Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-07-12

sslboro', Thursday A. NJ, June 2lst, and opened
in due form. The following officers were ap-
pointed
Mrs. II. G. Thomas, Vass., WIT.
Abbie X. Marden, Palermo, w. Sec.
Alton Doe, China, w. f. Sec
Benz. RacKlifi. Vass., W. Treas.
Brother Dore, Nass., w. Chan.
Brother Hanson, China, w. NJ
Sister McLaulin, China, W.D.M.
Flora Getchel Vass., WI
Z. f. Welt China, W.OG.
Miss Rispah Percivsl, Weeks Mills, WR.H.S.
Miss Lucy Harrington. Branch Willis.
Brother Garland, Vsss., P.W.C.T.
Isabel Walker, Vass., Organst.
The meeting was very thinly attended, but a
small number of the lodges in the county were
represented by delegates, and none reported by
letter. iCold Water Lodge, Weeks Mills. respond
ed to the roll call of twenty -four, Branch Mills
Waldo County, to seven from other lodges one,
two and three; the local lodge at the roll call
numbering eleven.
The welcoming Greeting by the County
Templar, was extended in his most cordial style,
evinclns his untiring industry and patient toll in
the good work anu from his remarks we ascei-
tanned the fact that the temperance cause in Ken
nebec county is steadily and successfully incress-
ing in interest. We wish more decided
demonstration Of active engagedness had been
manifested by their attendance at the county
session. The usual predatory remarks were ami
matedly discussed, resulting in the decision not to
nOlu u puDlic meeting as advertised per pro-
gramme, prominent members preferring 20 attend
the exhibition given by the peak Family" in the
Town Hall, which the local committee neglected
to engage for public temperance meeting.
Mrs. Davis from Conn, on purchases and
Awards" presented kennebec County Lodge with
the silver pitcher, with the name of the Lodges
responding to the two cent lax, together with
bill of the same.
Grand Worthy Secretary, Bro. George E.
Brackett,was present, and gave the County Lodge
much valuable advice and instruction. His re-
marks were to the point.
State Superintendent of Juvenile Temples, Mrs
c. ii. Fitzgerald, contributed largely to the in
terest of the meeting, and reported steady pro-
erosion in her juvenile work.
A communication was received from Hon.
Joshua Nye, regretting his inability to be present
assuring the County Lodge of his hearty cooper
alton in every good and noble work, and his best
wishes for its final success.
Sang America and adjourned.
Afternoon session opened at o'clock, in due
form minutes of forenoon session read and APP
proved. Bro. Geo. Z. Bracket was chosen by
Kennebec County Lodge to present the prize of a
valuable silver pitcher, offered award to the
Lodge making the best report, to the successful
competitor, Cold Water Lodge of Weeks Mill
which he did in fitting address, responded to by
Lodge Deputy, Hrnson, in a neat and appropriate
speech.
| Perhaps an extract from the ''Report of Cold
Water Lodge" might be an impetus to other
Lodges to "Go thou and do Likewise" and we
subjoin the following
Organized and chartered | months ago.
Whole number initiated 100.
| Taken clearance card l..
| Number of members to-day, l04.
All in good standing.
| Average attendance for two months, 60.
| Opening, closing and initiatory ceremonies con-
Quoted without books or cards.
Literary entertainment at each meeting.
! Perfect order maintained within and without