Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-11-19

ceremonies the minutes Of the previous meet
ing were read by the Assist. Secretary. cor
reeted and approved
Reports of Lodges were then called for
and the following persons reported for their
several Lodges, viz; John zook, No. 125
Frank Tsett, No. 1871; ]. B. Mentzer, No. 1873;
DR.. A. R. Mccarthy, No. 2o9; Thomas NJ,
Suowden, No. Sl9; Sam'l. Isett, No. 40
VIM. NJ. May No. 572; Mrs. Mary Gardner,
No. 5s7i john hentzer, No. COS NJ. B.
Smith, No. 705 J. r. Baker, No. 7lO.
By permission of the Convention, Bro.
Streamsr delivered some very interesting and
instructive remarks Bro. Jas. C. Hamilton
then offered the following resolution:
Resolged, That this convention urge the
! Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania 10 take such
action as will be necessary to organize a co.
| operative life insurance company within the
order of Good Templars.
On motion laid on the table.
On motion the Convention proceeded to
select place for holding the next Conven-
ton. Petersburg was unanimously selected,
and the second Tuesday of February fixed
upon as the time for holding it. The nomi-
nation Of officers, for next Convention, was
then declared to be in order.
| Bros. Gwynn and A. R. Mccarthy were
nominated for W. C. T. A R. Mccarthy was
declared elected by majority of votes.
Sallie Stevens was nominated and unanimous
ly elected for w. V. T. Bro. Jas C. Hamil-
ton for W. S. Annie Stewart and J. M Ap-
pleby we're nominated for W. T. Annie Stew
art was declared elected.
The resolution Of Bro. Frank Isett, to the
effect that the degrees are essential to the
welfare Of the order of Good Templars, was
taken up and adopted.
The resolution of Bro. Jas c. Hamilton
was taken up and discussed by Bros. HsmiI-
ton, Frank Isett, Durborrow and Baker.
On motion the resolution was laid on the
table until the next Convention
Bro. Frank Woodkok offered the following
resolution.
Resolred, That it is the duty of all Good
Templars to Pstronize, so far as practicable,
the publication of all temperance periodicals
calculated to advance the cause Of temper
ance.
Unanimously adopted.
Brother Thomas NJ. Snowden then offered
the following -
ReSOlred, That we extend the time of Con-
yenion to three days instead of two, as we
believe the time too short to transact the bust
ness that necessarily comes before the Con-
venton, Adopted.
The following resolution was offered
by Brother A. r. Mccarthy; Whereas,
The cause Of Temperance must always gain
by agitation, and whereas, public meetings,
lectures and addresses, by bringing the sub.
iect before the mind of the people must inva-
riably prove beneficial to the cause OF temper
ance, therefore be it Resolved, That this Con-
ventiOn urge every subordinate lodge In this
district TO hold public temperance meetings
at least once a month, or ottener at their sew
eral regular places of meeting or in their vi
cinitY depending upon themselves for speak
ers when not procursble elsewhere. Adopted.
Brother A. W. Decker, offered the follow.
ing resolutions:
lst. RssoIred, That the thanks of this Con
yention be rendered to all the officers of the
Convention, for the noble manner in which /
they have conducted the affairs of the Con-
vention, aud to the ladies who lead our music.
Adopted.
2nd. ResoIred, That the West Juniata
District Convention render a vote of hearty |
thanks to the citizens of Woodberry, for the |
kind hospitality with which they entertained !
the members Of the Convention. Adopted.
Sd. ResolUed, That vote of thanks be |
rendered to the members Of the NJ. K. church, |
for the use of their church, during the Con /
vention Adopted,
On motion, Adjourned to meet at 81 P. NJ. /
Minutes read and approved.
WEDNESDAY EVENING SESSION.
The Convention met according to previous
was called to order by the W. /
c, T., after the opening ceremouies-which
consisted Of singing by the members of the /
aud prayer by Rev. J. II, Wilk
inson-Bro. Decker was introduced and en-
tertained the audience with very able ad
dress. The resolution of Brother Mccarthy |
was then discussed by Brothers Mccarthy, |
Wilkinson and Durborrow A collection was
then taken up to defray the expenses of the
Sexton. Brother Hamilton was then intro
duced and discussed the question before the
house. He was followed by Brother Harris.
A committee was then sent round to obtain
siguers to the pledge.
Adjourned with the benediction, to meet in
Petersburg, the second Tuesday ia February,
1870, at II P. NJ, submitted in F. H. and c.
MARY a. BARNETT, W. S.