasur-
er. An action was taken on the reports
that had been given and they were ac-
cepted as read. Committee on resolutions
reported. After the uoontide prayer,
adjourned.
Wednesday sflernoon.--Th session
presided over by the President. Devo-
tionals led by Mrs. Scherer. Reports
were again taken up. Mrs. Felt gave us
beautiful solo selection; appreciated
with rising vote of thanks. Next a
paper by Mrs. Nettie Adams under the
head of "Medical Temperance" showing
how alcohol destroys the body and mind,
not only in this generations, but in gen.
erations to come. By motion the name
of Mrs. Verna Shewman be placed in
nomination at the State Convention as q
delegate to the National Convention held
at Portland, Oregon. Memorial service
conducted by Mrs, Scherer, in memoriam
Mrs. Phoebe Thompson, Mrs. Olive
Campbell, Mrs. Ida Daubenspeck, Mrs
Frederiks Klinestiver, and Mr.. A. B.
Kelly, an honorary member. Mrs. Rob
nson and Miss Lanson favored us with
piano selection, appreciated with the
Chautauqua salute. Mothers Conference
by Mrs. Scherer aud Mrs. Dale; Mrs
Adams special paper; motion carried tC
give them a rising vote of thanks. Mrs
Siggins gave a Parliamentary Drill; &C
cepted with thanks. Motion carried tC
give Mrs. Parsels rising vote of thanks
for her helps during the day and granC
lectures in the evening. Report on tim'
and place, invitation to West Hickory
accepted. Closed convention by singing
"God Be With You Till We Meet Again.
MRS. ELLEN b. CATLIN, Secretary.