Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-05-25
county w. G. T. U. Convention.

The clouds and rain proved no obstacle
to the earnest white ribboners Tuesday
morning, and the Unions were we'll
Represented at the convention, which
convened at West Paris.
| At 1915 the meeting opened with q
devotional service led BY Mrs. Banghart
} Of Bethel. At 10:45 the president, Mrs
E. A. G.. Stickney of Brownfield, called
ness began. All the general officers
answered to the roll-call, nearly all of
the presidents of the several Unions, and
large proportion of the department
superintendent.
The address of welcome by Rev. Iss-
bella Macduff and the response by Mrs.
Barnes were mutually hearty, and ex-
pressed the hospitality Of the West Paris
Union, and the appreciation of their
guests. The report of the correspond
ing secretary showed nine unions in
active work, 3S7 active members, 10
honorary, land more members were
obtained during the convention
The report of the superintendent Of
departments showed increased interest.
All unions contributed to the Willard
Memorial fund, and all but one or two
to the state.
The treasurer's report was most en-
couraging, showing no deficit and fair
sum in the treasury, with all bills paid.
= The presidents message was a resume
of the work of the past year, and was
we'll filed with recommendations for the
work of the new year. Forward and
not back ward" was the spirit through it
all.
One of the pleasantest numbers upon
the program was the "children's hour"
when about seventy pupils marched into
the church with their banners. They
gave very pleasing program of recita-
ton and song under the direction of the
teachers, who had made careful prepare
ton, and Mrs. Anna White.
Miss Timing of Norfolk, Va, gave the
children very interesting talk upon
Beer, and the children listened attentive
ly. 1.-THE teachers hour" followed this,
and If Miss Tinling's earnest words bear
fruit, much good will be done. The only
regret was that every teacher in Oxford
County was not present.
The membership contest was reported
by Mrs. Annie SWEET of South Paris,
who was one of the captains who
brought in 81 new members, "a active, B
honorary. to the South Paris Union.
Other unions reported gain in member |
ship, and "the war still on" until Sept. |
1st.
Pastors were introduced who gave
words of encouragement.
The evening service was an inspiration
to all. The quartette assisted by Mrs.
Banghart of Bethel with the faithful
organist, Miss Della Lane, added much
tn the interest. Miss Things address
was one to hold the closest attention of |
the large audience that gathered for this |
service. Her earnestness in the work |
she represents, with her charming per |
sonality, soon won the hearts and ears of
her hearers. The final motto, utterly
faithful" must be our ideal and watch |
word in any good work. |
Wednesday morning the election OF
officers claimed first attention with the
following result:
Vice. Pres.-Mrs. Susie Chapman, South Paris,
who filed the vacancy caused by the resignation
Cor. sec.~Mrs. Emma Woodbury. Chandler.
Bethel.
Rec. sec-Mrs. Olive NJ. Mason, Bethel.
Treas.-Mrs. Nellie F. Farnum, South Paris.
At 1880, the "promoted comrades"
were tenderly remembered In memorial
service conducted by Mrs. Chandler.
"Our State Papers and Temperance
Literature" was faithfully cared for by
our county superintendent of this de-
partment, Mrs. Fannie Bisbee Lovejoy.
Three papers Of interest we're given in
the afternoon: What Constitutes an
Ideal-Local President? Mrs. Ella Bates,
West Paris; Local Secretary? Miss 1. II.
Stickney; Local Treasurer Mrs. Nellie
Farnum.
The committee on resolutions report
ed, and it is evident Oxford County
w. C. T. U. is pledged to earnest work.
Adjourned to meet with South Paris |
Union in 1910. 1909 went upon the !
records as a most successful convention,
and the members will long remember
the hospitality of the West Paris Union.
EMMA WOODBURY. CHANDLER.
Press Supt. Oxford Co.
NOTES.
The recent Oxford convention was
much encouraged by the large gain in |
made by the South Paris
Union, and other unions are trying the
membership contest.
Miss Timing was entertained at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. c. Howard Lane,
and the county president, Mrs. E. A. G.
and daughter, Miss Stickney,
we're guests Of Mrs. Lewis G. Bates.
Miss Christine 1. Tingling, national
organizer and lecturer, is gifted and
speaker, and in contrasting
license and prohibition territory, EN-.
phasized the existing differences between
the state of Maine, where drunkenness is
the exception rather than the rule, and
her native country of England. There
the open saloon is menace to the very |
life of the nation, for women as we'll as
men frequent and patronize those places,
and little children are allowed within its