The Monitor-register., 1897-03-19
Salem County Temperance Alliance.

salem County Temperance Alliance.
The annual meeting of the Salem
County Temperance Alliance was held in
the Lutheran Church at F~riesburg, on
Tuesday. The President, Rev. L. Myers,
of Canton, presided. The devotional
exercises were led by Rev. j. r. Greer,
of Centreton. The Rev. 81. Mcdowell,
pastor of the church, welcomed the CON
vention in fitting words, and the Presi-
dent briefly replied.
The President appointed the following
committees:
Resolutions-Rey. J. R. Greer, Rev. s.
j. Mcdowell, George Dare.
Obitusry-Rev. W. V. Louderbough, J.
Mickle, Mrs. M. E. Lawrence.
Nominations-Lewis Hitohner, Mrs.
DR.. Fitch, John Burgess.
Time and Place-Wm. Beal, Mrs. s.
N. Johnson. D. P. Dorrell.
On Meetings-Rev. s. j. Mcdowell,
George Dare, Louis Hitchner.
No reports were received from five
townships, but the reports from the
others were encouraging. In many
places the growth in sentiment was astri-
buted to the activity Of the W. G. T. U.
The motto given to the Vice-Presidents
was, TRY to be uphead."
A very pleasant letter from Rev. A. H.
Sembower, of Millville, was read.
Rev. ]. Ward Gamble, of Salem, gave
an address from the topic, "The Correc-
tive Power of Applied Conviction"
Licenses, he said, are the biggest humbug
in the country, but Barnum said "Ameri-
cans love to be humbugged." A healthy
public sentiment is necessary. As saloons
are lawful and protected by law, the only
way to close tn EN- is to vote them out.
The hospitable homes of Friesburg
were opened to the delegates and visitors
\ FOR dinner.
The afternoon devotions were led by
Rev. W. V. Louderbough, of Salem.
Rev. j. R. Thompson, of Salem, gave an
earnest and stirring address, the topic of
which was ''Sin With a Bottle in It."
The W. G. 7. U. was represented by
Mrs. M. E. Lawrence, who gave an
account of the Evenings at the National
Convention" held in st. Louis last
! November
| TIE choir enlivened the meeting with
their appropriate selections.
The constitution and bylaws were read
by the secretary.
A discussion of the question, SIS the
Salem County Temperance Alliance
Accomplishing All it Ought P" was
opened by R. T. Seagrave, of Salem, and
joined in by Rev. ]. R. Thompson and
others, the opinion being expressed that
it might be made more effective. n.
Robert T. Seagrave, Treasurer, re
ported a balance in hand of Sc 38, also
that So. 90 was received from the collec
tions of the morning and afternoon, and
81 is for the evening. Two bills amount
| jpr to 90 TX nrdarod naiA
The Committee on Obituary reported
that Caleb Wheeler, of Salem, for mary
years an active member of the Alliance,
had died since the last meeting, and a
suitable memorial was ordered placed on
the minutes.
The Nominating Committee recon
mended for President, R)bert T. Sea-
grave, Salem; Secretary, Mrs. NJ. E
Lawrence, Salem, and a gentleman from
Friesburg for treasurer. The OLD Vice.
presidents were named.
The Committee on Time and Place
reported that as no invitation bad been
received for the mex meeting. theyswould
recommend that the matter be letG with
the Executive Committee.
At the evening session, after a song
service, Rev. S. j. Mcdowell offered the
report Of the Committee on Resolutions,
which was unanimously adopted as
follows:
Having again been permitted to meet in
annual convention for the purpose of con-
sidering ways and means of furthertng the
temperance cause, we desire to give express
sion to the following sentiments and con-
victions in the usual form of resolutions.
ReS0LUed, That in the Liquor Traffic, we
still recognize the greatest question before
the American people to-day. That we
regard it the greatest foe of the home, and
oil fhn GRAND in0fif1tjOn0 of mr. hl1nUnd
country, most of which have been purchased
very dearly, and all of which have been
me t and real happiness of a li~bertylov1ng
people.
Res0lved, That we consider it nothing
short of criminal and sinful, to harbor and
support this inveterate foe, by license of
legislation of any kind, and that no Ameri-
can citizen can uphold 1t by his influence
and vote, without running the great risk OF
betraying his own home and family into the
hands of the lawless and criminal of our
land.
Resolved. That we very much depreciate
the bad influence ana inconsistent action of
those of our number Who are known to
have supported men politically by voice
and pen, who were known to be supporters
of the liquor traffic at the time, and that we
urge Upon all friends of temperance to be
patiently consistent, looking to the God OF
truth for deliverance in due time.
RESOLVED, That we again urge that temper
ance meetings be held in every school
house and church, wherever practicable,
throughout the entire county, and that a
vigorous educational campaign b9 pushed
beyond all precedent of our organization.
Resolved, That recognizing in the liquor
traffic so mighty an enemy to all that is
good apd noble in man, we will humble our
selves before the Lord and guy OF aim wis
dom and courage to continue the warfare,
trusting in him who alone can, py The finger
of God, cast out devils.
WHEREAS, The Rev. A. II. Sembower has
removed from our county since our last
meeting, after being actively identified with
our work for twelve years; therefore,
ResGSYeG, Ihae we we P pf HI, upon pom r eco 70 our our
full service in the temperance cause in our
county. and especially in connection with
this Alliance, and our sincere regret and
sense of great loss because OF his removal
from our midst.
ResolUed, That the Secretary be instructed
to send Mr., Sembower a copy of this resolu-
ton.
Rev. W. V. Louderbough offered the
following:
Alliance is heartily extended to the pastor
and people of this church for their cordial
welcome, their, generous hospitality, for the
use of their handsome church with its
beautiful floral decorations, and for the kind
help of the choir in singing.
Report of the Obituary Committee:
WHEREAS, Our Heavenly Father has, since
our last meeting. called to his Heavenly rest
and reward our esteemed brother, MI.
Caleb Wheeler, of Salem, for many years an
active member of this AilianceI therefore,
RESOLVED, That while we accept this dis
pensation of His will as wise and as certain
gain for our brother, we, at the same time,
would put upon record our sense of loss in
his removal, and orr grateful remembrance
of his efficient service in our temperance
work.
Rev. W. V. Louderbough then deliv-
cred an address on 1.-THE Things which
We can do to Further the Cause of Tenn
perance." Rev. D. /. Camp, of Deer
field, followed with an address upon
"Who is Responsible ?" The evening
audience was the largest of the conven-
| tiQn. The thanks of the Alliance were
given the pastor and people of the Fries
burg Church for their cordial hospitality.
| The church pulpit was beautifully orna-
mented with flowers.
This was the quarter-centennial meet
ing of the Salem County Alliance, and
was ons of the best held for many years.
1t is hoped that q deeper interest will
pervade it's work from this time for
ward in every part of the county. Rev.
W. V. Louderbough, George Dare, of
Salem, and Mr.. Hitchner, of Friesburg,
we're appointed a committee to arrange
for local temperance meetings through
out the county during the year.
The Borough Council.
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