Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-06-07
be nm affirmative answer the offending brother shall

'i''s "e any tliiN va oh OSEUSlOH Dt ulliltlGC
or discussed in the Club.
ART LEO. 1t shall he the duty ofthe Chaplain
to open ali meetings with prayer, TO take charge OF
all religious meetings connected with the Club,
and Superntend the sabbath school should one be
established by the Club.
ARTICLE ~. Any Clubmay adopt such BYLAWS
'or me government Of their organization as they
may deem eApedient, provided the same are not
inconsistent with the foregoing Constitution, the
, same to be forwarded mmediate7 upon their adop
tlon to the Secretary ofthe State Club.
Article H. Any addition, alteration, or amend.
meht to The foregoing rules, may be made at the
annual State Club meeting, by two-thrll. vote OF
the members present.
ARTICLE /! .-rledgc. We the enrolled mem bers
Of the - Temperance Reform Club do solemnlv
promise before God and these witnesses, that we
VIII never make, buy, sell or use a beverage,
any spritu9us or malt liquors, wine or cider, and
that we VIII in all proper ways, discourage the
Manufacture, sale and use of the same.
Considerable discussion, with the best of
feeling, however, in regard to the substitution
Of "Washingtonian" for the word ''Temper-
ance," in the title Of the club; and an
amendment to make the title "Washingtoni-
an Temperance Reform Club" but it was
finally determined to retain the original and
well known name Of "Temperance Reform
Club''
The report WAS then adopted virtually a. it
came from the committee Adjourned
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Nc at q o'clock.
Gen. Nickerson offered the following, which
received a passage, as an Interpretation ofthe
cider clause in the pledge
Codicii TO Article ~ -Piedge-At Augusta,
on the 9Th day of June, 1872, in State Con-
yention assembled. it is declared as an inter-
probation Of the cider clause" so called, in
the above pledge, that the making. buying or
selling cider for the purpose of being used as
Jererage, is what IS meant and intended to
be prohibited
Mr.. Cousens of Halowell, introduced the
subject OF [ Uniformity in Singing Books in the
reform movement He had conferred with
Oliver Ditson or tie subject and had been as
sured of his readiness TO publish temper
ance book, should he receive sufficient en-
enlargement TO do so. On his motion the
subject Was referred to a special committee,
as follows: Cou>ens, Iiagar ana Nye.
Mr.. Murphy remarked that much of our
future success depends upon what the world
finds ont in regard to our doiugs, He thought
1t would be well to draw up an address to the
people, setting forth our views and the object
Of our organization.
The following gentlemen were appoint, as
that committee: T. s. Niekcrson Of Sears
port +. Murphy Of Portland
Messrs. Cousens, NickerSon and WNman
were appointed a committee TO make report
periecting State organization. The commit
tee subsequently made report providing for
the usual off ,ers. and an executive commit
tee, consisting OIL the President Of the State
Club and the Pre- dents Of !otal clubs, who
shall call future conventions.
Messrs. Murphy and Bryant addressed the
convention.
N y; E
the State Temperance Alliance, was called
upon. He said that he was a native of Ken
nehee and iejoicri that this movement com
nenced here He spoke OF the blessing that
temperance confers-the prosperity attending
a lite of subriety-and urged the young men
present to identify themselves with the cause.
TIE convention then adjourned 70 evening.
EVENING SESSION.
The closing session was held last evening,
Granite Hall being crowded.
Music was furnished by the Augusta Band,
and opening praye Wa made by the Chaplain,
Rev. Mr.. Cousens.
Mr.. Francis Murphy in behalf OF the con-
yenti0n, extended thanks to the people Of
Augusta for their multiplied Inequalities to
the members OF the convention.
The fifteen minutes rule for speeches was
adopted.
Key. EDWIN thompson Of Nas>achusetts'
was tue hrst speaker ana reiateH numerous
anecdotes most OF which nave appeared IN
me papers, out ~hlch had me erect 10 create
conslderaDte noiSr III NE aGo!ence.
Mr.. Il. l.. Fogg made digniied and COM
mon sense speech, in grateful contrast TO the
wlShy- washy trash mat had pfeceaed H. ne
shove the Inference between the power OF
law ana lhat CT reform; anu however much
me Ia" mas uohe 10 u'y up 'he CURSE WE
we must conclude mat II cannot reclaim man
from me power OF ms apPe'te' ne showed
the contrast oc'~een the state OF thin9s now
ana lew weeks ago ana feia'eu lne'ueh's IN
MS experience rs clihker'
ME- bfyaht 81 Lewiston gave some Oh the
more Welsh'y reasons why ne mao siShed the
rieose' IL required more courage 10 40 50
than to ma!ch up 10 the enemy battery dar-
ing the war Some men nave ieaTS 'hat p1i-
mes VIII of'ak up the ciuos' inpossioie'
IL uhl'es an parties ana oased on lhe primer
PIE % mora. Suaslo" mus sucev'u ne llaue
touchihg alusion 10 ms we ana iahiiy'
ana the inigh'y lhliuehce they had N ms own
ielorh'a'Nn. iheir UNIFORM hihdhvSs hau
ne'h great nelP III '''is utl'o''oh' ne Nens