Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-23
Echoes from w. c. T. U. Convention

The Oxford County w. G. T. U. held
the annual convention at the Congrega-
tional church, Bethel, May 10 and u.
The meeting opened with devotional
meeting led by Mrs. Ordway OF South
Paris. At its close the presidents gavel
fell and announced the convention
formally opened for business.
The address of welcome was given by
Mrs. Mason, president of the Bethel
Union, and very pleasantly responded to
by Mrs. Susie Chapman of South Paris.
Appointment of committees filled the
time until noon-tide prayer and adjourn
ment for dinner, which was served in the
church dining-reom, and proved very
pleasant social hour.
After the executive meeting the presl-
dent gave her address, which was really
a message to the workers, a review OF
the past years work and suggestions for
the new year. One of the interesting
features of the afternoon was the at
tendance of more than one hundred
scholars from our public schools, and
their teachers. Accompanied by Miss
Twaddle they sang very pleasingly, and
Carrie King recited 1.-The Two Glasses, ="
and Margaret Herrick told of the in
fiuence of the pansy in making the world
bright and cheerful.
Mrs. Z. ). Cotton of Norway gave the
children a practical talk on the nature OF
alcohol, by illustration, and pointed out
its dangerous effect upon the system.
Mrs. Unruh gave the children short
talk on narcotics and cider.
The older ones as well as the children
were interested, and the convention was
very grateful for the interest and effort
manifested by the teachers and scholars.
Mrs. o. NJ. Mason gave very interest
ing and instructive paper upon the
statue of Frances K. Willard which has
been placed in Statuary Hall, Washing
ton, ID. c.
Mrs. Anna T. White of West Paris
rendered very pleasing solo.
The secretary's reports, as well as
those of the local presidents and superin.
tendents of departments, showed much
cause for encouragement, yet it is clear
there is a call for earnest, consecrated
work
The evening address was given by
Mrs. Ada Unruh of Portland, Oregon,
subject, "fhe American Boy" lt was
an earnest appeal for stronger safe
guard for our boys and girls, which re-
Sponsibility rests upon fathers and
mothers and all who would see orr ma
ton in the future as now uphoiding the
standard for righteousness.
Fine music was furnished under the
direction of Prof. W. S. Wight, who is
always loyal to his own people. a
quartet composed of Miss Jane Gibson,
Miss Bessie Andrews, Prof. Wight and
Rev. Mr.. Colson, with Miss Laura Hall
at the organ, gave much inspiration.
After the devotional exercises of We'd
nesday morning business occupied the
attention of the members of the conven-
ton. Election of officers was made and
the able president who has served the
county SO faithfully for two years was
unanimously reelected:
Pres.-Mrs f. A. q. Stickney, East Brown
Vice Pres. .st.large-Mrs Julia Taylor. Paris.
Cor. Sec-Mrs. Emma Woodbury. Chandler,
Rec. Sec.-Mrs Olive NJ. Mason, Bethel.
Treas.-Mrs. Nellie +. Farnum, South Paris
Atll:30a memorial service for Mrs.
Martha b. Chapman and Mrs. Esther g..
Munson, who have passed on to the
Eternal City during the past year, was
conducted by Mrs. Chandler. Miss Glib
son rendered solo most touchingly, and
indeed all received an inspiration and a
benediction from the memory of the
dear ones who have been called to the
Perfect Service.
The afternoon session was filled with
reports, unfinished business and report
of the committee on resolutions.
The convention of 1905 adjourned at
3 O'Clock and has become history upon
the county records, but the inspiration,
good fellowship and social intercourse
will remain a loving memory and give
new courage for the work of the coming
year.
Mrs. EMMA WOODBURY. CHANDLER,
Bethel,
Tor Gao