Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-11-02
Spirit of getfersolr
LOCAL MISCELLANY.

E;TEMpERANcE ANNIyERsARY.-on' Mons
day evening, 18th nit, according to previous
notice. Eureka Cohort,. No. 1, Legion OF
Temperance, of this place, celebrated their
first anniversary At about u o'clock, the
CShort, together with delegations from Jeffer-
SON and Smithfeld Councils, Friends of Tenn
perance, and Phoenix Division, Sons of Tenn
perance, we're formed in procession at their
Hall, by Chief Marshal j. Il. Haines, and
proceeded to the Methodist Church, where
they were addressed by Maj. G. G. Callan, of
Washington City, Supreme Commander of
the Legion of Temperance of North America.
The address of Maj c. was excellent, and we
believe met the approval of the audience
generally. Unlike most temperance orators,
he avoided the usual practice of descanting
upon Distillers and liquor sellers-which can
result in no good to the cause, but, on the con-
trary, much harm-and made his address
aImost,entirely one of moral suasion, the good
effects of which have already been felt in the
Order here.
As Maj. c. was about commencing his adj
dress he was agreeably interrupted by the
entrance of four children, carrying hand
some copy of the Holy Bible, accompanied
by the following notes It85tIEdEI
EUREKA CoHoRT- ,.f.f.,r,.,.
Gentlemen DESTROYS of showing our re-
CARDS for the noble work that you are doing
in our midst, we present you with this token,
iThe Holy Bible, of itself not of great value,
but containing within, to those who read
Alright treasures of more value than gold
May its holy precepts be the ground of your
Order, and may its pure pages never be
sullied with broken VOWS, and as each and
every one have pledged himself for life, may
you add to your Temperance, Faith, Hope
and Charity, and may your names ever be on
the banner of Faith, Truth and Love.
BY the Friends of the Cohort aud of Tenn
perauce.
The Bible was received by Maj. G. in behalf
of the Cohort, and by him presented to the
Worthy Commander.
An impromptu Choir, under the leadership
of Mr.. Lewis Dinkle, added much to the oc>
casion. sF
RESOLUTIONS OF THANKs.-Ata meeting
of Eureka Cohort, No. l, Legion of Temper
buSC, -Osh hiA'3
the following resolutions we're unanimously
adopted :-.-
Resolred, That the thanks of this Cohort
are due to our Supreme Commander, Maj. G.
O. CaiIan, for the very able and interesting
address delivered before us-this evening.
Resolced. That our most grateful thanks
are due the ladies of CharIestown, for the
handsome Bible presented to this Cohort.
ReScloed, That we return thanks to Mr..
Lewis Dinkle, and the Choir under his lead
ership, for the excellent music furnished by
them at our Anniversary Celebration.
ResoIret1. That a vote of thanks be given
the Rev. j. w. Tongue, for his kind services
on this occasion.
RcsoLve,l That the thanks of this Cohort
be rendered tho Trustees of the Methodist
Church. for the use of their house of worship.
Rcsolced, That we return thanks to the
visiting brethren of sister Temperance organ
il .tious, for their kind attendance.
Res0lccd, That the papers of the town be
requested to publish these proceedings.
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