Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-01-06
Orford Co. Lodge of 4. o. of G. r..

This organization assembled with An
droscoggin Lodge, No. 1877, situated at
Dixlield. Me-. at 10 o'clock A. NJ. We'd
ncsday. Dec. 2Sih, 1870.
In the absence of w. G. T., II. +.
Howard. Co. Deputy. acted as w c. T.;
G. X Houghton, w. S.; l.. N. Reinolds,
w. T.; the remaining stations were filled
10y the respective officers of Androacog-
gin Lodge.
The committee reported six Lodges,
represented as follows:-
Liltlo Androscoggin. No. $50; Mt.
Christopher, No. 10; Androscoggip, No.
1917; Archon, No. 2l4; Invinciblc, No.
226; Maple Grove. No. 204.
On motion Of f. G. Harlow, it was
voted to make all members present, mem.
hers of the County Lodge.
The committee on the state OF the Or
der, gave very brief report, on account
of misunderstanding. rs to who com.
posed said committee.
TN following officers were duly elect
cd for the ensuing six months, and in
stalled by ii. +. Howard, Co. Deputy -
[. Cushman. w. c. T.; c. r. Houghton,
w. s.; J. S. Wright, w. t.
The following committee were duly ap.
pointed by the w. G. T.: Committee on
Resolutions. j. S. Wright. |. Cushman,
w. S. Walker.
Committee on Credentials. WIN. w.
Bolster. |. Cushman, W. S. Walker.
Committee on Finance. II. +. Howard.
J. +. Jennie. w. +. Harding.
Committee on the state OF the Order.
+. L. Shaw. J. S. Wright, j. A. Roberts.
Committee on time and place Of next
meeting, j. Z. Jennie. g. Marshall, and
A. Roberts. The Lodge decided to hold
its next session with Maple Grove Lodge,
No. 20l. West Peru, on Wednesday.
March lst. at 10 O'Clock A. NJ.
The Committee on resolutions present.
ed the following Resolves, which were
accepted and adopted:
Resolred, That in casting retrospect
i've glance over the past, we feel TO ac'
knowledge the goodness OF Him who
governs all thing. for the past success and
present prosperity Of the Order and we
invoke the blessing of Col for our future
success in Kidding our State OF the Tell
destroyer of domestic peace.
Res0lred. That we recognize in the Oi-
der OF Good Tcmplars, The great eifcien,
power to promote the cause OF Temper
nncc, and we feel the need OF earnest Ia
Dor for the promotion and increase OF our
Order.
Resolred, That in The great work that
is before Us. in driving intcnlpcrance from
our land. we call upon all Christian or
CARNATIONS TO lend helping hand in the
suppression of that form OF immortality.
in which the Christian Church finds its
deadliest enemy.
VIM. W. Bolster was appointed to pre-
side over the afternoon session. Voted
to adjourn until Z. NJ, for a public
meeting.
The afternoon session was called to or
der by VIM. w. Bolster The meeting
was opcued by remarks by Mr.. Bolster,
and music by The choir. which was follow
ed bv speeches from several of the bvcth-
rem, sisters and young men which was
very interesting and profitable TO all
present.
A very small delegation from abroad
were present, owing, ii was presumed. TO
the bad state of the travelling, which
WAS great disappointment 10 the friends
OF The Order. who were expecting large
delegation. and who had made prepare
tons to accommodate about two hundred
people.
vote of thanks was extended To the
brethren. sisters and friends for their
Kindness and hospitality, and to the choir
for music furnished for the occasion.
A vote of thanks was also extended 10
the delegates who had taken the trouble
Ia come from Il distance.
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