Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-06-11

the hall of No. 1913 at 7 o'clock, to
form in procession and march to
the church.
Convention adjourned informally.
AT 7 o'clock, according to request,
with but few exceptions, the men,
bership convened in lodge room,
when procession was formed and
marched to the church. After ode
and prayer Bro. Kanouse occupied
an hour and quarter in a close,
but plain and logical discussion of
the attitude towards each other of
the temperance and anti-temperance
organizations of this State, giving
comparisons on the manner In which
the two parties adhered to laws en-
acted by legislature and the differ
ent spirits manifested when suffer
ing defeat at the polls.
During song by No. 103 Glee
Clud, Bro. *. discovered in the au-
dience Rev. Bro.--, pastor of
a society in Madison, who, on being
introduced, spoke feelingly on tenn
perance matters, urging earnest in
diyidual work on the part of all
members of our order and christian
men and women who are not identi-
fled with us.
At the close of meeting Good
Templars repaired to lodge room,
where regalia, etc, were collected.
The exercises at the church du-
ring the the whole of the evening
were characterized by close atten-
ton, deep interest, and the best of
order on the part of all.
Thursday morning, May %.
Convention called to order by
Bro. II. D. Kanouse, G. w. c. r.,
when, after appointment of Sister
Van Metre as w. g., convention
opened informally, with prayer 10y
w. Chaplain and ode.
The Guard, Deputy Marshal and
l.. Ii. Supporter were absent.
The minutes of the previous ses-
sion were read and approved.
On motion the time for special
order Of BUSINESS vas postponed
twenty minutes.
"Call of Lodges" taken up, result
ing as follows:
Amicitla, No. 43.Bro. Arthur responded
The membership is 81, with an average at
tendance of 30 Finance good. The disc-
plinc, with few exceptions, very good,
Linden, S2.-ReSpondcd to by Bro. Jacobs
lis membership is 4 average attendance 81
The order is excellent. Are the recipients of
the good wishes" of the community The
room is not 50 well adapted to lodge purposes
as could be wished. Have started with large
admission fees and dues. Find the finances
good and consequently work easy.
No. lO3.--J. 1t. Pcnbcrhy made the follow
inc report: The membership in good sta d.
ing, 90; average attendance As. Financial
condition good able TO meet all demands.
Believed in the maxim, SLOW, but Sure"
Discipline very good. He aims that Eureka
as rs good a lodge as there is in the county
They are careful to keep a good character,
The community hold this Lodge in high cs
teen, therefore its influence is very beneficial
No. l44.-WaS represented by Bro. Jones
Their membership j, 2S, having an average
attendance of 20. The discipline is better
than it ever was. Find it possible to use too
much charity. The finances and influence
are good
No. l74.-This new lodge was represented
10y Bro Van Metre, The membership is 60,
all Of whom are regular attendants. Fman-
cal standing is good, rs is also their influence
and discipline.
Jos May corrobcratcd the foregoing state
mcni> of Bro. Van Metre. He added the
81 M, in V-l1i hl
ings are held is getting too small. Have the
well wishes Of the community
Sister Van Metre said:
Most worthy Brothers aud Sisters in this
great and glorious cause, when contemplate
the motives and aims Of This noble order, !
feel il Is worthy of our greatest efforts 10 cX-
tend its blessings to all. Then let us try to
be uctuat,d by the spirit of Faith, Hope and
Charity, aud try To help our brave and noble
brothers in their resolve to shake loose from
the Mugs of the demon intempcrAnce and its
associates let each member form 4 strong
Ink in the chain that is certain 10 cncirclc the
world The World What a field for teach
crs preachers, phianthropists, philosophers
and lawyers Then rally to the call let 1t
fash from shore to shore, and from land to
land, in in the homes OF the mebriatc we
shall find happy wives and mothers, intclh-
gent and lormg children, and till snch touch
ng and sympathetic songs as Father Dear
Father, Come Home with Me now y shall
have no meaning.
Dear Brothers and Sisters our intercourse
has been pleasant and profitable here, and
when we are ahout to say farewell to one
another let u> pluck brand from the fire,
ON this our hearth stone, carry it with Us 10
our hom land Nyh'e there, ian it into flame
tina, cam never be cNlnguiehed.
SO. 2t6 BRO. W. IT, Brisbane, IT., said
that their Lodgu was in Il low condition at
la>l convention, bat through the influence of
missionary efforts they are now strong, Their
membership is - average attendance "a
HE say, tls,t the discipline in eases Of viola
ZION, /, promptly acted upon. Arenas great
obstacle 10 success, he thought, was lis being