Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-06-23

oOhiO olO UOutU pSlolot iOohlll8 all WullcJs
The premiums, which will be announced in
few days, will best show the kinds and quality.
NEW TEMPERANCE ORGANIzATIoN.-Th tenn
perance meeting at Washburn hall yesterday was
not remarkable in point of numbers, but those who
did attend-many of whom were from towns about
the cOunty-were very busy throughout the day and
evening. The meeting was called to order at ten A.
M. by Hon. p. Emory Aldrich of Worcester, and on
motion of Hon. Milo Hildreth of NorthbOro he
elected permanent presiding officer of the con-
vention. In assuming the chair Mr.. Aldrich briefly
alluded to the origin of the present movement and
said 1t is intended simply to work in the field of
moral suason, interfering with of the existing
organizations, but supplementing all, He did not
expect that connection with this society would
separate from their affiliations with other asso-
Citations, but the contrary he expected that all
these societies would be stimulated and made more
active and energetic.
On motion of Mr.. S. S. Foster, the convention
concluded its organization by the nomination of
Hon. George NJ. Buttrick of Worcester, Hon. Milo
Hildreth of Marlborough, Rev. Mr.. Tracy of SUIT
ton, Mr.. William Mecorney of Worcester Rev DR..
Bigelow of Boylston, and Rev. George Trask of
Fitchburg as vice presidents, and MIR. j. E. Tucker
of Worcester, as secretary.
Rev. George b. Cow made an opening prayer, and,
as a movement toward permanent organization, a
committee to prepare and report plan of orgauiza-
cation for county society," consisting of Hon.
George NJ. Buttrick of Worcester, Rev DR.. Sabin
of Templeton, DIR. Southwick of Blackstone S. S.
Foster of Worcester, and Hon. Milo Hildreth of
Marlborough, was appointed
During the forenoon session, addresses, earnest
and IN no mint xvn ada Inv
Rev. Geo Trask of Fitchburg, NJ Almy Aldrich,
Hon. j. NJ. Usher of Boston, and Mrs S. S. Foster.
Rev. George Trask offered series of resolutions,
claiming the cooperation of Christian churches in
the movement, recommending to the churches its
recognition in their charities, prayers and pupits.
On motion of Rev. Elnathan Davis of Auburn, the
resolutions were referred to the committee.
Rev. DR.. Sabin of Templeton from the commit
tee on preparation of constitution, reported the
following;
PREAMBLE.
We, whose names annexed, DESTROYS of form
ing an association to enable us to protect ourselves
and to save others from the evils of intemperance
to educate the public sentiment of the common
wealth to the magnitude of the evil, to organize on
the broad basis of moral and Christian effort, to
elevate the character of society," and to bless and
oeneht our common humanity, do adopt the follow
ing
CONSTITUTION.
ART. Name. This association shall be known
as the Worcester County auxiliary association of
the Massachusetts total abstinence society
ART. 2-Pledge. The members of this association
pledge to each other that they will abstain from the
use, as a beverage, of all intoxicating drinks in
Guiding wine, cider and malt liquors; that they will
not manufacture or traffic in them to be thus used
that they will discountenance such manufacture tra
fc, and use by others, and that they will make direct
ana perseverng efforts to extend the principles and
blessings of total abstinence.
ART. 3-Membership and Finance. Any person
may become member of this association by sign
InW fhn ffaNfs
ART. 4-0ficer8. The officers shall consist of a
president, two vice presidents, secretary and a
treasurer, who shall constitute the board of man
agement of the association.
ART. 5-Etections The election of officers shall
take place annually on the first Tuesday in June.
ART. 6-MeetiRgS. The meetings of this associa-
ton shall be held quarterly, or at such times as the
board of management may determine.
AIT; IL0eecs q ne ASSOCIATION. 10 disseminate
with other temperance organizations, by the dlfu-
sion OF temperance literature, by the circulation of
the pledge, by interesting the youth, both in public
and Sabbath schools, and by all moral and religious
means in the power of the association, to educate
the moral sentiment of the people.
