The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-19
state Temperance society.

The annual meeting Of tie Vermont
state temperance society was opened in the
Concert hall, Mortified, on Wednesday,
December 18th at 10 o'clock Il. M. In the
absence of the president, Hon. Heman Car
pcnter, vicc-prcsident. called the meeting
to order.
The call was read by the secretary, and
prayer was offered by Rev, w. S. IIazen.
w. II. II. McAlister, Rev II. \. Spen-
Ger and Hon. p, y. Granger, were ar-
pointed committee on business and reso-
buttons.
The meeting then proceeded to the cleo
ton of officers, and the following were
elected for the ensuing year
President. -Rev. NJ. II. Buckham, Bur-
lington.
Vice Presidents Addison county Col
l.. i. Knapp, Mddlebnry Bennington
county, T. i. Brownell, North Pownal
Caledonia county, Col. +. Fairbanks, st.
Johnsbury Chittendcn county, j. K.
Forest. Winooski Essex county, Franklin
Bell, Lunenburgh : Franklin county, W.
II. McAllister, ST, Adams Grand Isle
county, b. Landon, South Hero; Lamolle
county, VIM. Il. George, Topsham Or
leans county, James Bates, Derby ltut-
land county, Dr. l.. Sheldon, West Rut-
land Washington county, DR.. p. ID.
Bradford. Mortified Windham county,
Charles Wyman, Brattleboro Windsor
county, DR.. II. Boynton. Woodstock.
Secretary-W. w. Atwater, Burlington.
Treasurer-Hon. w. C. Robe. Frank
lin.
Executive Committee Col. j. b. Mead,
Randolph Mal Davis, Burlington Hon.
j. r.. cleveland, Brookfield o. S. Bliss,
Georgia; Hon. Heman Carpenter, North
field l.. A. Bishop, Williston John
Whittemore, st. Adams.
Rev. ii. p. Cushing being called on, gave
some explanation of the character and work
of the order of Good Templars and the
secretary was called on TO give some &C
count of the work in Burlington, a I'd ans
wered several questions concerning the
work of prohibition.
On motion the secretary was instructed
to print notices OF the next annual meeting
on 900 postal cards, and send them to in
dviduas just previous 10 the time OF the
meeting
AFTERNOON.
Dr.. p d. Bradford in the chair.
The report of the treasurer, N Weeks of
Rutland, was presented and read by the
secretary and adopted.
The agent, Rev. p. n. Granger, also pre-
scented his report, which was adopted.
The treasurer's report showed the amount
credited by the treasurer for the three quar-
tiers ending October 10Th, and appropriated
toward the payment of the services and
expenses of the agent for the year, TO be
$461. O3.
The committee on resolutions presented
the following, which were adopted
| Resolred, That we re-aiflrm our unwayerlng
| devotion TO the cause OF temperance, and our
| belief IN total abstinence ana prohibition as
| the only means OF attaining the objects OF the
| temperance reform.
Rcsoired, That we hail with Joy. the tidings OF
| success which come TO us from different parts
| OF the country, giving evidence that the battle
| is progressing along the whole line, and that
| the friends of our cause have no disposition To
| yield ; and we gladly recognize the influence
| and great efficiency OF women, In the success
| full progress OF the work In the present year.
Resolved, That we are greatly encouraged In
| our work, by the expression OF the popular sen
| tlment OF our state, as made by the Legislature
at its recent session In favor OF prohibition, not
only In rejecting Il proposal TO repeal oui
present law but IN adopting some provisions tC
| make the system more efficient
| ResOiped, That the great need OF the temper
| ance reform is firm, consistent, courageous and
| constant labor, In the spirit OF the broadest
| philanthropy and christian love, remembering
| those in bonds as bound.with them.
Resolped, That as members OF fhe State TEN.
perance society we desire TO see its efficiency
Increase with It's years and therefore earnestly
solicit the active sympathy and cooperation Of
all county and local organizations In Its aid.
RESOLVED, That the executive committee be re-
quested 10 devise plan for the reorganization
OF this society on q financial basis and submit
the Same for action at the next annual meet
ing.
The committee ON business reported
that meeting would be held in the even
ing, which would be addressed by Col.
b. Mead, w. II. II. McAllister, Rev. p
N. Granger and others.
The business proposed by the committe,
having been completed, the convention
after harmonious session, and some en-
thusiasm, adjourned.