Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-01-26
the meeting to be to organize Union, to enlist
the efforts Of the christian women Of the place to
endeayor to stay the tide of intemperance that is

the efforts Of the christian women Of the place to
endeavor to stay the tide of intemperance that is
on the increase in this community.
He then called upon MIS-, W. G. Sargent OF
Sedgwick, who is stopping in the city temporar-
lily, talented, christian lady, thorou ghly CONVEX
SAINT with the work Of the organization, and VINO
Is one Of the Vice Presidents Of the State Union
Mrs Sargent said she would be glad to render
all the help possible to her sisters during her stay
in the city. There is a rational mon, and these
Unions are being established in States, counties,
cities and towns One was formed in this State,
at Old Orchard, last fall. This movement was due
largely to the providential uprising of the women
| of the West 1t is not expected that every wo-
man is to be crusader. Some may think they
have not the ability TO enter upon this public
work but she begged them to remember that we
cannot all be Sauls there are some Davds among
US all can do something in this broad field.
There are some especially adapted to be crusaders,
| to visit saloons and bar rooms. How many hearts
have rejoiced at the work effected in tina. dircc-
| ton! Others are adapted to the more quiet work
| of visiting the desoate homes of the drunkard,
| and seeking to administer to the wants of his
| family. She read extracts from the Woman 5
Journal, showing the character and extent of the
| work undertaken by the Union in other places
holding PRAYER meetings seeking the Divine guild
guce opening places Of public resort, where those
who had been reclaimed from their cups could
gather and feel that they were welcome going
on errands of mercy to the distressed and suffer
| ing; imparting information and help where ii Is
| reeded personal labor among the children, one
! of the most important objects Of the Union. Dr..
Holland has recently said very truhfully, "lf 70
| lasca.s arc to be had in the future, make none"
! She urged her sisters to go right on, organize
| ard they would find plenty to do-thc work would
| grow upon their hands
! The ladies organized temporarily by the choice
| Of Mrs Ira d. Sturgis as chairman, and Mrs
| Geo. A. Philbrook, Secretary.
A nominating committee was then raised from
the floor, consisting Of one lady from each relg
ious denomination in the city, whose duty it is 10
| report list of officers at adjourned meeting.
The committee as constituted is as follows:
Corgrcgational--Mrs Joshua Nye
| Universalist-Mrs. Q. Parker.
! Free Baptist-Mrs. NJ. Rollins
| Baptist-Mrs. II. W. Tiden.
| Methodist-Mrs. o. Williamson.
| Epscopal-Miss Town.
| Unitarian-Mrs. Samuel Titcomb
Christian Union-A1rs. J. 0. Boyes.
| Catholic-Mrs. Sheahan.
| It was voted that the above committee meet al;
| tie Congregational vestry, on Tuesday afternoon
next at l-2 o'clock, to nominate list Of officers.
At three o'clock, the ladies will meet at the same
| place, to perfect their permanent organization.
The ladies are in earnest in this matter, and
are determined to have a working organization.