Putnam patriot., 1911-09-01
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.f,bIstian Temperance UnIon met at .h,as''.residence of the president, Mrs. nscar Robinson, on Wednesday, the Ssrd which day was the 18th anniver. -erv of the formation of the Union and os,erv wear since it has been held with Mrs Robinson, with one exception -rhen it met with Mrs. David Porter. Tbs. weather was all that could be de. sired. and 6 large number arrived nronptlv. This meeting is always fooked forward to with great interest .ot only on account of the election of oticers but the special programs, etc, and has been usually called an all-day nienic, but this year, owing to Mrs. Robinson's ill health, 1t was only held in the afternoon. County president, Mrs. Lisa K. Fuller, and husband and 1'aptain and Mrs. Randall of Groton, hnt At present occupying their cottage ali the Willimantic Camp ground, were nresent coming in their automobile. Mrs. Randall is county president of New London county w. C. T. U. The meeting opened with the usual devo- tional services of the order after which the reports of previous meeting was read by the secretary, Mrs. Mary Woodward, and accepted also the yearly reports of treasurer, Mrs. E. F Thompson, were approved. Flower, mission, press and evangelistic com mittee reports were read and approved. County president, Mrs. Fuller, who Is also editor of the White Ribbon Ban ner. then took the chair and conducted inc election of officers for the coming year which resulted in the reelection pnhinSnr, hai ala as president, she being given the power to select the vice presidents and super intendents of ali the other departments which she did, no changes being made. Mrs. Randall, who is an earnest chris tian and temperance worker, was in- troduced and spoke very entertaining ly followed by Mrs. Fuller, who al- ways charms her hearers, and by re .ouest recited one of her own compost tions, "Why Daniel signed the pledge" which was applauded. Captain Ran. dall then gave a rousing temperance lecture filled with up-to-date statistics which were instructive as well as en- tertaining and much enjoyed. There were present as honorary guests Dr. George Williams, David Porter and E. F. Thompson, who were invited to speak but declined owing to lack of time and the long distances some had to go. The house was very tastily dec orated with flowers and fruits arrang- ed in a very pleasing design. Mrs. Robinson appointed the following as vice presidents:
 Mrs. Mary Woodward, 1st vice; Mrs. Oscar Tourtellotte, Mrs. Truesdell, Mrs. Carleton.
 Flower mission, Mrs. Minnie Bixby, chairman; Mrs. Clara Mills, Edythe Woodward.
 Evangeistic work-for the Grosve- nordales, Mrs. Van Matter. For Bran dy Hill, Mrs. Carleton.
 Press work and correspondence Mrs. Carleton.
 The meeting closed by singing the W. C. T. U. favorite hymn, "Ail round the world the ribbon white is twined," and the benediction of the order. Last, but not least, was served an elaborate lunch which all enjoyed greatly. The whole ali air was delight ful and the reports of all the many different branches were most encourag- ing. Miss Ellen Larped, the historian, who is always one of the most energet- ic workers, sent message of regrets that it was impossible for her to be present. Mrs. Van Natter was also missed very much. All went home feeling that it was very satisfactory and helpful meeting and with the love ot the temperance work dear to their hearts.