Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-06-22
BENNINGTON COUNTY W. G. T. u.
Ninth Annual Convention, Held at
BOndViIIe Last Week.


The ninth annual convention of the
Bennington County Woman's Christian
Temperance union was held in the Metho-
dist church in Bondville, Wednesday and
Thursday, June Is and IA. The weather
was all that could be desired Our county
officers were present with the exception of
Mrs. Blackmer, secretary, who was detain
ed at home by illness, The unions, which
are entitled to five delegates each, sent
nearly their full quota, with the exception
of Rupert which sent two. Mrs. Davidson
and Mrs. Kenyon of Windham county
were also present, which added greatly to
the interest and value of the meetings
The Bondville union did itself proud
in making ready for its guests. The church
was beautifully decorated with evergreens,
ported plants and flowers; also with the
motto of the worlds w. c. T. L. and the
banners of the county union and of Bond
vile union. A picture of the temple,
framed in evergreen, was a conspicuous
object at one side, and the children pledge
cards OF red, white and blue, were also
used for decoration. After lunch, which
was served at 1890, Mrs. Kenyon kindly
consented to take Mrs. Blackmer's place
and conduct the prayer and praise service,
which was really a conservation service,
The convention was then called to order
| by Mrs. \. +. Smith of Manchester Centre,
the county president. Mrs. S. II. Tucker of
| Bondville heartily welcomed the delegates
and visitors to BOndville. Miss c. NJ. Rey-
nolds of Manchester responded. The presi-
| dents address at o'clock was very fine
and was listened to with the closest atten-
ton. The "chalk TALK by Mrs. Kenyon
was the feature of the afternoon with the
| o,,I Inv
the older ones. Mrs. DavidsOn's "Open
parliament; why l belong to the w. c. r.
u, and the benefits derived" was much
enjoyed for the beautiful and helpful
thoughts brought out.
In the evening there was a Demorest
silver medal contest with seven contestants
from Arlington, Manchester and Bondville.
All did very we'll indeed and the selections
were helpful. The medal was awarded to
George Hoyt of Arlington. The others re-
ceived the booklet, What means this
stone,' as souvenirs. While the judges
were out Mrs. Davidson spoke upon noble
manhood and delighted her audience.
Mrs. S. II. Tucker conducted the devo
tional meeting Thursday morning. The
convention was called to order by the
county president. Several papers were
read. The one by Miss Smith on "Sys-
tematic giving was full of good thoughts
Mrs. ,Dean of Arlington had a paper or
Brushes" Through an accident it was
not mentioned on the program, but it was
quite original and full of points worth re
membering.
The committee on resolutions expressed
much gratitude to all who had helped max,
the convention a success. To the choir fo
the beautiful music furnished, and to tn,
people of the town as well as to the mem
bers of the Bondville union for the gener
Gus entertainment provided for all.
The officers elected for the coming yea
are: President, Mrs. A. f. Smith; secre
tary, Mrs. j. c. Blackmer, both of Man
chester; treasurer, Mrs. Wall of Arlington
Rev. Mr.. Sisson of South Londonderr,
and Rev. Mr.. Tucker of Bondville tool
part in the exercises. The pastors hou
was one of the bright features of Wednes
days session. More pastors would hav
been present to assist if it had not bee
the week of the preachers meetings of tn
different denominations. All agree tina
the ninth annual convention was a decide
success.