Sons of Temperance Meeting Minutes 1851-1854 (SOC.6)

Minutes of the meetings of the Sons of Temperance Rio Grande Division No 63

Booklet no. 2—January 1, 1851—December 20, 1854

Wording, spelling and punctuation are, with some exceptions, as written in the minutes.

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Rio Grand Division No 63 S of T Jan 1 1851
First Opened by the W Associate
2 Excused the absentees of the last meeting voted to procede to initiate Mr Andrew H. Day Voted to procede to install the officers for the ensuing quarter the following officers was installed

A Sawyer OS, WH Sargent JS, E Harden AC, DP Friend C, R Byard T, GM Sargent FS, AP Roberts ARS, C Billings RS, WG Sargent WA

The following comites was appointed
Chaplin Wm H Sargent E Hardin C Billings P Pervear visiting comitity A Sawyer WH Sargent RS Cole
Financial comity EP Cole D Friend AH Day Investigatein comity herd the report of the FS As follows received $22.75 voted that Br Allen be instructed to get six copys of new music Receipts $6.90 Close C Billings ARS

Rio Grand Division No 63 S of T
2 opened by the W Asociate
3 voted to discust Broth Bunkers resolve No 9 Said resolve past in the affirmative
herd the report of the financiel comity as follows in the hands of the trustees $40 and in the hand of the Tresurer $25.94
voted that DF Harden bring in a resolve in one week from this evening
Receipts 3.21 Close C Billings RS

Rio Grand Division No 63 Jan 15, 1851 first opened by the W Asociate
2 excused the absentees of last meeting proceded to discust Brothe Friend resolve No 7 said resolve past in the afirmative
Receipts nothing
Close C Billings RS

Rio Grand Division No 63 Jan 29 1851
at a regular meeting of the Sons of Temperance the following business was transacted
First opened by the W Asociate
2 excused the absentees of last meeting
3 voted that the RS to furnis himself with a book to ceep the record of the No of members preasant at each meetings
4 voted that the Division take a temperance paper
5 voted that RS Cole WH Sargent A Sawyer be a commity to procure the paper
Receipts $ 4.35
Close C Billings RS

Rio Grand Division No 63 Feb 5 1851
at a regular meeting of the Sons of Temperance the following business was transacted
1 opened by the W Asociate
2 excused the absentees of last meeting
3 herd remarks on temperance from Broth John Allen and others
4 herd the report of the investigation comity on the name of T Means said report was unfavorable and excepted
5 proceded to balit on the name of Thomas Means the baliting resulted in rejection
6 proceded to discust Broth GN Sargent Resolve No 10 said resolve past in the affirmative
Receipts $1.30
Close C Billings RS

Rio Grand Division No 63 Feb 12 1851
at a regular meeting of the Sons of Temperance the following business was trans
1 opened by the W Asociate
2 voted that Daniel Eaton be suspended for non payment of Dues
3 the FS red portion from the Cold Water Fountain
4 voted that broth AH Day bring in a resolve at our next meeting to be discust next in order
Receipts nothing
Close C Billings RS

Rio Grand Division No. 63 Feb 19, 1851
1 Opened by the W.A.
2 Voted that a comity be raised to see Mr. Edward Morgan and consult him about making an acknowledge on the ungentlemanly way in which he left the Division.
Brother P. W. Sargent read partons from the Cold water fountain.
Recetes nothing Closed A. P. Roberts A.R. S.

Rio Grand Division No 63 Feb 26 1851 at a regular meeting of the Sons of Temperance the following
1 Opened by the WA
2 Excused the absentees of last meeting
3 herd the quarterly journal red
Receipts nothing Close C Billings RS

Rio Grand Division No 63 March 5 1851 This being a regular meeting of Sons of Temperance the following business is being transacted
1st Opened by the senior S.W.P.
2 appointed Brother EP Cole be a committee to draw up a petition for the ladies of Sedgwick to present to next session of the legislature.
3 proceded to discus Brother Parker Billings resolve No 11
4 Sad resolve passed in the negative
5 received a resolve from Brother E.P. Cole to be discussed next in order
Receipts nothing Closed A P Roberts

Rio Grand Division No 63 March 21st 1851
At a regular meeting of the Sons of Temperance the folowin business was transacted
first opened by WPA
2 Brother JS red portions from the cold Water fountain
3 voted that Brother Sawyer be instructed to procure a supply birning fluid
4 Resolved that this Division is entirely dissatisfied the so called confession made by Edward Morgan at the Washingtonian meeting on the 9 instant
Receipts nothing Close C Billings RS

Rio Grand Division No 63 March 29 1851
At a regular meeting of the Sons of Temperance the folowin
1 Opened by the WA
2 Brother D F Harden reported out of Hesth
3 proceded to discust Broth EP Cole Resolve said resolve
4 lay on the table one week
5 Brother E Harden brings a resolve at our next meeting
Receipts nothing Close C Billings RS

Rio Grand Division No 63 Aprill 2 1851
At a regular meeting of the Division the following business was transacted
1 Opened by the W.A.
2 Appointed a committee of nomination and said committee retired to the anti room
3 the committee reported as follows W.G. Sargent W.P. C Billings W.A. David P. Friend R.S. H. Hooper A.R. S. .S. W Milliken G. E. Harden C. E. Brown A.C. A. Sawyer P.S G.W. Sargent O.S.
4 Proceded to install said officers elect
5 appointed A. Sawyer Chaplain E. Hardind G.M. Sargent R. Byard vis. Comm A. Sawyer R.S. Cole C. Billings Com on Finance: E.P. Cole H.P. Roberts D.P. Friend __ Comm
6 herd Bro. G.W. Sargent report
Receipts nothing Closed A.P. Roberts RSA

Rio Grand Division No 63 April 9 1851
At a regular meeting of the Division the following business was transacted
1 Opened by the W.P.
2 Excused the absentees of last meeting
3 Received letter from Morning Star Division Surry
3 voted that the WR be instructed to write to the Morning Star Division
4 voted to let out the money in the treasury
5 voted to abolish all funeral benefits so far as the division see fit
Receipts 1.95 Closed D.P. Friend RS

Rio Grand Division No 63 April th 19 1851
At a regular meeting of this Division the following business was transacted
1 Opened by the W.P.
2 heard remarks from the WP and others on temperance
3 voted to discuss Brother Coles resolve
4 voted to reconcider the vote
5 heard several interesting pieces read from the Fountain Journal on Temperance
Receipts 65 cts Closed D.P. Friend RS

Rio Grand Division No 63 April th 28 1851
At a regular meeting of this Division the following business was transacted
1 Opened by the W.P. 1 voted to excuse the absentees of the last meeting
2 voted to discuss Brother Coles resolve said resolve passed in the affirmative
3 Heard the report of the Financial Committee which gave in the receipts of the last quarter $8.86
Receipts .65 Closed D.P. Friend RS

Rio Grand Division No 63 April the 30 1851
At a regular meeting of this Division the following business was transacted
1 Opened by the W.P.
2 voted to hear Brother O read from the Fountain Journal.
Brother OJ read several interesting pieces from said paper which was herd with pleasure
Receipts 2.00 Closed D.P. Friend RS

Rio Grand Division No 63 May the 7
At a regular meeting of the Division the following business was transacted
1 Opened by the W.P. voted to excuse the absentees of the last meeting
2 herd several remarks from several brothers present on temperance
Receipts 2.25 Closed D.P. Friend RS

Rio Grand Division No 63 May 14th 1851
At a regular meeting of the Division the following business was transacted
1 Opened by the W.P.
2 Voted to excuse the absentees of last meeting
3 herd several pieces read from the Fountain Journal
Receipts 95 cts Closed D.P. Friend RS

