The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-08-30
Report OIL. Il. l.. Convention.


The sixth annual convention of the
Loyal Temperance Legion was held
at Jamaica, Aug. Esd. IS delegates
and ~ visitors present, the rest Of
the full congregation being Jamaica
people. After the convention was
called to order the 4th chapter Of
Proverbs was read by Miss Cora
Miller of Co. b, Newfane and Mrs.
G. f. Davidson lead IN prayer,
Harold MuKsy, Co. 1, Jamaica, gave
the greeting and Gertrude Croker,
Co. b, the response. After various
committees were appointed, reporters
for the papers and Carleton Howe
chosen Treas, pro TEN, the Treasur-
er not being present, the Pres, Miss
Addie L. Boynton, Co. l, gave the
presidents annual address. She
spoke of the senior grade, which pro-
vides for the older ones, SO that those
that before would have considered
themselves as too old, could still stay
in the L. T. L. We have in the
Legion, manuals that are studied and
after Legioner passes an examina-
ton they receive diploma after
which they can read for seals. When
one has IL seals they belong to the
Guild of the Tricolor, the motto of
which is "Lifting others as we climb. :"
She said "let us determine to put
Windham Co., l.. T. l.. far beyond
anything it has gained yet, the CON-
ing year." Co. c, Junior Grade,
Townshend, recited very well, as a
class in temperance arithmetic, show
ing how much better it is for one to
spend their money on food, clothing
ETC., than for tobacco, beer, etc
Many good reasons were gwen in the
Open Parliament for signing the
, pledge against alcoholic drinks, to-
bacco and profanity. A very enjoy
able hour was spent at noon, dinner
being on the basket picnic plan.
f The afternoon session was opened
BY all the companies present giving
s the L. T. L. pledge, rallying cry ant
; salute. Reports of credential ant
resolutions committee were read ant
e accepted. Resolutions were on try
ing to obtain signatures to the pledge
: more interest in the diploma plan
against the use of root beer, trying t.
advance our work and of thanks t.
e Jamaica people, church and L. I. L
The following list of officers wer
= elected for the coming year. Pres.
J.. Addie Boynton of Co. l; Vice Pres.
Gilbert Batchelder of Co. B; Sec.
Grace Thayer, Co. C; Treas, Harr
Amsden, Co. l. One number of TIL
o Temperance Star, paper edited b
! Co. l, was read by Matte Cheney
Mrs. G. E. Davidson gave all ex
cellent parliamentary drill and Mrs
E. A. Kenyon, talked on alcohol i
drink and medicine illustrated by es
periments with cider, home made roc
beer, Wantastiquet Bitters, etc
proving there is alcohol in them.
The speakers and their selection
in the Demorcst Silver Medal Cor
test were as follows: No. /, "Li
: tie Blossom" Mary Sexton, Towns
) bend No. 2, ."The Drink Wolf an
9 the Faithful Hound Beulah Potter
rownshend; No. 3, 1.-The Cry {
Today" Harry Amsden, Jamaica
o No. 4, "Ths Bridal Wine Cup,
IS Anuie Cook, Townshend No.
! "The Deacou's Match" Amy PERI.
d West Wardsboro; No. 6, "A Vivi
illustrations" Merle Willis, Jamaic;
,e No. won the medal. 'The TRACED
10 Of the lay" was recited very effectiv
S. ly by Grace Thayer of Townsher
r. and Cora Miller read "Simon Grul
Dream" Myra Hardy and Jos
o. Taft of Go G, recited 1.-TWO Lit
" Baskets" after which they passs
of them to the congregation. The pr
grammc was interspersed with solo
duets, quartettes and groups of sin
ce ers from the different companies.
fic Four members Of Jamaica l..
~ L., belong to the Guild of the II
:" color. That l.. L. l.. has 10 gra
no yates. Seven of the diplomas we
framed and hung about the platforl