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Phillips Division was organized Feb. loth, 1859, and 

 Abraham Lincoln Division Feb. 3d, 1866 ; they are both 

 now in existence. These two divisions admit ladies as 

 members. 



Connected with the Sons of Temperance, it would, 

 perhaps, be proper to notice the Daughters of Temper- 

 ance, although these organizations have not been in exist- 

 ence for several years, owing to the admission of ladies 

 into other temperance organizations ; yet in their day 

 they were a useful auxiliary in the temperance cause. 

 The Independent Division, and the Zephyr Union Daugh- 

 ters of Temperance, were early organized, and contained 

 during their existence, many true and faithful workers in 

 the cause of temperance ; some of whom have transferred 

 their labors to other organizations, where they assist to 

 give them life and energy. 



In 1859 an organization was formed called the Social 

 Council. This organization was intended to unite more 

 fully the eiforts of the Sons and Daughters of Temper- 

 ance in a united organization, requiring membership in 

 them to secure membership in this. Subsequently it be- 

 came independent, and admitted members without these 

 restrictions. After an existence of about two years it 

 was disbanded. 



In 1855 members of the Sons of Temperance in New 

 York being desirous to cement stronger the bonds of 

 friendship, organized the Temple of Honor. This was 

 intended to be connected with the Sons of Temperance, 

 requiring membership in that order to secure member- 

 ship in this ; but after several years of unsuccessful 

 attempt to have it an acknowledged branch of the Sons 

 of Temperance it came out an independent order. This 

 organization is different from all others, inasmuch as it 

 may really be called a secret organization, as it has de- 



