Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-09-24
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I'm accordance with previous announce
ment. the County Lodge of Independent
Order of Good Templars held its Quar-
terly session with "Crystal Fountain
Lodgs."oi Andover, on the llth inst.
The ovcrhanging clouds prevented sons
from leaving their homes to enjoy the
occasion with us, but Others ladies rs
well rs gentlemen. coming rs represent
atives from different Ladgss found
their courage rewarded by pleasant
day and we believe also 10y u mast cordial
reception aud profitable entertainment.
The morning meeting of the Lodge was
ono OF considerable Importance, mas.
much As the officers of the ensuing year
were chosen. and all necessary Commit
tees appointed. But lime nor space will
not permit m extended report OF The
COMMITTEES OF proceedings. Suffice 10
say the officers slscted and installed are
a. follows: Rev. William A. Stevens,
G.. w. C. r.; r. ~ Newton, w, s.;
Joseph D. Moody, &. W. +.
Reports from the different Lodges were
OF an encouraging character. excepting
the Lodge ut Bryant's Pond. which seems
to have been suffering for some time
past. from severe attack OF general de-
bilily. We are informed that the child
is at present unable TO walk, but the rel
slircs are skill hoping Tor It's recovery.
An interesting communication wss
read from Brother Twtchcll, ct Bethel,
suggesting many excellent ideas Tor lnr
good of the order ono of which WAS
the holding of public monthly meetings
for the benefit OF the various Lodges in
our County. who arc expected To send
delegates and visitors. This recommsn-
dation was adopted; and it was voted 10
have these monthly meetings on thu first
week OF each month, or The day at The
regular meeting OF the Local Lodge
where such general meeting may lie APP
pointed. 1t was also voted 10 hold The
first session with Rising Star Lodge.
OF Bethel, in the month oil October 1t
is hoped that all tho Lodges OF the
County will be there represented. The
preparation OF The programme OF eNer
cisss is to be entrusted, in each casv To
tho Local Lodge where tho abOvo nGmcd
monthly meeting may be held.
The Committee OH Resolutions report
ed AZ follows. which report WAS unani.
mously adopted:
Whereas, The happiness, peace aud
prosperity OF Communities, Status and
nations. demand \ strict adherence, Ia
the principles oi total abstinence, there
fore be il
RcS0lUed, That stringent proniOiiOrJ
law. including Tho salo OF cider - we'll
~ other mloNicaliu. beverages. Is
necessity, in connection with mora or
temperance roiorm, and that IN consc
queuce oil This lsct re shail deprccate
The ropsal ot the present, cider -" upon
our statutes, which was passed during The
session OF the last Legislature. until an
other and = bother can he substituted
ReSO!rcG, That while We hail VITA
gratitude the SUCCESS that has attended
The Good Templar movement Tho past
wear, we nevertheless heartily concur
in, and ask God, blessing upon, al!
public and private silorL without the
limits OF oul Order, Hhch books toward
tn, Temperance reform.
Resolrcd, That in oil our success, rsr
recognize the aid OF Divine Providsnce. tor
which we express Our heartfelt gratitude.
and thtt. in the future. We vii! LOOK. lor
prosperity and success, To tho God oi Tia
Temperance cause.
Voted, TO have tho next QuarIsrly SOS
sion OF tho County Lodge with MI.
Abraham Lodge" 1t Lockos Mills. Thus
close The proceedings OF the private res
ion. which WAS followed by i most ~
ege.ling public meeting or c"i, 'll'n IL
tho hall below. 4 vote Ol thanks was
rotur cd 10y the Lodge To the ladies who
prepared Tho collation.
The COLLATION. VA, followed by - put.
lie meeting in the afternoon, presided
ovpr by Chas A. Merrill, oil Andoror.
when tho following resolution was dis
cusscd with much spirit and interest
Rcsolrcd, That the social glass in high
life is more dangerous Ia society Than
the open grog shop.
Rev. Messrs. Stevens and SpraSue.
Bros. Small and Woodbury., and w. III.
Talbot, Esq. entered heartily into the
discussion, after which Rev. Mr.. Stevens
furnished al intcresIin. address on tue
subject of temperance. Sec'y
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