Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-28
Grand Temperance Rally at Hsmmond's
Grove. Manchester.

Grand Temperance Rally at Hsmmond's
Grove, Manchester.
The Temperance rally and picnic held under the
direction of Cobbossee Lodge 1. o. &. T., and the
Reform Club of Manchester, on the pa inst, was
a complete success in every sense of the word.
IIammond's grove is situated at The head of
Cobbossee Lake, and consists of several hundred
large pine trees, heavily fiinecd with smaller
growth of pine, while In the center under the large
trees is spot of rare natural attractions. On
grounds gently sloping south 10 the waters edge
and about fifteen rods from the shore, is a large
stand built for the speakers, from which down
through the trees can be the sparkling waters
of the lake while under foot the ground is soft
with pine tassels which for years have been drop
ping down from the Z liant trees.
The speakers stand was covered with flags taste
fully arranged, which with basket of beautiful
flowers on the table, gave the stage verv pleas
ing appearance. The organ from the church at
Manchester was brought to the ground and did
good service during the gay.
AT A. NJ. the people began to gather, coming
on foot, in single teams double teams and large
wagons covered with green boughs. The West
Gardiner Manufacturing Compsnys large team
came bringing about thirty memb rs Of the Will
low Vale Reform Club. Quite a large number of
boats from different points on the lake.
bringing loads of people
AT IL A. NJ, N. G. Weston, President Of the
Reform Club called the audience to order, and in
troducod the President OF the day, John H. Mar
row, the W. c. L. of Cobbossee Lodge. Bro.
Marrow responded with some very able and ap
propTiate remarks.
The meeting opened with prayer by the
Rev. David Douglas OF Manchester.
After singing by an excellent choir, under
the direction of |. y. Wadsworth. Alden
Baker of Gardiner was introduced and
addressed the people about half hour in his
usual pleasing and entertaining manner, explain
ing the object Of the Good Templars and urging
the people to encourage the temperance societies
of the place.
Singing, "Wnosoever Will"
J. c. Dana OF West Auburn was next intro
duced and made some very stirring remark,
cupy ing about ten minutes.
Mrs. Hunt spoke few moments, urging the
people to be prompt at the afternoon session.
Adjourned to 80 Z. NJ.
1t being a basket picnic, groups were soon seat
ed throughout the grove, paTtakIng oil the boun-
tiful supply OF food furnished for the occasion.
During the lntefmisslon the NestGardlner Re
form Club held praise meeting. Short speeches
we're made bv Nh. Builutn of Gardiner, and MIR.
German of Boston.
The people continued to arrive until at the OPEN
ing of the afternoon session at least five hundl ed
people were gather ed from the towns OF Manches-
ter, w inthrop, Readfeld, llallowell, West Gar
diner, and Gardner.
Met at l.50 2. NJ. and opened by singing "Yeld
not to temptation.
The President then introduced C.. c. Frost of
Auburn, who addressed the company, wildly
portraying the evil, of cider drinking urging up
on his hearers to adopt the example of ChIlst, a
he passed not by sinners. 50 should we, instead OF
passing the intern 3erate msn, giving i'm cold
oulder, 20 10 him IN love and try 10 rccla m A
comparison of the advantages enjoyed by pro-
hbtion in the good Old State OF Maine, wa. made
showing the baneiul elects Of the license laws of
some of the southern and western States where
the accused poison l. dealt out CallN iug ms ~
and death IN It's wake
lie said il YOU have in your town one man who
is in favor OF a license law. club together and
aLa md a b. i'm tn
New York where license laws are IN force and
compel him 10 stay there a few weeks, and be
would be heart and haud in favor OF prohibition
on his return.
lie gave vcry interesting account of tenn
perance work IN the city of syracuse, showing
the power of earnest work in the cause at that
place. urging his bearers to obey the divine com
Rands OF the Savior 10 90 into the highways and
rescue the perishng.
Singing, '-Only an Amor Bearer"
Alden Baker then addressed the meeting
"Rescue the PeIishng MAS sung win oNccl-
lent effect by the choir.
Mrs. Martha NJ. Hunt OF Lewiston WAS the next
speaker introduced, and in her usual happy man
ner spoke about an hour, addressing the chiidren
and illustrating with anecdotes well ca lculaed to
inspue not only to mirth, bal interest and zeal in
the work. We have foe to fight more powerful
than the foe of the rebellion. Let poverty dis
ease, and every evil come upon u, but never Let
the banner of temperance trail in the dust.
The reform movement of to day has saved more
gether sympathy will do its work, and love Will
take hold of the hardest man. Encouraging the
Reform Club to 20 on in the name OF the Lold;
showing the sympathy the Incorporate man de-
serves and illustrating the fearful appetite of the
drunkard. 1t is an national appeal to God for
relief from this awful curse. We do not need al
cohoc drinks for any purpose whatever. Shame
on that man who does not just boldly hold up
the banner OF temperance as the banner of Christ.
She closed with an appeal TO the Good Templars
Reform Clubs and Churches to renewed zeal AMI
effort
Singing, "ling the bells OF Heaven.
Mr.. Mitchell of Lynn addressed the COMPANY
with some very jolly remarks, in exceedingly
Jolly manner urging everybody to join the Good
Templars, showing the advantage OF being mem
Der of such an organization.
Is. e.. Torsey Of Winthrop was called upon 10
speak and made some excellent and stirring re-
marks.
The audience then rose and sung with a will,
PRAISE God from whom all blessings flow,
large part of those present joining and MAXI ~
the grove ring with melody
Prayer and benediction by Mrs. Hunt.
After the exercises closed the company remain
ed in the grove singing and having u general
good time until about five =. NJ, when they dis
persed, every body feeling that the day had been
well spent and that the occasion was one of con-
plete success. W. IL. WING, Secretary.