Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-06-27

The following resolutions were adop-
ted by the Vermont Non-partisan w. G.
L. L. convention recently held at Mont
pelier:
''Resolred, That we devoutly acknow-
ledge and recognize our Heavenly Father
as our Supreme Ruler and Guide in all
things.
"Resolred, That the Vermont Non-par-
tisan Woman's Christian Temperance
union, recognized on the original basis
of non-partisan and non-sectarian work,
with constitution carefully indicating
its object, which is to unite the women of
Vermont in Christian temperance work,
and to confine itself strictly to such
work, express much satisfaction at the
completion of its organization and en-
couraging prospects before it, hoping to
enlist an army of workers that, with the
blessing of heaven. shall march on to vic
tory.
"Resoired, That while the promotion of
total abstinence and the complete prohi-
bition of the liquor traffic are before us
as the great purpose of this organization,
we shall make earnest and intelligent eff
fort to influence better enforcement of
the prohibitory laws of our State.
"Resolced, That we fully and truly re-
cognize the right of every member of
this organization to her own individual
religious convictions, political opinions
and preferences and their exercise ac-
cording to the dictates of individual con-
science an declare that no majority in
such organization shall ever in any man
ner interfere with their individual rights.
"Resolced, That we gladly recognize
the fact that the non-partisan efforts of
Christian temperance women are rapidly
gaining adherents throughout the State
and country. That while we do not de-
sire to antagoniZe any temperance organ
Zatlon differing from us in combining our
efforts strictly to nOn-partisan temperance
work, yet we cordially invite the auxili-
aryship with us, under our constitution,
of any other individuals or organizations
which may approve our principles and
desire to unite and cooperate with us.
"Resolced, That our thanks are due to
the provisional committee who have so
efficiently arranged for this organization,
and to the temporary officers who have
conducted the meetings of the confer
ence.
| "Resolred, That we tender our sincere
! thanks to the Woman's Christian lem
perance Workers of Montpelier, and the
citizens who have so kindly entertained
and cared for those in attendance upon
the meetings. and to the officers of Trni-
ty church, who generously opened their
place of worship for our use; to all ed
itors who have given notices of the meet
ings to railroad officials for reduced
rates, and to all who have contributed in
any manner to our comfort, pleasure and
editication."
CLEVELAND, Feb. II, $3.50.
Dear Christian Women ot the Nation :.
knowing that some women are now do
ing temperance work under limitations
that prevent their entering heartily into
the service required, that many have
dropped out of the ranks for the same
cause, and are giving their time and
strength to other branches of philan-
thropic and Christian work, rather than
to this which had stronger claim upon
them, other things being equal; and
knowing also that the great majority
even of Christian women have never ell
!, gagged in active temperance service, we
are constrained to appeal to you in be-
half of the work to which God seems to
have specially called the women of this
age.
. If you are not already identified with
some temperance organization with which
you are in active sympathy, we would
urge upon your immediate attention the
claims of the society we represent, as af-
fording the widest scope for individual
liberty of opinion, and Unreasonable OPP
portunity for doing good.
Every intelligent Christian woman OF
to-day must recognize the demands OF
this work upon her thought, her earnest
prayers, and her persevering effort. The
time has fully come when she that gath
ereth not with the temperance host
scattereth abroad. A neutral position
cannot be maintained. The world vii
count every woman as for or against the
temperance reform. We therefore beg
of you to take steps at once to form {
bond of union among women of like tenn
perance faith.
The partisanshp of the old organization
: has been fully demonstrated in the rec
> sanship of the new national union is Sc
= forth in its constitution and platform o.
:. principles. In one or the other every
/ woman who values the safety of her owl
n dear ones, or the common veal which
: makes Us all akin, must find her tru'
: place. We have no disposition to alien
ate any woman from her choice, but w
do want the women whose Judgment ant
= sympathy are in full accord with ours, t
i put their labor in line with their convic
f tons, believing that by doing they ma,
s accomplish the most for God and human
# ity.
IS Whole-hearted service is what thi
|. cause demands, and this cannot be give
. unless Judgment and conscience are han'
= in hand with effort.
e. n