Rio Grand Division No 63 May 21 1851
At a regular meeting of this Division the following business was transacted
1 Opened by the W.P.
2 voted to raise investigating Committee of three to investigate the case of Mr Benjamin W. Sargent who was proposed by us
3 said committee reported favorable and he was accordingly elected a member of this division
4 herd remarks from several Brothers
5 voted that Brothers CS & C & Bunker bring in a resolve at the next meeting
Receipts 2.65 Closed D.P. Friend RS

Rio Grand Division No 63 May 28 1851
At a regular meeting of this Division the following business was transacted
1 Opened by the W.P.
2 voted to postpone Brother Cs resolve one week
3 voted to discuss Brother RS Coles resolve said resolve was taken up discussed and passed in the affirmative Voted that Brother Cs resolve be discussed at some future time
Receipts nothing Closed D.P. Friend RS

Rio Grand Division No 63 June 4 1851
At a regular meeting of the Division the following business was transacted
1 first opened by the W.P.
2 voted to excuse the absentees of the last meeting
3 voted to have our papers kept on file in the hall
4 herd remarks from several brothers present
5 voted to except Brother C resolves
Receipts Nothing Closed D.P. Friend RS

Rio Grand Division No 63 June the 11 1851
At a regular meeting of this Division the following business was transacted
first opened by the W.P. Brothers __ and __ were absent & brothers WH Sargent and brother GW Sargent were appointed to fill their places by the WP the former C & the latter AC
had several pieces read by the GS from the Fountain Journal
Receipts 1.00 Closed D.P. Friend RS

Rio Grand Division No 63 May 18 1851
At a regular meeting of this Division the following business was transacted
first opened by the W.P. WH Sargent & Brother AC & C were absent and Brother Thomas Sargent & L.B. Sargent were appointed to fill their places
2 herd remarks from Brother White head
Receipts nothing Closed D.P. Friend RS

Rio Grand Division No 63 June the 25 1851
At a regular meeting of this Division the following business was transacted
First opened by the W.P. voted to procede to a choise of officers
2 voted to raise a committee of five to make a choice of officers
3 said committee retired to the ante room & said committee reported as follows Calvin Billings WP WH Sargent WA David P Friend RG K Hooper ARG Wines Milliken A Sawyer G LB Sargent C BW Sargent AC GM Sargent FS Jasper N Sargent OCS
Receipts nothing Closed D.P. Friend RS

Rio Grand Division No 63 July th 2 1851
At a regular meeting of this Division the following business was transacted
first opened by the W.P.
2 moved to lay the case of Dr De lasks who wished to join our division
3 moved to proceed to the installation of officers Said officers were accordingly installed & appointed Brother PWP Chaplain
Receipts 265 cts Closed D.P. Friend RS

Rio Grand Division No 63 July 7 1851
At a regular meeting of the Division this following business was transacted
First opened by the W.P. first voted to hear the report of the financial committee
2 voted that said report be excepted
3 voted that Brother John Irving WG Sargent C Billings RG Cole attend the meeting of the Grand Division held at Rockland Me
Receipts 2.25 Closed D.P. Friend

Rio Grand Division No 63 S of T July 16
Met and for want of a quorum no business was transacted
WH Sargent RS Pro tem

July 23 Rio Grand Division No 63 S of T
For want of a quorum no business transacted
Geo. M. Sargent R.S. Protem

Rio Grand Div No 63 S of T July 30
1st Met as usual
2 John DeLaski proposed as a suitable person to become a member of this division and the proposal was referred to the investigating Committee for examination
Closed Receipts No
Geo M Sargent RS protem

Rio Grand Div No 63 S of T Aug 6 1851
No meeting on account of the few met together not a quorum

Rio Grand Division No 63 Aug 13 1851
At a regular meeting of this Div the following business was transacted viz
1st Opened by the W.A. who is in the chair the WP being absent
2nd heard the repport of the investigating committee on the case of John Delaski which report was favorable
3rd proceded to ballot on the name of John Deluski and he was constitutionally elected as a candidate for initiation
Closed Receipts 1.22 Geo. M. Sargent R.S. Protem

Rio Grand Division No 63 Aug 20 1851
At a regular meeting of the Division the following business was transacted
1 first opened by the W.P.
2d proceeded to initiation of Brother John Delaski
3rd herd a remark from Brothers WA Bunker PWP
Receipts 5.85 Closed DPF RS

Rio Grand Division No 63 Aug 27
No meeting this evening on account of non attendance

Rio Grand Division No 63 Sept 3 1851
At a regular meeting of the Division this following business was transacted first opened by the W.P.
2nd voted to pay brother Sawyer the sum of eighteen dollars for benefits due him from the Division
3rd voted that the LWL read from the quarterly Journal
4th herd a petition read by the same brother
5th voted that the FG be furnished with a receipt book
6th voted that he be a committee to obtain
7th one voted that Brother Bunker take the yr Journal to report at receipts .65 cts some future meeting 7th voted that the JG bring in a resolve to be discussed next in order
Closed D.P. Friend

Rio Grand Division No 63 Sept 10 1851
1st Opened by the W.P.
2nd vacancies were filled OS Sentinel by Br Sawyer RS by Br WH Sargent
3 Heard report on quarterly found by Brother Wm Bunker
4th accepted said report
5th Heard remarks from Br Peaks of Chrystal ___ Division East Brewer Heard remarks from Br WG Sargent and other Brothers on the subject of___ Closed William H. Sargent R Scribe protem Receipts nothing

Sept 17 1851 Rio Grand Division No 63 S of T
1st Opened by the Worthy Patriarch
2nd Filled vacancies as follows Br A Sawyer OS WH Sargent RS BW Sargent FS
3rd Voted to discuss the following resolve brought in by Br GM Sargent Resolved that it would be better for young men to become free at the age of twenty than at twenty one.
4 Said resolve passed in the negative.
5 Voted to discuss Br E Harden’s Resolve which read as follows Resolved that it would be better for the parents of girls to have them free at sixteen rather than eighteen
6 resolve passed in the negative
7 voted that Brs A Sawyer W Milliken BW Sargent bring in resolves at our next meeting.
Receipts $1.50 E.P. Cole RS protem

Sept 24th Rio Grand Div No 63 S of T
1st Opened by the WP
2nd Vacancies filled as follows by BW Sargent OS Br A Sawyer RS
3rd voted to raise a committee of five whose duty it shall be to nominate a board of officers for the ensuing quarter
4th Br WC Sargent W Milliken LB Sargent E Harden BW Sargent were chosen said committee
5th Said committee reported as follows Wm H Sargent WP Ellis Harding WA RS Cole NS Edward Brown ANS GW Sargent GS A Sawyer G BW Sargent C EP Cole AC Wm Bunker FS WG Sargent OS
6th voted to except said report
7th Br A Sawyer Brot in the following resolve Resolved that war is an evil that ought to be discountenanced by all Sons of Temperance
8th Br W Milliken offered the following which was axcepd discussed and passed in the negative that artificial light has done more for the reformation of the world than the pen
9th Closed Rests nothing Abel Sawyer RS protem

Oct 1 1851 Rio Hall
At a regular meeting of the Rio Grand Div of the Sons of Temperance the following business was transacted
1st Opened by the WP
2 Excused absentees of the last meeting
3 voted to proceed to installation of officers fro the ensuing quarter
4 Voted to appropriate the sum of seventy three cents __ percentage to the Grand Division
5 Proceeded to the installation of officers All present SH Allen Dr GWP The WP elect being in the Division listened to some remarks from him and proceeded,
6 To chosen Brothers Calvin Billings, WG Sargent JH Allen, John Irvin, RS Cole, Wm Bunker, WH Sargent, A Sawyer, LG Philbrook & K Hooper representatives to the Grand Division
7 Regalia to be cleansed by Bro. A. Sawyer for 23 cents.
8 The Hall to be warmed lighted, swept opened, closed & c. for the ensuing year by Bro WH Sargent for $2.50 Fluid to be furnished by Div.
9 Appointments by the WP C Billings Chaplain, A. Sawyer, WG Sargent, EP Cole Finance Committee, P Pervear, D Friend, E Brown, Investigatory Committee, E Harden, RS Cole, W Milliken Visiting Committee 10 Resolves No 74 from Bro BW Sargent and No 75 from Bro Wm Bunker were received and accepted for discussion
Receipts $5.90 Closed RS Cole RS

