Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-06-07

The second convention ofthe W. T.U.
of Orange and Washington counties was
held In Barre, May 81. with increasing In.
terest in the work of the organic alton. At
Q: so O'Clock the delegates assembled in
the Congregational church for consecra-
ton service. led by Mrs. J. R. George of
Barre. At 10 O'Clock the convention was
called to order. Mrs. D. L. Fuller. vice
president Of Washington county. presid
ing. A cordial welcome was given the
delegates By Mrs. L. TenneV of Barre.
with response by Miss L. j. Bradshaw Of
Montpelier. A committee on credentials
reported ST delegates present. A commit
tee on resolutions was appointed by the
chair.
County work WAS reported by their vice
presidents, showing that great efforts has
been m ,de during the past six months to
increase the interest of the people, though
often with discouraging results. Reports
of The unionO represented followed. nearly
all reporting increased membership and
awakened interest.
Delegates from the Good Templars Of
Montpelier and West Randolph and from
Friendship Social Temple of Berlin gave
good and encouraging reports of their so.
cieties.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
At 2 o'clock praise meeting, conducted
by Mrs. d. E. Miller of Montpelier. A,
3: 80 O'Clock convention assembled, Mrs
G. o. Standish. vice president of Orange
county. in the chair.
Very able and instructive essays were
read by Mrs. L. L. Durant of Montpelier.
on general temperance work; Mrs. DR..
Powers of Richmond, on temperance in.
struction in schools and colleges, written
By Miss Alice Guernsey Of Underhill; Mrs,
S. Howard of r rndolph. on Sunday chool
work; Mss Josie Gill of Montpelier, on
young ladies' work; and Mrs. S. H. Barnes
of Chelsea, on juvenile work.
The question box was opened by Mrs.
c A. l. X. White of Winooski and Mrs.
S. Howard of Randolph, and though found
to contain some puzzling questions, they
we're intelligently answered by these
ladies.
An article was read by the secretary
from Miss Julia Gilman on the import.
ance OF sustaining our own literature de.
partment.
The chairman Of committee on re solu.
tons reported the following:
WHEREAS, The temperance work i,
assuming such broad and complicated pro
portions we, the members of the w. G. T.
U. of Orange and Washington counties
ieol he need Of more definite and united
plans as well as more fearless and conse
Grated devotion to the work;
THEREFORE we resolve, that while the
necessity exists we will. by tho help OIL
Got. do all in our power to suppress the
gi eat evil.
Rsso Ted, That we regard first of all th,
education OF children to the evil effects o
alcohol aa of the greatest Importance.
htsoiUed, That the enforcement of III,
prohlbilmy law is really TO be desired
ani that we as IN Organization as we'll a.
individuals, will do nil in our power tc
bring about This result.
II so'Ved, That we as q convention real
ize the necessity OF more united, persisten,
and earnest personal labor. and we will
cmry to our homes pledges of more faith
iul sPTvc 8.
Res0'ved, That we hereby most hearth,
'ender our sincere thanks 10 the poop q
Barre who have so kindly entertained us
md to all who have lent their aid 10 MAKE
this convention both pleasant and profit
able, 10 the Congregational and Methods,
churches for the use of their houses of wor
ship. 10 The pastors who have so kind,
assisted US, md TO the railroads for The
favor OF return checks.
MIS-. l.. l. DURANr,
MIS-. MARY DEWEY,
Mrs. JULIA Z. BARNES.
Mrs. ADDiE II. WHEELER.
Ia the evening large audience as
Sembled to listen 10 most eloquent ad-
dress by Mrs. Emily L. Mclaughlin q
Boston, Mass. A stranger to Us all. she
quickly Won our hearts by her loving
Christian words and earnest purpose. and
we are sure that all who heard her will
j lin us in the hope that we may soon vel.
come her again to our state.