The northern tribune. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1847-1855, 1848-04-13
Terms of Advertising in the Daily Tri-
bune.
Bath Seamen's Friend Society.

w euneSuay sne OH lnst. Liz HieetiilS was
not so fully attended as could be wished, con-
sidering the Importance of the object of the
Society; but those who were present mani
tested an unfagging interest, and determi-
nation still to persevere in the accomplish
ment of its designs. A committee of ladies
was chosen to call on the Ship owners and
other gentlemen interested in the welfare of
the sailors, to solicit their aid in procuring the
means for establishing Sailors Home. The
Secretary of the society presented the follow
ing report, which was cordially received, and
it was voted to request its publication in the
papers of this city.
Agreeably to the wishes of the society, a
special invitation is extended to the young la
dies of Bath to attend its meetings, and inter-
est themselves in its objects. A MEMBER.
Report of the bath Ladies' Seamen's
Friend Society"
1t seems suitable, on this our first anniver-
sary, that we should look back and ask our
selves, at members of so important society,
what we have done towards the accomplish
ment of the object that year since called US
together; whether we have come uow with
resolutions as high, and hearts as warm as
when we last met, or whether we are faint
hearted and discouraged, and have allowed our
interest to flag, because the signs of promise,
in some respects, seemed to fail, and some
about us have looked coldly and contemptous-
hanging above us, and felt the thorns beneath
our feet; and yet these things ought not to
discourage us, since we are satisfied, oy care
full examination of the matter, that we are do
ing what we are bound to do, come what will
And the fact that many members of this So
ciety have had an increasing conviction of the
and spiritual advancement of those who come
to US from the fearful perils of the sea, as they
have thought more deeply on the subject,
ought to keep our hearts from fainting, and
our interest from dying. Let us not stand and
look on with folded hands, but bear in mind
that while we are inactive, thousands and thou
mighty tide that will bear them to the sea of
Death.
The ladies of other towns have spoken to us
many words of Kindness and encouragement
At the last meeting of the society, it will be
remembered that the Secretary was directed
to write to ladies in neiehboring towns, and
request them to aid us in establishing Sail
or's Home. She accordingly addressed letters
to ladies in the following places Augusta
Hallowell, Gardiner, Richmond, BoAdoin-
ham, Topsham, Brunswick Phipsburg, Wool
witch, Wiscasset, Newcastle and Nobleboro
From some of these places we have never yet
heard, but those who have noticed this appeal
manifest much interest, and willingness to
aid us if we determine to establish such a
house. The Brunswick and Topsham ladies
have sum of money which they collected
last winter, and have recently informed us that
if We do not soon do something, they shall
send the money-which they intended to give
us-to some other place. Some Of the Tops
ham ladies have expressed willingness to as
sist in furnishing rooms, if we establish a
Home, and those of Augusta and Newcastle
have promised their aid. The ladies of Hal
10 we'll have not even waited for us to make a
beginning, but seeing the great importance of
such an establishment here, have very kindly
forwarded us box, containing articles of bed
ding, and promise to do more for us this
spring. In view of these prospects, what shall
we do? Shall we return their gifts, telling
them our courage has failed? Can we give up
the hope of accomplishing our object, when SC
many in other places stand ready to help us as