Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-10-08
W. G. T. u. COnventi0n.

W. ct. u. COnventi0n.
The fOrtieth annual convention of the
Maryland Woman's Christian Temperance
Union assembled in the Methodist Church
here on Wednesday of last week, about
400 delegates and visitors being present
The convention was opened with devotional
exercises conducted by the President. Mrs.
Mary R. Haslup. of Baltimore.
Mrs. Annie D. Starr reviewed the year s
work in her report as secretary, The vari-
GUS departments of the organization were
represented by the following The Union
Signal, Miss Busick. of Baltimore White
Ribbon Herald. Mrs. Smith Subscription
Shower. Mrs. Hanson, of HyattsvilIe: Lit
erature. Miss Cathcart, of Baltimore.
The noontide service was conducted by
Mrs. John B. Brewer and the memorial
service by Mrs. Holm. of Baltimore. Mrs.
Granville Farquhar was made life MEM
Der by the Unions of this county during
service.
The feature of the afternoon was a
parade and mass meeting. The parade
was led by the Germantown cornet band.
followed by the State officers and honorary
members, the Loyal Temperance Legion,
Young Campaieners the State W. C. T. u.
the Anti-Saloon League. Good Templars,
Sunday schools. day schools, and invited
organizations out of the county. The line
of march was enlivened by the L. T. L. and
Young Campaigners yell and songs. After
passing up the main street and back to
the Court House, Rev. Frank X. Bailey. of
Hagerstown. addressed those participating
in the exercises and many who had as
sembled on the Court House lawn on the
subject Why the Saloon is Going"
At the evening session an address of
welcome on behalf Of the town was given
by Mr.. C. W. Prettyman; THE Church." by
Rev. F. M. Richardson THE Anti-Saloon
League" Rev. O. w. Henderson; THE
Schools, Mr.. W. B. Burdette; The W. C.
T. IT," Mrs M. T. Farquhar. DR.. Borden
Sisco responded in a gracious acknowl-
edgement.
The Y p B.. led by Mr.. X. B. Hines.
County Superintendent, gave demonstra-
ton and was presented the State pennant
for the best work done in the State during
the year by Miss Carrie Bond, Of Carroll
county. the State Superintendent. The
Presidents of the Unions Of the different
counties were presented to the convention
and each responed in a short address.
The opening exercises Thursday morning
were conducted by Mrs. Chapman. of Ken
sington. after which Mrs Cissel, of Balti-
more. reported much work done among the
railroad employees; hospitals had been
visited and those who were sick and suf-
ferine from accidents were comfOrted and
cheered. Miss Grace Moore. Of Royal Oak,
told of the work her department was doing
for the soldiers and sailors, three hundred
comfort bags having been completed to
send aboard THE Maryland" Miss Ida S.
Dove reported for the department of Scien-
tific Temperance Instruction. and an
nounced that the county Union and a local
Union would offer prize for the best essay
written upon a subject under this depart
ment by pupil of the county schools. The
school savings bank was presented by Mrs.
Emily T. Massey. Of Sandy Spring. Mrs.
M. V. Green, of Towson. Superintendent of
Purity. reported much work had been &C
complished in her department in Baltimore
and in the counties during the year
The most interesting part Of the program
for the afternoon was the report Of Mrs.
Carrie V. Ray. State Superintendent of L.
T. L. work. and demonstration by the
school children of this town and the Gath
ersburg L. 7. L., after which the State ban
ner was presented to Montgomery County
L. T. l.. for the most work done by any
county in the State. Carroll county having
won it last year. A gold medal was pre-
sented to Miss Ida S. Dove. County Super
intendent of L. T. L., for the most success
full work done in any county in the State
during the year. and Miss Lilly B. Stabler.
of Spencerville. Superintendent Of l.. T. L.,
was given a silver medal for having done
the best and most thorough work of any
local L. T. L. in the State during the year.
Miss Christine Tineling. of Virginia. gave
most interesting talk upon Scientific
MANAGEMENT" at the evening meeting.
Special music was rendered during the
meetings by Miss Helen Gassaway, Miss
Mary Humphrey, Mrs. HOLMAN. Mrs. o. M.
Linthicum. Mrs Harry Williams, Mrs Som
ervell Dawson. Miss Eliza Choate, Mr.. VIM
Prettyman, Miss Susan Davis. Miss Defan-
dorf Miss Mary Almoney. Miss Lucille
Welsh. chairman Of the music committee.
A vote Of thanks was extended to all
who had in any way contributed TO the
success of the meeting or the comfort OF
the visitors
The convention adjourned with the Miz-
pah benediction.
Religions Notices.