Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-02
A TEMPERANCE ORGANIxATIoN-Nor POLL
TrCAL PARTY.

/ A TEMPERANCE ORGANIxATIoN-NoT POLL
! TroAL PARTY.
| Last Monday night large number OF repre-
sentative voters assembled in the U. B. church
Of this city to perfect temperance organiza-
| ton.
After prayer by Mr.. N. G. Kester, and the
election of Mr.. ]. T. Cribbins. Temporary
Chairman, and Mr.. Preston A. Ross, Tempor.
airy Secretary, Mr.. ]. ]. Prufer read the follows
Ing paper which was adopted: ave the under
signed, do hereby associate ourselves in an or
ganizatiUn TO be called the Virginia State
| Temperance Alliance. The officers shall cons
sist Of president, seven vice presidents. a
| secretary and treasurer. The executive
| committee shall consist of the above named
| the president. The alliance shall hold such
special meetings as shall be called by the pres
| fdent, which call shall be made at the request
| of five members OF the executive committee.
Any five members OF the executive committee
shall constitute quor um for the transaction
| OF business.
| The executive committee shall provide for
having such public meetings az they may
deem It advisable to have. and shall provide
| suitable speak era to address or conduct said
meetings. The executive com mittee shall
nave general supervision OF the circulate on
| as they may think 1t advisable to circulate
and the publication OF such matter as they
| to have published. The officers shall serve for
one year. or until their successors shall have
been elected"
In highly complimentary speech, Mr.. W.
G. Straughan nominated Mr.. Reeves Gait for
president. who was unanimously elected.
In the Mr. Gait said
only evolution1ze this city but also the state.
want to see mel saved from strong drink.
do not crave this position. but since you have
me accept it. thank you for the confidence
imposed In me. and shall endeavor to fill the
position to the best of my ability"
On motion, the following permanent officers
curry r staunton; IND Col SAINT A East, NORTH
river District; 3rd W f Fretwell, Middle river;
4th Fauver. Beverly manor: 9Th John II
Clarke, Riverheads; 9th 81 81 Hanger, Pastures;
7th Roden, South river. Secretary, Preston
A Ross; Treasurer. ] A Alexander.
On motion. the executive Committee was
Laws. fully defining the position and obj ects
OF the Alliance, and submit the same at the
The president will appoint the additional
members Of the Executive Committee as early
as practicable.
On motion, the following was adopted: "Ra-
solved that the president appoint committee
to take into confederation the expediency OF
erecting an Assembly Hall and procuring
suitable ground for the purpose, and to confer
with the railroad companies regarding such
assistance as they may render"
earnest speech by Mr. J W BOdley, who has a
similar building In West Virginia. MAJOR ]
Ne, Newton al also spoke OF Ike building at
visited. and OF which Rev Sam Jones exclaim.
| ed after inspecting It, this is magnificent"
Other counties OF the valley are requested to
form associate alliances.
The alliance is q temperance organization
and not a political party.
The colored people will have their own adj.
ance, their own committees and officers, but
they will be one in sentiment and sympathy,
one in working and voting with the white
alliances.
Within a few days the secretary will prepare
2 book containing the proceedings of the meet
Ing and all who desire to become members of
the alliance are requested to enroll their
names.
A collection to restore the church to its
former cleanliness was taken up.
On motion. the meeting adjourned to meet
at the cali Of the president.