Putnam patriot., 1916-11-24
Meeting Thompson W. II. J.

The N. (. T. T.. Of Thompson held the annual Press meeting at thehlng's $ Daughters Hall, on Thursday, Nov. 2B, and in spite of the bleak north winds and snow there WAS large and enthusiastic gathering Of members, A number coming from several miles away. The pretty hall never looked more inviting, and although 1t was press meeting IL was also genuine temperance meeting as they All are.
 Several who had articles to read had to give 1t up, having severe colds and sore thorsts which are so prevalent all over town.
 Very promptly the meeting was called, aIl knowing how quickly the dark comes stealing on. President Mrs. Minnie Bixby is always on the alert, and there were no idle moments. After reading the scripture lesson, prayer by Rev. Frank Chamberlain, offering, reports of secretary and treas. urer, unfinished business disposed of, all arose and heartily sang the w. C T. U. rally song composed by our lion orary pfesident,,M Mrs. Jennie Robinson, several years ago, but with new verse slyly added this year. It's good tenn persnce sermon so we will have It iii print. IL is sung to the tune of Webb and 1t Is a good piece to be used at any time and place. Here Il is; Stand up, stand up for temperance And braveiy work for right Lift high the temperance banner And for "No licensen fight, From victory unto victory The temperance host shall lead Till alcohol Is vanquished And there's no saloon to feed. We're proud of men of Thompson No license do they grant True to themselves and others They seeds of temperance plant. Then join our temperance army And vote as youlwouid pray | came this demon monster To take your loved away Stand up, stand up for temperance The N. C. |. U. cry
 The temperance army needs you Do not their need deny. Stand up for home and country Stand firm for truth and right Till crowned in realms oi glory Where no strong drink can blight. Stand up, stand up for press work And Sister Carleton too She Is booked for press committee For nineteen sixteen too. Let's thank her for her faithful work And cheer her heart today As she in the future pictures us And our doings day by day.
 How they did sing, colds and sore .t. Hsr. In n - and Miss Edythe Woodward, organist, had The whole power of the organ on, and the good old fashioned tune Of Webb was popular one that day. The president then turned the meeting over to the press committee who gave tue following program;
 The Press, read by Mrs. Robinson The Press-what Is the press, l cried, When thus wondrous voice replied; In me all human knowledge dwells, The oracle of Oracles, past, present,
 future l reveal.
 Or in ohlivious silence seal. What 1 preserve can perish never What l iorego Is lost forever, | sneak all languages me The deaf may hear, the blind may see,
  Communion with the living hold All lands are one beneath my rule All nations learners in my school Men of all ages everywhere Become contemporaries there
 What is the press3 'Tis that which taught by hieTogiyph-
 les form of thought.
 What is the presss It's what the pen was ithTice nve cen
 turies 10 men.
 What is il then? It is & power years
 oaaa0; N ssss, nor flames deVour, No waters drown, nor tyraaIs bind.
 Extracts were also read by MissCiara Mills, Mrs. Huntington, Mrs. Cham beflain, Mrs, Stevens, .and Miss Eythe Woodward.
 The president related several incl