Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-06-11
W. G. T. U. CONVENTION.

| u. met IN convention at Woodstoc
in the Methodist CHI urch June 7 an
Is. The Rochester union was we
represented. Delegates from Soutl
Royalton and other towns were in
attendance.
The convention opened Tuesda,
afternoon at 3 o'clock with prayer
by Rev. NJ. Il. Morrill, of Wood
stock, after which there was devo
tional meeting led by Mrs. l.. "A
Munger of Woodstock. Committee
were then chosen. Greetings wer,
extended by Mrs. Nj. E. Purple TO
Woodstock w. &. Il. u. and b,
Rev. !. F. Simmons and Rev. F. D
Handy for the churches of Wood
stock, which We're responded to by
Miss Bertha Thurston OF Royaltor
and Rev. J. L. Reeder of Roches
ter.
A paper was then read by Mrs
Gertrude B. Rhodes of Hanc ock
subject, "The College-Higher Ed
ucation or Lowcr?" A pleasant dis
cuss,on followed this paper.
A mothers meeting was then con-
Quoted by Mrs. Ida II. Read, state
president of the w. {. Il. U.
Tuesday evening there was d
praise service for half an hour, COM
mencing at 1880. AT s o'clock Mrs,
Kezer, county president, introduced
Mrs. Read, who gave very inter-
esting address, which was listened
to by an appreciative audience.
Wednesday morning there was a
conservation service led by Mrs. r.
D. Handy of Woodstock, following
which the minutes of the previous
day were read. Then came reports,
sugg estions, roll call and election of
officers.
At1l.45 there was Bible read
ing and noontide prayer by Mrs.
Emile Martin. At / 80 Mrs. Read
led promise meeting, followed by
a memorial service for Miss Willard
and Mrs. Housh. At 2.3o there was
discussion, "Prohibition VS.. Local
Option" opened by Miss Clara
Hopkins of Rochester. Rev. Mr..
Roscoe of Rochester, Rev. Mr..
West of Bridgewater, Rev. Mr..
Handy and Mrs. Purple of Wood
stock and Mrs. Read of Shelburne
participated in the discussion. Fol =
lowing this there was Il short address
to the children by Mrs. Martin and
the report of the committee on reso-
lutions.
The evening service began with
singing, followed by Scripture read
ing by Mrs. Purple and prayer by
Mrs. Read. Mrs. Purple then read
a selection, followed by stirring
address on ''Purity in Literature and
Art" ty Mrs. Emile Martin of
New York city, national superin-
tendent of this department. Mrs.
Martin was very helpful IN sugSes-
tions all through the convention.
Although by force of circumstances
the attendance was small, vet all
felt that much good was accom-
plished.
The ladies of the w. G. T. U. of
Woodstock spread very bountiful
tables for the members of the con-
vention. Miss Bertha Thurston of
Royalton added much to the inter-
est of the convention by presiding
at the organ and by singing. Mrs.
Howes and Miss Mildred Anthony
of Woodstock and Miss Hall OF
Rochester also kindly aided in sing
ing. Mrs. Kezer, the county presi-
dent, presided over the convention
with dignity. A beautiful handker-
chief was presented her by Mrs.
Read in behalf of the county, Mrs.
Kezer responding teelingly to the
presentation speech.
THE RESOLUTIONS.
Following are the resolutions
adopted at this convention:
The w. c. r. U. of Windsor county re-
cogniZe that, while the attention of the
country is upon the war with Spain, yet
the greatest enemies of its welfare. impuri-
ty and intemperance. are the great warships
that threaten its internal and future pros
perity. No hero has arisen in the land like
HObsOn to place II barrier against the de-
OF our homes.
We stand rs an organization for the pro-
lection of our youth and childhood. and we
call on every Christian woman in Windsor
place the enemies in IL Santiago harbor and
stand with us in the front ranks.
Resolved, That. living us we do in state
with u prohibitory law and seeing the bless
ing that comes to the homes of our people.
we would place ourselves on record rs hav-
ing an uncompromisng hostility to any
form of license, and will do all in our power
to help create sentiment to enforce our ex-
cellent prohibtory law.
Whereas, As n national organization. we
believe in pence and arbitration and recog-
nize that gunpowder and ull the inventions
are to be used for the contamination of
highest aims. the incoming of Christ's
kingdom, the protection of the weak by
the strong. having endorsed Miss Will
lard's work for the Armenians. also giving
our efforts and influence for the protection
triots we believe that the flag of our union
is to wave over country dominated by
higher principle than of the liquor traffic.
Resolved. That this convention extends
its heartfelt thanks to the ladies OF the
Woodstock Wet U for their hospi atty
and untiring efforts in making the delegates
aud visitors stay so pleasant; also extends
thanks to the Methodist church for open
ing it's doors to this convention. and to the
citizens of Woodstock we wish to express
appreciation for opening their homes and
hearts to the representatives OF the great
to Mrs. Martin. superntend-
ent Purity in Literature and Art. tor her
words of kindly helpfulnass and stirring
to our state president for her
faithfulness to us in our time of need, aud
to the sexton who has looked after our COM
fort. AMI the several pastors who have
given Their help in words of encourage
Ment
At the Churches To.morrow.