The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-05-25
TEMPERANCE WORKERS ASSEMBLE
Washington County w. c. T. u. Holding
32d Annual Session.

| Szu Annual oeSSiOn.
Interest in Washington county tenn.
perance circles centered to-day on the
32d annual convention Of the Woman's
Christian Temperance union of this coun-
ty, which opened in the vestry of the
| First Baptist church Just before noon.
Sessions will continue until late to-mor-
row afternoon and in the time interven-
ing speakers of national as well as local
repute will be introduced. Among them
are Mrs. NJ. L. Pearson of Orleans, presi-
dent of the state w. G. r. L.; Miss Lii
liam NJ Phelps OF Niagara. N. Y, ma !.
tional lecturer. and Mrs. J. r. Estee of
Montpelier. who will appears in the in
terests of the suffrage movement,
Nearly 40 delegates were present at
the opening session to-day. These dele
gates represented the organized temper
ance unions in Barre. East Barre, North.
field. Waterbury. Montpelier and Plain
field, although visitors were in attend
ance from towns where the woman's
temperance movement, as yet. is unor-
ganized. Previous TO the opening of the
convention. the executive committee, con-
sisting of Mrs. C. s. Richmond of North
field. presidents Mrs. r. Mead Denny of
Montpelier, vice presidents Miss Martha
s. Watson Of Montpelier. secretary. and
Mrs. Fred Beckley OF Barre. treasurer.
were In brief session at the church and
plans were discussed for the best means
of promoting a successful convention.
Rev. George II. Holt. pastor Of the
First Baptist church, had charge Of the
opening service soon after 10 o'clock.
The first hour Of the meeting was given
over almost wholly to organization. the
OF programs and the seating
OF delegates. Rev. Mr.. Holt addressed a
few words Of welcome 10 the visitors ana
greetings were also extended BY Mrs.
Fred Beckley. In the absence OF Miss
Phelps. tho national lecturer. who will
not arrive until this evening. the re-
sponse was made by Mrs. NJ. l.. Pearson
Of Orleans. Reports from the county
secretary and treasurer indicated that
the work Of the organization in Washing
ton county has been prosecuted with un
usual vigor during the past years. A
brief address by Mrs Y. NJ. Denny was
ment journals. 70 which Mrs. Ellen r.
Colby OF Plsinfeld. Mrs. J. VI. Mason of
Barre and Mrs. Frank Rogers. also of
his city. contributed. Mrs. Colby spoke
interestingly on evangelistic work. Mrs.
Mason considered the topic. Sunday
and Mrs. Rogers discussed tho
ubiect. christian Civilization. Moral
Rev. Mr.. Holt closed the
morning session with noontide PRAYER.
Among the speakers this afternoon in
ne session which opened at 40 o'clock
rere Mrs Nettie Lane. who conducted
he memorial service; Mrs. j. F. Bingham
Il Mortified. Mrs. 7. r. Estee of Mont
,elier. Mrs. q. s. Wiley Of Barre and
IRE. Pearson. the state president. Later
n the afternoon IL was expected that the
program would be carried out
apartment iournals-"Scientifc Ten.
erance Instruction" Mrs. Berti G. Kel.
,gg; Rescue Work" Mrs. r. w. Pow. :
r.. Mercy and Prison and Jail Work . /,
irs. Y. NJ. Guernsey: Social and Red
etter Days" Miss Grace Waterman.
Rev. T.. '. Newell. pastor Of the He'd
ing Methodist church. win open The 7
,ening services st 1s30 O'Clock with
rayer. 70 ~ followed by musical devo- :
'onals. The speaker of the evening viii =
? Miss Lillian VI. Phelps OF the national ?
'cturs board who Has already been I
reeted ~ large audiences throughout :
le state. The opportunity for dissemi- :
atinr knowledge Of ia propaganda work 2
as not heen iost by the county orean- p
alton 81 the W. G. 7. L.. inasmuch a. .
idespread invitation 10 the public has y
rsn sxtended for the evening II is o
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