The organization took place September 17, 1880. The first meeting was held in the old adobe saloon. The sweet, pure smile of Temperance, and the glad songs sung by sweet, clear voices, drove out the last lingering fumes which had been left among cobwebs of the fiery liquid, which but a few years before had been dealt out and drank within its cool, inviting walls. Where oaths, curses, and the vulgar jeer of the midnight bacchanal had rung forth, the voice of thanksgiving and prayer was heard, and God sent his blessing on the devoted few and prospered them. The lodge was organized by Hugh R. Hughes. Its present membership is about thirty. The members are earnest and devoted. The lodge meets every Sunday afternoon. This lodge has, with its other good works, contributed something to the Orphans' Home.

History of Merced County, California
Elliott & Moore, Publishers
San Francisco, Cal.
1881
Page 104
Transcribed by Julie Appletoft 6/10/2008

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