Oxford Democrat., 1907-05-28
w. c. T. U. County Convention.

w. &. /. u. County convention.
Under bright skies the Oxford County
w. C. T. U. held the annual convention
in Norway, May % and 23.
The Universalist church, where the
convention was held, had been decorated
with plants and cut flowers, and with
the county banners hung upon the walls
and draped around the picture of Frances
Willard, presented pleasing interior.
The meeting opened with devotional
service led by Mrs. Pottle of Buckfeld.
At its close the presidents gavel fell
and announced the convention formally
opened for business. The delegates
were cordially welcomed by Mrs. Leona
Tubbs, president of Norway Union.
This was ably responded to by Mrs. Eva
Ordway of South Paris. After the ap-
pointment of committees, the president
gave her address, which was an earnest,
helpful message to the workers, review
ing the past year and making sugges-
tions for the year to come.
Noontide prayer was offered by Rev.
Isabella S. Macduff.
Dinner was served in the church din
ing room and proved pleasant social
hour. After dinner came the executive
meeting followed by the afternoon
session. Prayer by Mrs. Gertrude Ste
vens Leavitt. Rev. Isabella S. Macduff
gave q forceful address comparing the
conditions existing under license and
prohibition. This she did understand
iugly, having lived under both laws.
With the workers she left this message,
"Keep sweet, and don't forget to pray"
One of the interesting features of the
afternoon was the attendance of the
school children, who, accompanied by
the teachers and superintendent OF
schools, filled the church. With Miss
Iva McArdle as director the inspiring
songs proved that faithful work was be-
ing done for the children. Rev. Alfredo
Brewster of Portland addressed the
school. The older ones as we'll as the
children were interested, and the con-
vention was grateful for the interest
and effort manifested by the teachers
and scholars.
The reports of the local presidents and
superintendents of departments showed
much cause for encouragement, and
proved that earnest, consecrated work
had been done in many departments.
The evenings address was given by
Mrs. Gertrude Stevens Leavitt of Stroud
water. She reviewed the past and told
that beautiful story, so dear to the hearts
of white ribbon workers, the beginning
of the crusade work at Hillsboro, O.,
tracing its growth up and into the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
of to-day, encircling the globe.
After the devotional exercises Thurs
day morning, business occupied the at
tenfion of the members of the conven-
ton. Election of officers was made, and
the able president who has served the
county so faithfully for four years was
unanimously reelected.
President-Mrs. e. A. g. sti;kney, East
Vice. President tat Large-Mrs. Anna W. White,
West Paris.
Corresponding secretary-Ms. Emma Wood
bury Chandler Bethel
Recording secretary-Mrs Olive M Mason
Treasurer-Mrs. Nellie F. Farnum, South
Paris.
The programme called for the usual
memorial service, but the ranks had re-
mained unbroken and praise service
was substituted. Mrs. Stickney paid
a tender tribute to the memory of Ex-
Governor Perham, who has recently been
promoted to the higher life.
The convention Of 1907 adjourned at
8 O'Clock and has become history upon
the county records, but the inspiration,
help and social intercourse will remain
q loving memory and give new courage
for the work of the coming year.
SUSIE e. CHAPMAN,
South Paris.