The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1870-06-25
Temperance in Cecil.

According to preliminary appointment
as noted in your columns of the 18th inst,
the convention organized in Cecil Lodge
Room, Rising Sun, on the 10th inst. Del
egates were present from different Lodges
throughout the county and also from
Havre Lodge, No., 43, of Hartford county
the G. W. V. T., of Maryland, compris-
ing part of the Delegates from the last
named place.
Election of officers for the firstterm result
ed as follows:-W. c. T., Rev. Jos. Dare,
of Charlestown; w. V. T., Ella Richard
son, of Charlestown; w. Sec., H. H.
Haines, of Rising Sun; w. T. George Bal
derstoH, Colora, Md.
Committee on Resolutions reported the
following which were unanimously adopted
Resolved, That with gratitude to our
heavenly Father, we rejoice in the manifest
progress made in the Temperance cause in
our county by organized effort against the
great sin of lntemperance and We do hereby
exhort the friends of Temperance to con-
tinue their labors with increased zeal, firmly
relying on God in whom we trust, for sue
cess in our work.
Resolred, That the Preachers of all
denominations throughout the county are
hereby most earnestly and politely request
ed to preach sermon on Temperance on
the second sabbath of August.
ReSolUed, That we recognize the impor-
lance Of gathering the children into juve-
nile Temperance organizations and we do
earnestly solicit the cooperation of parents
and friends to the accomplishment of this
object and such organizations should be
sustained and encouraged by all Temperance
societies.
Resolced, That this convention recon-
mend the distribution Of tracts and other
Temperance literature throughout eu1
county as often as practicable.
Resolred, That it is with pleasure we
have the assistance and encouragement of
the delegation from Hartford county and
we most earnestly hope for their cordial
cooperation in the future, in this good
work, in which we are engaging, deeming
these resolutions as applicable for Hartford
as well as Cecil county.
Resolped, That We would be glad to have
the presence and encouragement of oul
G.. W. c. T., Rev. T. L. Poulson, at oul
Subordinate Lodges as often as practicable
and whereas,
We believe that total abstinence from
all Intoxicating drinks is the temperance
of the Bible; therefore,
Resolued, That we deem it the duty of al
religious bodies to make total abstinence
one of the qualifications Of membership.
The project of organizing in our county
Juvenile temperance organizations such as
Bands of Hope, Cold Water Temples &C.,
was deliberately considered, but postponed
until our next meeting thinking that il
would then meet with larger success.
when we would send out larger force to
the work.
The great hope of the Temperance
reform as well as all other great mora
reforms is not in the conversion of the ole
SO much as in training the young.
Miscellaneous resolutions upon variou:
subjects came before the body, together
with reports of an encouraging character
from different sections, consuming most O.
the day very profitably and pleasantly.
The Editor of The Cecil Wing was com
plimented upon his favorable notices o.
all temperance movements and resolu
ton extending him vote of thanks fol
his local notice Of our convention wa
unanimously passed. AS Temperance
periodical exclusively, and one devoted tt
the interests of our order, the Keysten,
Good Tsnsplar was highly recommended.
The Convention adjourned to meet a
Charlestown, OH the first Tuesday in Sep
TENDER (6th) at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, where
with full representation from our sub
ordinate Lodges, they hope to set the entir
machineryin good working order and will
earnestness and faithful cooperation of al
interested. Old Cecil can boast of as fin
conventions, as our neighboring counties O
Lancaster and Chester, in Pennsylvania
Subordinate Lodges, see that you sem
your best and ablest representatives. Off
GERS, contemplate your duties and do then
well, and let US meet In September witt
such encouragement and success, as to be
profit to ourselves profit to our Lodge
Ia profit to our cause-a profit to GU
couptry-and, a profit to our Creator.
The case of Whittemore, Of Soutl
Carolina was decided after a short debate
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