The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-05-31
Convention of Jefferson County L. T. L.

Convention OF Jefferson County l.. i. l..
The first convention OF the jefferson
County Loyal Temperance Legion was
held in the Pancoast w. G. r. u. chapel
May %, 1890. A goodly number of del
cgates were present, brimful of enthus-
iasm. Tho chapel was beautifully dec
Grated with wild pink honeysuckle,
which is the state emblem 81 the Loyal
Temperance Legion.
The first session began ut 3 o'clock
PM. After opening exercises and sing
ing by the young folks. Mrs. Elma
Preston, State Superintendent Of l.. r.
l.. work, gave an address in which she
said there ought TO be more zeal and
activity in L. II. l.. work Nothing can
live that does not work. The great
liquor traffic labors every day Of the
week, hence It lives and grows. The
young should learn to assume the re-
spOnsibility OF life, especially that Of
opposing the great evil which threatens
every noble work She gave an explain
alton of l.. T. L. work and urged the
young present to join hands in the
reform Ella Ashley then favored the
convention with recitation, which
was followed by music.
Evening session began at 8 o'clock by
singing THE Battle Hymn of the
Republic, followed with prayer by Mrs
Boner, The cordial address of welcome
by Mary Mcclure, Of pancoast, and the
excellent response by Oda Sibley, of
! Brockwayvillc. we're much appreciated
by the convention. After Il recitation
by Stella Shields, pautominc was
given by the Brockwayville Legion.
AT the close of an address by Mrs,
Preston, the Legions gave the state
rallyinq cry. saloons Must Co was
sung by the Brockwayville Legion, af-
ter which Margaret Long sang song
and Miss Mcclure made few remarks.
Session clssed by singing temperance
doXology.
At the morning session May %, con-
vention sang "Saloons Must Go" and
lbdlNlt W llt INtJuDllCs
prayer was offered by Rev. o. II. Sbley.
After song by Margaret Long recita-
tions were rendered by Stella Shields
and Anna Bell Mcclure. Rev. Sibey
then addressed the convention. He
told the delegates to carry To their re-
spective Legions enthusiastic reports Of
the rally, TO stir the stay-at-homes to
greater activity He said in after years
we will look back with pride and pleas
urc on having been at the first county
convention.
The election of county officers result
ed as follows: President, Frank Blakes-
lee, Coal Glen; Vice Pres, Pearl Alma,
Brockwayville; Rec. Sec, Stella Shields,
Falls Creek; Cor. Sec, Mary Mcclure,
Pancoast, Treas, Glare Platt, Brock.
wayville: Musical Director, Luther
Lukehart, Falls Creek
On motion Presswork, Mercy, and
Sabbath Observance were taken up a.
special lines Of work for the year. The
following superintendent were appoint.
ed. PresswOrk, Stella NJ. Shields
Mercy, Miss Wavie Elder, Pancoast
Sabbath Observance Miss Mary Ashley
Sandy Valley.
The delegates and visitors were roy
ally entertained by the good people o.
Pancoast and vicinity, and all voted tn,
first county convention grand success
We aslx all In tho nounty who n ro int tor
ested in the l.. 7. L., to join hands with
; us in doing work through the year tina
will make the next convention a still
greater success, and win more battles
for God, Home and Native Land"
S. M. S., Recording Sec.