Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-09-22
THE VERMONT W. @. T. U.
Report of the State Convention Held at
Montpelier Last Week.


The state convention of the woman's Christian
Temperance union gathered in Bethany church,
Montpelier, Sept. 10, opening at A. NJ with
conservation service led by Mrs. Osgood of Mont
peer. Mrs Read then took the chair and the
crusade psalm, the 10th. was read and the cru.
SADIE hymn, Give to the winds thy fears" was
sung and prayer offered The usual committees
were appointed, and addresses of welcome given
by Mrs f. NJ Denny, president of the Montpelier
union and Miss Bertha Chamberlain, president of
the Washington county union. Then followed
the pastors. Rev. MIR. Wright of the Unitarian
church greeted them as women, and closed with
hearty God bless you Mr.. Webb, pastor Of
the Methodist church, formerly of Brattleboro
said, among other things, There is something
startling in a woman's will and so many women
coming to the front is grand sign that they will
succeed in getting their way" DR. Lewis of the
Episcopal church took the letters, w {. 7. T.,
and gave them a meaning of his own, women
can turn us He said they had turned the tenn
peranCe cause into a new and better channel and
made an impression upon the whole country, and
he thought it almost a divine institution. Rev
Mr.. Webster, the Baptist pastor, rejoiced in all
I lie W. c. T. U. had done, but thought, as Michael
Angelo wrote over the most perfect picture of all
his pupils, "Amples-wider," so God would
write over the work of the w. G. T. L., "Amples
wider In the absence of the Congregational
pastor, Hon. Joseph Poland spoke for the church.
reading temperance resolution from the church
records of 1888, and spoke strongly of the in
which has made possible the sale OF liquor 10 the
White city, which is such shame to our country
but said he was filled with hope, for cloud had
arisen, larger than a mans hand because a wom-
ans, and prophesied that some present would
live to hear the song of Miriam sung, The Lord
hath triumphed glorously, for the rum traffic
hath he thrown into the depths of the sea"
pleasing response given by Mrs. Farr of
Bristol, and hymn written by Mrs. NJ f, Hast
ings of Townshend was sung by the convention.
The days were filed with reports from county
secretaries and state superintendent of depart
ments, showing much effort put forth and more
or less accomplished by each. A report was Civ
en- OF the campmeeting held at the Spring Grove
grounds in the summer. The attendance was not
large and the rain came plentifully, but God was
present to bless; nearly $40 We're cleared for the
state treasury, and a cordial invitation re-
ceived from the camp ground officials to hold an
other next year.
The use of the temple was brought forward
and over $50 were raised for that. Our new kin.
dergarten law was read and the women urged to
talk of il to their neghbors till all should become
interested and kindergartens be established
throughout the state An object lesson was Civ
en- by Miss Amy Fisk with several children, on
kindergarten teaching The presidents address
in the evening was clear and forcbe paper,
touching upon the 81 departments of the Yer
mont VIC; I. T., giving the reasons why they are
needed and encouragement for their continuance.
The seed sowing is done by the faithful work
ers, the Lord gives the fruitage"
Following this were addresses from two Kelley
cure graduates, who gave their experiences while
drunkards, the shame and loathing of themselves
while held in the awful grip of the alcohol appe-
tue, ana InelT happiness IN feeling themselves
entirely free from all desire for the drink. With
4SS sal ons in Vermont licensed by the United
States government the question was asked who
will help TO stop the stream of rum which is
making more drunkards in one day than all the
liquor cures can save in yearg'
letter was read from Mrs. Housh, telling of
her heaTtache at not being able to be present
and sending Heb. Mi, 20, u, her greeting. A
letter was also received from Miss Willard, from
Switzerland giving her love and greetings to the
white ribbon women of Vermont calling this 1.-THE
celestial state of the terrestrial mountains" and
giving the souvenir number of Our Home Guards
the praise of being the finest state paper she had
ever seen, Home Guards has found friends at
the Worlds Fair, as the copies expected to last a
month have been taken in three days.
The convention was charmed with violin and
banjo solos by two boys of Montpelier, eight
years old. The white ribbon quartet also favored
the convention with an occasional song.
Miss Harvey, a missionary from India and
member of the Cawnpore union spoke of the i'm
possibility of separating temperance from mis-
sionary work. Mr.. Stone, state superintendent Of
education, was introduced and spoke a few words.
The best musical talent of Montpelier furnished
music for the evening session. Over 80 officers
and delegates were present, besides many visit
ors.
At the election of officers Mrs Lund of Bur
hngton was called upon to preside. The result of
the election was Mrs | a H. Read as president,
and Mrs. q. Il. Davidson, secretary. Mrs, Rich
mond was elected treasurer but declined and
Mrs. K. M. Denny of Montpelier made her
successor. Miss Bertha Chamberlain was made
auditor and Mrs A. A. Wyman assistant secreta-
The evening service of the 18th closed the ex-
ercises Of one of the best w. G. T. U. conventions
ever held in the state.
Delegates to Worlds National convention are:
Worlds delegate. Mrs. |, II. Read, Shelburne; al
ternate, Mrs G. r Davidson, Newfane. LIST dis
trict delegates, Mrs. l.. n. Franklin, Rutland
Mrs. j. c. Blackmer, Manchester; alternates,
Mrs A. F. Smith, Manchester Centre; Mrs. f. IL.
Lane Burlington. I'd district delegates Mrs Dr.
Curwin, Chelsea; Mrs. j. A, Drew Hardwick; al
ternates, Mrs. L. A. Kezer, Rochester; Mrs Alice
Richardson, Montpelier.