Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-01-15

er gatherings including the Grand Army,
this year, and the secretary was directed TO
ascertain If such was the fact, and report
before the close Of the session. A letter
from l.. Mills was read, which stated for
the year 1876 two-thirds lare was the best
the road would do for any similar gathering
One hundred and ten delegates and about
hundred other members of the order were
present, most Of whom put up at the North
field House, where they were most accepta-
bly, entertained. Quarters were provided at
private houses for those who could not be
accommodated at the hotel.
Tuesday afternoon the reports Of the Off
GERS were received that Of Col. Mead, g..
w. @. IT,, came first. He saw evidence in
the events Of the past year Of the still on
ward march Of tho temperance reform.
Many of the deputies had reported awakened
interest and hopeful prospects, though in
the state the number of members is proba-
bly, less than it was But while we find
much in the history Of this state that is dis
couraging, we can reflect that this is an or
ganlzation as wide as the world. There are
~ grand lodges in America, and 100000
members in the world. Half the member.
ship in the world is in Great Britain.
He recommended juvenile cold water tenn
Piles for the benefit OF children. five could
save the children Of single generation we
should not have to meet an army Of adult
drinkers.
The fact that no appeals have been made
to the grand lodge during the year evidence
ed that the lodges are running with but lit
tie friction. He opposed the abolition Of
the degrees, which had been favored by the
right worthy grand lodge. We must vote
as we'll as talk temperance. The liquor
dealers are organized aud have money to use
for political purposes. If we ever expect
to put down the manufacture aud sale Of
liquor, we must elect temperance men TO
make our laws. He congratulated the state
that the legislature instead Of granting the
license asked for at the last session, rather
frightened the screws by adding to the liquor
law damage cause. He denounced "bit-
ters," mentioning vinegar bitters in particu-
lar. lie read from the writing of Cali
fornia doctor who gave instances of great
injuries arising from the use OF the vineg ar
bitters.
The secretary, Rev. II. p. Gushing, Of
East Burke, came next. Seven lodges or
ganiEed this year, tweuty-six had ceased to
work. He believed US did Col. Mead, that
it was necessary to have some man to make
it his business to lecture throughout the
state. There are weak lodges waiting, hop
ing, praying for lecturers to come and save
them. la the past, in this state, when we
have had the most efficient lecturers we have
had the most prosperity. He recognized the
necessity Of work among the children, aud
favored the formation OF cold water temples.
lie spoke OF the stories that the Good Tenn
p!ars were dying out in Vermont. 1t was
false. Who were the speakers or the Gale.
donna county temperance society? Granger
aud Gushing. Who in Orleans county 2
Granger, Gushing, and DR.. Richmond
Who at the meeting at Owls Head? Mead
and Gushing Who at Mortified grove
meeting Mead, Gushing, Bradford, Savage,
and Atwater. Who at that great meeting
at Lyndonville Grove, where Edward Eg.
gleston said there was the greatest gather
ing of the kind he ever attended, Col.
Mead was recognized as the chief speaker,
aud Gushing was also heard from. VINO
spoke on temperance at the Sunday school
meeting at Bradford? Nobody but Gushing,
and Col. Fairbanks allowed 80 minutes on
the programme for the purpose of address,
ing the children on temperance, though he
was allowed to speak nearly an hour. Who
were the speakers at the meeting Of the
state temperance society? Mead, Cushing,
McAllster, Bradford, Atwater, and Gran
ger. Five OF the vice presidents, the secre-
tary aud the treasurer were Good Templars.
Are the Good Templars dying out ? All the
men mentioned above are Good Templars,
and they comprise the best talent in our
state. No; the order is not dying.
The report Of the auditor was received
and adopted.
The officers for the next year were chosen
Wednesday forenoon, as follows Col. j. b.
Mead G.. w. q. T.. Mrs. j. ii. Pearl, q.
w. V. F.; X. .. Sturtevant, &. W. Couu.
selor; Frank Plumiey, &. w. s.; A. G.
Muuson, G. w. t.; G. +, Baker, Auditor.
The Grand Lodge adjourned Wednesday
evening to meet next time at Brandon.
Congress