Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-06-24
Ise w. C U. CONVENTION

The fifteenth annual session of the
Oxford County WOman's Christian Tenn
perance Union was held in the Congre-
gatiOnal church, Norway, June IL and
Is.
The church was tastefully decorated
with ported plants, and the delegates
cordially welcomed by the Norway
ladies. At 1890 Thursday the cOnven-
ton was called to order by the county
president, Mrs. Martha b. Chapman of
Bethel. After devotional services, and
roll call of officers, an address of well
come was given by Mrs. c. \. Tubbs,
president of Norway Union, which was
responded to by Mrs. Clifford of Hiram.
Next came the address of the county
president which was full of suggestive
and helpful thoughts. A fine reading
was given by Miss Fannie Cummings,
and after some reports. came introduc-
ton of visitors, noOntide prayer and adj
jOurnment.
The special feature of the afternoon
was most excellent paper, "Sugges-
tiOnS with regard to " work" by Mrs.
Eleanor Jones of Norway.
Thursday evening Mrs. Nellie c..
Burger of Clark, Missouri, gave fine
address which should have been listened
to by every man in Oxford County. Sub
ject, 'My Knight of the Nineteenth
Century" Mrs. Burger is a talented
speaker of winning personality, and she
held the closest attention of good audi
ence.
Apropos of the small number of gen.
tlemen present she told the story of
two little girls who were talking of the
prospects of marriage in heaven. One
girl firmly believed that divinely or
dained institution extended beyond the
borders of this life, the other insisted
that such could not be the case, for,
said she: "There would not be near men
enough to 90 around" We regret that
more young men could not have heard
the ideal knighthoOd embodied in her
inspiring address.
At this meeting two solos We're beau
tifully sung by Mrs. Bradbury of Nor
way.
Friday morning the devotional meet
ing was led by Mrs. Pottle of South
Paris. After singing the county song
written by Miss Isabel Shirley came
election of officers, which has been al
ready reported.
Two interesting and helpful papers
were then read: "What young people
should read by Mrs. L. T. Barker,
Bethel, and paper on Humane edu-
cation" by Miss Jessie Kimball of
Hiram.
Next came most touching and i'm
pressive memorial service which was in
charge of Mrs. Julia n. Rich of West
Paris. The county has lost five mem
bers by death during the past year.
Music consisted of pleasing duet by
Mrs. Pottle and Mrs. White, and very
suitable and beautiful solo by Mrs.
White of West Paris. Miss Lulie Z.
Tuell of West Paris accompanist.
The superintendent reports show a
good degree of interest and a great
amount of practical work done in the
various departments of the organization.
At | 80 p. NJ. devotional exercises
were led by Rev. Mr.. Rideout.
A paper on ''Practical temperance"
work was read by Miss Jennie NJ. Brown
of West Paris. After an interesting dis
cussion it was voted, on motion of DR..
Annette Bennett of Norway, to print
this paper in the Oxford Democrat, and
it will appear in a later issue.
The following resolutions were
adopted by the convention:
Resolved. That the Oxford County woman's
Christian Temperance Union In the fifteenth an
nusl convention assembled, acknowledge the
goodness OF God to Us In the past, and renew
our pledge to seek more and more his guidance
IN the future.
secure the enforcement Of the prohibltory law Of
our state.
Resolved, That we are In favor Of arbitration
as means Of settling state, national and inter
national difficulties.
Resolved, That we recommend to the unions
OF oxford County the placing of the book TEN
peranee Helps for Primary Teachers" by Mabel
Freese of Bangor, In the hands of each teacher
In the primary grades.
Resolved, That as body of women In conven-
ton assembled. We do hereby express orr belief
In the value Of the temperance lessons In the In
ternational Sunday School series, and respect |
fully request the continuance Of the same.
Resolved. That we heartily commend the
Savings bank" department. as gcrmane TO |
the purpose Of our beloved order, A. 10 encour- |
ages the habit Of thrift and selfdenial 90 es
sential to character building.
Resolved. That we extend to our retiring pres |
ident and recording secretary our thanks for
their untiring labors in behalf Of our county |
organization and the cause Of temperance.
Resolved, That the thanks OF this convention
are due to the Norway Union and friends. for
their hospitable entertainment, TO the Congregs-
tonal society for the use of their church, for the
flowers, the music, the q. L. Z. K for reduced
fare and to all who have In any way aided In the
entertainment of this convention.
During the convention meals were
served in the dining room connected
with the church, and the tables were
loaded with dainty, appetizing food. |
The kind thoughtfulness of the Norway
ladies was greatly appreciated by all
visitors.
We have received new courage,
strength and inspiration from this as
sembling together. Let us go forward
to greater achievements in the future.
At the Tufts College commencement