Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-07-29
TEMPERANCE UNIoN OF BELLEroxrE.-


This recently organized society met in the
rooms of the Young Mems Christian As
sociation last Friday evening. w. IL.
Blair, Esq, was made temporary chair
man, after which d. S. Keller, Esq, read
the report of the committee on organiza-
tion, reporting the following list of officers
President-R james p. Hughes
Vice President-S. ID. Gray, Esq.
Treaatrer-Dr. j. w. Rhone.
Secretary-N. s. Bailey.
Erecutiue Committee-E. G. Humes, j.
w. Gephart, james l. Mcclure, Chas. +.
Cook, S. $. Lyon, Clement Dale and A. q.
Loneberger.
Enforcement Con,nittee-D. S. Keller,
james l.. SommervIlle and A. }. Cook.
Committee ora L,terattre-Miss Clara
Lyon, Mrs. w. p. Wilson and Mrs. w. r.
Twitmire.
Committee on ChiidJen's !Society. Mrs.
S. s. Lyon, Mrs. A. o. Furst and Mrs. T.
X. Hayes.
The report was adopted and Rev. james
p. Hughes took the chair with appropriate
remarks.
President Hughes, on behalf of the
Fountain committee, reported that council
highly favors the erection of II cold water
fountain on the street that the subject
was referred to the Water committee, and
council will probably erect the fountain at
its own expense, the society paying the
usual water taxes.
A motion was adopted that when the
Union adjourn it be TO meet again on the
first Thursday evening Of August
CHEEEISG NEWS PROM PLEASANT Gar.
From II correspondent ut Pleasant Gap
we have received the following gratifying
communication regarding the grand Han
cock and English denomination held at
that place on Saturday evening:
According TO announcement, the Demo-
crat Of Spring township met at Haag's
Hall, on Saturday evening, July "a, for
the purpose Of organizing Hancock and
English Club. Chairman Spangler, assist
ed by Chairman Wood, appointed a COM
mittee Of five 10 select permanent officers.
While the committee were performing
this duty Mr.. SpAngler read resolution
in favor Of the Democratic nominees, IN
the form OF + pledge, giving all An oppor-
tuniiy 10 sign, which was done with un-
ususl willingness on the part Of the voters
present, and in q short time the lisi was
swelled 10 one hundred and si1 names. In
the meanwhile the band played some Of
| it, choicest music. The committee reported
| the following efficient list Of officers,
which was unanimously adopted
Presiieut-J. II. Van Ormer.
TIoe Prestdeats-John Barnes, J. G..
Larimer, John Sweeny and Abraham
| Slime
Seeretaries d. Nol and Henry
| RothroCk.
Treasurer-C. T. Alexander.
! Marshait--John Noll
! Finance Commifte,-R &. Wood, J. II
| Van Ormcr and John Noll.
Erecutsre CouBliffoe-C. 7. Alexander,
Nelson Lucas and w. II. Noll.
President Van Ormer took the chair,
making briefan very appropriate speech.
| Mr.. George Barrett wAs then introduced,
delivering q speech which did honor 10
himself and the great Democratic party.
/ Mr.. James Schofeld wAs'called for aud re-
sponded amid tremendous applause. lie
addressed the audience for short time,
arousing the greatest excitement and a.
most continued cheering. Hon. &. T.
Alexander followed with one Of his grace
full eloquent speeches, which was highly
! appreciated, A. Is always the case when be
| speaks 10 his old comrades and associates
at the Gap. Major Forster was called for,
and responded with his usual good reason.
ing Mr. Spangler, the worthy chairman
Of the Democracy OF Centre county, msdc
/ the closing speech, which afforded The sat
/ isfaciion which his speeches always give.
! All through II was the best meeting ever
held at Pleasant Gap, and few If any In
/ the county csn compare with us in this our
first effort in organizing a Democratic
club. Adjourned to meet at Boiling Spring
school house on Saturday evening, August
I, 1880. -.
A TRIUMPHANT MEETING AT PINE
GROVE MILLs.-Mr ". Ed. Cassidy, the
| Secretary of the Hancock and English