Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1864-11-26
Dedic atory Service at junction City.

last week neglected to forward you an account
of the dedication of the Sons of Temperance
Hall, at Junction City, but will make amends by
sending it this week.
| Friday, November 4th, was the day chosen ny
the Sons to dedicate their Hall. Beautifully
dawned the day, and bright the sun arose, only
to be suddenly obscured by dark and threaten
ing clouds, promising rain in abundance before
night Undaunted, however, by Threatening
clouds, number of Weaverville people (among
whom were four lady Visitors, and as many Sons
of temperance determined to be present on the
occasion. Leaving town about o'clock we ar
rived at Junction City after pleasant ride OF
two hours. The first object that greeted our
sight was that glorious old flag of Stars and
Stripes floating proudly over the new Hall, show
ing that the Sons down there know the land they
live in, and the blessings they enjoy under that
bright flag, which by the way bears the colors
emblematic of order-the Red, White and
Blue. And may that flag forever float over a
free and happy land, free not only from human
slavery, but from the cruel bondage of lnten-
perance as well.
At . O'Clock the Division repaired to their old
Hall to make the necessary preparation for the
procession. About O'Clock the procession,
under direction of j. W. Phlbrook, Marshal,
moved from the old Hall to the new one escorted
by the Weaveryille Brass Band | did not stop
to {. count noses, but should think there were
fifty sixty persons in the procession, among
whom some fifteen lady Visitors. Arrived
at the Hall and seated. the meeting was called to
order by VIM. C. Giveen, d. G. W. P, who sta
ted the object for which we were assembled, and
then proceeded with the dedicatory ceremony,
assisted BY George Laws, W. p; A. Torrance,
W A.: d. F. Hobart c.: james Johnson, \. c.;
and Edward Leary. p. w p. The ceremony was
performed in manner doing great credit to the
officers. The singing was done in good style by
the members Of the Division, aided by Mr.. Fisher,
of Canon City Division, and two young ladies
from Weavervle Dvsion-Esther and Martha
Cochell-the latter presiding at the Mcodeon,
kindly furnished for the occasion by Mr.. George
Adm.
The new Hail GO by 30 feet was crowded,
and all seemed well pleased with the ceremony.
The Sons of Temperance of Junction City de-
serve great credit for the faithful, earnest man
in which they have labored in the cause
since their organization. y majority of citizens
belong to the Division, and now that they have
a Hall the cause there presents an appearance of
permanency equaled perhaps by but few locali-
ties in the State.
At O clock dancing commenced, and pleasure
beamed from every countenance they - trip
ped the light fantastic toe At II o'clock dan
cling was suspended to partake of supper, such
as the Fisher Brothers are famous for furnishing.
After supper few songs were sung, after which
dancing recommended, and the cold, grey dawn
of day shone in through the windows rendering
artificial lights needless, ere the last weary dan
Ger left the - gay hall of pleasure" give You
few simple lines in the shape of an acrostic,
respectfully dedicated to Junction City Division,
No. 50, Sons of Temperance:
Joined heart to heart and hand in hand,
United by Fraternal ties,
Now nobly and upright they stand,
Calling the drunkard to arise.
They're fighting 'gainst King Alcohol,
Inyincible though he may seem;
o, may they cause him soon to fall,
Nor let him rise to plot and scheme.
Courage true hearts press your way,
In Purity and Fidelity,
Then guide and cheer all those who stray,
You can-in Love and Charity.
Drink from the flowing fountain bright
In gobets pure, ne er stained with gin
Virtues beverage drink tonight,
In cheerfulness your homes within:
Strike at the monsters very heart
In earnest and efficient ways,
0, may he from our land depart,
Nor e'er again his visage raise.
\ Soy OF TEMPERANCE.
Weavervillc, Nov. It'll, 1864.
A New DODGE OF UNION SHARPsHoorERs.--The
Richmond Eramiuer of October 18th pays the fol-
lowing tribute to the skill of our Yankee sharp
shooters
Conceive line of battle beyond a breast
work each man squattcd completely out of
sight, firing over his shoulders, while. instead
of exposing his head and hands to the advancing
Confederates he looks away from the enemy.
and narrowly examines the stock of his own
gun. Two little mirrors scientifically placed at
the proper angle and attached to the stock en-
able the soldier to the sight on his barrel and
all that comes within range without exposing
any part of his precious person.
Two HUNDRED MAJoRITY-Trinity County
rolls up two hundred majority for the Union
nominees, gaining one hundred over last years
majority. The old :. Missouri lodge" DYNASTY
is efiectually played out in freedom-loving Trim
ity, and imagine that the illtcrate plug
headed and poverty pnched leaders of the
whisky -bloated Peace-chivalry will shortly be
compelled to q emigrate'' to Idaho or some other
treason-cursed country where the light of civili
cation has not penetrated. Northern men have
pretty much quit following submissively at the
heels of such thick-pated ignoramuses as lead
the Conglomerate Confederate Comforting party
in Trinity.-Coppr city Pioneer.
LORD LYONS OPINIoN.-In the course of some
remarks, at Worcester, Massachusetts,, Henry
Wilson said
Richmond is doomed. Cheers | believe
that within hundred days we shall see. what
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