The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-08-11
NATIONAL TEMPERANCE CAMP
MEETINSS.
Third Day.

Yesterday, the third day of the Temperance
camp meeting at Old Orchard, was Woman's
day. The meeting was under the auspices of
the Woman's Maine Temperance Association
Although there was not as large number
present as upon the two previous days, yet in
all other respects, it was the best meeting of
the series.
If, before this, we have had any doubts as to
the zeal Of the women in the great cause of
temperance, if we have wavered in our opinions
as to her ability to carry on successfully re-
form movement. we must confess that our
doubts are dissipated, and our faith in her
strengthened after the splendid meeting yes
terday. She has demonstrated that she is
capable of solving the great social problem,
that she takes wonderful interest in the well
icing of the community, and that her voice
will ever be heard on the side of truth and
right.
About five hundred assembled on the grounds
At ten o'clock a. m. President Murphy intro
duced Mrs DR.. Allen of Bangor. President of
the Women's Temperance Association of
Maine, who presided during the rest of the day.
After reading few appropriate passages from
the scriptures, she called upon Mrs. Prentiss of
Bangor, who offered prayer. Mrs. Allen then
briefly addressed the audience. She welcomed
all present in the name of the society which
she represented, spoke of the duty of women in
the temperance movement, and dwelt upon the
evils Of intemperance. She was followed by
Mrs. Gaines. Secretary of the Association, who
said but few words.
Mrs Taulor of Portland uoe tho noxt oyool-
er. Her admirable address was delivered in
pleasing manner, and was warmly applauded.
Mrs. Taylor is very graceful ON the platform,
and has all the elements of polished and
finished speaker. Mrs. Taylor spoke of wom-
ems work in the cause and said they meant to
carry the gospel of the women's crusade around
the world. If only the women of the State are
true to their opportunity there will be little to
fear either for the present or the next genera.
ton. She spoke of the Women's Temperance
Union and said it was now entering its second
year under favorable auspices.
Mrs Crosman, President of the Bangor Cru
SADIE Society, was the next speaker. She de-
scrbed the crusade movement in Bangor, and
told of its wonderful success. The spark had
gone out and ignited over this and other States.
Our sentiment is watch, fight and pray. We
must. follow the example of Christ and 60 out
on the highways to pick up the down trodden
and degraded.
Mrs. Stevens of Deering, Treasurer of the
Association, then spoke. She alluded to the
power of auxiliary work, and cited several in
stances of the humanizing influence of women.
Mrs. Parker OF Dundee, Scotland, President
of the British Women's Temperance Assoca.
ton, made the closing address of the forenoon.
She spoke of the great contrast between the
social condition of the women in this country
and in the old country. Here women enjoyed
far greater blessings than those beyond the
water. There, many were in a condition little
better than serfdom. The cause of temperance
is the cause of God. Hitherto, women's con-
nection with intemperance has been that of
misery and suffering. The woman crusade
movement, has demonstrated that she can do
her share in redeeming manhood from the
bondage of sin. The womens crusade move
ment had wonderful effect on the women in
Scotland and England. In glowing colors she
painted the utter wretchedness, misery and
desOlation of the lower classes in Britain. This
was due almost entirely to the influence of rum
She closed with an eloquent appeal for earnest
devoted work, on the part of women, to the
great work of temperance. She is pleasing
and effective speaker.
In the afternoon, at $50 o'clock, about four
thousand persons assembled. Mrs. Sargent
Of Bangor, read the scriptures and Mrs. Plum
mer offered prayer. Mrs. Gaines, Secretary of
the Association, then read a number of reports
from different towns.
Mrs Prentiss of Bangor, made few remarks
relative to the women's crusade there She
calls the city agencies horrible things. She
also called some of the medical profession some
very bad names.
Earnest addresses were delivered by Mrs.
Draper of Buxton, and Mrs. DR.. Deyoll of
Portland.
Mrs. Whittenmyer of Philadelphia, closed
the afternoon meeting by giving short sum-
mary Of her celebrated lecture on s'The Rela-
ton of Foreign immigration to the Liquor
Traffic."
To-day is International Day. Addresses will
be delivered by several prominent speakers,
both of this country and Europe.
Next Sunday Rev. Mr. Thayer, Secretary of
the Massachusetts Temperance Alliance, will
deliver sermon on the camp ground.
Next Tuesday will be Massachusetts, day, and
will be presided over by DR.. Reynolds.
Among those on the grounds yesterday were
cago.