Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-06-16
Resolutions.

The following resolutions were passe {
at the convention of Orange Co. w. c. L
| o., May 24-25, 1892.
RESOLVED, LIST, That with reverence we
recognize God our Supreme ruler as the
/ foundation of all true government and re-
form; and remembering with gratitude his
guiding hand during our past years work
we consecIate ourselves anew to our Mas
ters service.
End, That we ever keen i'm front Christi
Gospel, and believing Evangelistic work
to be the underl ms principle OF true re-
| form, we urge u Oh our unions he neces-
sity of earnest prk in tois de Jartment
Bird, That We urge L ,lon our unions the
study Of the department OF Social Purity,
and that we demand from our boys the
same standard of purity which we expect
from our girls.
4th, That we urge upon our unions the
claims of the juvenile work, and especially
emphasize the importance of the enforce
ment of the law regarding the non attend
ance at school OF children OF school age.
5th, That while We congratulate our
selves that we have such an excellent law
regarding the sale Of tobacco to minors,
we should earnestly and respectfully urge
upon our local committee on Legislation
the necessity of vigilance on their part,
that this Jaw may not, by its non enforce
ment become a reproach.
9Th, That as Christian women we realize
il is time for us to make an advance and
as members Of the Woman's Christian
Onion we use every influence in our pow
er to fasten in the minds of the young a
love for, and tender care of our dumb ami
mails from the lowest order up, and that
we abstain from wearing any piumage on
our bonnets that is secured by the loss of
life OF any Of Gods creatures.
9TH, That We signify our approval of the
position of the Natl. VIC. 7. u. in regard
to the Sunday closing OF the Columbian
Exposition.
sth, That we recognize the importance
of sustaining our Honor Guards and urge
local unions to increase their subscription
lists.
9th, Since to license a wrong can never
make il right, and whereas, license in any
form is utterly repugnant To the w. G. T.
u; Therefore resolved, That we will antag-
onize, with all our power, any movement
toward license, high or low.
10Th, That we again record our emphatic
denunciation of the conduct Of all officials
who neglect their duty Of enforcing our
prohibitory law.
18th, That it is our duty as Christian
Temperance Women to stand unitediy
and tremendously together, working for
the best interest of temperance, regardless
OF differences of opinion.
18th, That we extend our heartfelt thanl
to our retiring president for her untiring
devotion, persistant labor, knowing that
love for the cause has often led her TO work
beyond her strength, we feel under obli-
CATION on account of her health to acqui-
in her request not TO use her name as
candidate for president.
18th, That We tender our sincere thanks
to Mrs. l. H. Read for her assistance, for
her manifold and earnest labors and for
the sunshine that her presence has caused
for us.
14th, That we extend our hearty thanks
to the Chelsea US, who have given us such
TO the Cong' society for the
use OF their church, for the Y banner that
has been so silently helpful; 10 the quar-
tette for the music, and to all who have so
kindly rendered their assistance in making
The convention helpful and profitable.
18th, Whereas the Rev. DR.. G. II. Park
hurst OF New York has succeeded in secur-
ing the beginning Of a much needed reform
in his city in regard TO bringing many law
iefying culprits TO justice, but has there
Dy Incurred much criticism on the part of
many who ought to hail such work with !
delight.
Therefore resolved that we desire to give |
.he sanction of our county union TO the |
work OF DR.. Parkhurst and 10 express the |
nope that the ministry generally OF our /
titles and wherever else such work is need |
d will speak out fearlessly on these sub |
ects and thus give the influence of the I
churches TO these reforms.
vEsTA NJ. ALLEN, Committee
iRs. FRANK TApLrN, on
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