Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-05-22

opened with the president, Mrs. Martha
B. Chapman, In the chsir. Rev. Caro-
line Angel conducted the opening de-
votional exercises after which by the fall
of the gavel the president announced the
open for business. After the
roll-call and reading OF the minutes OF
the last convention by the secretary, and
acceptance OF the same, the following
were appointed:
On credentials Howard Smith OF Nor.
way and Miss Lane Of West Paris.
ON coursesies-Mrs. s. Z. W. Curtis Of West
Paris and Mrs. Billings Of Bethel.
On resolutions-Mrs. Elizabeth Morton.
South Paris; Miss Irish, West Paris; Mrs. Belle
Nuity. Buckheld; Mrs. Emily Emmons. West
Paris; Mr.. y. A. Danforth. Norway.
A letter OF greeting was received from
Mrs. f A. q. Stickney, who has so long
been identified with the temperance
work.
The address OF welcome was given by
Miss Irish, OF West Paris, In very ap-
words, and received response
from Rev. Caroline Augell Of Norway ;
and surely after this part Of the pro-
gramme had been presented there could
have been no doubt Of the generous
offered by the Vest Paris
Union, and the appreciation Of the
guests.
The presidents address WAS replete
with the review Of the work OF the past
year, and suggestions for the year to
come. Now and then flashes OF satire
emphasized the fact that We have not
reached the ideal.
The reports Of the corresponding Sec
rotary and treasurer were satisfactory
and the addition Of the Buckheld Union,
numbering fifty members, has been q
most welcome and encouraging acquisi.
ton during the year.
Noontide prayer and adjournment
brought the fact most plainly to the
visitors, that West Paris ladies are most
bountiful entertainers. In the hall tables
laden with the most dainty aud appe-
thing viands were spread. As this re-
port must necessarily be but echoes from
the convention, much must be left to be
read between the lines by those who
were not present.
Mrs. Helen Rice, Of Boston, was pres
ent and was most helpful by her earnest
words.
DR.. Annette Bennett OF Norway read 9
very finely written paper upon "Heredity
and Prenatal Influences"
Mrs. Rice gave n Parliamentary Drill
which proved to be very interesting and
Instructive.
Mrs. Lydia Rounds sent paper to b
read, by Mrs. whitman, "Why Prohibi
ton Is better than License" This wal
contributed by the veteran temperance
worker, Mr.. s. Stowe OF South Paris. II
WAS heartily applsuded and vote OF
thanks rendered Mr.. Stowe for hi:
words OF wisdom and encouragement.
The departmental work was reported
by the several superintendents and
showed an increased earnestness along
all the lines OF work. The work among
the lumbermen, charity, and others were
encouraging and contained valuable sug'
gestions.
The evening address by Mrs. Heller
Rice OF Boston, Goods Hand In History
held the large audience spell-bound
No extracts can give the fsintest shadow
OF the pictures OF Jewish history drawn
and applied this closing year Of the 10th
century.
The singers of West Paris, q double
quartette, furnished very pleasing Sc
lections. Mr.. Monroe Of Boston render
ed solo most scceptably. The large
audience gathered WAS testimony to the
interest In the work By the citizens.
Although cloudy skies ushered In the
second day the workers were on "busi-
ness INTENT" and after the opening de-
votional exercises, Mrs. o. NJ. Mason
Was called By the president to the chair
to preside during election OF officers
The dispatch with which this was done
would be good example for some other
bodies to follow. Mrs. Martha B. Chap
nan Of Bethel was unanimously re-
elected president and the following Off
GERS chosen:
Vice President. eastern district. Miss Annie
Cross; western district, Mrs. Z. A. g. stickney
Cor. Sec, Miss Jennie B. Kimbal. East Hiram
Treas, Mrs. Fannie Y. Clifford. Hiram.
Rec. Sec., Mrs. Emma Woodbury. Chandler
Bethel.
Superintendent OF the departments
were reelected with few exceptions.
The election was followed by q very
thoughtful paper, "The Ideal Mother,
by Mrs. II. r. Morton OF South Paris.
Mrs. Helen Rice gave an earnest "Tslk
to Mothers"
Miss Cross of Bethel gave a paper on
bird Millinery" which, by vote Of the
convention, Is to be printed.
The committee on resolutions present
ed the following resolutions, which were
adopted:
We, the members Of the oxford County W. C.
T. o., assembled In this the thirteenth annual
convention, desire to acknowledge divine guild,
ance 10 all our work. looking TO Him for help in
the future.
Whereas, We realize the education Of the
ance IL our oaly hope for the future;
Resolved. That each union Of Oxford County
make more systematic and persistent effort 70
interest and instruct the children and youth,
both In schools and home, not only In total alb
stinence from all habits OF speech and life which
tend to weaken true manhood and womanhood.
Resolved, That we be more loyal In wearing
our badge, and In promoting the principles
which IL represents.
Resolved, That we tender our thanks to the
Grand Trunk Railway for reduced rates TO dele.
gates to this convention.
Resolved, That we tender vote Of thanks TO
Mr.. Chas. Davis for transportation Of literature
IOI tne lumDef camps IrOm Dttuei 70 OptOut anu
to Rev. Frank z. Rand. the Oxford County mis-
sionary, for distributing the same.
Resolved. That we endeavor 70 increase the
OF our local unions, together with
their interest and efficiency In all branches of
our work, and that we try to have new unions
formed wherever the opportunity Affords.
Resolved. That we tender our thanks TO the
West Paris Union who have 70 kindly taken US
Into their homes and provided 80 royalty for our
press our appreciation Of the beautiful decora.
lions Of the church. thrown open for the conven.
Hon. and also wish to thank those who 90 kindly
music of such excellence, and TO oil
Who have contributed 70 make the convention o
success.
Mrs. o. N. Mason presented report
Of scientific temperance instruction In
our schools, and school savings banks,
which was heartily approved and showed
IN increase Of interest in this depart
ment.
Rev. Mr.. Rich Of the n. Z. church,
West Paris, and Rev. Mr.. Pottle, pastor
u N. e. church at South Paris, were
present and added to the interest Of the
by words Of approval and en-
At 8 80 Thursday afternoon the con-
1ention adjourned TO meet the third
Wednesday and Thursday Of May, 1901.
This closed the last convention Of the
nineteenth century, with an earnest pur-
lose and assurance that yearly there Il
n increase Of earnestness 10 the work,
md hopeful future 20 we begin the