Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1894-06-15

THE VIC. T. U. COUNTY CONVENTION.
The following report of the annual
meeting of the above-named organiza-
ton at the Methodist church here recent
ly has been sent us for publication by
the secretary:
The WOman's Christian Temperance un-
ulon convention was held in the Methodist
church in Middlebury, June, 6, and S.
The convention was called to order by
the president, Mrs. l.. ID. Dyer. The
conservation service was led by Mrs.
Dyer. Various committees were APP
pointed. The welcome given by Mrs. G..
G. Walker and by Rev. c. F. Noble was
cordial and hearty. 1t was ably res
ponded to by Mrs. a. ii. Daniels of Brs-
tol. Remarks were made by Mrs. Clin-
ton Smith of Washington, ID. c., who al
so offered noontide prayer.
Devotional exercises were led by Mrs.
f. X. Barney with the theme taken from
Habakkuk |. 1t was time of pleasure
and profit to all. After this came a read
ing of minutes; also the presidents re-
port for the year, which was very good.
The following resolutions were adopted !:
U1ereas, We have been permitted by our
Father, after another year OF toll, to meet
again:
Resolred, That we redouble our efforts for
the cause, ana that we will not only make
opportunities but seek them tor the advance
ment of the temperance work, in view OF the
deplorable financial condition of our country,
habit, instead OF the present administration,
as is so often claimed.
Resoired That we striye more earnestly
to Impress on the minds OF the people that
with less money spent for drink and tobacco
relieve
present desttution.
IThereds, we regard the use OF narcotics in
any form as detrimental TO the mental and
physical growth
ResOlred That we, tor the coming year, be
more vigilant in suppressing the sale OF Gig
arettes To our boys.
ReSolred That we protest against employ
ing intemperate men 10 enforce our prohibit
tory law.
Resolred That in the death OF Mrs. Louisa
Pickett OF Lincoln, who died nj that place
March l3, 1894 aged S3, the temperance cause
has lost an earnest Christian worker and our
county convention its only honorary mem.
Der; and while we mourn her loss we, as
temperance workers, will enieavOI to initiate
her virtues and prayerlul zeal in Christian
labor.
Resolred, That, as the world expects a
white life tor women, we demand il Tor men.
Resolred. That we realize the importance
OF more earnest efforts in all branches of
eVangelisiic work
HtSOtttHt lllAl lnt llcoulluE Stul some
plan be devised Tor the promotion OF socia.
bility between our unions.
Resolved, That we feel the importance OF
every member of the w. G.. Il. L. wearing the
white ribbon on all occasions.
Res0lrod. That we impress upon our mem.
bers the duty of supporting our state oflicial
organ, CLONE Guards"
ResOlred, That we extend our sincere
thanks to the Middlebury union tor its cor
dial welcome and to the citizens OF the town
Tor their hospitality; to the NJ. +. church Ion
opening ther house Tor our use; To the Rev
/ G.. +. Noble Tor his Christian sympathy and
helpfulness; to the railroad Tor courtesies ex,
tended and 10 all who have contributed In
any way to the success OF the convention.
The Loyal Temperance legion of East
Middlebury were out in body and made
an hour pleasant with songs and recita-
tions.