Putnam patriot., 1908-06-12
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 The twenty.third annual convention of the Windhsm County W. C. T. '. WAS held at the Town Hal, Thompson last Thursday, June Ath, and was one of the most successful In it's history. Every Union in the county was repre- scented for the first time in eleven years and the reports from nearly all were very encouraging.
 lnthe Department hour five minutes were allowed each speaker 10 report.
 On Jail Work the remarks of Mrs. Bliven, of Central Village, were excel lent.
 On Social Meetings, by Airs. Scrip ture, of Willimantie, were very edify- ing.
 On Literature, the remarks of Mrs. Brown, of Scotland, were very instrue- tive. N@
 On Soldiers and Sailors, by Mrs. Co rie Griggs of Willimantic, proved very interesting.
 Franchise, was the subject treated on by Mrs. Ella Bennett, of wilimantic, to whom is due much of the life and vim of the Convention--her ready wit and quick repartce being enjoyable.
 Scientific Instruction was treated on by Mrs. Mary Gallup in very concise and entertaining style.
 The Press, was assigned to Mrs. NJ. R. Cooley, of New Haven, but not be- ing able to be present, her report was read by the Secretary.
 After the foregoing exercises MT. C. R. Buell., State President, spoke of the plans of work which would he present. ed to the official board, and predicted busy fall and winter for the White Ribboners of Connecticut, Rev. Mi- ehael J. Tanning, the Irish orator Is again to visit Connecticut, in Septem- Der, and tour the State under the aus piees of the W. (. T. U.
 At the noon hour fine collation. was served and heartily enjoyed by all and reflected much credit upon Mrs. Min nie Bixby, chairman, and her assist ants. A fine display of flowers decora- ted the room.
 While the guests were seated, Mrs. Fuller announced that the day also marked the 47th wedding anniversary of the President of Thompson Union and then introduced Mir. and Mrs. Jen- nie M. Robinson as the worthy couple. X delicious wedding cake. of generous size, WAS served to the company III com. memeration.
 At the afternoon session Mrs. Jennie Robinson gave greeting fer tbe W. C. I. |. of Thompson, Mrs. Ellen Larned for the town, and Rev. N. l. Jones, Pastor Of the Congregational church for the churches.
 Miss Larned spoke at some length, and without notes, and was listened to with rapt attention as she recalled many interesting incidents in the fight from time te time, to keep Thompson
  racter of her address showed that age had not dimmed the eloquence of Nindham Ceunty's Historian. A brief response to these welcomes was made by Mrs. Bennett, of Willi- mantle.
 A solo was then rendered Miss Thyra Walker, and was heartily and deserv- edly appauded.
 Mrs. Dr. Paine's rendering of Van de Waters "The Lord is My shepherd, T was exquisite. Rev. C. N. Van Natter accompanied her on the piano.
 Miss Belle Wells of Willimantic, in her recitation, .' Why Daniel Signed the Pledge, captured the audience.
 Miss Mary Ross and Sybil pettis, in their duties ns pages, were charming.
 At 4o'clock the officers To serve an- other year were elected as follows:
 President--Mrs. Lisa K. Fuller.
 Vice e-President-Mrs. Ella S. Ben nett.
 Secreiary-Mrs. May Gallup.
 Treasurer-Mrs. Kate Sibley.
 Delegate to the National Convention at Denver in October-Mrs. May Gal lup. with Mrs. Bennett as alternate.
 Miss Nellie Gerger, of Willimantic, committee on medal contests, was very energetic, and gave an excellent talk on the subject. The prize banner was again awarded to WilIimantic.
 Mrs. Lydia Porter was very efficient in her position of Reception committee.
 Your correspondent has attended many conventions, but recalls none where there was such an array of ex- cellent speakers. and where the execu- tive ability of the different departments were so we'll carried out.
 Through the entire program-from the devotional exercises at the begin- mining to the closing hymn, "Biest be the tie, the .'Gausc of Temperance wss the theme, and was never lost sight Of. No one could doubt for moment that the Woman's Christian Temper anee Enion-from the North, South, East and West-is a power in the land, and has the smile of approval from the Father above, who rules the Nations.
 ADDRESS OF MISS ELLEN D. LAREED.
 l am happy to welcome the Wind ham County Branches Of the W. (. T. l.. t0 fIsis oIsI Town Of Thosn pson--a