Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-11-04
LANCASTER ANTI
SALOON RALLY,

Ii we take into consideration the
large attendance of our best citizens,
inspiring and instructive addresses, at
tractive musical program. ample pro-
visions. large collection and many other
helpful features of our "Aanuai Rally,
We must concede this last to be one OF
the best we have ever held-date Octo-
Der q, 1910. Special mention should be
made of the telling addresses made by
Rev. David Hepburn in the forenoon,
and Rev. Ed. J. Richardson in the after
noon, to which he aided some cartoon
work for the benefit of the children.
and we regret that lack of space pre-
vents the giving of more extensive
notice of these notable speeches, which
should have been heard by every one
who is interested in the welfare of our
county and State. Also the musical
features under the supervision of Mrs.
Lucy Treakle. The singing by the choir.
the duet by Mrs. Georgia Willing and
Mrs Clara Meekins, the solo by Rev.
C. A. Hall, and the duet by Mrs. VIM.
L. Chase and Rev. C. A. Hall added
greatly to the interest and enjoyment
OF the occasion. The collection exceeded
that taken at any previous meeting
all going to show that our people are
still deeply interested in the prosperity
Of the temperance movement.
The committee on nominations. of
which DR.. w. F. Dunaway was chair
man, made the following nominations
For President. Rev. w. L. Ware;
Vice-Presidents. ]. F. Bellows, G. r..
Mckinney and L. t. Rock; Secretary
and Treasurer, DR.. G. II. Oliver. These
were duly elected.
The committee on resolutions. con-
sisting of Rev. ]. d. Hosier, Rev. F.
w. Clsybrook and b. H. Robinson,
offered the following resolutions, which
were adopted:
WHEREAS, it has become evident that
the present legislation concerning the
sale of ardent spirits is not ADEQUATE 10
protect either the individual or society
from the baneful effects Of this des-
| tructive traffic; and whereas, the local
option policy is being used by the liquor
| traffic as a method for obtaining depots
of supplies in the heart of dry territory
Resolved, 1st.-That we vote for such
men for the Gensral Assembly as will
pledge themselves to support the enact
ment of law to submit the question of
Statewide prohibition to the voters of
the State for decision.
Resolved, End. THAT we reaffirm our
devotion to the cause of temperance
and our condemnation of the licensed
saloon.
Resolved, 3rd.-That we rejoice at
| the success of our efforts in the Danish
ment of the saloon from such a large
portion Of our Commonwealth, and we
hail the day when there shall be no
saloon in all our borders,
Resolved, 9TH. That we favor the
amendment Of the law so that the pos
session of n license of the United States
TO sell intoxicating liquors shall be made
not prinaa facia, but conclusive evidence
that the possessor is engaged in retail
ing liquor by the drink.
Resolved, 5th.-That we believe that
the illicit sale of ardent spirits cannot
be stopped by the imposition of pecuni-
AIRY penalties. and we desire that the
penalty for the violation of the law
shall be uniform fine, such fine to
cover the cost of prosecution. together
with confinement in Jail indepently of
the option of the court. =
Resolved, 9Th. That we endorse the
Miller-Curtis Interstate Liquor ship
ment bill now before Congress; that we
request our Representatives in Congress
toavote for its passage, and that the
secretary OF this meeting be instructed
to send them copies Of this resolution.
(SigneO ]. ID. HosIER,
+. w. CLAYBROoK.
B. II. ROBINSON.
The time has arrived for a decided
advance along the line of temperance
legislation. "He that 10 not for Us, is
against u.s." Where do you stand?
Respectfully,
G. H. OLIVER, Se:'y.
The large courtroom was not ample
enough to hold the people. There was
no burst of ephemeral enthusiasm, but
earnestness and determination marked
the proceedings of the body. A sumpt-
uous dinner was served under the trees
on the court green, which was heartily
enjoyed by all present. The large at
tendance was mainly due TO the efforts
of the Rev. w. L. Ware, president of
the Lancaster League. Meetings were
held later at Kilmarnock and Irvington,
at which addresses were delivered by
Messrs. Hepburn and Richardson. Ger
tainly the temperance wave" is not
receding in Lancaster county.
Rev. E. j. Richardson's address, in
part, will be published next week.