[Rarebooks] FS: 1881 Templars of Honor & Temperance - Sons of Temperance Handbook

[Joslin Hall Rare Books]

"Temple of Honor Illustrated. A Complete Illustrated Exposition of the 
Subordinate Temple and the First Three Degrees of the order of The 
Templars of Honor and Temperance, commonly called The Temple of Honor, 
with the Funeral Rites, Ceremonies of Installations, Dedication, &c. by 
a Templar of Fidelity and Past Worthy Chief Templar "

Published in Chicago by Ezra A. Cook in 1881.

Founded in the 1840s, the Sons of Temperance still exists. Its website 
explains- "Between 1840 and 1842 there existed in the United States of 
America a temperance movement, which had its origin in Baltimore, known 
as the 'Washington Movement'. During these two years many thousands 
signed the pledge. However the Washington Movement did not encourage 
legislative action to control the liquor traffic, many broke their 
pledge, and the lapses multiplied. In New York a few determined workers 
resolved on the formation of an organization where the pledge could and 
should be taken in a solemn manner and honoured, and where a new and 
higher association for mutual benefit, would take the place of the 
Saloon. A meeting of some sixteen men was held at Teetotalers Hall, 71 
Division Street, New York and the Order of the Sons of Temperance came 
into being by the formation of New York Division No. 1 on 29th September 
1842. The name 'Division' was given to all subsequent branches to 
perpetuate the fact that the first meeting was held in Division Street. 
Other Divisions quickly followed and the Grand Division of New York was 
formed on 10th December 1842. The course had been set, and the Order 
advanced rapidly. Grand Divisions were formed in New Jersey, Maryland, 
Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Massachusetts, and on 17th June 1844, the 
National Division of the Sons of Temperance of the United States was 
instituted. In the records of this National Division are names of many 
men who helped to shape the United States and Canada, not least of which 
are such names as Abraham Lincoln, General S.F. Cary, and the Hon. Neal 
Dow. Presidents Rutherford B. Hayes and Ulysses S. Grant were also 
members of the Sons of Temperance."

Uncommon; OCLC locates 4 institutional holdings.

Softcover. 5"x7.5", 155 pages, plus 6 pages of publisher's 
advertisements, line illustrations throughout. Covers somewhat worn, 
with creases and edge chips, minor soil. Spine partially perished and 
rear cover detaching. Contents with minor soil and light wear. $250-

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