The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-09-23

ment OF the w, y. 4. y, rs prisons ant
jails. II is important that inmates OF
prisons be given work Of kind which
will enable them TO support them
selves when they leave; confinement
should be a training in advance for
parole. We are gradually coming to
believe that we have no right to com.
nit legal murder under the name OF
capital punishment and we should also
recognize the fact that on matter how
bad a prisoner may be we have no
right to deprive him Of whatever man
hood he has. but on the contrary
should nurse il as we would sick or
weak child into perfect health and
strength.
Other papers were interesting, but
space forbids full reports; few ex-
tracts follow: "What tends TO weaken
the body, stunts the intellect. To-
bacco creates thirst,--demands stim-
ulants." Mrs. f. w. Nash, superin-
tendent of anti-narcotics. Sabbath
dissertation opens the way to liquor
drinking" "The cry of the liquor
traffic has ever been; Down with the
Sabbath law.'h Sabbath Observance.
The Memorial Hour
The memorial hour having arrived
Miss Ruth Barr was given charge;
your correspondent did not get the
complete list of names of deceased
members and can only make mention
of touching tributes paid the mem
ories Of Mrs. A. " Simonds of North
Bennington, and Mrs c. Z. Kelley Of
Manchester. A pleasing solo, 20 Rest
in the Lord" was rendered by Miss
Gordon, Canadian visitor. Miss
Barr read poem which concluded this
part Of the program.
Two-minute speeches were made by
county presidents or their represent
atives. Franklin county claimed the
largest net gain in membership for
the year.
Leaders Of the l.. t. l.. believe in the
old adage: "As the twig is bent the
tree is inclined"
The address of the afternoon was
given by Mrs ]. B. Estee, of Montr'
ier, topic, The Great Game"
great game is the game of life,
everybody is playing it. There are fv
rules that govern the game: God has
given them, and man must play fair
to win the game-to make a success
of life. The first rule is, "Thou shalt
have no other God before me- This is
a separate law that must be obeyed;
but many transgress this first rule of
the game,-and thus cut themselves
off from the source Of Power that is
back Of all--and the penalty is cer-
tain-failure.
Second rule: Gas a man thinketh in
his heart, so is he" The power of
creative thought is given man and he
creates after his kind; the kingdom of
man is now When man masters self
and accepts the leadership of the
Christine will create after the Spirit
f Truth, and the new kingdom will
~ of God.
Rule third: "Thou shalt love thy
30" with all thy heart, and thy neigh
bor as thyself." The man who tries
70 I.neft himself at the expense Of
anc.'-r must inevitably meet retribu-
cnn Vengeance is mine, | will re-
pG.y, ,a'fh the Lord"
PIE f'urth: Judge not one an
other. You always knock the thing
vco 40 ot understand. Equal suf-
'rac> is We. understood by the masses.
Why no, .ustruct your congressman
.o vote r he Susan B. Anthony
"'Tis liberty alone that
IT'S illf' -UI VI tIGys why Hot tiy IL
With women? Why not let them have
4 chance "to vote for their souls
,ake."
This address was received with
many expressions Of approval. A
hort address by Miss Anna Gordon,
vas followed by adjournment. The
,vening service was held in the opera !
rouse, and consisted of music, scrip
ure reading by Rev. W. A. Warner, I
,astor Of the Congregational Church, |
prayer by Rev. |. "A Raney. School !
hildren rendered the Jubilee Chorus, J
md words Of welcome were spoken G
rom the churches, the schools, the
lubs, the press and the local w. C. T.
J. Response was made by Mrs.
Denny. n
The Medal Contest y
The medal contest followed Three y
-oung ladies and three young gentle !
nen competed for the silver medal.
he work done by these young people n
eserves much credit,-that Of the .
winner, Lee Emerson, special notice. \
National Prohibition the Hope Of our /,