Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-08-20
STATE CouNoIL, FRIENDS OF Temper,

STATE CouNcIL, FRIENDS OF TEa1pEB>
ANoE.-The annual meeting of the West
Virginia State Council, Friends of Temper
ance, took place in shepherdstown, on Wed>
nesday last, 14th instant. The Council met
at 10 o'clock, a. NJ, President John j.
Chipley in the Chair. After the opening of
the Council, the President submitted his an
nual report, in which the encouragement and
support, by the order, of Temperance news
papers, or the establishment of one in this
State and assistance to a lecturers, besides
other salutary measures, were recommended.
Committees on Presidents Report, State of
the Order, Finance, and Credentials, were ap-
pointed.
The report of the Secretary was read, in
which the cause was shown to be gaining
ground in the State. Since the last session of
the Council at Morefeld, new Councils have
been instituted at Darkesvile, Berkeley
county; Kearneysville, Jefferson county;
Petersburg, Grant county; Peterstown
Monroe county; and Williamsburg, Green
brier county.
The report of the Treasurer was read,
which showed balance in his hands, after
deducting current expenses, of SS9.5S.
The Committee on the Presidents report,
among other matters, recommended that the
annual meeting of the State Council be held
in the month of August of each year.
Adopted.
The Committee on State of the order res
ported, recommending that each sub>Couucil
should have one Cor more) public meeting in
each quarter, at which temperance speeches
shall be made and the people stirred up to
renewed action in the cause.
The Report of the Finance Committee was
read and approved.
Rev. I. r. Finley introduced the following
preamble and resolutions which were adopted:
Hhereas, Woman's influence has always,
when properly directed, been eminently pro.
motive of every good cause, aud is greatly
needed in behalf of our Temperance move-
ment, therefore.
Rcsoived, That tho sub Councils of this
jurisdiction are hereby earnestly requested to
consider at once, aud with all earnestness, the
propriety Of admitting into the Council Halls
the ladies of their respective communities.
RESOLVED 2, That, as far as practicable, the
active cooperation of the ladies be secured in
all of our sub>Councils.
q. L. Butler then entertained the Council
with some stirring remarks upon the imports
ance OF securing the aid Of the clergy and the
press, and the great necessity existing for
special efforts in behalf of the youth Of the
State.
A committee was appointed to prepare an
appeal to the clergy and laity of West Vir-
ginia
Lewisburg was fixed upon as the place, and
the first Wednesday in August, 1878. the time
for holding the next session of the State
Council
The Chair announced the election of Of
ficers in order, which was then held with the
following result.
President, .Tohu J. Chipley; Associate, C.
T. Butler; Chaplain, I. R. Finley; Secretary,
d: Howell; Treasurer, G. T. Licklidcr Com
ductor, b. j. Baker; Sentinel, 2. S. e. Sixeas.
G. T. Butler was elected delegate to the
Supreme Council, to meet in Raleigh, N. c.,
in 1878
The newly elected officers were then in
stalled
Votes of thanks were given to Rev. DR..
Andrews and members of Potomac Council.
The Chaplain led in prayer, after which
the Council adjourned to meet in Icwisburg,
ON the 1st Wednesday in August, 1878.
U- Toke for the Ne,o Consultation. and