Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1894-05-22


rary buildings In order Ia dispose OF the
large amount of timber they have on
hand. livery effort Will be made to
keep the firm Ia town, aud II IL hors-i
that they will finally decide Ia rebuild
all their mills on even q larger scale than
before.
THE WHITE RIBBONS At seTHel.
The annual Oxford County convention
81 the womsn's Christian Temperance
Union was held ut the bethel unlversai.
lat church Tuesday and Wednesday,
May rs and 10. Devotional services
opened the series Of meetings, but the
convention proper did not begin Ill
1880.
business and reports of secretary and
treasurer occupied the time I'LL "
O'Clock; then those present Joined In =
noontide prayer.
TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
The afternoon session began promptly
al I ~ with prayer and song service,
lei by Rev. Caroline Angel. N2O
Mrs. Minnie Robinson of Norway, pres
ident Of the county union, took the chair
aud opened the convention. Mrs. l.. a.
BEEN, secretary pro ten, read the pro-
ce-dings Of the morning gathering, after
which the president called for reports OF
the superlntcndsnis In the several de-
partments. Out Of the fifteen depart
ments eight were represented In person
or by some written work. Mrs. L.. VI.
y. Stevens supplemented each report
With valuable suggestions and hints on
parliamentary order. Rev. Israel Jor-
dan, Congregstionslist,s aud Rey. y. N.
ileem. tniversalist. were Introduced "a
the convention, offering appropriate re-
marks.
The question box wa. next In order,
Mrs. stevens taking charge. "Is there
any alcohol In vInegarY "No," said
the leader, "the chemical process
through which the cider pas.e. Ia reach
the vinegar state eliminates the poison
"whA, can b. done Ia school commit.
tee which doesn't favor temperance H.
s,ruction In our public schooisf" cap
ply AZ once Ia state Superintendent
Luce, stating the full facts, and ask for
an investigation" Many other questions
| were answered by the one Ia charge.
some related to the work % commit.
tees. others Ia union work.
About 4 30 the children were given
q part In the convention. fifty mem
beers Of the Loyal Legion and seventy
i've pupils from the town school march
ed Into church. Their entertainment
consisted 10 Temperance songs, rccitA-
lions aud responsive exercises. Fred IL.
Merrill, the president Of the local
legion, hsd charge during this part. By
request of the children, Mrs. Stevens
spoke few words Tor their benefit. This
closed the afternoon meeting.
The delegates on the credentlal com
mlttee's books were:
Rev. Carslip. AngeIi. MInsie Robinson. rior
snoe whitoomb. Behc pui,oa. Mr.. Libby Nor
wsy.
Mrs.. D. a. a.. strknsy, BrOwhheh.
Mr.. Fisher, Osfori.
Mr-. 4. : Liulehsis. Mr.. O.. A. Hem. Mr..
gasscll AMI Mrs. Anirc~., Bethel
West Pari. aud Hiram were not repre-
sented.
TUESDAY EVENING.
The meeting was opened at SO,
by an anthem from the quartstte snd
Scripture reading and prayer by Rev
Miss ANGEL. Mrs. Stevens was Der'
Introduced to the audience. Her address
Was founded ON Scenes at the World,
Fair during the time she served on the
Board of Lady Managers. The found
Ing Of the W. e.. 4. 4. Was spoken Of
also bringing In the great women's cru
sadie sgalnst the saloons. The lectur'
throughout strongly Indicated the Inter
est she took In the work.
l.ey. Caroline Angel followed TIL,
speaker, aud addressed herself to tb'
study Of Temperance In the Schools.
Prof. J. u. Merriman Of Gould Acad'
envy Was called on by the president
Although he was taken wholly by sur
prise, the remarks were excellent, being
effective aud 10 the point. A duet by
Mr.. BEEN and Miss finney, a collection
and the benedlction by Rev. Miss An.
CELL closed the evening exercises.
WEDNESDAY FORENOON.
At 1000 about hfty people assembled
In the church for q service Of song and
Scripture response. Mrs. T.. A. q. stick.
pey led the meeting. After the time had
expired for this part OF the program,
Mrs. Robinson sgain took the chair and
the business Of the convention Was con-
tinued. A report from the COMMITTEES
on resolutions WAS called for. Miss An
CELL presented the following, after sever
al amendments;
RESOLUTIONS.
Resolved. That cur dspsDienos !. upon Col
ends. % which not The least IL this cause ~ which
ue are plssise-i.
Rs.ol.ei. That Ne believe In the sabbath will
u. religious services. and thai closer Observance
81 the-s woali ipcreA.e personal and organi,a.
tionAl sfaslspey.
Re.ol,ei, That the quarterly Temperance h.
.on. shall rcceive more ESPECIAL attention. aud ~
urge that I'M. sentiment lie gathered from every
Resolved. Thai We ~ afhrm our interest In the
cause % social parity. and rvioioe Ina Erovth
toward. the social standard of hke morals for
eli.
Resolved, That the Loyal Legion work done
here In ilethel !. an encouragement. and we ar.
renty recommend signal efforts all along the line.
~ cur strength win -oon come oat OF three
yoathful ranks.
Re.olyei, That We eagerly work b. bring the
many homeless ehihiren into happy homes.
Resolved. That Ne we're plsas~i by the nee
ma.ie ~ our choir and thanh them Tor their
helpful assistance.
Rs.ol,ei, That the great kinine.s u our state
president. Mrs. stevens, In attending this con.
.estion. Il truly Appreciated. and Ne tender her
our warme.t thanks Tor The abundant help In
The pariimeptary lessons. her remArks and the
aiirvs..
Resolved, That we've hal . moss helpful coo.
yebtion ani extend our thanks % this union, to
the ehurrh. 90 the railroad onheiais asi 10 the
friend. who have opene'i their homes In saoh
Re.pestfslly submit,e.ii
Rev. Caroline Angel. Mrs. stiekney, Mrs.
SWEET. Mrs.. Chandler. Mrs. Fisher. Comiaiti-e.
As Judge Woodbury. WAS present the
ladies' Invited him TO address the people
assembled. Ills remarks were short, but
carried much force. The county secre-
tary's report was read and accepted,
after which the delegates proceeded to
the election of officers. Mrs. Robinson
Was chosen president by ballot. The
rest Of the officers were chosen by &C
clamstlon:
Corresponding and iisooriins Secretary. Helix
Dutton. Norway.
Trca sursr. Mn. n. =. Rideous. Norway.
The superiutendents In the following
departments were declared elected:
Homes for Homeless ChiLirss-
Mrs. Andrsws. Bethel
r.mpsrases lA'srs,av .sd Arm, fss ,hs
issi.ls,i,s wetL-Nr. r. v. Ch.sais;, bethel
Eyanselistie work- Nrs. Libby, Norway.
Ju,ssils work- Mrs.. c. 9. Liiilshsie. De.hel
ssssiay school Mr.. stieksey, Brvwnseh.
S.ss.s .. i,ss A. l's,'s 20, S ;,I,.%
sabbath Observance geo. Jones. oxford.
Social Purity and Purity IN iAssrsiare and Ar
Mr.. svett, south Parts.
yicwer Missica- Mr.. A. L. Darsii. BETHEL
rh''"' ''i'' and AIN. i.es s.s,,., s..., r.,,.
Young womsn.. wo,I-issnls KiahsIi. Hiram.