Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-12-06

Discussion on "Good of order' called forth
remarks from number of Brothers present.
Committee on coed of order make partial re-
port concerning arrangements for evenln.
session. At 80 convention adjourned.
In the evening the Presbyterian church was
comfortably filled. The exercises opened
with singing by the choir; PRAYER by Broth
Singing, remarks by Bros Smith. Guernsey.
Dartt and Estell Closed by benedlction by
Rev. Gates.
WEDNEsDAY-Convent opened with
W. Q. Il. Chace in the chair
Reports of Dist. Deputies. Verbal report
from Deputy Landon of East Canton, saying
there were but two working Lodges i'm his
district with four that were not in working
order. Remarks by Brother Dartt in regard
to Grover Lodge. Also further remarks by
Bro. Landon in regard to same.
Various remarks about Alba Lodge. Re-
marks by Bro. Alger in regard to Temper
ance affairs at North Orwell and vicinity.
showing good work in that section.
Remarks by Special Deputy, Bro. Butts, al
so report from South Greek Lodge by the
w. G. II. Bro. Chace showing but one work
ing Lodge in that district.
Remarks by Bro White in regard to organr
iZing lodge in impractcable localities. and
the mushroom variety, further remarks by
w. G.. Il. on same.
Remarks by w. G.. T. and Bros Dartt and
Alger on subject of collections. Question by
Bro. Alger-HOw many times can a member
visit lodge without paying dues? VIC. T.
referred to bylaws.
Remarks by Bro. Parsons, on subject, no
member entitled to the pass word without
payment of dues, and not entitled to seat in
Lodge without pass word.
Report of committee on resolutions:
WHEREAS, The for against whom we are con
70 dinOi and 81,
reentlesrly spreading desolation and ruin on every
hand, regardless alike of the appeals of Mercy or
the claims of Justice. and whereas the wisest and
most efficient measures have thus far proven insult
fcent to brake up the obnoxoue liquor traffic and
rid society of this terrible scourgc, therefore:
Resotoed:-l. That we urge all temperance work
ers in every branch of the service to greater
ton.
2 That earnestly invite all friends of humani-
ty to join us in this great conflict for the right.
3. That we Respectfully but earnestly urge npon
every friend of society the reasonabencss and I'M
portance of refusing under any and all circumstance
es to sign petitions for license to sell ntoxicants
4. That inasmuch as the supreme court of Penn
syvania rules that the granting of licenses is Who'll
ly at the discretion of the district Judge, we shall
continue to demonstrate against the granting of any
licences to sell intoxicants, leaving the judge and
petitioners TO take all the responsibility of forcing
these pernicous pest-houses into our communities
That we in unison with all other temperance
lodges, demand of our state legislature as right
that that body affords us opportunity to vote on
the proposed constitutional amendment to prohibit
the manufacture and sale OF ardent spirits to be
used as abeverage.
6. That the wholesale peddling of lager beer
through the country, with the persistent efforts of
the dealers to introduce the beverage into the fam
lilies of respectable citizens is feature in the
liquor traffic and one which demands the earnest
attention of temperance workers. We therefore
call upon all good people to unite in devising means
for the suppression of this meteod Of extending
and increasing the sale of Intoxicating beverages
l. That our thanks due the trustees of the
Presbyterian church for the of their house. and
the good people for their hospitality in entertaining
this convention.
Resolutions unanimously adopted.
Under head of the good of the order. Re-
marks were made by Bros. Russell and Butts.
Bros. Butts and McLarny were appointed
committee to procure Geo. Landon to speak
at next Convention. Minutes of session read.
Bros. Bowman and Perry appointed commit
tee to revise minutes for publication. Ad.
journed.
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