Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-02
ANNUAL CONVENTION OF OXFORD
COUNTY w. C. 7. U.

BETHEL, July ~, y.
Tuesday morning dswned with threat
ening skies, but the clouds rolled away
and smiling skies greeted the White
Ribboners OF Oxford Co. who assembled
70 hold the annual convention. Garland
Chapel with It's pleasant parlor had been
decorated with flowers, and the faces OF
our great leaders, some OF whom have
been promoted to higher service since
our last meeting, looked down upon u
from out the folds of the dear old flag
Owing 10 the Illness OF the president,
Mrs. Minnie Robinson Of Norway, Miss
Annie Cross, Vice-Prcsident Of the
Eastern Division, presided. The con.
vention opened with devotional service
led by the president, In which the key
note OF the days meeting seemed TO be
sounded-service.
The morning hour Was then devoted
to the routine business. After the noon
tide prayer came adjournment. The
Bethel Union had very appetizing din
nrr prepared and the hour was spent In
testing the culinary accomplishments OF
the Bethal ladies, and In social converse.
The afternoon session called In more
visitors and after the devotional service
led by Mrs. Andrews, the president took
the chair and business again occupied
the attention OF the members. Mrs.
Martha Chapman read most interesting
paper upon the life Of Frances willard.
Rev. F. Z. Barton made pleasing and en-
couraging remarks 10 which he most
warmly commended the work Of the
w. c. T. L., and spoke in particular OF
the many ways il enters the homes
through It's silent influence by deeds Of
kindness to the needy, and the beautiful
flowers with their little text OF scripture
attached speaking OF the sympathy OF
the Union In the hour Of bereavement,
the kindly thought for the sick, and the
hearty congratulations for those who re-
joice for little treasure added 10 their
homes and hearts. The reports from the
superintendents OF the several depart
ments were read. One OF the most en-
couraging was that Of Mrs. o. N. Mason
on Temperance Instruction In our Public
Schools. Mr.. Geo. II. Shirley, veteran
In the temperance work, gave much en-
by his words and felt sure
that earnest, faithful endeavors would
be crowned with success.
The following officers we're elected for
the ensuing year:
President-Mrs. Martha B. Chapman, Bethel.
Vice President at Large, Western Division
Mrs. Ellen Pierce, Hiram.
Eastern-Miss Annie Cross. Bethel.
Treasurer-Mrs. Fannie Clifford. Hiram.
Corresponding sccrctary-Miss Jennie Kim.
ball, East Hiram.
Recording Secretary, Mrs. Emma W. Chandler,
Bethel.
The superintendent Of departments
were nearly the same as last year.
The committe on resolutions presented
the following which were adopted by
the convention:
Whereas, We. the members Of the Oxford
County Woman's Christian Temperance Union
In convention assembled, realizing our Deepen.
pence upon God, desire 70 put ourselves on rec
ord as In harmony with and working for the
things which make for righteousness,
Resolved, That while sympathtEing with our
noble army and navy In the great purpose Of
driving tyranny and oppression from the islands
OF the SUM- vet believing that while the sword has
slain its thousands, strong dInk nas slaih us
tens Of thousands, We renew with fresh zeal our
Efforts 70 drive out from our land, that which has
more lives than famine, pestflence and
he sword. Remembering also that Maine carly
took the lead by indlviduni euoI anu ny Snc en-
actmept OF q law for the suppression Of the
iau0r traffic, and desiring that she shall 20 for.
ward and not backward, we would earnestly
uree our LEGISLATURE ~ well Is our local officers
10 a strict enforcement Of the Prohibitory Law.
Resolved, That we depl0re the disregard OF the
sabbath which has grown 90 ahrmingly, and
pjedse ourselves 70 do all In our power toward
better observance of this holy day.
Resolved, That as We believe In white Life
FOR Two" we will do our utmost Tor the promo
snn ri nurity In the home and In the community.
Resolved, That We make more earnest Efforts
N incraase the membership Of our local unions
md 70 start unions In places where they do NOT
Rcsolyed. That as it IL our conviction that the
iauor franc can be ersdicated only when the
of woman has been secured, we
abor for equal suffrage.
Resolyed, That we everywhere and u AL times
rear the white ribbon.
Resolyed. That while We deplore the absence
n our beloved president to-day, we are glad 70
y nress In this way, our appreciation of her Of.
ora In the past, and hope for her speedy
RES ResoIved, Tnst : copy Of these resolutions be
published In the county papcrs. :.
Resolyed, That vote Of thanks be gwen the
,ditors OF our county papers Tor the generous
pace they have allowed us In their columns.
MISS ISABEL 6HTRLEY,
Miss r. n. BOYNroN, Committee.
Ms. G. 8. LlrTLRHALL,)
Adjourned to meet In Hiram May, 80.
ENNA WOODBURY. CHANDLER,
Recording Secretary.