The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-11-04
Successful Convention Was
Closed with Meeting At
tended by 500 People
DANCE FOLLOWED
THE SPEAKING
st. Adams Review Won the
Trophy in Competi-
tive Drill ANNs

WIN ~ puDllC HleetLliS hciu III tHt Sity
hall auditorium at Montpelier last even
ing which was attended by over 500
members and townspeople, the third an
nual state rally of the Woman's Benefit
Association of the Maccabes was brought
to successful close. Welcoming speeches
were made by ex-Mayor James d. Estce,
Rev. Stanley f. Bloomfield, City Repre-
sentative III. NJ. Farnham and Mrs. F. i.
Lowe, president of the Montpelier Wom-
ans club, and the response was made by
Deputy Supreme Commander Miss Rose
Miller. The principal address was given
by Mrs. Eva l.. McNett of New York
City, supreme past commander who gave
a brief description of the work being
accomplished by the order. Music was
furnished by CAROLS orchestra of Barre
and several selections were given by the
Louis Baine quartet.
A competitive drill between three re-
views, with silver sword as the coveted
prize. was won by the st. Adams re-
view, No. 0, Mrs. Lottie Mcdonald. cap
tain. The st. Adams team was given
the first prize over the Montpelier and
Burlington teams. The judges We're
Charles Sterling. Ralph j. Denny aud
Arthur Eaton. The contest was decided
on points and time limit of IL minutes
played an important part in the award.
as the Montpelier team drew down
penalty for exceeding the limit.
A prayer by Rev. Stanley F. Bloomfield
was offered following an overture by the
orchestra, and Representative II. NJ
Farnham extended a cordial welcome to
the visiting Maccabees and expressed the
desire that the members might see fit to
choose another year Montpelier.
x-Mayor Estee, in behalf OF the city,
also welcomed the visitors and referred
to Montpelier as an ideal convention city
with its admirable convention hall erect
hope that the session has been pros
porous one and bade the members god.
speed. hoping that they would carry
pleasant memories of Montpelier's hos
pitality and whenever the circumstances
would permit that they would come back
to the capital. He referred to the origin
of the name of the association and TO the
loyalty and fidelity of the order TO the
home.
Mrs. Lowe spoke OF the same motive
that existed in the order and the Wom-
ans club, the uplift movement, and ex-
tolled the work that woman has done
and is continuing TO do in this and other
countries. She said that the women
were trying to improve their opportuni-
ties so as to keep pace with the men.
They just want TO do woman's work in
a woman's way.
Rev. Mr.. Blomfeld was unexpectedly
called upon 10 make a brief address and
he responded by testifying TO the strong
hold the Maccabees have in the Middle
West.
Mics Miller responded TO the expres.
sions of welcome and hospitality offered
by the local speakers She said that the
desire Of the rally was 10 impress Others
with the work which is being done
throughout the country.
Mrs. McNett gave an interesting talk
on the purpose Of the order, explaining
the benefits Of fraternal insurance and
giving some interesting facts about the
The speakers and the state Deputies
were seated on the platform Of tie audi
.fiam end the ladies were presented bou-
suets at the conclusion Of the addresses.
The drill work followed the speeches
and an informal reception 10 the distiu-
zaished guests preceded dancing. which
xas enjoyed until ~ O'Clock.
Nearly al 81 the visitors left this
rorn'ng for their homes, although a
rugnber STAYED until later trains 70 visit
the state House and other points Of IN
lerest.
Al ths nectiug YESTERDAY Mr. Nae
sirard gave an addre-s Of wricone ani
,frs. NcNett responteH lie arst decrct
aas eNempliGed withom 1uistate ny
review. NJ = aul tie -.
AIi,ans reFieW put on memorial -srv-
ee. Thr Darlington Frsicw. No. !. aut
Re swhntou review put on uork Tree
as which reoeigsi nluch cafauii'n 'naatlfH.