The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-06-19
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Convention,

The Washington County Conve ntion
of the Woman's Christian Temperance
Union held its fourteenth annual ses-
sion, June 4 and 5, in Peoples Church
at Waterbury Center. The conven-
ton was called 10 order by Miss Bertha
Chamberlin of Plaii field, pre- ident.
Cons ecration service was conducted by
Mrs. Ellen j. Colby. The minutes of
the morning executive meeting were
read and adopted; also the minutes of
sc cretary, Mrs. o. H. Richal dson, and
acct pied.
An address of welcome was given by
Miss Elisabeth Colley, principal of
Green Mountain Seminary, in behalf of
the local Union, and one by Miss Au-
gusta Reeder in behalf of the Young
Ladies Christian Temperance Union.
Re-pons es by Miss Chamberlin and Mrs.
Eusebia M. Denny, president of Mont
pelier Union. A Bible reading was
conducted by Mrs. Helen Rice, national
superinten dent of the Loyal Temper
ance Legion, citing the Parable of the
Vine, its different types of life, leading
up to eternal life.
A paper was REID upon 1.-THE
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Social Relations" by Mrs. Flora Guern-
sey, giving hints upon that line, espe-
cially the desirability of more studious
habit among our women, in place of the
impulsive effort so often made. Dis.
cussion: " Is Legislation More Power
full than Public Opinion Towards Pro.
noting Tempers nee Reform" Opened
by Mrs. Richardson and earnestly par
ticipattd in by many present, and de-
gave instruction in Classification Of
Parliame nta1y Ussges" in regard to
etiquette and economy of time,-illus-
trated upon the blackboard.
The exercises of Tuesday evening
were held in the Methodist church, and
were opened by a praise service con-
Quoted by Mrs. Cara Blaisdell of Plain
field. After the reading of the Cru
sace Psalm" by Mrs. Richardson, an
"Allegoly on Women's Rights" was
read in an admirable manner by Mrs.
Hayes. Mrs. Rice of Boston then de-
livered her lecture on Every Man to
His Work." showing, in a graphic and
forcible manner, the responsibility of
government and individuals ia this
lamentable drink evil, deploring the in
dolence and apparent Indifference of
the church. One great hindrance in
he progress OF temperance work is
he cowardly criticism of those who
will not help, but excuse themselves,
throwing obstacles in the way of self
sacrificing workers. The real benefit
and encours ging inspiration of this lee
ture was appreciated and voiced by
many listeners.
Wednesday morning devotional exer-
cises were in charge of Mrs. Ellen Colby.
The reports of the secretary and the
tire asurer were read and acce pied. The
reports from Unions and superintend
enis gave an encouraging and gratify-
ing outlook. The memorial hour was
conducted by Mrs. Ida Read of Shell
burn, state president of the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union, who gave
lovi tributes to those of the county,
also of the national advocates and help.
ers who have "entered into life" since
the last session.
Essay" Call to the Work-Where?"
by Mrs. DIR. Nichols of Barre, portray
ing home as the sacred shrine of moral
uplift and decided influence of the law
of transmission. This was followed by
a paper, earnest in its appeal in behalf
of the " Home for Homeless Children :"
by Mrs. G. S. Richmond of Mortified.
The facts therein given call for our eff
forts in their behalf.
Following duet by Misses Ayers
and Kenerson of Barre, came greetings
from Springfield by Miss Amy Fisk,
superintendent of kindergarten, and a
letter OF interest, with donation, was
read from Mrs. S. L. Wiswell of Cabot. A
report was given by Miss NJ. Nettie
Chase of Waterbury Center from the
Young Ladies' Christian Temperance
Union, showing much enthusiasm and
belief in the union of hands in this
work. Prison, Jail and almshouse in
their relation to intemperance was
wildly presented. An address by Mise
Chamberlin gave synopsis of the
work during the past year, encouraging
the necessity of, in one instance, sep
arating two friends, Devil and Saloon;
and OF the assistance of DR.. Minnie
Leavitt, Mrs, j. X. Barney, and others.
After the noon-tide prayer by Mrs.
Read, the following officers were
elected: Bertha Chamberlin of Plair-
field, president; Mrs. Eusebia M.
Denny Of Montpelier and Mrs. Ellen
j. Colby of Waterbury, vice-presidents;
Mrs. o. II. Richardson of Montpelier,
secretary; Irene Hubbard of Berlin,
treasurer. The executive committee
made appointments of the superintend.
ents of the different departments, which
were confirmed by the convention, as fol
lows: Evangelistic, Mrs. E. b. Dwinell
of Marsh6eld; fair, no appointment;
franchise, Mrs. PLebe Stone Beeman
of Montpelier; hygiene and heredity,
Mrs. e. M. Denny of Montpelier;
homeless children, Mrs. Mary Atkins Of