If you read the old Mariposa papers, or other old papers and obits, the I O G T abbreviation will pop up. They held many a ball here in Mariposa- The initials stand for : International Organisation of Good Templars Their website is: http://www.iogt-international.org/englishinfo.htm IOGT INTERNATIONAL is an organisation of men and women of all ages who promote the ideals of temperance, peace and brotherhood. IOGT (International Organisation of Good Templars) is the largest international non-governmental organisation working in the field of temperance. It is a voluntary, democratic organisation based on the work of committed lay people. IOGT promotes cultural and educational activities for the benefit of all. Carolyn