Its mandate resembled the WCTU in that it sought to challenge the rampant sin embodied in the gambling halls, brothels, and dance:halls of Dawson.
The force behind the WomenΓÇÖs Vigilance Committee was a group of middle class residents who believed that Dawson should strive for respectability in the eyes of the country. Their lobbying proved fruitful. Sifton put pressure on Commissioner Ogilvie to suppress these ΓÇ£dance hall girls and prostitutes.ΓÇ¥ He said there was ΓÇ£no reason why the evil complained of should be allowed to continue.ΓÇ¥ Ogilvie, who sympathized with the local business owners, found it hard to comply with his superiorΓÇÖs demands.
