The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1876-03-31
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To THE EDITOR OF THE NEW NORTHWEST
When babe you adieu, was storm
stayed at Philomath, guest at the
pleasant home of my much-esteemed
friend Mrs. Kisor, where occupied my
leisure in writing to the dear ones at
home, conversing with friends, and
waiting patiently for the disappearance
of the snow. While thus engaged was
honored by the presentation of CON-
plimentary ticket to the college enter
tainment which 1 spoke of in former
letter. 1 was of course pleased to ac-
cept, and when the hour arrived, donned
my wraps for a brisk walk to the col
Iege building. In spite of the driving
storm of rain and snow, the room was
already filled with interested listeners.
The exercises, conducted by pupils
and members of the literary society,
were creditable to all engaged, and af-
forded an evening of real enjoyment.
Sabbath morning dawned and the
church bells rendered vocal the breezes
which, still laden with snow-flakes,
whirled and eddied over the little village
and its church-going inhabitants as they
wended their way to the sanctuary; and
as they sat quietly listening to words of
eternal truth, thought the picture a
living illustration of the exclamation,
'Behold how good and how pleasant it is
for brethren to dwell together in unity"
According to previous announcement,
your correspondent was to talk to the
children of the Sabbath School, and the
Superintendent omitted the usual lesson
exercises that more time might be thus
employed. The bright eyes, eager faces,
and respectful attention of this audience
rendered the task a peculiarly pleasing
one, and we left the church feeling that
sit was good for US to have been there"
On the following morning 1 started
for beautiful farming district, where l
had by previous invitation consented to
speak, cheered on my way by kindly
wishes of many friends. At the ap-
pointed evening hour large number of
| farmers and their wives and families
assembled in a large Grange hall to
hearken to the promised lecture. Many,
if not most of them, had come some dis
tance through the storm and mud and
darkness to hear real, live woman dis
course concerning the great woman
question. Here found it quite in my
favor to be "a Granger" and was most
Hospitality received, and was again sur
prised to find such a general feeling in
favor of woman's enfranchisement.
Men from whom we hardly dared to
hope aid or sympathy are taking unso-
licited firm position in its advocacy.
Again taking kindly leave of numer-
Gus friends, returned to Corvallis to
meet another engagement. was more
than pleased to find in the interval be-
tween my first visit and this return,
that several energetic ladies had been
making arrangements for the organiza-
tion of the Benton County Woman Suf-
frage Association. Some twenty or
more persons tarried for this purpose af-
ter the lecture. Among these was Mr..
Quivey, editor of the Benton Democrat,
who generously rendered the ladies aid
through the columns of his journal.
After some discussion of preliminaries,
the meeting adjourned to meet on Tues
day of the following week, when it was
expected a permanent organization
would be effected.
From thence proceeded to the COM
modious cabin of the "Clty of Salem" !"
en- route for Buena Vista. Notices were
circulated for another evenings talk,
and an application made to the trustees
of the M. E. Church for the use of the
house, but was informed that they
would little rather not suffer it 10 be
used for such purpose. Not desiring
to go back on my appointment, sue
ceeded in securing the school-house,
which was filled to overfowing with
villagers and country folks. Every
thing passed off very pleasantly. The
lecture was supplemented by short
speech from Mr.. Daley, of Dallas, which
was well received. '.
Homeward bound from thence, where
in due time 1 arrived, feeling that my
labors during my absence had not been
in vain. .t '-. -f'
I cannot close this rambling letter
without saying to my co-workers in this
great movement, "Be of good cheer"
There is much to encourage US all.
Odium no longer attaches itself to the
movement, nor does unjust criticism SO
frequently assail it. 1t remains for us
to systematic our work; to concentrate
our strength, and push forward our
plans with zeal and earnestness.
-......- H. A. LoUGHARY.
Amity, March II, 1876.
A VOICE FROM THE EAST,