Oct 8, 1851 Rio Hall
At a regular meeting of the Rio Grand Division of the Sons of Temperance the following business was transacted
1st opened by the WP
2d voted to excuse the finance committee from reporting this evening
3rd voted to proceed to the discussion of Brother A Sawyers resolve
4 Brother Lebius Kingman presented a withdrawal card from Relief Division, Bangor and wished to become a member of this Division
5th voted to raise a committee of 3 to report on the case of Brother Kingman
6th said Committee reported favorable
7th voted to receive Brother Kingman a member of this Division NPS Brother Sawyers resolve passed in the affirmative
Receipts $2.25 Closed LB Sargent RS protem

Oct 15, 1851 Rio Hall At a regular meeting of the Rio Grand Division of the Sons of Temperance the following business was transacted
1st Opened by the WP
2nd voted to excuse the absentees of the last meeting
3rd voted to proceed to the discussion of Brother BW Sargents resolve (N0 74)
4 Resolve passed in the affirnmative
5 Heard the report of the financial committee
6 voted to draw on the treasurer for money to pay for rent of Hall
7 voted that Brother W Bunker bring in a resolve to be discussed next in order
8 voted that brother L Cole bring in a resolve to be discussed next in order after Bro Bunker
9 Closed Receipts $6.00 Lucius B Sargent RS protem

Rio Hall Oct 22, 1851
At a regular meeting of the Rio Grand Division No. 63
1st Opened by the Worthy Patriarch
Second Heard remarks on the “new liquor law” from our O.S. and W.P.
Third Took up and discussed the Resolution numbered 75, reading as follows: Resolved that much more is to be gained in advancing the principles of Temperance and Moral Reform by moral suasion, than by legal suasion.
Fourth Decided in the negative
Fifth Rec’d and adopted for discussion a resolve numbered 76
Sixth Brother E Brown was appointed to bring in next Resolve
7th Bro. Bunker brought in a Resolve marked No 77. Accepted for discussion
8th Closed Rects .65 RS Cole RS

Rio Hall Oct 29, 1851
At a regular meeting of the Rio Grand Division No. 63
1st Opened by the Worthy Patriarch
2nd heard remarks from Brs WH Sargent WSm Bunker & A Sawyer
3rd Took up and discussed the resolve marked 77. Which read as follows: Resolve that the People this country eat one third more food than they ought to
4th voted to lay said resolve on the table
5th read for discussion by E Browns Resolve No 78
6th Voted to pay Br K Hooper for the present 6.30 cents
Closed Rects nothing Abel Sawyer RS protem

Rio Hall Nov. 5th, 1851
At a regular meeting of the Rio Grand Division No. 63
1st Opened by the Worthy Patriarch
2 Heard remarks from Brs WH Sargent & A Sawyer
3 voted to pay Br K Hooper $5.00 in addition to the sum voted at the last meeting.
4 Voted to discuss Bro E.P. Coles Resolve No 76
5 Said resolve passed in the affirmative
6 Voted that Br WH Sargent bring in a resolve at our next meeting
Closed Recpts 65 EP Cole RS protem

Rio Hall Nov 12, 1851
At a regular meeting the WP in the chair, transacted the following business, viz,
first voted to excuse absentees of last meeting
Second Heard remarks upon Temperance from Bro WH Sargent, Bro A Sawyer, Bro E Harden and RS Cole
Third voted that Bros C Billings & E Harden bring in resolves to be discussed next in order
Fourth Received a Resolve from W.F.W.H. Sargent heard a reading as follows. Viz Resolved, that married men stand a better chance for happiness, and are more useful in the world than Old Bachelors, accepted for discussion
Fifth Instructed the visiting committee to inquire into Bro. Sawyer’s case and report.
Sixth Closed Receipts 00 RS Cole R.S.

Rio Hall Nov 19, 1851
At a regular meeting opened by the WP business was transacted as follows; viz.
First excused absentees of last meeting 2d Instructed Visiting Committee to continue the inquiry committed to them last meeting.
3d Heard remarks on the order of Temperance Watchmen and the expediency of introducing it among us from Bros SG Philbrook, GW Sargent, Wm Bunker and WG Sargent
4th Took up and discussed Resolve marked 78. Viz. Reading as follows Resolved that education does more toward forming the character of men than disposition Rejected
5 Received a resolve marked 81 from Bro C Billings Reading as follows viz, Resolve that the the discovery of the California Gold mines will not be beneficial to the world.
6 voted that Bro. Philbrook bring in a resolve to be discussed next in order 7
Closed Receipts 1.00 R.S. Cole R.S.

Rio Hall Nov 26, 1851
At a regular meeting the WP in the chair, the following business was transacted, viz,
First Excused absentees of last meeting who were present
2d Heard remarks on Temperance from Bros WH Sargent, Wm Bunker
3d Took up and discussed Bro Bunker’s resolve numbered 79 reading as follows, viz: Resolved, that the People of this country marry too soon.
4th Rejected
5th Appointed Bros A.P. Roberts H ____ to bring in resolves to be discussed in order.
6th Closed Rects 000 R.S. Cole R.S.

Rio Hall Nov 26, 1851
At a regular meeting the WP in the chair, the following business was transacted, viz,
First Visiting Committee reported in case of Bro Sawyer that no action was now deemed necessary on that case. Accepted
2d Excused absentees of last meeting who were present.
3d Heard remarks on temperance from Bros A Sawyer W Milliken, S.G. Philbrook, W Bunker and WH Sargent
4th Took up and discussed Resolve No 80 Adopted
5th Received a Resolution Number 82 reading as follows: viz, Resolves that the eye contributes more than the ear in storing the human mind with knowledge.
6th voted that Bro Bunker bring in a resolve to be discussed next in order.
Closed Rects $.97 R.S. Cole

Rio Hall Dec 10, 1851
At a regular meeting opened by the WP the following business was transacted; viz
First Voted to excuse absentees of last meeting who were present.
Second Voted to refer the matter of circulating our paper to the Financial Committee and that they prepare and report a plan next meeting.
Third Heard remarks on temperance from Bro Sawyer, Bro Kingman, Bro WG Sargent, Bro Philbrook, Bro WH Sargent and Bro JH Allen.
Fourth Apointed Bro. WG Sargent bring in a Resolution to be discussed next in order.
Fifth Closed Receipts $1.95 R.S. Cole R.S.

Rio Hall Dec 17, 1851
At a regular meeting opened by the WP the following business was transacted; viz
First Voted to excuse absentees of last meeting who were present.
Second Heard and accepted the report of F. Committee on subject of the paper.
Third Accepted the offer of Bro Sawyer to keep a record of the names of members present and such other things as he may think best; and also keep a list of the numbers and charges them with papers by their numbers which he shall let them have in such order as he may think fit; provided that no brother shall receive any paper while a number stands charged against him.
Fourth Received and accepted for discussion the following Resolutions numbered as follows; viz
No 83 Resolve that whipping children is not right; and ought not to be practiced Wm Bunker
No. 84 Resolved that dancing is necessary K. Penney
No. 85 Resolved that the education of the feelings is more needed than learning the arts and sciences Wm Bunker
Fifth Took up and discussed Resolve No. 83 Rejected
Sixth Chose Bro. Geo. M. Sargent to bring in a Resolution to be discussed next in order
Seventh Closed Rects $2.60 R.S. Cole R.S.

