Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-25
COUNTY w. c. T. v.
An INSPIRING AND HELPFUL coNvEN-
TON AT BETHEL.


to Bethel scenery, and seemed to join 10
welcoming the white ribboners last Tues
day morning.
The Oxford County w. c. r. L. met
in convention ut the Universalist church
at 1920 A. NJ. The convention opened
with devotional service led by the
county president, Mrs. Minnie Robinson,
Of Norway. The key note Of the whole
series Of meetings seemed TO be sounded
In this meeting-more earnest, helpful
Christian service.
The program published last week was
carried out. The ad iress OF welcome
was given by Mrs. T. II. Chapman, the
local president. No visitor need TO
question her welcome after listening to
words 80 full OF generous and hearty
goodwill, and assurance OF the appre-
citation Of the entertaining Union, OF the
effort the ladies had made to attend the
convention.
Mira. Clifford OF Hiram responded for
the visitors In very happy manner.
The reports OF superintendent OF the
several departments OF work taken up
by the Unions showed a growing inter-
est In the work, and gave much encour-
ag' ment.
After the noontide prayer and adjourn
ment all present were invited to partake
OF 4 bountiful dinner In the pleasant
dining room below, which hsd been pre-
pared by the Bethel ladies.
Tuesday afternoon sfter y devotional
service led By Mrs. Bunting, the conyen-
ton was again called to order. minutes
read, then the audience listened to fine
address given by the county president.
A general review OF the work was given
and many helpful suggestions made MS
to the plan OF work for the coming year.
Special mention was made OF the
arrival of our beloved state president In
England. now attending the convention
there. The members, officers and super
intendenis were urged to more active,
aggressive work, and even In discourage
ment. when the seed sown seemed 10
bear no fruit, to still remember these
words: "Be not weary In well doing, for
In due season ye shall reap II We faint
not"
Remarks from the several clergymen
and visiting members filled the hour
until 3 80, when the school children
marched 10 and were addressed by Judge
Woodbury.. The children listened at
tentiyely to the words of warning and
advice given by one whose experience
covers a period Of fourscore years. yet
whose heart IL In close touch and warm
sympathy with all that is done to uplift
humanity and to save the young. TX all
could remember that the bird with the
broken wing can never soar SO nigh
again, a greater sacrifice would be made
to save our boys and girls. Adjourned
to meet at 80.
Those who had looked forward to this
part of the program as the feast OF the
convention we're not TO be disappointed.
Short addresses we're made BY Rev. {.
F.. Angel, Norway, Rev. +. +. Barton,
Rev. Israel Jordan and Rev. Alexander
Hamilton OF Bethel.
The music committee had added
pleasing part to the program. The
Bethel chorus, led by r. c. Snyder, sang
Praise Ye the Father" Misses Edith
Grover and Nellie Frost sang duet,
aud Mr.. Snyder and Miss Alice Puring-
ton sang ''In the Cross OF Christ l
Glory" Much credit was due Miss
Billings, the organist, who so kindly
assisted, and the generosity Of the sing
ers who so cheerfully added to the inter-
est OF the meeting, was appreciated by
all
Wednesday morning the devotional
meeting opened at 900 AT $50 the
convention was called to order and bust
ness occupied the forenoon. Officers
were elected for the ensuing year. The
convention showed its confidence In and
appreciation of Mrs. Robinson by unsni-
mously re-electing her TO the office.
Other officers as follows:
Vice Presidents-Mrs. Ellen Pierce, East
Hiram and Miss Annie Croes, Bethel.
Cor. Sec.-Miss Jennie Is. kimball, Hiram.
Rec. See Miss Mary l.. Gordon, Fryeburg.
Treas.-Mrs. Fannie Clifford, Hiram.
One important change was made to
the end that there may be more Uniform
nv In the work. Voted that the local
unions hold their annual meeting the
first week In May each year, and that
the annual meeting OF the county con-
ventiOn be the Wednesday and Thursday
Of the third week In May.
The morning s. ssion closed with n
very impressive memorial service for
those who had been called from the work
here to higher service In the presence OF
the Master. NooDtide prayer and ad- |
journment.
Again the tables we're loaded with the
most appetizing viands, and after enjoy |
ing this part of the program once more
the afternoon session was opened by n
devotional service led by Mrs. Andrews. |
After the calling to order OF the cOnyen- |
ton, reading of the minutes and general
remarks, the follow Ing resolutions were
adopted:
Resolved, That rs every good and perfect gift |
comes from our Father In Heaven, we will con. /
tinue to thank Him for guidance In the past and
70 forward with increased courage and faithful
pending ON Him in the sowing and reaping; |
therefore,
Resolved, That as the children are the coming
men and women. we Will give more earnest ef.
fort toward educating them In the true principles
Of temperance. purity and morality. and urge
the securing Of hearty cooperation on the part
of all teachers and supervisors OF our pubic
schools.
Resolved, That our Unions make strong and
persistent efforts 70 arouse public conscience In
regard to the brutal and growing practice OF
yiyisection In medical and educational institu-
lions, with view toward securing restrictive or
prohibitiye legislation.
Resolved, That we will discountenance by In
nuence and example the fashion of millinery
which causes cruel and wanton destruction OF
Resolved, That we extend our sincere and
heartfelt thanks to the editors Of the various
newspapers In our county for their ready and
generous aid to our work BY giving temperance
notices Of the meetings Of the W. O. T. U.
Resolved, That our thanks be given Judge
Woodbury. for his pleasant and helpful words 10
t viii be an abiding influence With them 70
their three score and ten or four score years.