Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-05-31

Chatto accepted ner hppuintfncos 10 wv
president, humorously bemoaning her des-
cent on the ladder Of fame TO second place.
Votes for corresponding secretary were
given in . large majority to Mrs L. A.
Richardson, OF Bar Hsrbor. The record
ing secretary, Jennie NJ. Mason, was con-
tinued In Office, As was also the sfncient
treasurer, Mrs. A. w. Clark.
The department superintsndents elected
at the executive mesting we're later rati-
fed BY the convention. Plans for county
work had been discussed by the executives
committee, and the twenty-ninth annual
county convention adjourned with the
Aaronite benediction.
Tuesday evenings meeting opened with
singing by the choir. crusade psalm. by
Mrs. Chatto, prayer by Mrs. Quinoy.
The pennant drill OF the dry states, under
charge OF Mrs. Fullerton, wasa delightful
demonstration, nineteen little maidens
girced with the names OF the prohibitory
states marching In, followed by the seven
states which will be heard from in 1916,
and were cheered with enthusiasm, the
leader giving quiz and emphasizing inn
portant points. A solo, "John Barieycorn,"
by Rev. p. A. A. Killam, with chorus, was
given with spirited effect, and another by
little Miss Morrison charmed the audi
ence. Letters were read by Mrs Chatto
from two past presidents, Mrs. Lillian
May Robbins, OF Dorchester, Mass, and
Mrs. Esteile Benson Stanley, OF Portland.
The welcome speeches were given,
though q trifie bciated, to church, by the
former pastor, Rev. P. A. A. Riilam, and
welcome to local union, already lsvishly
manifested, by Mrs. Ella Dunn. The re-
Spouse was by Mrs. l.. A. Richardson.
A resolution OF thanks was presented by
Miss Carroll.
The address by Rev. p. A. A. Killsm,
sympathy with the w. c. T. u, thrilled
the audience. His theme was ''Chsnge of
Front" and the keyword, efficiency, with
apt illustrations and incidents coming
under his own observation, gave much
food for thought. The splendid address
will long linger IN the memories OF all
privileged to hear him.
Mrs. Quimby inade . delightful col
lection speech, and gave many impor-
,ant lines Of thought for the protection OF
the home. The evening session closed
with the singing OF "Americs" in unison,
and the advocates OF total abstinence,
separated with renewed courage for future
work in the blessed cause OF temperance.
RESOLUTIONS.
The Hancock County woman's Christian
Temperance Union. In its twenty ninth an
nual convention assembled. lifts Its banners
anew In the name OF Him In whom We live
aud move and have our being. We praise
Him that Maine stifi stands n. the front of
the prohibition states. untc the mAinte-
nance of the principles for which she has
always stood, vel agsin-piedge our eonse-
Grated service.
Resolved. Since we regard total abstinence
As = safe law.of life, we reafsirm our adher.
ence 10 this principle.
Resolved, Thai We believe prohibition to
be the oriy efficient legal method for abolish
Ing the liquor traf,c.
Resolved, ThA, we recognize with gratitude
the great advancement Of prohibition in this
and other lands.
Received, That We viii work TO sustain the
prohibitory law aud to secure it's enforce
ment and toward the election Of officers who
are pledged TO the enforcement Of the prohio-
itory law.
Resolved, That We will increase our
energies In the great campaign for national
constitutional prohibition.
Received, That as the yoaug people OF to-
day mus, carry on the work In the future, we
mus, train them In habits of sobriety, and
teach them TO value the prohibitory law.
p..o,,.a Thx, with renewed ,..i w,n
.on,t,,s an, esa,t. q, Tn. yo,ov p.o.t.,.