The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-06-05
CONVENTION AT EAST BARRE.
Of Washington County w. C. 7. U. Was
Enjoyable and Instructive.

One of the most enjoyable and most
instructive conventions of the Wash
ington County Woman's Christian Tenn
peranee union was held at East Barre
Tuesday, sessions lasting throughout the
day. The morning session was opened
by deyotionals by Rev. James Ramage,
pastor of the East Barre Congregational
church. Mr.. Ramage also welcomed the
delegates to the hills where one receives
inspiration. His talk also outlined the
great and extensive work being carried
on by the organization. Mrs. Pearsons
of Orleans, state president, responded.
The county secretary gave very inter
esting report of the last convention held
in Montpelier in June, 1918. This was
followed by reports from the various
superintendent, showing the splendid
work accomplished the past year, in
spite of many setbacks as result of
the war. Prayer at noon was again Of
fered by Rev. MFR. Ramage and the gath
ering adjourned to the library building,
where a bountiful dinner was served by
I the ladies of the East Barre union
At l:l5 in the afternoon, a memorial
service in honor of those who have
passed away during the past year was
conducted by Mrs. Ida Van Valkenburg
of Albany, N. Y. Miss Elsa Ramage and
Frank Tucker, an honorary member,
were eulogized by friends, Following
this service, the presidents of many Of
the unions told informally of plans un-
der way for the raising OF money for the
coming jubilee. From reports, Northfeld
took the lead, as she had already raised
more than her quota, although many of
the other unions have their in sight. Lo-
cal secretaries then outlined some of the
best work done in their localities, which
included literature work and flower mis-
sionary work.
Pledges for the jubilee, which is soon
to be launched, were called for by the
state president, and in very few min
utes 5000 had been subscribed. The mon
ey to be raised will be used to carry on
child welfare work, moral education, in
dustrial work for women. world wide
prohibition and Amerieanization. The
president also told Of some Of the work
already accomplished in the war zone by
| the National Woman's Christian Tenn
perance union Ambulances TO the mum
Der Of 20 have been placed in the field,
l6 kitchens were sent to the front, elee-
! trio fans were distributed in the hos
pitfalls, $4,000 has been expended for H.
lustrated pictures for the entertainment
Of men in uniform, while ! 900 orphans
| have been taken care of, and at the pres
1 ent time reconstruction work on large
scale is being done.
| The annual election of officers then
followed, resulting in Mrs f. NJ. Deany
of Montpelier being made president; Mrs.
| G. S. Richmond of Northfeld, first vice
president; Mrs. l. W. Bates Of East
Barre, second vice president; Miss Mat
| tie Watson of Montpelier, secretary (;
Mrs. Bertha Kellogg of Plainfeld, treas
| urer
The secretary then read the report of
the meeting and the afternoon meeting
adjourned for supper. The evening ses-
session. opened with a prayer and praise
service, led by Mrs. G. S. Richmond of
Mortified, and this was followed by ex
ercises by the children of East Barre.
The work of the children was compli-
mentary to both them and their teachers
and much enjoyed. The address of the
evening was delivered by Mrs. Ida Van
Valkernburg. She enlarged on the work
generally being done by the society and
also emphasized the need of more mem
bers and money to carry on the work
successfully when John Barleycorn shall
have taken back seat. The Seth con
vention then adjourned.