Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1892-07-28
w. G. 7. U. COLUMN
EDITED BY MRS. j. R. WALKER.

EDITED BY MRS. j. r. WALKER.
Vashon Island was the scene last week
of lively, aggressive temperance work.
The Grand Lodge /. O. G. T. met at
Chautauqua and had glorious session.
Among it's members, white ribboners
were conspicuous both for numbers and
for active work. Mrs. Reese, our organ
izer, lives at Chautauqua, and her COM
modious residence was filled with dele
gates much as beehive is filled with
bees, while the continuous hum and buzz
Of many voices and the fitting to and fro
Of busy workers served to heighten the
comparison.
'Pioneer Lodge" in Seattle had given
the delegates reception, at which the
best talent of the state combined to Sc
cure "a feast OF reason and flow of SOUL"
Addresses Of the highest order and music
from the excellent bands made the occa-
sion one to be remembered by those fcr-
tunate enough to be present. Res.
Clarke Davis, one of Washington's most
Jealous temperance advocates, gave an
address amid frequent bursts of applause.
Fresh from such scene and full OF the
fire of enthusiasm kindled there, it is lit
tie wonder that the Grand Lodge was a
complete success. Aberdeen has the
honor of claiming the Grand Worthy
Chief Templar in the person of Rev. w.
II. Sherman, who may justly feel proud
Of having the title conferred upon him by
such body, among whose members may
be found the ablest men and women in
our state.
On Friday, the %, Chautauqua opened
her season for the G. L. S. G. and in the
evening seven hundred persons were
present in the pavilion. 1t is predicted
that this will be the most brilliant and
successful season in the history Of the
Washington branch of G. L. S. G. Hotels
and cottages are said to be all filled and
ground-room for tents can hardly be se-
cured in the vicinity Of the pavilion.
The choice OF Vashon Island by Chautau-
quans seems an excellent one, the lovely
expanse of sea-beach, the cool breeze
continually tanning her shores, and the
location, midway between Seattle and
Tacoma, combining to make the place
attractive and easy of access.
While the work Of the G. L. S. G. is
wholly educational, it is deeply imbued
with temperance sentiment, and its most
prominent teachers and officers are earn
est members of the different branches of
temperance reform. By securing to the
masses liberal education and opening
up to them new and broad avenues for
thought and intelligent investigation,
they are most surely laying foundation
for future legislation which shall relegate
the open saloon to the regions where
mortals can no longer be hurt thereby.
God speed the day when the white rib
bon shall encircle the earth from pole to
pole, and purity and truth shall be reign
ing principles; when might shall COM
bine with right, and peace shall flow as a
river.
The Aberdeen union w. G. T. U. will
meet in the Presbyterian church on Fri
day afternoon at 80 sharp. A full at
tendance is requested. Aberdeen and
Hoquiam unions will soon exchange
visits.
WHO'S RESPONSIBLE.
What makes drunkards?
Strong drink.
Who sells the drink?
The saloonkeeper.
What created the saloon?
The law.
Who makes the law?
The legislator.
Who makes the legislator?
The people.
Who are the people?
We are the people.
CHAPTERS OF AMERICAN HISTORY.
1840-Cranks and fanatics.
Observation-Disclosures do it.
1S60-Republicans-Did do it.
1870-Monuments for Abolitionists.
l880-Cranks and fanatics.
bitionists-Can't do it.
1900-The new party-Did do it.
1910-Monuments for Prohibitionists.
The man whose wife was reported to