The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-26
ANTl-SALOON RALLY
lass Meeting at Cumberland and
League Organized.
isnecial pIsnatcb IA rhs ri.,as,


Especial Dispatch to The Tiues)
CARTERsVILLE, VA. july 25.-Tes-
-srday was memorable day in the his
DRY OF the anti-saloon workers of old
cumberland county. Far and near the
egs had been circulated that on Thurs
.ay, the 18th day or July. there would bs
grand county mass meeting at cumber-
ana courthouse. and by Il O'Clock the
eautiful. shady grove around Center
hurch. just few yards from the court
ieeu. was dotted with groups OF people
orversinS cheerily until the music should
ali them into the church
About Il o'clock the patriotic song. NV
country, lis OF Thee rendered by the
huir of Gainesville -Anti-Saloon League.
.tvlted the waiting crowd indoors. and
ere the song was finished the church was
yell filled
By requst. Rev ]. E. Gwatkin, pastor
II CartersEilie Baptist Church, called the
ueeunS 20 order. Mr.. Gwatkin was after
ards elected moderator OF the meeting
iEd Rev. W. ". Walsh was elected sec
cary Other ministers present were Rev
II Crawford, of Richmond; Rev Hugh
iay!or. Of Gainesville; Rev w H.
-aWsoH and Rev. Mr.. Grant, of CuYnber-
'anc Church. Nlr. Howard secretary OF
me NJ c. A. In FarmyilIe. was also
present After Scripture reading by Rev
W ". Walsh ana prayer by Rev Mr..
Grant, Rev. W. II. Lawson was intro
sus ed, and all were impressed by the ear
lest words of this man OF God, who had
eft his own protracted meeting in order
% show by his presence at least his deep
md abiding interest in this fight against
he liquor traffic. Next Rev. c. Fl. Craw-
ord was Introduced. and in the torcefuI
and eRectiye style characteristic of the
ran. gave a general talk on the subject
J,s Il,
IN the part woman plays in the raising
~ lowering OF the standard OF manhood
LIE right and Cuty Of woman to demand
IS much purity OF man as he demands
OF her.
At 1:GO the meeting adjourned for dinner.
served in picnic style on the grounds. An
hour later the church was again filled.
md after several songs Mr. Howard OF
F;;rmviile. was introduced, and gave
rcIl-uinutes talk on the responsibility OF
citizens in this matter OF temperance
what man owes to his fellow man
Dr. Crawford tlen explained to the au-
dience the best pans ever devised for car
rying on the work OF the Aati-Saloon
League, and then called for volunteer
speakers Mr.. Grant. Mr.. Felix Taliey
ARD Mr.. Thornton Holman responded with
a few words. The people seemed stirred
nj. in regard to this temperance question
and eager to Join the fight against the
saloon. Pledge cards were distributed
and numbers were signed and returned.
fae work of organization was at once
gone into. committee being appointed
t. adjourn and select officers for nomine-
It'll Nominations. as presented by the
committee, were: For president. Rev Mr..
Grant: secretary, Mr.. v. Walden: treasurer,
Mr.. Felix Tal.ey. a Independent was APP
pointed for each district In the county.
ana to each vice-presicent was given tho
privilege OF selecting hts own COMMITTEES
to work with. The vtce-presidents nonni-
rated were Mr.. Diggs. Mr.. Howard and
Sir. Robert Monctre. All were elected as
nominated.
It is believed ths'. not great while win
elapse ere this county will be rid OF sa-
Icons, and the nag OF temperance will
wave above the Walls OF old Cumberland
Ccslrthouse.