Rio Hall Dec 24th, 1851
At a regular meeting opened by the WP the following business was transacted; viz
First Voted to excuse absentees of last meeting who were present.
Second Heard remarks on the cause of temperance by Bros WG Sargent, A Sawyer, Bro W Bunker, who read a piece from the pen of Prof Stuart on the Maine Law and also made some remarks on temperance
Bro. WH Sargent also made some remarks on temperance
Third voted to suspend Bro Kingsbury, K Morgan for nonpayment of dues
Fourth voted to suspend Bro John Eaton 2nd for nonpayment of dues
Fifth Received and accepted for discussion the following resolution numbered as follows
No 86 Resolve that woman has been the cause of more good in the great work of temperance than man. Geo M. Sargent
Sixth Voted that Brother B.W. Sargent bring in a resolution at our next meeting to be discussed in order.
Seventh Closed Recpts 00 Geo M. Sargent R.S. protem

Dec 31, 1851 No meeting

January 7, 1852 Rio Hall
At a regular meeting opened by the WP the following business was transacted; viz
1st Voted to excuse absentees of last meeting who were present.
2nd voted to suspend the rules for the purpose of electing officers
3rd voted to chose a committee of five to nominate a list of candidates for officers
4th chose W.G. Sargent, B.W. Sargent, J.H. Allen E.P. Cole & Wm Bunker that committee
5th Committee on nominations reported
6th voted to adopt said report
7th Chose Ellis Harden W.P. Geo. M. Sargent W.A. Wm Bunker R.S. Andrew Wood A.R.S. Abel Sawyer F.S.

January 14, 1852
At a regular meeting opened by the WP the following business was transacted; viz
Voted to install Ellis Harden WP
2nd Voted to attend to Bro R Byard case
3rd Heard remarks from Bro W.H. Sargent on temperance
4 PWP read from the Fountain Journal
5 Chose WG Sargent, KG Philbrook, JH Allen, GM Sargent, W Bunker, John ___, and W.H. Sargent Delagates to State Convention held at Augusta 21 & 22 of January 1852.
6 voted to discuss Bro G.M. Sargent Resolve reads as follows Resolved that wimen has been the cause of more good in the great work of temperance than man
7 decided the resolve in the affirmative
8 Chose Ellis Harden to bring a resolve to discuss next in order
9 Closed Receipts 3.65 B.W. Sargent RS

January 22,1852
At a special meeting of Rio Grand Div No 63 Sons of T the following business was transacted viz 1
Opened by the WP.
2 Proposed J.C. Tibbets Esq. of Brooklin Aged 53 occupation ship master as a suitable person to become a member of this Division
3 Closed Rects nothing Wm Bunker RS

Rio Hall Jany 28- 1852 At a regular meeting opened by J.W.P. the folering business was transacted viz 1st excused the absentees of last meeting attended 2and Iniatiade J.C. Tibits
3 Recieved W.H. Sargent A Sawyer as surety for Treasurers of Rio Grande Division No 63 S of T
4 Recieved a bond of the trustees with Calvin Billings Wines Milliken as surety of said bond
5 Heard remarks from JC Tibbits and others
Closed Recits 4.30 B.H. Sargent RS protem

Page 42–Rio Grand Hall Feb 4 1852 Met as usual, opened by J.W.P.
Voted to excuse Bro Bunker and Byard for none attendences
Read the minutes of last meeting
Recd a visit from Bros of Morning Star Division
Heard remarks from Br Philbrook, Brs of M. S. Division, Br W. H. Sargent,Wm G. __, A. Sawyer, Brs of M. Star Division, Bro Philbrook
Discussed the proprietry of organizing a Temperance Watchman Club in Surry.
Receipts nothing
Attest Wm Bunker R.S.

Feb 11 1852 No meeting

Rio Grand Division No 63 Feb 24 1852
1st Opened by the Worthy Patriarch
2nd Voted to dispense with counting the vote of Officers for the present Evening viz amount of them not being __ a list of Officers present.
3rd Voted Wm Bunker and P Pervear be a committee to make assignments with the Watchman Club in regard to their use of the fixtures of the Hall.
4th Voted to instruct the above committee to take three dollars for the use of the fixtures of the Hall.
5 Voted to accept the Financial Committee report
6 Voted to give John Chelaski a clearance card without exacting his dues.
7 Voted WH Sargent be a committee to make out and send John Chelaski his card of clearance
Receipts of the evening Nothing
Attest Wm Bunker RS

Rio Hall March 17, 1852 S of T
1st Opened by the Worthy Patriarch
2d Filled vacancies
3d Excused absentees of last meeting
4th Heard remarks from brothers upon the subject of Temperance
Closed Receipts 1.00
William H. Sargent R Scribe

Rio Hall Mar 24 1852 S of T.
1 Opened by the W.P.
2. Filled vacancies
3. Rec’d communication from Oregon Division No. 17 S. of T.
4. Heard remarks from Bros on the above
5. Voted that this communication lay upon the table one week or until a convenient time for consideration.
6. Heard remarks from Bros on the subject of Temperance
7. Closed Rcts $ .65
R.S. Cole R.S.

Rio Hall March 31 1852
1. Opened by the W.P.
2 Excused absentees of last meeting
3 Chose a comitte to select candidates for officers for the next quarter
4 The committee nominated for officers WP Bunker, W.A. E.P. Cole, R.S. B.W Sargent, A.R.S. A. Sawyer, F.S. W.G. Sargent, F.L. G Philbrook, C. Philip Pervear, A.C. E. Brown, F.S. C. Billings, O.S. W.H. Sargent
Closed Recpts 00
E.P. Cole RS protem

Rio Hall April 7 1852
1st Opened by Wm H Sargent P.W.P.
2d Bro Philbrook reported the case of Bro E.P. Cole as lame and deprived of his ability to labour.
3d The D.G.W.P. John H. Allen not being present the installation of the officers for the current quarter was postponed.
4th Recpts nothing
5th Closed L.G. Philbrook R.S. protem

Rio Hall April 14 1852
1st Opened by Wm H Sargent P.W.P.
2d Filled vacancies
3d Heard remarks on temperance from Bros Wm Bunker, W.H. Sargent, E.P. Cole. Heard a letter read from the Cold Water fountain concerning Summit Bonsey of Ellsworth
Receipts nothing
Closed Attest Wm Bunker R.S.

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April 21, 1852 No Meeting

Rio Hall April 28, 1852
1st Opened by P.W.P. Wm H. Sargent
2d Excused FS for absence last meeting
3d Voted to proceed to installation of officers.
4 Installed W.H. Sargent OSL. G. Philbrook, G.W. G. Sargent, G.S. A. Sawyer, ARS B.W. Sargent, R.S. E.P. Cole, W A DGWP John H. Allen present
5 Following committees were appointed by the W__ Investigating Comm RS Comm W.G. Sargent P Pervear, AP Roberts Visiting Com W.H. Sargent B.W. Sargent A.Wood, Chap W.G. Sargent
Receipts 3.25
Closed B.W. Sargent R. S.

Rio Hall May 5 1852
1 Open by the W ct
2 Filled vacancies
3 Dispensed order of business until after initiation
4 Initiation Francis Billings
5 Voted to install Wm Bunker __P Decided to install said officers WH Sargent PGWP protem
6 Voted to install Edward Brown AC
7 Installed said officers
8 Voted to pay EP Cole 3.00 for benefits
Receipts 8.05 Closed A.P. Roberts paid 1.90 into__
Closed B F P GP Sargent RS
The last sum of $1.90 is included in the first receipts
R.S. Cole R.S. pro tem

Rio Hall S.of T. May 12, 1852
1. Opened by the W.P.
2 Filled vacancies
3 Voted that the Financial Com. Have 1 week to report.
4. Closed Rcts nothing
R.S. Cole R. S. pro tem

Rio Hall May 19 1852
1 Opened by the WA
2 Fill vacancies
3 Voted to pay Ellis Harden five weeks benefits
4 Heard remarks about the paper __
5 Install P Pervear Conductor W.H. Sargent H.G. W.P.
6 Closed Receipts 1.30
B.W. Sargent R.S.

