Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-05-07
Ritual of the COid Wdter
TemDidrS.
OPENING CEREMONY.

OPENING CEREMONY.
{. THE officers will take their re-
spective stations, and the members come
to order.
&C. THE V. T. will see that our
Sentinels are on duty.
&C. THE NJ. and \. VI. will ex-
anime and see that all present are worthy
and well qualified foreman in our Temple.
(Thcy examine in the pass word and report.) =
"M.-AIl are qualified on the right.
n. M.-AIl are qualified on the left.
{. T. Brothers and sisters,we,a youth
iul band, have met to fight King Alcohol
Our foe is a strong one, let us fight him
boldly and earnestly, never ceasing until
he is driven from the world.
In order to be successful We must be
watchful, true and faithful, ever mindful
that Our Heavenly Father will aid US in
our pleasant work Of love and mercy
Our labor is one of benevolence, we toll
for the suffering and disconsolate all over
our land. To accomplish the work of our
noble Temple, We must obey all our rules
and regulations, and keep perfect order.
Y. T,-Yes, my little friends, to sue
ceed in any noble work, we must observe
the strictcst order. Let us then take the
utmost pains to make our Temple de-
lightful and lovely home to all who may
join our number.
C.-In all our efforts for the right, we
should always look to our Father in Heav-
On for aid and direction. let US pray:
Our Heavenly Father, we, n little company OF
children have come together 20 work In the blessed
cause OF temperance. We ask Thee to aid aud dl-
rect u in all the l,bors OF this meeting. Let no
unkind word be spoken or anything done that is
wrong. Help US IN all our efforts Tor The drunkard
and his family. Smile upon Our little band, make
us abundantly useful, and at Last when our work
is ended, in Heaven save us, for Jesus sake
Amen.
c. T.-Please sing our opening ode.
The 'Templars' are gathering from near and from
far,
Tho trumpet is sounding the call for the war,
lntemperance IS raging, IL is fearful and strong
But wen grid on the armor and be marching
along.
Marching along we are marching along
Grid on the 2rmor and be marching along.
(Rcpeat bird and fourth lines)
c. This Temple is now open for
business.
ORDER OF BUSINESS.
I.-0pening Ceremonies.
U.-Rcading Of the minutes Of the
previous meeting.
III-Propositions for membership.
IV.-Report Of Committee on Proposi-
ton and Election of Members.
Initiation.
VI.-Recess.
VIT.-Report of Trustees. - Finance
Committee.
VIII.-Are any sick? Have any broken
the pledge?
IX.-Any report Of Special Commit
tees?
X.-Any Communications?
XI.-Any New Business
XII.-Anything for the good Of the or
der?
XIII.-Closing Ceremony.
INITIATION.
c. THE NJ. will retire to the ante
room and see if there are any who wish to
Join our Temple and report.
The " returns and reports.)
c. T.-Have the candidates been duly
elected d?
Sc. T., they have.
C.. THE +. S. and p. I. will pro-
ceed to the ante-room, collect the fees and
dues, and obtain the pledge of member
ship.
p. THE great object of this insti'
tuition is to promote the cause of temper
ance. Are you willing to pledge your
self never to drink drop of anything
that will intoxicate, as beverage? (and
keep secret all the work Of this order "
Pledge of membership to be read to the candi
dates, in the ante room. Return and report.
T. Sc. T., the dues are collected.
p. T.-C. T., the dues are collected.
P. T.-C. T., the pledge has been con-
piled with.
(rhe gives one loud rap on the door,
&C. T., there is an alarm at the
gate.
c. T.-You will attend it, and report.
G.-Who comes here for admission to
our Temple2
M.-Friends, who are anxious to be-
come members of our order
&C. T., friends, who wish to join
our Temple.
c. T.-Open our gate, and let them
enter
The N. conducts the candidates around the
room twice, stopping before the v l.
Y. 1.-Woe! woe woe unto them
that meddle with King Alcohol
C.-Woe woe woe /! unto them that
meddle with King Alcohol
c. T.-Woe! woe7 woe! unto them
that meddle with King Alcohol!
p. T.--Woe! woe woe unto them
that meddle with King Alcohol!
Y. Tie causes misery and wretch
edness all over our land.
Gle makes wicked boys and girls,
| and leads them down to a drunkard's
doom