Southend on Sea
On the 25th March, a deputation from the above Division occupied the platform at the usual weekly meeting of the Forward Branch, Army Temperance Association, Shoeburyness Garrison. The Chair was taken by Bro F J Edwards D.G.W.P., who explained the work and advantages of the Order. Addresses were given by Sister Goward W.P., Bro Goward, and Bro Walton P.W.P. Vocal music was contributed by Sister Lose, and Bros Bradshaw and Scott. A thoroughly enjoyable and successful meeting was held, and some pledges were taken. The deputation was glad to find that an earnest temperance work is going on in the Garrison, and wish it God-speed.
(The Son of Temperance, May 1896)
Having previously been founded in the United States, the Order of the Sons of Temperance of Great Britain and Ireland was instituted in 1855. Thus for over a century and a half the Sons of Temperance, as a Friendly Society, has had an outstanding record of service in providing life insurance and savings schemes exclusively for teetotalers.
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