National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-06-17

Installation OF Omcer. OF the araud Diyi-
sion,

Instaliatien of Omcers Of the araad Diyi-
a convention Of delegates from each Of the
divisions Of the sons OF Temperance IN the Dis
u uiet OF Columbia was held Yesterday IN the
officers Of the Grand Division, v, N. Bradley,
Deputy NJ. W, p. preaiding. The convention
Wa opened with the exercises OF the order, after
which letters were read from Hon. D. ID,
Wltmore, OF New Brunswick, N. W. p, regret
ting the necessity OF his being absen..
Inc convention then proceeded 70 the lnstltu-
cen presiding: y. N. bradley, Dep. N. ". p;
". IA. Armstrong, OF @. ID. Of Nd, N. W. A.; j..
\. Bridge, N. W. 81 A. q, Constantine, NJ. W.
3 ) S%. e. Il 4 o SSd + T. T. @S:Is9' VI e.
A charter TO open the Grand Division Of the
District Of Columbia was then granted TO mem.
beers OF Good samaritan No. I, Howard No. =
Veteran Home No. u, Home No. q Fidelity No.
., Federal City No. I, and Equal DIVISION No. s.
Thoae delegates who were not members OF the
Grand Division were then Initiated.
The Deputy NJ. ". p. then declared the Grand
Division constituted, and dedicated IL to Love,
Purity and Fidelity.
An election was next entered into for officers,
win the following result: @. W. p, ). L L. Win
held; q. W. A., W. ii. Young; q. g., y. y. Dun
ming: q. T., A. c. Constantine; q. e., W. Il. Ber-
ger; o: Con-, samuel W. lsstman; q. y, II. H.
On motion OF Mr.. johnson, the bylaws OF the
late division were adopted by the Grand Division
temporarily.
The following representatives to the National
Division were ele1led: W. p. Drew, W. II. Chase,
George Savage, John johnson, J. L. Kidwell, W.
Van Week, q. W. DennisOn. J. ii. l. Winfield, W,
II. Young, J. x. Bridge.
three divisions which had not been chartered,
aud thought it advisable to hold another meet
ing OF the division shortly. Tue matter was left
A vote OF thanks was rendered D. NJ. W. r.
Y. NJ. Bradley, for his untiring Efforts In the
cause Of temperance.
A vote OF thanks was also rendered to Judges
Moore aud Cartier, for the use OF the Criminal
courtroom a. place OF meeting for the lnstltu-
tion OF oficers Of the grand division.
The division then took recess until O'Clock
Installing the newly elected ofiicen.
TuE INSTALLATION.
The Grand Division reAssembled at O'Clock at
Wallis Opera-hOuse, In accordance with adjourn
@sns for sSs purpose % installing tne newly
the stage was occupied by visiting brethren,
presiding Officers Of grand bodies Of Temperance
10 the District Of Columbia, representatives
elect TO national division from Grand Division,
grand onioers-electI and reception committee,
Dunnlng. 8. N. Yeatmap, Thos. Q. Wheeler, T.
set apart for the ladies OF the visiting brethen,
and were occupied by them exclusively.
The exercises opened with vocal music by the
iime-honored song, "Taoa Arr Beautif a."
which was received with prolonged applause.
Upon the conclusion OF the singing Rev. n. l..
Tollson, Of Maryland, invoked the blessing OF
Deputy N. ". r. p. N. Bradley made a few
Introductory remarks. lie related the great DIFF
nculties through which the Order has passed,
and told many beautiful Incidents OF its great
work. He closed by advising sons Of Temper
anoe not TO falter, but look 10 God for aid, for
beyond the darkness and clouds there Ia Q light
which will oil all hearts with Joy, and the BAN
will proclaim the yCtDFV won.