The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-11-05
NUMBER 40.

ltlls tsest4 8 Ii. IL u eAFi1tta
So far as has been within my pow
er and ability, the duties Of the Office
confided to me, by the confidence Of
my brethren, during the past year,
have been faithfully performed.
Respectfully submitted. ".
GEO. G. EATON, G G.
Oct. 20, 1859. m a4.
On motion, Bro. G. G Eaton was ap-
pointed Committee to procure the
Banner belonging to the G d, and
report at the next SESSION.
J The G.. w. P. read his annual re.
port, which, on motion, was referred
to the Committee on the state Of the
Order.
BRETHREN OF THE GRAND DTvIsIoN;
Through the blessings of Heavenwe
are again enabled to assemble to take
counsel together for the good of our
Order, and the furtherance Of the
cause of Temperance and it is with
feeling of gratitude, and, thrust, par
donable pride in the moral position
of our Order, that attempt briefly to
present general view OF its labors
and prospects within my Jurisdiction.
We may not be very imposing in
numbers, or powerful in that which is
generally esteemed power; but in our
object and aims, we may challenge
scrutiny and invite investigation. No
one evinces more of true heroism than
he who battles against popular evil
who champions the interests Of human
itv, and wars on vice. To make the
world better-to eradicate one of the
great parent evils of the age, and re-
iieve society from the greatest demor-
alizer known to man, is the object of
our labors. The task Of the reformer
is an unpopular one. He is an inno-
water, and mankind are generally
averse to change, He is considered
meddler, and hence meets opposi-
ton, for vice has its seeming indepen-
! denoe as well as its conservatism. The
exposition of vice wounds the self
esteem of those who are its victims,
for they are identified with it, and re.
cognize it, when portrayed, as a part
of their character. Hence our Order
meets opposition and denunciation. 1t
stands forth before the world person
fled, in the spirit of its members, as
a reformer, agitator and purifier of So
ciety. But, Notwithstanding opposi-
ton and denunciation, we may glory
in the moral attitude of the Sons of
Temperance, and find our reward in
the consciousness Of duty performed
to our fellow man. And, l hope that
this meeting of the Grand Division
NAV be eficacious in enkindling our
zeal and inspiring us for our great
work. l u
Owing to the neglect of large ma
jority of my Deputies, in not making
reports as required by our rules, l am
unable to give that exposition of the
} state of our Order in particular locali-
: ties, which has been customary. But,
from all the information in my posses
. sion, have no hesitation in declaring
my belief, that, during the past year,
. our Order has been Increasing in
. 3 strength and power. This may not be
o true of every distinct locality; but, as
: general thing, throughout the State,
2 we stand better to-day than we did one
year ago. The spirit pervading our
whole organization was never better.
,r There is more Of determined, single-
2 hearted devotion to our great cause,
r. than has before characterized any
al period of our history. Everywhere,
where we have foothold, there is a
determination "to push on the col
y umns, " and do up the work. A good
= degree of activity has characterized
our operations. The summer season
is not favorable for the active outdoor
work of the Order, as the autumn and
winter but during the season just
past, [ think there has been more of
this kind of work done than usual
There has been, on the whole, an in
crease of members initiated over those
expelled and withdrawn, e
8 Our finances are not in the best
condition, yet,all the current expenses
of the year have been promptly met,
and a small reduction made Of the debt
due from the Grand Division. The
d number oC new Divisions organized,
+ equals and rather exceeds those which
have surrendered their charters. Be-
K sides, these new Divisions are mostly
IS in active working condition, while
] those which have ceased TO exist, were