The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-03-04
GET TOGETHER BANQUET
Rising Sun w. G. 7. U. Celebrates
Victory

quet" held by Rising Sun w. c. T. u
in the basement of the M. e. Church
of this town, Thursday evening last
in commemoration of the seven years
of prohibition in our land, was a not
able event, and was enjoyed BY
about one hundred members, honor.
ary members and invited guests.
Long tables were arranged around
three sides of the room, covers being
laid for one hundred banqueters
The tables with their snowy linen
and dainty service, combined with
the artistic decorations of the room,
in which the red, white and blue was
ever present, with large pictures of
Washington, Lincoln and Frances Z
Willard occupying prominent places,
presented beautiful appearance.
Mrs. Scott Wilson presided, as
chairman of committee on arrange
ments, and stated the purpose of the
"Get Together Banquet" was a dive
for increased membership, which
was proving very successful, as sew
eral new members had joined, and
the celebration of seven years of vic.
tory for probition.
Mrs. VIM. M. Pogue, president OF
the local union welcomed the mem.
bers and guests. The Secretery.
Mrs, Clara Keen, read an original
poem by Rising Suns gifted poet
ess, Mrs. Jennie Gillespie.
Mrs. A. M. McNamee, our talented
reader and impersonater, rendered
Two readings which won her ap-
plause. Rev. ]. C. Mccoy, pastor of
the M. e. Church, spoke briefly.
souching on the lives of Washington,
lincoln and Frances E. Willard,
three great leaders.
Among the members of the county
organization to respond when called
lpon were the County President,
Miss Bertha M. Tyson, and Miss Vir-
ginia Abrahams, who spoke of the re
ent National Conference, held in
Washington.
States Attorney Henry l.. Con-
5table, and Sheriff G. Clinton Logan,
we're guests of honor at the banquet
5oth spoke of the difficulties that
}onfronted them in enforcement of
he prohibition law, but pledged
themselves to do all in their power
md asked the cooperation of every
Itizens in bettering the lax con-
Litions that had been permitted to
exist.
Mr.. Constable stated the situation
Il Cecil county was worse than the
lverage citizen dreamed of, estimat-
ing there were 500 rum runners and
1ootleggers in the county. Since
,aking Office, many raids have
,een made throughout the county,
md considerable evidence gathered
which will be offered at the March
erm of Court.
He hopes, by the end of three
years, to practically eliminate the
Wholesale dispensing of bootleg
iquor. The Conowingo Dam project,
With its retinue of workers coming
rom various classes of society, Mr..
constable said, made the work of
aw enforcement doubly hard.
The presiding officer called on
numerous members and guests, who
'esponded briefly.
The appreciation of the W. c
I. U. was extended the States At
orney and Sheriff for their efforts
hus far made in enforcing the local
aw, and pledged the support of the
organization to this end.
The banquet was prepared and
ierved by the ladies of the w. c..
T. U. and was very delightful
'epast. The red, white and blue
,olor scheme was even carried out
the menu served and the table
decorations. Novel little favors in
he form of miniature candle sticks
made Of red gum drop, white life
aver with tiny blue candle were to
re found at each place. The follow
ng was the menu:
Del Monte Cup
Cold Ham Potato Salad
Baked Beans
Rolls Butter Jelly
Cherry Preserves Pickles
Patriotic Pudding Fancy Cakes
Coffee Mints