Rio Hall May the 26-1852
1 Open by the senior W.P.
2 Filled vacancies
3 Bro. EP Cole reposted sick
4 Voted to install Bro Calvin Billings in Sick Sentinel
5 Heard remarks from Bros E. Harden R Byard and others on temperance
6 Closed Rets 65 cts
B.W. Sargent R.S.

Rio Hall June the 16 1852
1 Open by the PWP
2 Fill vacancies
3 Heard remarks from various brothers on temperance
4 Voted to pay EP Cole two weeks benefits
Closed Rsts 6.00
B.H. Sargent R.S.

Rio Hall July 7th 1852
1st Opened by the WP
2 Committee of investigation reported favorable on name of Mr Johnson Grindle
3rd Accepted Mr J Grindle as a suitable person to become a member of this Div. Heard report of Financial Committee of last Qrtr and accepted it.
4 Voted to proceed to choice of officers
5 Chose Bros WH Sargent, Geo W Sargent, L.B. Sargent, AP Roberts and Ellis Harden as a committee to nominate officers.
6 Committee nominated Bro E Cole WP, PW Sargent WA, AP Roberts RS, LBV Sargent ARS, WG Sargent FS, Phillip Pervear F, E Brown C, Francis Billings AC, WH Sargent LS, Ellis harden OS,
7 Closed Rects $1.30
Geo M. Sargent R.S. protem

Rio Hall July the 21 1852
1 Open by the WP
2 Filled vacancies
3 proceded to install officers D.G.W.P. in the chair
4
5 appointed the fowling committee Investigatory. AP Roberts, BW Sargent, Francis Billings, visit WH Sargent, E Brown, E Harding, Financial WH Sargent,& E Harding & AP Roberts
6 Voted to appropriate __ for percentage __for postage
Receipts 65 cents
AP Roberts RS

July 28 Not a quorum present. The same was true of Aug 4,11,18,25
RS Cole R.S. protem

Rio Hall Sept 1 1852
1 Opened by the WP
2 Filled vacancies
3 Heard and accepted report of Financial Scribe Rects of quarter $19.25 Disbursements 13.50 Balance in favor of Div $5.75
The above report covers just the last quarter and no more.
4 Heard remarks on temperance from Bros Pervear, Bunker, WH Sargent, RS Cole, BW Sargent & WG Sargent
Closed Rects nothing
RS Cole RS

Rio Hall Oct 19 1852
1st Opened by the WP
2 Chose a committee to select officers for the present quarter.
3 Said committee reported as follows for W.P. BW Sargent, WPA A.P. Roberts, RS W.G. Sargent, ARS W. Milliken, FS W.H. Sargent, G E. Brown, C Francis Billings, AC Calvin Billings, FS Parker Billings, O.S. E. Harden
4 Voted to procede to installation of officers VC John H. Allen, Philip Pervear, Robert Byard GC A.P. Roberts WH Sargent, EP Cole FC WG Sargent, Frances Billings, Wynes Milliken, Chaplain WG Sargent Voted to pay E Brown 45 cents for lighting sweeping warming and finding water for the hall for the remainder of the present quarter.
Receipts $4.23
WH Sargent RS protem

Rio Hall Nov 8 1852
1 Opened by the WP
2 Filled vacancies
3 Voted Wm H Sargent to bring in a resolve to be discussed next meeting. & W Milliken bring in a resolve to be discussed next in order.
4 Heard remarks from W H Sargent on Temperance
Receipts $4.00
Closed W Milliken RS pro tem

Not a quorum present on the evenings of Nov 10, 17 and 24.
R.S. Cole R.S. pro tem

Rio Hall Dec 1, 1852
First Filled vacancies
Sec Voted to choose an Outside Sentinel and Bro P Pervear was chosen.
Third Voted to proceed to install Bros C Billings A.C. & P Pervear O.S. and they were installed. Bro. WH Sargent acting as DG. W.P.
Fourth Took up and discussed a resolve running as follows, Resolved, that, as mechanics, carpenters are more useful than blacksmiths which resolve was negative.
Fifth Voted that Bros W.G. Sargent and S.G. Philbrook bring in a resolves next meeting to be discussed next in order.
Sixth Closed Rects $2.60
R.S. Cole, R.S. protem

Rio Hall Dec 29 1852
At a regular meeting opened by the W.P.
First Filled vacancies &
2d Nominated and chose the following brothers for officers for the next qr viz W.P. Bro A.P. Roberts W.A. W.G. Sargent, R.S. Wines Milliken, A.R.S. Francis Billings, Treas Edward Brown, Corr. Calvin Billings, A.C. Parker Billings, I.S. L.G. Philbrook, O.S. William Bunker
3rd Voted to set up the lighting of the hall-building fires-together with furnishing wood cleaning hall-& taking care of the regalia.
4th It was bid off by Bro E. Brown for fifty three (53) for coming quarter.
5th Vote to set up washing of the regalia at auction
6 The washing of the regalia was bid off by Bro Benj W. Sargent for twenty cents (20)
7 Bro Wm H Sargent presented a written request that the ___ whereby seven is required for a quorum and so alter it that five may be a quorum.
8 Rect nothing Closed
W. G. Sargent R. Scribe

Rio Hall Jan 5, 1853
1st Opened by the W.P.
2nd Filled vacancies
3d Read a communication from the Grand Scribe, which was fully discussed
4 L.G. Philbrook presented a proposition in writing to amend the by-laws as suggested by the circular presented from the Grand Scribe.
5 Voted to hold a special meeting on Tuesday eve next at
6 oclock 6 Voted that Bro Bunker & als be a committee to notify delinquent members of said meeting.
Receipts $1.60
L.G. Philbrook R.S. protem

Rio Hall Jan 11, 1853
Met agreeable to a vote at the last regular meeting
1st Opened by the W.P.
2 Filled vacancies
3 The circular from the G.S. was read and discussed
4th Recpts $2.00
L.G. Philbrook protem

Rio Hall Jan 12 1853
At a regular meeting of the Sons of Temperance the following business was transacted.
1 Opened by the WP
2 Filled vacancies
3 Voted to pay bros Wm H Sargent & Benj W. Sargent’s bills
4 Meeting addressed by Bro . P. ___
5 A proposition was presented to expel Bros John Irvin, D.H. Harding, David P. Friend Andrew H. Gray
6 Closed Rects $3.70
W.G. Sargent R. Scribe

Rio Hall Jan 19 1853
At a regular meeting of Rio Grand Division No 63. The following business was transacted viz
1st Opened by the WP
2 Filled vacancies
3 Voted to expel Bro Danl F. Harding for nonpayment of dues
4th Voted to expel Bro John Irving for nonpayment of dues
5 Voted to expel Bro David P. Friend for nonpayment of dues
6 Voted to expel Bro. A.H. Day for nonpayment of dues The above votes were unanimous there being ten members present.
7 Voted to amend the By-laws of this Division as suggested by the Grand Scribe in his circular dated October 21, 1852 which amendment reads as follows viz…
Sec 1 The initiation fees of this Division shall be $2.00 And immediately after initiation an order shall be drawn on the __, in favor of each brother initiated for 1.75
Sec 2 The regular dues of the members of this Division shall be sixty cents per qtr. But he shall be required to pay only his proportional parts of the incidental expenses, and five percent to the O. D. quarterly. It shall be the duty of the RS and GS to determine what each of the member’s proportion is. And the GS shall balance each members account when it is paid, and such brother shall be entitled to the loss money.
Sec 3 In case of the death of a brother in regular standing in the Division, each Brother shall pay to the T. 25 cents who shall pay the same to the family of the deceased.
Sec 4 The widow and orphans of any deceased brother in regular standing at the time of his death, shall be visited by a special committee of three, at such times and receive such assistance as the Division as the Division may direct.
Benefits
Sec 1 No brother shall be entitled to benefits in this Division, unless he shall pay to the T twenty five cents per week, taking his receipt therof, and in case of the sickness of such brother he shall receive weekly one dollar.
8 Choose a committee consisting of Bros Bunker-Wm H. Sargent -& K. Hooper to examine the T books and report out at next meeting.
9 Voted to choose a committee consisting of Bros Bunker –E.P. Cole& P Pervear to acertain the outstanding debts against the Division, including Bro Sawyers.
Rects nothing Closed
W.G. Sargent R.S.

