The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1912-06-06
bennington County " G. .. 4

The twenty-seyenth annual con-
seution Of the Bennington County
c. T L was held IN the Congre-
gatlonal church, North Bennington
May 2S and 30, 1912
The convention opened with the
gold medal contest under the super
vision of Mrs Effie White Six
holders OF the silver medal contest
ed aud the gold medal wa awarded
Mrs. + A. sheldon Of Rupert, W
, During the contest Lucy Percy
White rendered beautiful vocal
solo. also excellent piano selections
by others
Wednesday morning an executive
session was held with Mrs A. J.
smith insthe chair, followed by the
devotional services led by Mrs W ],
Coburn, which was helpful TO all A
hearty welcome was extended TO
delegates and visitors by Mrs. Helen
( c. Cole, and Mrs. j NJ. HARDWOOD re
aponded very happily A fine report
d the years work was given by Mrs,
II + Lamb. showing efficient work
done by the Union IN all It's various
departments the past year Follow
ing the reports Of the Superinten-
dents came elections OF officers
which resulted In the following
President. Mrs. A. f. Smith, Man
chester Center. Secretary, Mrs II +
Lamb, North Remington, Treasurer
Mrs. + A. Sheldon, Rupert VT
Wednesday afternoon session open
I'D with devotional exercises led by
Mrs. A + Smith. A very fine ad
dress was given by Rev Mabel T |
Winch on How the Church Can
Help the Temperance Cause" A pa |
per on Scientific Instruction in 0ni
Public Schools, was well worth lis |
teniug to, showing clearly the impoi-l
lance Of teaching the young the in
furious effects OF alcohol and mar |
,otlcs on the human DO iy
We now come to the hour devoted |
to the l., 7. l.. work. Over twenty
oys and girls were ushered by their
leader, Mrs. Earl Lewis We shall |
lot forget the inspiration they gave
AZ. The threatening storm threw a I
pail of darkness over all, but this
n no wise dampened the .ardor OF
our young soldiers. who marched In
With unfurled banner. singing songs |
II faith and courage. Theyl all did |
we'll In songs and Rotations and |
effected much credit upon their !
.eader May they always be az
oval aud brave to fight against sin |
md wrong In the battles OF life they !
Sill surely enter, and this work |
Sith the children will reap a hun
lred-fold.
Mrs. Frances Rastall Wyman then |
gave an address on Purity" Mrs.
Wyman Is especially wen qualified |
speak along this line having been |
settlement work in our large I
les, and the hearers testified to
heir interest by the rapt attention
hey gave This pressing question
g constantly before us. How can
re best protect our boys and girls
I'D teach them purity in thought,
word and deed We should as far
is possible make safe paths and
work ceaselessly 10 rid our fair
and OF the enemy that leads our
lear ones to destruction.
Wednesday evening the convention
opened with n song service and af
er very enjoyable selection by a
mixed quartette Mrs. Fannie II Raf
all OF Chicago, gave an interesting
address Mrs. Rastall Ia well quail
led for this work as she has been
state President OF Kansas w c. T.
J. seven years, Business Manager OF
The Temperance Publishing Assocla-
ion, and at present State Chairman
Il the Womens Suffrage Association
Il Illinois This address was force
III. convincing, and was received
With deep interest She related
many personal experiences that
onnded deep chord IN all hearts
he was impressive In her logical
rguments and her suffrage talk
vas well received. A good conven-
ion closed by benedlctiou by Rev
=. / Coburn