Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1916-06-02
REPORT OF
CHARLEVOIX COUNTY
w. c. T. u. CONVENTION

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Charlevoix County W. C. T. U. was
held in the M. E. Church at Boyne City
on Wednesday and Thursday, May "a
and 25. Mrs. AllcoX of CharlevoiX
her usual calmness and sweetness of
manner. Mrs. p. j. Howard of
Petoskey District President was pres
ent and rendered most efficient help at
all times The first part of Wednesday
afternoon was occupied with prelimin
airy arrangements, business, etc.
Mrs. Sara Wilkinson led the Memorial
Service for three members who have
passed on: Mrs. H. Mccartney of
CharlevoiX aud Mrs. Demerest and
Mrs. Boice of Boyhe City. Miss Coltrin
gave fine talk on suffrage which was
appreciated as she has recently return
ed from California. Greetings came
to us from Mrs. A. M. Burdick of Char
levoix and Mrs. Heston of East Jordan,
who were unable to be present. Mrs.
Howard on the topic of "reminiscences
showed that all things work for good to
them that love God.
The Resolutions Committee of Mes
danes j. Clemens OF East Jordan, and
Sudman of Boyne City being unable to
act, Mesdames Wilkinson of CharlevoiX
and Burdick of East Jordan were APP
pointed in their places. 1t was sug-
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vention who were acquainted with
Mrs. Grigsby of Morrce, Michigan,
send her a post card as a token of our
remembrance.
The evening program after singing
Coward Christian Soldiers" and De-
votionals led by Rev. Duffy OF Boyne
City consisted of three minute greet
ings from DR.. Marshall in behalf OF the
city, Rev. Gleason for the churches,
Sup't Mcintosh for the schools, Mrs
Houghton for the Civic League, Mrs.
Furman for the Federation OF Woman's
Clubs, Mrs. +. White for the Nj. +.
Woman's Club and Mrs. Cory for the
local Union, all of whom spoke many
helpful and inspiring words of encour
agement and welcomed the Conven-
vention to their hearts and homes.
Mrs. Burdick of East Jordan in few
well chosen words responded to the
greetings given. Miss May Stewart,
county school commissioner, gave a
very fine address on The Reason Why
which contained some very remarkable
views on why we should have prohibi-
ton. The only regret we have is there
were so few of the male sex to hear
her convincing arguments. Miss Scott
OF Boyne City gave recitation, 'Patsy's
Three Lost Years. She impersonated
the teacher and poor little Patsy who
had lost three years on account of
the abuse of a drunken father. Miss
Scott is a born impersonater and held
her audience spell bound during her
recitation. Little Miss Sudman gave
short recitation entitled "The Kitten
and the Butterfly"
Thursday morning was given over to
| DuSllSSo dhb thO iOddiliS vi b"O PdPOl
preparedness" by Mrs. O. +. Root of
Boyne City convinced us that we should
prepare for prohibition and some of the
best methods of preparation. Mrs.
Hall of East Jordan gave a well written
paper on "Purity" which contained
many interesting thoughts on the
subject Good reports were read from
the different reunions of the county.
AS this was the Silver Anniversary of
our County Organization, Mrs. Howard
suggested that we make Mrs. AllcoX a
Life Member of the w. G. I. u. by the
payment of ten dollars into the state
treasury and it was so voted unamious.
ly by the Convention. Corresponding
Secretary was requested to send letters
of greeting and sympathy to Mesdames
Richardson and Cameron of Norwood,
also a letter of greeting to Mrs. Heston
of East Jordan in appreciation Of past
services, who were prevented by sick
ness of attending this Convention.
After noontide prayer by Mrs. Hall of
East Jordan, CharlevoiX extended an
invitation to entertain this convention
in 1917. We adjourned to meet at this
place in one year. Boyne City has the
thanks of the delegates for the abun-
dant entertainment given them.
Officers elected for next year as fol-
lows:
President-Mrs. Jennie Allcox
Vice President-Mrs. Mabe Hall
Cor. Secretary-Mrs. Sara Wilkinson
Recording Secretary-Mrs. Ann Bur-
dick
Treasurer-Mrs. Anna Cory.