ARTICLE S--AmenOments, etc. This constitution
may be altered or amended at any regular meeting
of the association.
After some discussion the constitution was adopt
ed by unanimous vote. Remarks were made by
several gentlemen, enforcing the views embodied in
the following resolutions, as partial report:
Resolved that we recognize the providence of
Almighty God in the affairs of men, and look to
Him for His grace to inspire and His wisdom to
guide us IN the discharge of every duty.
Resolved that Christian ministers should be first
and foremost in preaching and practicing total alb
Resolved, that while we seek to promote total alb
stinence by moral and religious agencies, we dis
tinctly state that oppose other organizations
or means, by which other friends may labor to ac-
COmDl1Sl the results. hut that We hid (.Od
speed to every sincere effort and every organiza-
ton that seeks with an earnest purpose to advance
the cause.
The convention then, at half-past twelve, ad-
journed to meet in one hour.
AT the opening of the afternoon session, the COM
mittee on resolutions was authorized to prepare
list of Offices for the new society The resolutions
reported at the previous session then taken up
for discussion. On motion of Rev. A. McKeown
the third resolution was amended SO as to read as
follows:
Resolved, chat, while we seek to promote total
abstinence by moral and religious agencies we
distinctly state that we desire to supplement and aid
other organizations" etc,
The resolutions were then adopted, and, while
waiting for the remainder of the report of the COM
mittee, the convention listened to addresses from
Hon. Mr.. Spooner, and from M. NJ. Rawson of
Waldoboro, Me. Mr.. Spooner took occasion to en-
amended, and stated that, acting under the inspira-
tion of this new movement, the ministers of Bos-
ton churches were awakening to sense of their
responsibility in the work of temperance Where,
in too many instances, preachers of the Gospel
had been fearful that if they preached temperance
they would be looked upon as politicians who were
endeavoring to promote some scheme of law, that
feeling had now been removed, and, in the spirit
that actuated the founders Of the state society," these
clergymen now preached total abstenance on
moral and religious grounds" Mr.. Rawson al
luded to the work going on in his state and claimed
high honors for the share taken by the people of
Name The committee then reported the following
list of officers for the year:
President Hon. p. Emory Aldrich of Worcester:
vice-presidents Hon. Velorous Taft of Upton, and
Hon. Milo Hidreth, of Northbore; secretary NJ
Almy Aldrich. ofWorcester; treasurer s. S. Foster
Esq.
A motion was made to amend the constitution by
increasing the number of vicepresidents; but after
dscussion-the committee explaining that they had
carefully considered such plan, and decided that
the reported was better,-the motion was with
drawn, and the reported list accepted The gentle
men named in the report were then unanimously |
elected Offices The committee then reported the
following additional resolutions:
Resolved that the society has special claims upon
NhV Ou-OptidtiOH VI tIe |
churches of Christ of every order.
Resolved that recognizing the paramount i'm |
portance Of the education of the young in the prin
cipes and practice of total abstinence as one of the
most efficient means for securing the future success
Of the cause, we invite pastors, Sabbath school SUI
perntendents teachers and parents by their exam
pie and by means of the pulpit the school, the press
the formation of Juvenile temperance societies. cold
water armies and the circulation of the pledge |
among the children and youth, to seek the accom- /
plishment CT this desirable end.
Resolved, that regard the traffic in intoxca- |
ting liquors beverage as immoral, unchristian,
and antagonistc to the public welfare and we earn
estly entreat ministers and churches OF all de-
nominations, to treat all who are engaged in it as
unworthy of public confidence and respect.
The last resolution called up Mr. S. S. Foster who
spoke earnestly of the guilt of those who counte-
nance the evil of intemperance. He desired that |
the new society, founded on the principles of NOR
aty and religion, should initiate the great example
OF Christ, and, in following His footsteps, he be-
lieved that the labors of the association would be
fraught with lasting benefit to the community. He
believed that authority was given nv tho examnle