Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-07-11
ORANGE County w. CT. U. Convention.

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The sixteenth annual convention OF the
Orange County w. G. J. was heid ~
the Baptist church, Randolph, July and
To- Dinner was prepared in the vestry for
the visiting delegates.
The convention proper opened at 2:lo
Tuesday with fifteen minute praise ser
vice. led BY Miss Flora NJ. Corwin OF thel-
sea. former State secretary. The Cruz
SADIE Psalm was read, prayer was offered
by Mrs. Ida Read, state president ana
Mrs. s. s. Clark, county president, ana
several familiar hymns were sung.
At 2:30 the convention was called 70
order by the county president and Rev. j.
/ w. Coffin Of East Braintree offered prayer.
..More Love to Thee. o Christ was sung.
The following committees were appoint
ed by the chair
on credentials Mrs. Mary Mann.
/ on courtesies, Mrs. Fannie Lewis.
On resolutions, Mrs. A. w. Whitney,
Mrs. Carpenter and member OF the New
bury union.
Press committee. Flora Corwin.
Rev. j. W. Coffin of East Braintree
opened the discussion on Needs of the
Hour He wished to enforce first the
greater pressing in of the fact that preven-
ton is better than cure; second, acknowl-
edgement that prohibition is better than
any other remedy; third, realization that
the Christian religion is practical rellg-
ion. caring for the present, as well as Tor
the future. for body as well as soul; fourth,
better organized and more enthusiastic
opponents to the liquor interest, both IN
church and politics.
Mr.. Coffin was followed by Rev. +. q.
Rainey, Rev. T. A. Howard, Mrs. Read,
Mrs. Clark and others.
Rev Mr. Rainey said that liquor IS
brought into Randolph and sold, bat that
4 an = Lg4#N huf
thought when he struck this town that be
had reached Paradise. II Is the best place
he has found in this world. Here his chill
dren can 90 10 school without going by
open saloons or without hearing protan-
ity. He thinks that churches should sup
ply places Of amusement for our boys and
girls. Churches are shut up too much.
Mrs Read thinks that people who have
always lived in prohibition state do not
appreciate the blessing; that local option
IS no better than high license i means a
continual fight. She has heard Of men
who had been proprietors Of hotels, who
are now polishing marble at Rutland, and
il Is the towns from which such men come
which SAY, prohibition doesn't pro-
hibit.
Rev. Mr.. Howard thinks that one reason
why the prohibitory law is not accom-
plishing what il should Is that is friends
have been satisfied with Just having il on
the statute books, and are not Jealous
enough TO secure its enforcement
After singing, Mrs Clark, on behalf 81
lie w. e. #. u, Mrs. Mann, for the !, q,
G. T.. and key. Mr., Howard for The
churches, welcomed the visitors. Res
ponse vas made by Mrs. Darling Of New
bury, first county vice president.
Memorial hour was conducted by Mrs
Read Only one member in the county
has passed away since the last conven-
ton Mrs. Rhoda Flint OF Randolph and
Mrs. Carpenter spoke in memory Of her
Rev Mr.. Coffin and his wife sang two
duets.
The evening session was begun By an
anthem By choir, followed by the reading
Of the ~ Psalm by Miss Corwin, prayer
by Rev. Mr. Coffin and solo by Mrs.
Coffin.
Two excellent readings by Miss Jose
phine Hodges, Randolph Center, were fol-
lowed by duet, after which came the adj
dress BY the state president on The
Problem OF the 10th Century Among
other things she said
The gospel has been carried 10 every
land, duelling is thing OF the past, lot
gambling has been driven out and
our country no longer bears the stain OF
slavery. A problem still 10 be solved is
Mormonism, and its forces are thoroughly
organized. and the greatest question that
faces as is the terrible liquor question.
We sometimes sing, 1.-THE victory is
here. but we know ii isn't just here. II
We sleep, we are in danger OF losing our
prohibitory law. The more than billion
dollars spent in this country for liquor
last year does not mean simply that
amount wasted, but il means widowed
wives and orphaned children. II means
$40 Of the sorrow or this world.
Great gain has been made In the W. G.
II. u throughout our country the past
year. Gains have been made In our laws.
some OF them through the influence Of the
w {. r. L. Vermont has a tobacco law
due TO the efforts Of the W. G. T. T., and
the age protection Of our daughters, which
we have helped to raise TO sixteen years,
we hope to get to eighteen years
Mrs. Reads remarks on the anti-can-
teen law were especially interesting, COM
ing from one who knew whereof she spoke.
Western papers contain accounts of in
creased rioting and drunkenness at Fort
Ethan Allen, due to the abolishing Of the
post-exchange. These reports are not
borne out by evidence Of Burlington BUSH
ness men. Eastern papers contain similar
reports OF western forts, and investiga-
tions show them to be false
In regard to the Fort sheridan, Chicago,
invest igation, il shows that there has been
no rioting and no extra police. Reports
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papers in distant parts Of the country.
People who were present at the anti-can-
teen hearing before the Senate committee
at Washington last year say that Chanlain
Milburn's statements in favor of the can
teen, which were published broadcast.
were not borne out by his answers 20
questions, but these answers no papers
published.
Mrs. Read closed with an appeal to men
and women To join the w. G. T. L.
The devotional meeting wednesday
morning was conducted by Mrs. Read.
The following officers were elected -
Hon. pres, Mrs. +. l. Corwin. Chelsea
pres, Mrs. ). 5. Clark. Randolph; lst vice
pres, Mrs E. d. Taggart, Topsham; ID
vice pres, Mrs. L. J. Darling Newt bury:
sec, Mrs. L. NJ Brown, Newbury; treas.
Mrs. l.. l.. COrwin. Chelsea.
The following county superintendents
OF departments were elected -
Evangelistic, Mrs. +. A. Sother. New
bury.
Far, Mrs. A. r. Crafts. East Corinth.
Flower Mission and Railroad, Mrs. II. ]