Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-30
THE WHITE RIBBON.
It's Wearers In Convention at Bel
lows Falls.
Annual Meeting of the Vermont Wom-
ans Christian Temperance Union.

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The 18th annual meeting of the Vermont Wom-
ans Christian Temneronre union ,,as hold IN tb,
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rIludy' IL was CohNeullOh week III bellows falls,
but the people welcomed each new conner with
manifest pleasure and left nothing undone which
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Moulu con'riou i 10 'ne OF comfort Oh
theH guests Inc Nhlte rlonoh was seen every
where in large numbers The church was decor
ated with national flags and bunting while beau
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VI Oui o"H r'e"ctS r. "hlaIu seeineu 10 look
down upon us with love, and the state county
and banners were tastefully arranged, amid the
folds of red white and blue. Dinner and supper
were served in the chapel below.
Miss V. G. Terrill OF Rutland led the cOnsecra-
ton meeting which opened the exercises, bringing
out the abiding love of Christ in his workers.
prayer was offered by Rev. Mr. Fullerton. Mrs.
DR.. Campbell in her words Of welcome, which
made all feel glad to be there. spoke of the nat
ural advantages of Bellows Falls in regard to
location and surroundings, and said that Bel
lows Falls ranked second in all New England
in the great paper-making industry. Rev c.
II. Farnsworth welcomed the convention to his
church, said the women we're on the side Of
right, and were there because they were right.
adding that they were the best kind OF politicians.
Inc keV. Marggrat heartily welcomed them be-
cause he was in active sympathy with the reform
movements IN which they were interested. He
referred to Miss Willard in glowing terms Pre-
siding Elder Beenan welcomed the women to the
Springfield district, and said they were leaders in
reform. He had faith IN the w. c. T. L. from
the beginning because started in prayer. Mrs.
Ida L. Niles Of Coventry, said in response that
mother love had much to do in carrying on the
work, and urged the unions to establish Loyal
temperance legion Tor the young. Mrs. a. +.
smith OF Manchester, who also responded. said
that the pastors always aided and encouraged the
white ribbon women wren they understood the
work.
IL was with sadness that the women listened To
the annual address Of their loved state president.
Mrs. Esther T. Housh knowing that she was to
leave the state Immediately to make new home
in Boston. She spoke feelingly of her seven
years work as president with them. The first
year the convention was held IN Nindham county
at Brattleboro, and now it is held again in the
same county; It had been much to her as she
had gained the key to their hearts. She referred
taken to rid this country of the elements which
contribute so largely to the spread Of infection.
It was right to do this but there was another
scOurge when Is destroying the brightest ana
best of our land Mrs. Housh gave much good
advice, and urged that the women add a new de
partmcnt for the homeless children. She referred
10 Margaret the mother of criminals and said
that possibly had she found a Christian home in
her early life would have been different
letter was read from Mrs. j. I. Chamberlain,
who is very I'll, enclosing sum OF money and
sending also motto for the coming year.
"Blameless. Praise more which was adopted.
Blule talk by Mrs Ii. Ii. Reed. upon higher
education, was fun OF instruction. Miss Elizabeth
VI. Fessendrn OF Boston, a worker among the
young women, talked to the older women IN the
afternoon and to the young women IN the even
ing, showing them that il Is best To start Just
right, and not allow any weeds 10 grow. Miss
Frssenden is an easy speaker and does much
good work. Mrs VI. F. Bell spoke of the Rescue
home for needy girls which should be an indus
trial and rest al home. She had consulted with
ministers, prOhihltiouists and society men and
all approved. charter had been granted and
board of directors chosen, Of whom Mrs Freder-
lex Billings is president. Her books now show
Sill 900 given. This is not penal institution, but
a home.
Mrs. +. +. Ware of Coventry conducted the
question box upon the worlds W. G.. T. L, and
showed that all unite in working. for prevention.
education, evangelzation, publication and pro
hbition During the evening there was a gold
medal contest by SIX young ladies. The medal
was awarded To Miss Belle Marion Brown Of
Springte d. All the speaking was good and de-
cidedly to the point.
During the Thursday morning session Hon. \.
y Swain formerly Of the Bellows Fails Times
was introduced as the only editor 10 this state at
one time who sustained and approved of the work
of the w. C. I. |. Mr. STain made short
speech III response. service was held IN mem
DRY OF the . members and three honorary mem
hers who have died during the past year. This
service was at the same hour rs the burial ser
vice OF Mrs. Asa SherWin OF Brattlrhoru, and
reference was made To that fact, and To Mrs
Sherwius sympathy ami interest in the work.
Mrs Mary A Hunt, national superintendent of
scientific temperance instruction. made an earnest
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