The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-06-25
The w, G. T. U. Convention.
BRAVE WHITE RIBBON WOMEN IN
COUNCIL.
lContinued from last week.

COUNCIL.
Contlnued from last week.
The Convention opened Friday
morning with Promise Meeting led
by Mrs. Ellen Amsden of Jamaica.
After the reading OF the minutes
Of the previous session some time
was occupied with reports from the
various departments of work and with
general business.
Mrs. Mixer of Brattleboro gave a
recitation and Mrs. +. o. Lyman of
ardsbmo read a fine paper on Indi-
vidual Responsibility.
The morning session closed with a
Mothers Meeting.
The afternoon session commenced
with Praise service led by Miss
Myrtle Stockwell.
Rev. Mr.. Cameron of Jamaica
was introduced and made stirring
speech. Rev. n. A. Wood Rev.
Mr.. Francis and, Miss Abbie Bill
lings were introduced and made con-
gratulatory addresses. Rev. H. F..
Forrest was introduced but as the time
was being so well used, he made no
remarks, thinking discretion the
better part of valor."
Mrs, N. A. Wood read fine pa
per on "rhe relation of Temperance
and Home Missionary work" The
paper was furnished by Mrs. Mary S
Morgan of Wilmington.
Mrs. Helen G. Rice of Boston
made very impressive and practical
address on the theme, whatsoever
he saith unto you do it," John II, 5.
Who was Jesus to the congregation
in Cana of Galilee He was only a
man: teacher perhaps but not yet a
mil acle worker nor Divine Saviour.
That he was the Messiah they did not
comprehend. TO us he is more than
to them. We know him as the Di-
vine Son of God, the infallible teach
er and Saviour of men. Much more
therefore should we do whatsoever he
saith. And what does Jesus say to
us: On the Sabbath, PRAYER, Chris
tian work? He will speak to us on
these subjects if we give him time.
God speaks to US individually. His
messages never go astray. We may
learn from him our individual duty if
we prayerfully wait to hear his mes.
sages. And when God speaks to us
we should cheerfully do whatsoever
he saith"
The sum of $4,000 was pledged
for the Temperance Hospital.
At 4 o'clock Mrs. Rice conducted
a Children's Meeting. Her theme
was "The Liberty Bell" 1t was q
boy who gave the signal to ring the
Liberty Bell. Boys can make them
selves very useful and should be
ready for every good work. The
Liberty Bell stands for freedom.
Are all our citizens free !? No, some
are in prison. Some are in chains
the chains of bad habits. All bad
habits enslave. The drunkard is a
slave to his drink. The user of to-
bacco is slave to his quid or his
cigar. The profane swearer is a
slave to his habit of profanity. All
bad habits are chains. If we have
these chains upon US we should break
them off and assert our freedom. 1t
is shame for man to be slave to
habit. Mrs. Rice is very forcible
and logical speaker.
EVENING.
AT the evening session the house was
crowded. The convention was opened
with vesper service and the reading
of scripture by Mrs. G. E. Davidson
of Newfane and prayer by Rev. N.
A. Wood of S. Londonderry. An
original paper on "The influence Of
our girls for temperance" was read by
Miss Emma L. Warmer of Dummer.
ston Hill. 1t was listened to with de-
served attention. Mrs. Mixer then re-
cited 81 cannot turn the key and leave
my boy outside" In answer to al
encore she gave "The old maids lect
ure." The johnson brothers sang
"The cup of woe" and were encored
Mrs. E. L. Hastings of Townshen,
read an original paper, bristling viii
statistics and facts to bolster up til,
temperance worker. Mrs. Helen G
Rice Of Boston was introduced anC
gave 4 fine address. This lady has /;
pleasing address and is rapid speaker
tor over an hour she kept up an ii,
ces.anl rattle OF oratorical musketry up