Rio Hall Jan 26 1853
1 Opened by the WP
2 Filled vacancies
3 Voted to lay Bro P Billings case on the table
4 Heard the report on the treasurer’s books.
5 Accepted report
6 Heard the report of committee on Finances of Division which read as follows- viz Now in Treasurer’s funds 420, Due on note Wm Sargent-45.60 WG Sargent 27.50 Due from members of Division 35.88
Cash in Wm H Sargents hands 1.30 Cash in RS Coles hands 5.00 119.98
Assets 119.98
Debts- due to Bro Sawyer 27.70, Rent of Hall 1-1853-$5.00Due bro IH Allen 1.50 Over paid by members-.20 Due E. Brown for lighting hall .40 Total 34.80
7 Voted to pay Bro Sawyer
8 Voted to exemt Bro Thos Pervear from paying his dues & allow him nothing of the surplus
9 Voted exemt Bro John Tibbets on same condition as Bro Pervear
10 Raised a committee consisting of Bros Wm H Sargent-EP Cole & K. Hooper to apportion the money among the members according to the numbers of weeks they have belonged to the Division and settled with the members accordingly
11 Voted that the above committee be authorized to settle all acts of the Division and divide and pay to each brother his part of the surplus. 11 Meeting addressed by Bro Kittredge of Milo- Bunker and Sargent
Closed WG Sargent RS

Rio Hall Feb 2nd 1853 Rio Grand Div No 63
1st Opened by the WP
2nd Heard minutes of last meeting
6th Voted to have the balance due the Div read 84.42 instead of 85.18.
7th Heard the report of committee appointed last meeting to apportion the money among the members.
8th Voted to dispense of Bro Billings case.
9th Voted to suspend Bro Parker Billings for nonpayment of dues-
10 Voted that the recording Scribe send a request to Grand Division to have Bro W G Sargent appointed Deputy Grand WP
11 Discussed Bro Millikens resolve which reads as follows viz Resolved that blacksmith are more beneficial in the country than shoemakers
12 Voted to lay resolve on the table
13 Closed Rects 00
WG Sargent R.S.

Rio Hall Feb 9th 1853
At a regular meeting of Rio Grand Div the following business was transacted viz
1 Opened by the WP
2 Filled vacancies
3 Called up Bro Millikens resolve said resolve negative 8 to 6
4 Discussed Bro Wm G Sargents resolve that cooks are more useful in the community than masons Negative
5 Recd for discussion a resolve from Bro Milliken
6 Closed Rects
WG Sargent R.S.

Rio Hall March 23 1853
At a regular meeting of Rio Grand Div the following business was transacted viz,
1 Opened by the WP
2 Filled vacancies
3 Heard remarks from W.H. Sargent and others
4. Closed
Wines Milliken ARS

Rio Hall March 30 1853
At a regular meeting of Rio Grand Div the following Business was transacted viz,
1 Opened by the WP
2 Proceeded to nominate the following Brothers for office for the ensuing qtr viz, W.P. W.G. Sargent, W.A. Wines Milliken, RS Wm H Sargent, SRS Robert Byard, FS E.P. Cole, F P Pervear, C F. Billings, AC E. Harding, I.S. Wm Bunker, O.S. R.S. Cole
3. The above named candidates were constitutionally elected
4 Voted to meet once in two weeks for the next qtr
5 Bro Wm H Sargent was appointed a committee to confer with the club about having a meeting once in two weeks
6. Voted to pay Bro F. Billings 54 cents for lighting the hall building fires, getting water, sweeping Hall- taking care of ___ for __ quarter
Receipts 20 cents
7 Closed
W.G. Sargent R.S.

Rio Hall April 13 1853
At a regular meeting of Rio Grand Div the following business was transacted viz,
1 Opened by the WP
2 Filled vacancies
3 Heard the report of committee for conferring with the club who reported that the club interest into the arrangement of meeting once in two weeks
4 Noted that when we adjourn we adjourn to meet in two weeks from this evening.
5 Voted to proceed to install the officers for the present quarter
6 Chose Wm Bunker ___ & Francis Billings I Sentinel
7 Proceeded install the officers.

Rio Hall April 27, 1853
1st Opened by the WP
2 Filled vacancies 3 Balloted for James Clapp and Reuben Billings who were constitutionally elected as candidates for members into this division
5 Mr Vinal Wood was proposed as a suitable person to become a member of our order.
6 Heard remarks from Bro Reu Billings and E Harden P Pervear __
7 Closed Receipts fifty cents
William H. Sargent R.S.

Rio Hall June 8 1853
1 Opened by the Worthy Patriarch
2 Filled vacancies
3 Investigating committee favourably on the name of Mr Vinal Wood who was constitutionally elected for initiation
4 Heard remarks from Brothers Harden/Pervear
5 Closed
William H. Sargent

Rio Hall June 22 1853
At a regular meeting of Sons of Temperance the following business was transacted
1st Opened by the Worthy Patriarch
2d filled vacancies
3d Proceeded to initiate Mr Vinal Wood
4th Heard remarks from Brother Harding and others
5 Closed Receipts twenty five cents
Reuben Billings RS pro tem

Rio Hall July 7 1853
1st Opened by the WP
2d Filled vacancies
3 Proceded to nominate officers for the ensuing quarter as follows viz William H. Sargent W.P., E.P. Cole W.A., Reuben Billings R.S., Francis Billings A.R.S., B W Sargent G.S., Philip Pervear G., E. Harden C., E. Brown A.C., C. Billings I.S., Vinal Wood O.S.
4 John H Hall was proposed aged 40 occupation yeoman as a suitable person to become a member of our order
5 Refered to Investigating Committee
Receipts 00 Closed William H. Sargent R.S.

