The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-10-11
AID Annual Gath ng of the
Organization = Being
Held in ) ARE J. 4
LARGE ATTENDANCE
ALREADY RECORDED
Delegates and Officers We're
Welcomed Pleasantly
Last Evening

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General officers present numbered %
and the enrolment of delegates was
nearing 100 when the second session of
the 42d annual convention of the Yer
mont Woman's Christian Temperance un-
ion began in the Hedling Methodist
church. After the customary reception
last evening, the convention got down
to business in earnest this morning when
the session was called to order at 0
o'clock. Officers are looking for the larg
est convention attendance in the history
of the Vermont union.
Mrs Minnie l.. Pearson of Orleans, the
president, was in the chair at the open
ing exercises to-day. The rollcall in
cluded only the officers present, as it
was decided to postpone the closing of
the delegates register until those coming
from distance have had time to enroll.
Officers reported informally on the
achievements OF the year and when ad-
lournment was taken at noon, dinner
was served in the vestry of the church.
Dinners and suppers are prepared for the
accommoda tion of the visitors each day
of the convention. This afternoon at
80 o'clock those of the local presidents
who had enrolled told brief stories of
what each union has accomplished since
the last convention. One of the enjoy
able features was solo by Mrs. Grace
w Cutler. Rev. Mabel I. Winch of East
Arlington was expected to give an ad-
dress late in the afternoon on the sub
ject, Educating Public Sentiment" and
Miss Mary f. Anderson, who addressed
the delegates last evening, was to con-
tinue her talk
Many were present for the public re-
ception last evening and program that
left no doubt of the warmth of the well
come which Barre temperance workers
have for the visiting delegates and off
GERS was carried out in the form of a
symposium. In the receiving line were
the following officers: President, Mrs.
Pearson; vice president at large. Mrs.
Gratia f. Davidson of Orleans; first vice
president, Mrs. l.. f. kezer of Rochester;
Miss Elsie l.. Pease of Swan
ton; treasurer, Miss J.. Grace Prior of
Morrisville. and Mrs. C. +. Smith of
Wells River, editor of the Home Guards.
Those who assisted in receiving were the
county presidents: Addison.
Mrs. Nellie Nahum of Bristol; Benning-
on, Mrs. A F. Smith of Manchester Cen
er; Chittenden, Mrs. Emily X Sane
.uary of Hinesburg. Lamoille, Mrs. Inez
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". n. H. Avery of Middletown Springs;
1aledonia, Mrs. S. X Huse of st. Johns
Jury Center; Orange, Mrs. Emily D. Tag
,art of Newbury; Washington, Mrs. G.
J. Richmond OF Mortified.
Rev. B. G. Lipsky pastor of the He'd
ling church, gave the first address of
speaking in behalf of the
hurches. He was followed by Prof.
}. X. Hollister of Goddard seminary, who
poke for the schools. and G. s. Andrews.
Barre merchant, spoke in behalf of the
itizens The Woman's club was repre-
ented by Mrs. Alexander Duncan and
lrs. Grace Waterman. chairman of the
committee of Ida Reed
hapter, W C. r. L., voiced the pleasure
t Barre temperance workers in welcom
lg the state convention to this city.
FRS. Gratia Davidson made a pleasing
asponse for the visitors.
A musical interlude was contributed
V Mrs Ethel Dickens of Orleans, who
ang a solo. The speaker of the even
lg was Miss Mary +. w. Anderson of
oston, who gave her hearers the benefit
wide experience in promoting tenn
erance work among children. Miss An
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copies department of the w. C. T. L.
nd is in constant touch with national
orkers. as well as temperance advocates
hose labors carry them into the far
'rners OF the world. The speaker based
sr appeal on the ground that the prin-
pies of Temperance should be inculcat-
into the youth of the land before the
der and longer organized workers can
,pe to triumph over the liquor traffic.
here were many young people in the
ldience.
The session this evening opens at 1880
clock with scripture reading and pray
by Rev. Edgar Grassland of the First
church. The regular choir
i'll furnish music and the principal
eaker will be Mrs. Anna Tillinghast of
,verly. Mass. who has been assigned
the topic. Democracy and the Liquor
'afiic" Tomorrow evening there will
prize speaking after short song
rvice and prayer. Rev. B. J. Lehigh of
e First Baptist church viii be in charge
the service. Six Young people are to
rtcipate in the speaking program.
By tomorrow morning it is thought
at all of the delegates will have as
nbled and some Of the most impor-
nj business Of the convention will be
lnsacted Miss Ellen II. Wagner of
eIdon will lead the devotional service
4 at Il o'clock officers viii be elected
the ensuing wear. Mrs. w. II. Avery
n lead in a memorial hour of prayer
I before adjournment for the noon
mr.. The afternoon session will open
n singing and PRAYER by Miss Grace
ice. Mrs Gladys Bradley will contrib
a vocal solo and Mrs. F. II. Rastall
Manchester Center viii speak on the
,iect. The Influence Of Woman's Vote
Moral Reforms" Following the in
duction Of white ribbon recruits there
I be music and an address will be de-
CONTINUED on eighth psg..l