Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-04-13
Grand Division SONS OF Temper
anCe.

Editor RattFHd HrreM The Grand Dl-
vision OF this State held its semi-annual
meeting In North Ferrlshurg on the 9TH
instant
The G w. P, w. A, Burnett presi,
ded and nearly all the grand officers
were present. There was very good
attendance of the members from the
different subordinate divisions In the
State; the meeting was unusually spir-
tied and the hospitality Of the good
people in North Ferrisburg was I'M
bounded.
As an example OF the expedition and
promptitude with which the ladies act
ed. we may mention that in less than
fifteen minutes after the adjournment at
noon they had set tables in the middle
of the hall, and made them fairly groan
with the choicest eatahIes 1t is need
less to say that the members present did
ample justice 10 the chicken pies and
things to match, and that they express
ed hope that the committee on times
and places would report in favor of hold
ing the next meeting at North Ferris
burg.
With regard to the proceedings of the
Grand Division, we may mention as a
novelty, SO far as this State is concerned
a resolution introduced by Representa-
tive LIE Barron of the Woodstock DlVis-
ion, providing that delegates be appoint
ed to represent the Grand Division In
the Methodist Vermont Annual Confer
ence. The resolution was adopted, and
Representatives John Fassett and Ira
lie Barron were appointed as such dele
gates.
On motion Of Dr. Sheldon, the Rev.
Norman Seaver was appointed as a sim
liar delegate to the General Convention
of Congregational ministers Of Vermont,
and on motion of Representative G. L.
Arlington Mr.. NJ Burbank was APP
pointed 10 60 into the camp Of the BGp-
fists"
A resolution in favor of the Prohibit
DRY Law ELECTED quite an interesting
discussion. A strong point was made
of the fact that the law was in many
places a dead letter and therefore, it
was commended something new ought to
be substituted. On the other hand it
was maintained that the law was as
nearly perfect as any law could be. The
Rev. Messrs Atwater, Austin and others
related their experience in reference to
its practical operation, and showed con-
clusively that in any place where half a
dozen, or even three good and true men
are found, the law can be enforced with
the utmost facility. The resolution was
adopted without n dissenting vote.
A resolution relative to the resuscita-
ton Of the Marble Valley Division in
West Rutland called forth some interest
ing remarks from Representatives Shell
don and Thrall Of that Division, with
regard to the processes by which the
Division was aroused from doIlnant
state to one Of intense activity; also
the zeal and energy with which the
young men Of whom a large number
had been lately initiated, engaged in the
good cause. 1t was resolved unani-
mously and enthusiastically that the
example OF the Marble Valley Division
be recommended to the attention of
members of other inactive Divisions.
In the evening a public meeting was
held, over which the Grand Worthy Pa
trarch presided, and which was ad
dressed by large number of persons.
The exercises were interspersed with
singing by choir under the Grand Con
duCtor. James Squires. Mis-, Mary Prin-
die presided at the meiOdeou to good &C
ceptancc, and among those who sung ad
mraoly we beg leave to mention the
names of Mrs Priudle and Mrs. Lark Us
the OILY ones that we could learn.
We should he glad TO mention the
names Of those whose latch strings were
out yard long, but as We were stran-
gers when we were taken in. we can only
mention Mcssrs Allan, Michael Ball,
James Squires and last, but not least,
John Hazard
It's very seldom that we have attend
ed Il temperance meeting, or any other,
which was characterized by so much I'M
alleged pleasure and hopeful interest,
and we wish to say in conclusion to the
members of the Grand Division Of the
Sons of Temperance of Vermont, if they
wish for a season of rational enjoyment
and to keep alive their interest in the
good cause, they would do we'll to attend
the meetings Of this body.
NJ, B. and @. l.. A,
Gen. SHERMAN MovING.-Senator Sher-
man who left Gen. Sherman's army on
Saturday last says that army was then