Rio Hall July 16 1853
At a special meeting of Rio Grand Division the following business was transacted viz
1 Opened by the WP
2 Rev E Pinkham Preacher aged 63, also Judson Billings and George Mirick as initiate persons to become members of this division
3. Referred to the investigating Committe
Closed E.P. Cole RS Protem

Rio Hall July 20 1853
1st Opened by the PWP
2 Investigating Committee reported favourably on the names of Rev E Pinkham Judson Billings and George Mirick
3 The above named Gentlemen were constitutionally elected for initiation into the the mysteries of our order
5 Apropriated 25 cts for percentage Closed Rects 75 cts Refunded E. Pinkhams initiation fee which reduces the receipts to 50 cts.
WH Sargent RS

Rio Hall Aug 3 1853
1. Opened by the W.P.
2 Voted to install the officers that are present WH Sargent in the chair
3 Installed those that were present
4 Closed Rects 00
EP Cole RS protem

Aug 31 1853
1st Opened by the WP
2 Filled vacancies
3 Bro E Harden installed
4 Heard remarks from Bro Harden and others
Close Geo Mirick RS Pro tem

Rio Hall Oct 18th 1853
1st Opened by the WP
2nd Proceded to nominate as follows E.P. Cole W.P., C. Billings W.A., L.B. Sargent R.S., J. H. Allen A.R.S., F. Billings F.S., E. Harding F., B. Sargent C., A.P. Roberts A.C., V. Wood P.S., G.D.B. Mirick O.S.,
4th Proceeded to installation of the officers elect by the O.G.W.P.,
5th WP appointed committee as follows Investigating Committee L.B. Sargent, A.P. Roberts, George Mirick Visiting Committee E. Harding, B.W. Sargent, V. Wood Financial Committee C. Billings, Francis Billings, WH Sargent
6th Simeon Grant was proposed and referd to the investigating committee
7th Voted that after our next meeting we hold our meetings every week
8th Heard a few remarks from Brothers John H. Allen and Brother Kingman
9th Voted that the lighting warming sweeping and keeping water at the hall on evenings of the meeting be let up at auction. George Mirick bid it of for 75 cts the term to be for the present quarter
10th Voted that WH Sargent bring in a resolve for the next meeting
11th Voted that every member of this Division pay 25 cts to meet the expenses of this division Receipts 75 cts
Closed LB Sargent R.S.

Rio Hall Nov 7 1853
1st Opened by the Worthy Patriarch
2d Filled vacancies
3d Proceeded to initiate Mr Johnson Grindle
4th Voted to authorize Brother WH Sargent to send a communication to the Grand Scribe
5th Voted to appropriate the sum of two dollars to procure the new Ritual cards blank etc
6 Recpts 25 cents
Closed L.B. Sargent RS

Rio Hall Nov 16 1853
1st Opened by the Worthy Patriarch
2d Filled vacancies
3d Heard the report of Brother Wm H Sargent from the Grand Scribe wich report was accepted
4th Heard a resolve from Brother Wm H Sargent wich resolve read as follows (Resolve No 1) Resolved that Thanksgiving Day causes our corporeal system more pain than pleasure
5th Voted to have the Resolve discusd this evening
6th Said resolve was passed in the affirmative 7th Voted that Brother Francis Billings bring in A Resolve to be discussd at our next meeting Recpt 75 cts
Closed LB Sargent R.S.

Rio Hall Nov 23 1853
1st Opened by the Worthy Patriarch
2d Filled vacancies
3d Recvd the following proposition wich read as follows I propose Robert Bettell aged 28 occupation Mariner residence Sedgwick a suitable person to become a member of our order Robert Byard 2nd
4th Said proposition was refered to the investigating committee
5th Voted for Brother C. Billings Resolve Discussed this evening wich resolve read as follows Resolve that the love of money causes more misery than ardent spirits
6th Said resolve passed in the affirmative
7th Voted that Brother Ellis Harding and BW Sargent bring resolves in next meeting to be discussed next in order Recpts nothing
Closed LB Sargent RS

Rio Hall Nov 30 1853
1st Opened by the Worthy Patriarch
2d Filled vacancies
3d Heard the report of the investigating wich report was accepted
4th Heard a resolve from Brother Ellis Harding which Resolve was accepted
5th Proceeded to initiation
6th Received the following proposition wich read as follows I propose Hezakiah Billings age 18 occupation stone cutter Residence Sedgwick a suitable person to become a member of our order LB Sargent
7th Said Proposition was referd to the Investigating committee Recpts 75 cts
Closed LB Sargent R.S.

Rio Hall December 7th 1853
1st Opened by the Worthy Patriarch
2d Filled vacancies
3d Heard remarks from Bro Benjamin W. Sargent P Pervear and others
4 Resolves were presented by BW and WH Sargent and were accepted for discussion
5 Voted that we now adjourn Receipts 000
William H Sargent RS Pro tem

Rio Hall December 15 1853
1st Opened by the Worthy Patriarch
2d Filled vacancies
3d Excused Bro FS and OS for absence at the opening of the discussion
4th The investigating committee reported favourably on the name of Hezakiah Billings
5 Ballotted for the above named gentleman
6 and he was constitutionally elected
7 Called up Bro Ellis Harden’s resolve
8 The discussion was continued by WGS PP and E. P. Cole and others.
9 The resolve was decided in the negative
10 Closed Receipts 25 cents
WH Sargent RS Pro tem

Rio Hall Dec 21 1853
1st Opened by the Worthy Patriarch
2d Filled vacancies
3d Voted to excuse Brother Lucius B Sargent for absence at last meeting
4th Recd the following proposition wich read as follows I propose Mr Benjamin Billings age 33 occupation shoemaker Residence Sedgwick a suitable person to become a member of our order
5th The above proposition was referred to the investigating committee
6th Voted to instruct our treasurer to bring one gallon of fluid for this division
7th Resolves was presented by Brother EP Cole and Wm H Sargent wich resolves was accepted for discussion—Brother Wm H Sargent Resolve read as follows Resolved that painters are more useful as mechanicks in the community than coopers. Brother E P Coles resolve read as follows Resolved that the Order of the Sons of Temperance exerts a greater influence over the community than the Temperance Watchmen and that it is a more efficient Auxilliery in the cause of Temperance
8th Brother Wm H Sargents Resolve was called up for discussion
9th The above Resolve was decided in the negative Receipts nothing
10th Closed LB Sargent RS

Rio Hall Dec 28 1853
1st Opened by the Worthy Patriarch
2nd Filled vacancies
3 Heard the report of the investigating committee on the name of Mr Benjamin Billings wich report was accepted
4 The above named person was constitutionally elected
5th Proceeded to choose of officers for next quarter wich are as follows Calvin Billings WP, LB Sargent WA, AP Roberts RS, F Billings ARS, BW Sargent FS,P Pervear FD, V Wood C, J Grindle AC, R Bettel IS, WH Sargent OS
6th The following resolve was handed by Brother Ellis Harding and accepted for discussion Resolve read as follows Resolved that the rumseller is worse than the highway robber
7th Set up the warming lighting and taking care of the Hall at auction Francis Billings bid it of for eighty two cents
8th Heard remarks from Brother E Harding P Pervear AP Roberts and others
9 Closed Recpts 25 cts
LB Sargent RS

Rio Hall January 4 1854
1st Opened by the Worthy Patriarch
2d filled vacancies appointed Robert Bettel Outside Sentinel
3d Recd the following propositions wich read as follows I propose John Albert Billings age 19 occupation mariner residence Sedgwick a suitable person to become a member of our order LB Sargent I propose Andrew Cooper age 33 residence Sedgwick Occupation Blacksmith a suitable person to become a member of our order LB Sargent
4th The above propositions were referred to the investigating committee
5th Proceded to initiate Mr Benjamin Billings
6th Proceded to installation
7th the following committee was appointed for investigating LB Sargent AP Roberts Wm H Billings Financial WH Sargent EP Cole C Billings Visit C Billings WH Sargent P Grindle
8 Voted to excuse Brother Billings from paying his initiation fee for the reason that he has been a member before
9 Receipts nothing
Closed A.P. Roberts RS

Rio Hall Jan 11th 1854
1st Opened by the W.P.
2nd filled vacancies Appointed brother B Billings PWP and brother BW Sargent AC
3rd the investigating committee report favourable on the names of John A Billings and Andrew Cooper
4th Voted to take up brother Hardings resolve for discussion. Said resolve reads as follows . Resolved that the rum seller is worse than the highway robber. Said resolve passed in the affirmative 4-3.
5th Voted brother B Billings and AP Roberts bring in a resolve for discussion next in order.
6 Rects nothing
Closed A.P. Roberts RS

