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To the Editor of the Washingtonian
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To The Editor of the Washingtonian


DEAR SIR: In your paper of Saturday, 7th
instant, there is notice OF the Total Absti-
nence societies of the colored people, which
comes far short of a correct statement. Per-
nit me, therefore, to place ourselves in true
position.


The first and largest society, is the Afi-


can II. A. S. of Georgetown, which


meets quarterly at the African M. Z.


church, numbers about 500
Asbury, city, meets quarterly 400
First Baptist, meets at church, quart'ly 200
Union Bethel, meets as above $50
Presbyterian, meets at church, quart'ly 100
Wesley Zion, meets at church, /" $50
Israel, M E., meets at church, I" 800
Ebenezer, M. E., navy yard, meets at


church, quarterly $50
Sons of Temperance, recently started,


meets on Third street, between the


canal and Maryland av., monthly 100


Making also