Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-06-30

and implore continuance of the same
for the future prosecution of our work
with renewed zeal
ReSotCed, That we approve of the text
books upon Physiology and Hygiene en-
dorSed by the w. c. t. Unions, and rec
ommend to such Unions to make an eff
fort to introduce the same into our public
schools
Resotced, That we recommend to To-
cal Unions the circulating of the ''Voters
Pledge" issued by the N. w. c. T. IT,
and believing that the ballot in the hands
of women would result in the better en-
forcement of our prohibitory law, we en-
dorse the resolution passed by the n.
w. G. t. u. at its last meeting.
Resoloed, That deploring the prevail
ing use of tobacco, we urge that efforts be
made to prohibit its sale to minors.-That
we return thanks to the people, who have
so kindly entertained us, to the society
for the use of its church, to the sexton
for faithful attention, to the choir, to the
messengers, and ALL who have in any
way assisted; also special thanks of con-
vention to Miss Laura Moore of Barnet,
and Miss Clara Eastman of Wells River,
for valuable assistance and instruction by
charts and words.
At the conclusion of reports Miss
Moore took the floor and presented
the subject of completing a perma
nent county organization, and after a
few minutes discussion III regard to
its object and benefits, such organic
alton was in due form completed, with
Mrs. A. B. King of Lowell, presi-
dent; Miss. Abby (Cowles) Nye of
West Charleston, secretary: Mrs.
David Hopkinson, Derby, Treasurer
a vice president to be appointed from
each local Union.
Mrs. Blodgett was called upon to
take up the topic, Legislative Work,
which she handled in a manner evinc-
ING patient study and deep research.
Her effort was just such an one as
should be listened to by every indi-
vidual who is Anticipated enough to
think that the mind of the average
woman is whit inferior to that of
the average man.
Our venerable sister, Mrs. 0. New
comb, whose very presence is an in
spiration, read an excellent essay
upon Influencing the Press, closing
with q tribute of praise to "our own
organ" the ''Union Signal" Rev.
Mr.. Bacon pronounced the benedic-
ton and the meeting adjourned.
The closing session at 100 was
appropriately opened with a praise
service, at the close of which the
meeting was opened in due form and
the president read the call for the
temperance rally at Barton.
The Band of Hope exercise con-
Quoted by Mrs. Ida Niles of Coyen-
try, was Il success. The children
marching with banners and songs. Ii
was all good: The lesson illustrating
scientific temperance instruction, the
responsive exercise and the recitation
by Miss Ware. A most excellent pa
per was read by DR.. Branch Of Gov
entry. which merited and received
the hearty thanks of the convention.
Miss Moore addressed q few words
of encouragement to the children
Rev Mr.. Bacon offered prayer anC
pronounced the benediction and the
convention was closed.
Much credit is due those who plan.
ned the Institute and carried it on sc
tremendously to successful termina.
ton. That a great many things sale
and done had to be omitted from {
newspaper report, all will admit.
would like to speak of the hearty
cooperation of Rev. Mr.. Bacon at ev
cry session, and better still, his ear
nest words of commendation, anC
God speed to the cause, which he ut
tered. And wish that all preacher
of the gospel, everywhere, were lik'
minded. ! wish that all the Unions
in the county would get Miss East
man to give her illustrated lecture
showing the effect of alcohol upol
the stomach. 1t would especially en-
courage our young women, to see on
of their own age so gifted, cultured
and refined, doing such effective wor
in the glorious temperance cause
That so few of our county worker
were there is to be deplored, but
good work was done by those VIII
were there; everything was prop
tious, the weather fine and ever
home had an open door to the friend
of the cause. And that our caus
will prosper is sure: because tn
Lord of Hosts, who is wonderfl
in counsel and excellent in working
is leader.
Mrs. D. SKINNER, Sec.