Rio Hall Jan 13th 1854
1st Opened by the W.P.
2 Voted to __ to initiation
3 ___ to initiating Grant and Andrew Cooper
4 Voted to appropriate 25c to the Grand Division
5 Voted to take up Brother Coles resolve for discussion Said resolve reads as follows Resolved that the Order of the Sons of Temperance exerts a greater influence over the community than the Temperance Watchmen and thus it is more efficient Auxilliary in the cause of Temperance. Said resolve past in the afirmitive 7 to 6
6 Recpts 50c
Closed Francis Billings RS

Rio Hall January 25 1854
1st Opened by the WP
2d filled vacancies
3rd Voted to change our reckards of our last meeting in respect to sending one dollar to the Grand Division to 25 cts
4th Heard remarks from brother George M. Sargent and others on the subject of Temperance.
5th Voted to take up Brothers B. Billings resolve which read as follows Resolved that wind has done more damage than fire. Said resolve passed in the affirmative 8 to 2 6th Voted to close Recpts nothing
Closed RP Roberts RS

Rio Hall February th 1 1854
1st Opened by the WP
2 Filled vacancies
3 Heard remarks from brother Pervear
4 Took up Brother William H. Sargent resolve for discussion said resolve reads as follows, Resolved that women exert a stronger influence over or on man than money. Said resolve past in the affirm 10 to 2
5th Voted that our Conducter bring in a resolve
6th Voted to appoint a comity of three to excess a tax on the members to pay for the rent of the Hall for the past year the foliwing brothers was apintied Comity Brother LB Sargent brother WH Sargent and C Billings
7th Heard the folwing resolves Resolve As the merchant on his goods and the farmers on his produce rises so aught the Mechanic and the Laboring man rise on thire wayies. Recpts nothing
8th Closed Francis Billings A.R.S.

Rio Hall Feb 22 1854
1st Opened by the WP
2nd Filled vacancies
3rd Voted to procede to initiate John A. Billings
4 The above named gentleman was initiated
5th Voted to give our financial committee one week more time for their business
6th Heard remarks from brothers Harding Pervear W.H. Sargent
7th Voted all of the brothers in the hall to bring in a resolve at our next meeting.
8th Voted to have brother L.B. Sargent to bring our paper into the hall Rects 25cts
Closed A.P. Roberts R.S.

Rio Hall March 1the 1854
1st Opened by the W.P.
2nd Heard the report of the Financial committee. Said report was accepted
3 Sold the division papers for 8cts
4th Voted to take up brother E. Harding resolve which reads as follows, Resolved that the females have more efficient auxiliary in the temperance cause than the males
5th Voted to except brothers BW Sargents resolve which reads as follows Resolved that the man who will sacrifice principle for interest had not aught to have the sufferage of his fellow citizens.
6th Brother Hardings resolve passed in the affirm 5 to 4 Recpts 2.44 & paper 2.47 8cts/2.55
7th Closed A.P. Roberts

Rio Hall March 15th 1854
1st Opened by the WP filled vacancies
2nd John O. Sargent & Harrison B. Gower were proposed and accepted
3rd the above named gentlemen were duly elected and initiated
4th Sold to papers one for 5c one for 7ct recpts 62cts
Closed Francis Billings ARS

Rio Hall March 22 1854
1st Opened by the W.P.
2nd Sold out papers for 11 cts
3rd Heard remarks from Brother Bettel, W.H. Sargent, __Grant
4th Recpts 58 cts
Closed A.P. Roberts RS

Rio Hall March 29th 1854
1st Opened by the WP Filled vacancies
2 Mr Wm H Emerton & Hezekiah Billings were proposed and accepted for initiation.
3rd The above named gentlemen were duly initiated
4th Proceded to chose officers for next corter wich were as follows SB Sargent WP, AP Roberts WA, GD Mirick RS, P Pervear ARS, WH Sargent FS E Harden T, F Billings C, H Billings AC, S Grant IS, EP Coal OS
5th Voted to hand in three cents to by a lock
6th Sat up the warming and lighting the hall to auction and was bid off R.B. Tell for fifty cents
7th Closed Receipts fifty cents Francis Billings ARS

Rio Hall April 5th 1854
1st Opened by the W.P. and filled vacancies
2nd Proceded to install the others RS C AC & WP
3rd Voted to set up the papers at auction & one was bid off by W.H. S. & the other byF. Billings for __.
4th Closed Receipts fifteen cents for paper George Mirick RS

Rio Hall April 12 1854
1 Opened by the WP
2 Filled vacancies
3 The WP appointed the following commity viz Financial Com W.H. Sargent, AP Roberts, C. Billings, Visiting Committee BH Sargent, F Billings, E Harden, Investigating Com WH Sargent, BW Sargent, Philip Pervear
4 Took up the resolve brought in by BW Sargent reads a follows That the man who will sacrifice principle for interest had not aught to have the sufferage of his fellow citizens
5 Said resolve was tabled
6 Set up the papers at auction and sold to LB Sargent for nine cents
7 Heard remarks from Bros E Harden and others
8 Closed Receipts
9 cents BW Sargent RS Pro tem

Rio Hall Apr 12 1854
1 Opened by the WP
2 Filled vacancies
3 Mr Julian Parker & Mr Benjamin Sargent were proposed for and accepted for initiation
4th The above named gentlemen were initiated
5th Heard remarks from Bro John O. Sargent
6th Bro AP Roberts was installed
7th Sold our paper at auction for 7 cents to Bro F Billings
8 closed
9 Voted that G.M. bring up the paper for the Division Receipts 57 cts G.M. RS

Rio Hall July 24 1854 Sons of Temperance
1st Opened by the Worthy Patriarch
2 Filled vacancies
3 Division papers opened
4 Read minutes of last meeting
5 Installed the Outside Sentinel
6 Sold the papers to AP Roberts for 7 cents A Cooper 7 cents WG Sargent 14 cents
7 Heard remarks from Bro GW Sargent WH Sargent and E Harden
8th Closed Receipts 28cts WH Sargent R Scribe

Rio Hall Sept 24 1854
1st Opened by the WA
2 Filled vacancies
3 Opened in due form
4 Sold the papers to Capt LB Sargent for 8 and 25 cents
5 Mr SW Allen was proposed as suitable person to become a member of our order
6 Selected the following brothers for officers for next qtr Francis Billings WP, WH Sargent WA, Hez Billings RS, Andrew Cooper ARS, WG Sargent GS, Ellis Harden C, George Mirick AC, AP Roberts IS, LB Sargent OS Set up taking care of the hall for 3 months was bid of to Francis Billings for 48 cts Receipts 33 cts
WH Sargent RSA

Rio Hall Nov 15 1854
1st Opened by the WP
2nd Filled vacancies
3rd The division opened in due form
4th David P Haskell is proposed & elected & initiated as a suitable person to become a member of our order
5th Read circular
6th Sold papers to Brothers P Haskell, LB Sargent WG Sargent B Billings for 51 Receipts 24 cts
Closed George Mirick RS

Rio Hall Nov 28 1854
1 Opened by the WP
2 Proceeded to fill vacancies
3 The division is opened in due form
4 Voted that the Treasurer pay Bro Geo M Sargent 100 for Gall fluid
5 Closed WG Sargent RS pro tem
Rio Hall Dec 20th 1854 1 Opened by the WP 2 Proceded to fill vacancies 3 The division is opened in due form 4 Hird remarks from WG Sargent 5 Sold papers to Brother WH Sargent, Hez Billings, WG Sargent& LB Sargent for 23 cts
6 Voted that Bro Ellis Harding bring in a resolve next meeting
7 Voted that we admitted ladies as visetores Closed Rects of evening 56 cts Hez Billings R Scribe

Minutes transcribed by: Pam Simmons
Redwood City, California and Sargentville, Maine 2018