Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-06-03
w. c. T. u. COLUMN.
THE COUNTY CONVENTION.

West Charleston May % and "a.
Time and space will not permit me
to give in detail all the good things
that were presented to us at the an
nual gathering of the county officers,
delegates and visitors from the local
Unions. The programme was carried
out in nearly every particular. The
convention was held we'll in hand by
the president, Mrs. M. Ell. Paddock of
Craftsbury, and the routine Of bust
ness attended to at the specified time.
Mrs. Paddock was at her best and
ample evidence was manifested of the
love and esteem she has won during
her three years. service. The presi-
dent referred in her opening address,
very tenderly to those who have been
transferred from our ranks to those
above, also to the honorary members
who had been SO helpful to our cause,
Judge Thompson and others. Her
earnest words to the members of each
Union to maintain an interest in the
monthly meetings were much appre
ciated. The address was full of
thought and valuable information,
and is worthy of a wider circulation.
Mrs. Davidson, state secretary, gave
US an interesting account of the
founding and work of the Rescue
Home at Burlington, designed for un-
fortunate women and girls and those
who had been in prisons and jails.
She urged the necessity of the work
being taken up more generally by the
Unions in the sending of money, or
clothing and material in barrels to be
made over by the girls in the Home.
1t was founded in prayer and faith,
and the success of it's work justifies
the wisdom of its patrons. The pas
tors of the churches in Charleston and
vicinity were present and helped the
work by their earnestness and zeal.
They said, What shall we do? How
shall we help the school children and
the homes of the people away from
the centers? We need young men
and women who study and read for
some purpose who are willing to give
up self and merely selfish interests
for the sake of helping those who are
less able to help themselves.
Thursday evening, after the usual
opening services, the Loyal Temper
ance Legion of West Charleston, con-
Quoted by Mrs. Emma Reed, made a
fine display of work done in singing,
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exercises were followed by the prize
medal contest There were eight
one from each Union in
the county, six young ladies and two
young men. The speaking was very
and all did SO we'll that the
judges were some time in deciding to
whom to award the prize. 1t was
given to Miss Anna Knapp of Irasburg.
These young people did themselves
honor and gave great pleasure to the
by their excellent selec
tiOns and fine appearance.
Friday forenoon was taken up
largely by reports of treasurer and
These were of more !
than usual interest, showing that the |
spirit Of unselfish work and sacrifice |
for the cause of reform has not in any |
diminished. In the election |
of officers the spirit of love and har- |
mony prevailed. Mrs. Paddock wish |
ed to be released from the office of |
president as she felt she could do /
work in another department more |
The thanks of the con-
vention were extended to her for the |
good work done and for her sympathy |
and helpfulness in every department.
Mrs. M. L. Pearsons had the majority |
vote, which was made unanimous, for
president. Mrs. V. T. Human was
elected secretary in place of Mrs.
Pearsons. The other officers and |
uperintendents remain about the
same. The Memorial Hour conducted |
oy Mrs. E. e. Ware, was one full of
tender memories and loving words.
We were very forcefully reminded
that zone by one we are passing
1ver.''
Being obliged to leave before the
evening session am unable to give
anything regarding Mrs. Davidson's
address, but it will be safe to say that
t was helpful and suggestive of better
work. She is pleasant speaker, full
Of hope and courage and devotion to
Ter work. Too much praise cannot
% given the ladies of West Charles
on local Union and the pastors and
people of the village for their hearty
and generous entertainment
both at the church parlors and in their
ZONES. The janitor, Mr.. S. A. Win
low uaua almnat his Whnla tina To |