St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-05-31
Anti Saloon League.

zation and the enrolment is rapidly in
creasing. Last week a circular stating
the aim and constitution of the League
was issued and so far as correct ad-
dresses could be obtained a copy was
mailed to every voter Of the town, Some
errors and omissions were unavoidable,
owing to changes in the check list. The
attempt was made to acquaint everyone
with the purposes OF the League and to
invite all to membership.
The circular letter, which we herewith
reprint in full, shows the basis Of organi-
zation to be broad and simple, so that
everyone who desires good order and
law enforcement is invited to member
ship, whether man or woman, voter or
not, total abstainer or not. Those who
were enrolled and paid dues prior to the
issuing of the circular are credited with
the same on the secretary's book.
We believe that every seat in Music
Hall will be filled next Sunday evening
on the occasion of the address of Judge
Thompson OF the supreme court.
Following is the circular letter to the
voters of the town:
We wish to present to you, for most
serious consideration, a matter which
has already been presented in an EN-
phatic way to the people of St. Johns
bury, and in which we now most urgent
ly desire your interest, sympathy, and
cooperation.
Every citizen, whether he be voter or
not, should feel great degree of pride in
his town, and anything that tends to
injure in any way its welfare and repu-
tation, or the welfare OF any of it's citi-
zens, young or old, should meet with his
Immediate and vigorous opposition.
1t is, doubtless, known to you that
earnest effort is being made to assist the
legal authorities in suppressing the traf-
fic in Intoxicating liquors in our town.
To this end an organization, known as
the St. Johnsbury Anti,Saloon League,
has been formed, auxiliary to the State
League.
On the evening OF April 23d, in Music
Hall, Rev. George w. Morrow, Superin-
| tendent of the Anti-Saloon League for
the State OF Vermont, addressed a large
gathering OF the citizens OF st. .Johnsbury
on this subject. There were present re-
presentatives Of all religious denomina-
tious. and great interest in the move.
ment was manifested.
This is no question Of creed or politics,
but OF clean morals, orderly streets, and
good reputation.
We believe you will be interested in
this. You are not asked to sign pledge,
but to protect our village against this
growing curse. If you have children,
you wish to protect them, at all events.
We give below the constitution Of the
League.
CONSTITUTION.
1. Name. This organization shall be
called the st. Johnsbury Anti-S Saloon
League being in affiliation with the
State Anti-Saloon League.
2. Object. To promote the interests
of temperance and good order in our
town, respect for law, and suppression
of traffic in intoxicants.
3. Members. All persons willing to
cooperate shall become members upon
enrolment Of their names and payment
of the annual dues (25c.)
f. Officers. President, vice president,
secretary, treasurer, and committee OF
five. These nine shall constitute the
executive board, which shall have power
to enlarge it's number and to fill vacan-
cies therein.
We need your aid. Will you not Join
in this movement? Read what is print
ed on the card which we send you. If
more than one in your household may be
willing to cooperate with us, send their
names and 25c for each one.
This money is nee ded for promoting
the cause, and will be so used.
Very truly yours. Executive Board,
E. T. Fairbanks, president; w. p. Stat
ford, vice president; A. II. Barbour, sec
retary E. A. Sisby treasurer; D. Y,
Comstock. J. A. Boissonnault, A. w.
Roberts. G. c. Waterman, Robert Mac
kinnon, ]. A. Lynch, l.. N. Smythe. On
Sunday evening, June 4th, at Music Hall,
Hon. L. H. Thompson, one of the judges
of the supreme court of the state of Ver-
mont, will address a general meeting of
citizens upon this topic. Do not fail to
hear him.