Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1872-01-18
'ectfully submitted in Faith, Hope
JOHN RALPH,
c. T.. WllEELAN,
MARIIrA lIUDklNSON.
Which report was adopted.

MAhlI5A HUDhiNSON.
i Which report was adopted
I Sisters Lincoln and Murrsh sang a song,
bentitled "Willie has Signed the Pledge" -
| phe report Of the committee on Resolu'
tions was then taken up, as follows:
The committee to whom referred the duty OF,
preparing respectfully present the follow
ing:
WHEREAS, 1t is obligatory upon to advance In,
all honorable ways the Of temperance, and to-
do tins successfully, require our earnest efforts, aud
that by strict "bseryanceof laws We only
Resoi,ed lst That 1t is our imperative duty to
enforce the laws Of our Order in all cases except
where II elects those who have formed he habit of
intoXica6n, where We should exercise charity as,
III our judgment the case may demand
|, RsSotced "a That the sisters as wei as broth
ers under the jurisdiction Of this convention con.
slider their obligation not merely promise, bnt
that 1t is their duty as members Of the Order To
perf1rm such missionary as will help to raise
poor fallen man, and place him in such position
In our order As viii make him feel that
willing TO make any sacrifice for his good.
Resolged, 81 That earnestly desire and can
with proprety expect the influence and aid OF all
Christian soc ties. Tint by uni ed efforts i ne
glorious reform for WHICH We hefe maybe enhanced
and completed.
/ Rs,otGsd, lth That we consider our organ
izatOn purely moral one, that hail with pleas.
any Legislative action that have for lis object
the elevation OF humanity from the effects OF IN
! toNcariug drinks, and that We denounce all efforts
pa,ty, at the same time admitting he right of
| each to use the ballot his judgment may di-
rect. and expecting that the advocates of temper
ance Will receive their just due.
ResOiced, 9th That urge upon the members
of this Order to use their utuIes efforts turn the
tide Of intemperauce which is making much misery
every where, and that should each feel Ourselves
responsible for doing something in assisting in this
great ami, noble object let each take up arms
amp fight EtHg Alrtah0i
+ j. ", EDWARDs,
Z. HANkINS,
THOMAS HopklNS0N. committee
KATE LEYAKl,
Anl-on motion, considered in sections,
and adopted.
On motion, the minutes Of this convcn-
ton were ordered published
Recess.
Convention recalled
Report of committee on tifpc and place,
Of holding next convention was read, as
follows:
10 the Io'oa County Convention.
We, the com.r4tee ''time and place o'mext5
meeting" would recommend that Mazomanis DO
the place and Mty.22d aud 23d be the time.
Yours FraternAly,
I L. w. llolcomb, d. W. Clark, VI Lee, n. will
lams, c. Brady, G. lAckcox. Lizzie Wasey, T.
llOdhnson.
Which report was adopted by an unani
mous-yote.
q
a. follows:
We your committee OF finance would respectfully
submit the 70 l0wing report
Bill in Acct. with Bennett 4 Teaslale. So
j. b Teasdae, to postage. 70
|, % stationery SO
To printing proceedings Of convention. -. S 90
Total $40 10
Which recommend to,bs paid pSss capita tax,
o.. 81 cents,
JOHN AUsyIN,
1upS, /. HUGHrS
SARAH Webster
Which report was adopted.
Questions on Law, Rules aud Usage, -
being agsin announced, several such were
asked and satisfied by Bro. Kanouse.
Convention adjourned after doxology and
bensiietion.
ENGNlNG SEssIoS-sE.HNn DAY.
Convention called to order by Bro. KAN
orae, q. w Z. Y, and opened with song
by glee club. o6' No. 81, entitled Spark.
LOG Water"
Special eques: Of No. 256for an intia.
tun ty card from Sister ilodgson grantedi
and :he sister introduced in due form.
Minutes l~ld ausbapproyed,
Special ,der, Installation" taken M.
wben tie following persons were iAstalledi
as nfcef-,ior the ensuing year:
! J.. Allen, No. SLID @. w. CT
/ EliZ CarteS No 2T6-W. Vt.
j B. Teasdale. No. Sll-W. K. 8.
Ellen Wheelsa, No lt--W. A. s.
VIM. Coidweil, No. 555-N. r. s.
Louisa Lincoln, No la-W. T.
! Thos. Hodkinson, 10 555-W. c.
| VIM. j. {. Bond No al1-W VI
! Airetta Wheelan, No l4-W "
| Olive Blyn. No 57-W &
Henry Caldwell, No 555-W 5,