Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-17
Temperance Convention.


The temperance convention which as
sembled in the hall of Potomac Lodge of
Odd Fellows, in this city, yesterday morn
ing continued in session in the afternoon.
The committee on business reported seve-
raj subjects for discussion, which occupied
the attention of the convention for con-
siderable time.
The following resolution was unanimously
adopted:
Resolved, That it is the sentiment of this
convention that the friends of temperance
should support no person at the polls for
for any office whose duties involve the en-
forcement of local option and license laws
unless they publicly pledge themselves to
enforce these laws.
The committee to whom was referred the
subject OF the best means to adopt to secure
the enforcement of the local option law re-
ported, recommending to the various temp
GRANGE societies that they raise fund to
employ lawyers to assist the Common
wealth's Attorney in the prosecution of the
violators of the law.
The following was adopted as the basis
of representation to the convention in the
future:
Resolved, That each temperance, church
and other organization in the counties
covered by the call of this convention be en-
titled to elect three delegates for the first
fifty members, or less, and one additional
delegate for every twenty members over
fifty, no organization to be entitled to more
than six.
Thename Of the organization was changed
from Convention" to "The Temperance
Association of Northern Virginia"
communication was received and read
from Major w. w. Thorton, President, re-
greeting his inability to be present.
1t was resolved that meeting of this
association be held on the last Tuesday in
September.
Alexandria was selected as the place OF
meeting in September, and Manassas for
the annual meeting in May next.
committee was appointed to prepare
constitution for the government of the
association.
A committee of one from each of the
counties was appointed to attend to the
work of temperance among the colored peo-
pie, to see that speakers and workers are
provided for them. The committee consists
of Walter Walton, of Fairfax; Capt. Edward
Carter, of Fauquicr; H. NJ. Foltz, of Alex
andra !; G. c. Round, of Prince William,
ultt o. IL CeNCtl, VI
The following resolution was adopted:
Resolved, That this convention hereby
express their appreciation Of the efforts of
the Mayor and other citizens of Alexandria
in vigorously enforcing the Sunday and
license laws in that city, and also for the
respect shown by the County Judges of
Loudoun and Fauquier toward the opinion
OF the people Of Aldie and Catletts as ex-
pressed by their petitions-license for the
sale of liquor, we learn, having been refused
at these places.
A resolution was also adopted expressing
the sympathy Of the convention in the work
OF the State Local Option Alliance and all
the othc temperance organizations.
After vote of thanks to G. Fl. Lyles
Potomac Lodge, for use of their hall, and to
the W. & o. R. r. and Va Midland r. w.
for reduced rates Of fair, the association ad-
journed till September.
The following delegates were present
during the convention
Triumph Lodge, l. o. G. TT. H. Jewett
and w. c. Zeveley
Piedmont Lodge, l. o. G. T. d. H.
Rucker.
Fairfax County Lodge, I. o. G. T--G. w.
HawXhurst
Fairfax Local Option Alliance-Lewis
Gillingham.
Prince William Local Option Alliance
G.. G. Round.
Potomac Tent Of Rhecabites--C L. Arnell
and Joshua Ellis.
Minnehaha Lodge, /. o. G. T.-Supt. Ed
ward Carter and H. II. Hultish.
Dranesvile Lodge, 1. o. G. TIE. f.
kidwell and R. l. Sebastian.
Loudoun County Lodge, I. o. G. T.-Lewis
Northrup.
Sweet Home Temple, l. O. G. T.-W. T..
Gentry and c. F. Stansbury.
Rectortown Lodge, /. o. G. T.-Bedlord
Glasscock.
Providence Lodge, |. O. &. T.-G. Pat
Berkeley.
Golden Light Lodge, l. o. G. T.-Geo. H.
Lyles and Rev: o. F. Flippo
Alexandria Reform Club-H. NJ. Foltz
and Rev. T. l.. Poulson.
Mt Vernon Lodge, |. o. G. T-Walter
Walton.
Reform Club, Occoquan, Joseph T. Jan
ney.