Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1892-08-11

Ida Brady, "Short and Sharp" Ernest
Butterield, "Rum, the Worst Enemy of
the Working-class;" Mary Ellis, "Na-
tional Trees" Ray Hurd, "Brave for the
Right" Leon Sampson was the success
full contestant. Mrs. Helen G. Rice In
an interesting talk gave history of the
contest and how Mr.. DemOrest conceived
the idea Of multiplying temperance lee
lures throughout the length and breadth
of the land. She felt a shrinking from
being one of the judges and then present
the medal but did it in most affection
ate manner. The Joy that beamed In
Mr.. SIMPSONS eyes repaid US for all the
effort that we had made to prepare for
the contest. But the women of the w.
G. II. u. had provided two prizes to be-
stow on the two next best speakers.
Miss Ethel Brltton received SO and Miss
Alice Greenwood So. There were some
souvenirs left for those less fortunate
that were to be bestowed later. Mr..
PIessy followed with some stereopticOn
views on the condition of the drunkard's
stomach and the condition doubly worse
of his family.
Thursday morning after praise serv-
ice and reports of various committees,
Mrs. Laura Munger of Woodstock gave a
very interesting report on prison, jail,
alms-house and flower mission. The
ladies of Woodstock have done some
noble work for the past year along these
lines. She stated that $4,000 had been
raised in Vermont for home for friend
less women, Mrs. Frederick Billings of
that place contributing largely. A poem
was written and read by Mrs. G. f. Shell
don on "Voices and Stars of Destiny"
1t was voted to insert this In the minutes
Of the convention. The old board of
officers were reelected: Miss M. G. Joy,
president; Mrs. Kezer, secretary; Mrs.
J.. M. French, treasurer superintendent
were chosen for the nine departments of
work taken up by the Windsor county
w. c. Il. U. The afternoon session
opened with conservation meeting led
by Mrs. Rice. She spoke then at some
length in her happy manner.
Superintendent reports of parlOr
work, fair work and juvenile work were
then taken up, box parties and rainbow
teas we're discussed and Miss Joy gave
County fair, how for several years litera-
ture had been distributed and for the
past two years they had served meals so
that now they had been enabled to pur-
chase building of their own that could
seat 60 and she felt that all made in this
enterprise benefited humanity and had
good influence to keep the ardent from
being sold on the grounds. Mrs. B. F.
Richmond, reporter on the juvenile work,
spoke of the career of the Blue Ribbon
club at Felchville and Of our own L. Il.
l.. With many home cares Mrs. Rich
mond brings a generous spirit for good
| to help on this work that promises so
much for the future to come. Mrs.
Sheldon gave report Of the Baby band
of Springfield. Two hundred and forty
members are now enrolled and should
the union raise 800 the $35 sent will be
inclosed in the note and their name
could be inscribed on marble tablet in
Willard hall. A thrilling talk on the
evils of opium by lady from Windsor,
Mrs. DIR. Morse, was listened to with
close attention. The topics of discussion
were SHOW to raise and how to use
money!" Is intemperance disease and
what are the best methods of cure. 1.-THE
White Ribbon quartet at this time sung,
beware of the bottle, beware Of the
cup, for the first thing you know you're
bottom side up.' Rev. William Rugg
and Mrs. Southwark brought greetings
for the convention. The latter gave
some review Of her temperance work in
the west in years that have gone by.
The question box was opened again,
the question that received the most at
tention was "How to instruct mothers
to keep their children at home even
ings;" this was discussed at some
length.
Thursday evening after selection by
the choir, swine is a mocker strong drink
is raging, and whosoever is deceived
thereby Is not wise," was sung, Miss Joy
read passage Of scripture and Rev.
Todd, pastor Of the Methodist church,
offered fitting prayer for the blessing
Of God on this organization of women.
Mrs. Helen G. Rice of Boston gave q
very interesting lecture on "Our Re
sponsibility to the Child in our Mtdst.''
The duty Of the state, the church and
the family were most feelingly portrayed
In her clear distinct style and in kind
hearty tone. She believes in children
having the best of a good time at home
in pure and honest manner. Every
| parent, at least most, have carried home
some seeds of wisdom to terminate in a
resolve to live better lives themselves as
a pattern for those who shall come after
them.
/ The convention was very pleasant
gathering together of those of like
minds. Some unions are taking up one
branch Of work and some another and
the interchange of thought was very
helpful. Thus we at Springfield do our
little part to help on this glorious cause
''for God and home and every land"
PRESS SUPT.