Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-11-01
TEMPERANCE RALLY.
Meeting of Anti-SaIoon League Of
Lancaster County.

A very delightful occasion was the
gathering Of the temperance folk at
Lancaster Courthouse on Friday, Oc-
tober 18th. The ''Chalk Talk" by Rev.
E. j. Richardson, District Secretary of
the Virginia Anti-Saloon League was
especially attractive to the children, as
well as his address, which was also very
interesting and instructive.
The weather was fine, the attendance
large->the provisions ample, and every
one seemed to enter into the enjoyment
of the day.
The meeting was called to order by
the president, Rev. G.. Y. Bradley.
Prayer by Rev. Porter Hardy. On
motion the following committee were
appointed:
Committee on Nominations Rev. F.
w. Claybrook, w. ]. Cornelius, G. w.
Hazard, w. J. Haynie and j. F. Bel
lows.
Committee on Resolution-W. Med.
Lee, G. w. Thompson. G. R. McKenney,
f. G. Newbill and r. L. Bass.
After Chalk Talk and address by
Secretary Richardson the meeting ad-
journed at us o'clock to meet again at
2:15.
After dinner the meeting was called
to order by President Bradley, when
the Committee on Nomination presented
the following names: For President,
Rev. G. Y. Bradley; LIST Vice-Presi-
dent, w. H. Jesse; End Vice-President,
Geo. R. Mckinney; 3rd Vice-President,
j. F. Bellows; Secretary and Treasurer,
G. H. Oliver.
Committee on Resolutions made the
following report.
That we are convinced of the bene-
fetal effects of ''Field Days. and rallies.
and would urge our temperance people
to give them enthusiastic support.
That we desire to express our sincere
appreciation of the helping hand given
10 temperance work in this section by
the officers of the Anti-Saloon League
and reaffirm our confidence and allie
glance to the work of the League. We
particularly extend thanks to Rev. f..
j.. Richardson, Field Secretary, for his
efforts In promoting our county rally:
to our officers who have served us in
the past and to the public spirited citi-
zens throughout the county for their
support and hospitality.
That we urge our citizens, who must
see the splendid results to our county
from the abolition of the saloon, to give
their earnest aid to the temperance
work here, to forward the movement by
moral as well as financial support, and
help those who are weak to rise, and
those who are debauched to cleaner
lte- We would especially emphasize
the necessity of moral courage among
our citizens in reporting and testifying
against law breakers, whenever detected,
and call attention to the fact that our
officials should be supported by presence
and strong public sentiment when
ever the issue is joined against offenders.
That 1t behooves the leaders to put
the best men forward for office, as ONLY
in this way can they expect to get the
support of the best element and q united
temperance strength. We therefore
reiterate what has always been the
tenets of the League, to support for
office only those who are known to be
In accord with the principles of tenn
perance.
That we urge our districts to become
and hold stated meetings of the League.
That the Legislative program of Vir-
ginia Anti-Saloon League be endorsed.
w. MCDONALD LEE, Chairman.
Secretary Richardson then favored us
with another very Entertaining Chalk
Talk" and after presenting the particu-
lar work of the Virginia Anti-Saloon
League, and showing the wonderful
progress of the League, both in this and
the many other states, he took up the
usual collection, the liberality of which,
was practical demonstration of the
fact, that the noble people of Lancaster
county are still deeply interested in this
very important work.
Respectfully,
G. H. OLIVER, Sec'y.