Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-07-29
Nallomell ZoraI Mems.

One OF the most interesting temperance
meetings of the season was that at Wilson
Hall on Sabbath evening last. Dr. Brickett
of Augusta, an earnest veteran in the cause,
William E. Drew, Esq, of Washington, D.
c., and several other gentlemen from Augusta
and elsewhere were present. together with a
quartette of little temperance girls, constitut-
ing a strong and effective array of talent
which could not fail to please, instruct, and
encourage to greater efforts in behalf of the
noble cause of temperance, which for the past
few months has seemed to languish to la
mentable degree in this community. We fear
the Reform Club of this city will not keep
pace with those Of our sister cities on the
hennebec, unless something shall very soon
awaken It's members to more earnest zeal for
the welfare of the numerous young men, as
well as old, row fast travelling the highway to
ruin. We did not arrive at the hall in season
to listen to the first two or three speakers,
but We're fortunate to be on hand when our
old friend Drew took the stand; and we can
say that for years we have not listened to an
address better calculated to awaken all classes
to the Importance Of earnest and effective
work IN saving our young men from the vices
CT intemperance, and from the awful doom of
the drunkard. Mr.. Drew, who is a son of
Rev. w A. Drew of Augusta, related many
incidents from his own personal experience
and observation, thrilling the entire audience
with his imprisoned eloquence, and conyinc-
ing the most skeptical of the truth of his con-
elusive arguments. We could but regret that
more extensive .Iotice of the meeting had
not been given; for we feel persuaded that
our citizens generally would have filled the
spacious hall to Overlooking, and given the
speakers such welcome as their services
richly merited.
Even with the limited notice, and the ex-
IRENE heat of the weather, the hall was well
filled, and all expressed qualification through
out the exercises. The hour at which the
meeting was held was not favoreble for those
who had attended church during the entire
day; and we trust that when we are favored
with another meeting. arrangements may be
made to have full attendance. DR.. Brick
EFT announced that he wonld furnish speaking
equal to that of Sabbath evening, whenever
the friends of temperance here would make
preliminary arrangements and notify him. 4
meeting at the Quarries where q good work
is in progress, was notified for Wednesday
evening next. Keep the bail in motion.
Union services were held at the South Con-
gregational church on Sabbath afternoon last,
Rev. Mr.. McCully officiating. The weather was
extremely oppressive, but there was fair at
tendance, and all present were favored with
a practical discourse worthy of serious
thought and individual application.
Rev. Mr.. Cram occupied his pulpit for the
first time for about two months on Sabbath
afternoon. Business Of Importance has
claimed his attention during his absence; and
we learn that he will be absent several weeks
more before resuming regular pastoral labor.
Mr.. Owen has completed his house on the
corner OF Union and Second streets, ard it is
now ready for occupation. No locality in the
city has been improved TO greater extent
than the above; and Mr.. Owen deserves not
only the thanks of his immediate neighbors,
but Of the entro community. Some vsndal
boy INDUCED his evil propensties one night
recently by throwing stone through the bay
window on the north side of the house; and
we trust he may be found out and made to
feel that such sports cannot be INDUCED in
with impunlty in this enlightened city.
Mr.. ID. p. Livermore's house is about fin
ished to his mind, and adds greatly to the at
fractions of the street. We congratulate the
Col. in his successful accomplishment of
noble purpose.
Oar street sprinkler has been in successful
operation for several days and is duly appre-
Clated ny thc peOple on w ater street general
ly and particularly.
Mrs. Berry's new house is nearly ready for
occupancy, and presents very neat and at
tractiye appearance. Several other new
houses are in process of erection in the imme-
date vicinity, on Lincoln and Page streets.
llallowell is to have circus on the second
of August. whereat the boys rejoice in antlci-
patton greatly, and are saving their pennies
Tor the occasion.
\ large number OF our citizens, young and
old, are luxuriating at Squirrel Island and
other seaside resorts during this heated term.
Many more would be glad to do the same
sensible thing would business or plethorc
purse or circumstances generally permit.
Water in the river has not been so low as
AZ the present time for several years. We
have had TO powerful rains until within the
past few days, for several months and the
low stage OF water naturally follows.
The new classical school buildings begin to
unfold their elegant proportions under the
skilliul hands of cunning workmen. They
viii be completed during the early autumn