The Portland daily press., 1877-08-25
CAMP M FETINGS.


ground, there was good attendance of the
Juveniles who arrived from Augusta, Water
vile, Gardiner, aud o.her places along the
Kennebec. The children contributed greatly
to the interest of the exercises by uniting their
voices in the singing.
The Thursday evening meeting was one of
deep interest," held at the tabernacle, with
Mrs. W. G. Sargent presiding.
Miss Lucia E. f. Kimball of Chicago was
introduced, and spoke of the training OF the
young, and of the responsibility of Christians
for the suffering caused by rum.
Mrs L. M. N. Stevens of Stroudwater spoke
of the success of the temperance coffee houses
now established in the state
Mrs. Taylor of Portland urged the formation
of local unions.
Interesting addresses were also made by Mr.
j. X. Osgood, Mrs. Harriet Jones, Mr. Lang
ley and Mrs. Crossman.
The exercises yesterday commenced with
temperance love feast at the stand.
AT half-past ten the forenoon meeting began
at the stand, and was conducted by Mrs. Fitz-
gerald of Brunswick, Superintendent of the
Juvenile Temples in the state. Prayer was
offered by Rev. Mr.. LIE Lacheur, after which
the children recited in concert the 23i Psalm.
Hon. Joshua Nye of Augusta was then
called upon to address the children.
Mr.. Nye commenced by an alusion to the
thought suggested by the Scripture just re.
cited, that the Lord cares for his children as a
shepherd for the lambs of his fold. He then
introduced Juvenile Templar, who spoke a
piece entitled 'The little speech for the little
speaker" He then resumed by comparing the
children triple pledge with the ron-clad. He
recounted something Of the work in which he
had been engaged for twenty years. He COM
mented on the progress of temperance in the
state and especially.in Augusta. He spoke of
his interview with Gen. Chamberlain, and the
assurance from him that drunkenness would
not be tolerated among the soldiers at the
muster.
he was followed by Rev. Mr.. LIE Lacheur,
who entertained the children with amusing
stories and an exhibition of tin can, taken
from rum shop in Augusta, curiously con-
structed, for the purpose of deceiving the
liquor deputies.
Miss Fox then recited poem entitled "Only
Sixteen" telling the sad fate of an intemper-
wv JNN'A Va ptNAsS~A JS"Ao3 WAOoO SO1PoO n"o
found in the street. An interesting address
was made by Mrs. Crossman of Bangor.
AT one p. m. number of temperance
workers met in Hallowell chapel, where q
society was organized. known as the Kennebec
Valley Temperance Camp Meeting Associa-
ton.
The following were elected officers for the
ensuing year:
President-J. K. Osgood of Gardiner.
First Vice Presdent-Frank ken1ick of
Fairfield.
Second Vice President-G. c. Goss of Bath.
Third Vice President-Alden Baker of Gar
diner.
Secretary-R. W. Dunn of Waterville.
Treasurer Hon. Joshua Nye of Augusta
Executive Committee-Rev. Mr.. LIE Lacheur,
r. w. Dunn. e r. Drummond. Joshua Nye,
Frank Kenrick, @. G. Hunt, DR.. d. S. Rich
ards. o. b. Chadbourne, James Robinson,
j. X. Osgood.
AT half past p. IN. the people gathered at
the stand. The meeting opened with singing
Pull for the Shore followed by prayer.
Mrs. Hoskns, president of the crusade at
Oldtown, was introduced as the first speaker.
who admonished the children against the se-
ductve charms of the tempter and impressed
itupon their minds by the use of striking illus
trations. The audier ce then sang, Seeking to
save.''
Mr.. A. X. P. Buffum, Juvenile Templar
spoke of the wonderful results which might be
effected by weak means when the blessing of
God attended the efforts.
He was followed by William Langley, who
had been Juvenile Templar two hours and
fifty-four minutes. He made forcible address
which was well received.
The eloquent remarks of Hon. Neal Dow at
the camp ground last Wednesday have been
the subject of considerable talk by the people
there. A noteworthy incident occurred in the
midst of his address. While be was exulting
over the progress of temperance in the city of
Portland, was suddenly stopped by the question
whether the declaration made by man from
Portland was correct that the City Government
had barrel of beer rolled away for its use
Mr.. Dow Indignantly replied, Ono; it is lie
Whoever says it, lies.'' Mr.. Mcdonald of Port
and, at once arose for selfdefence, and insisted
that this statement was correct, and said Lthat
was the first time in his life that he had been
accused of falsehood. The General then ask ed
How do you know? Did you see it?" "No."
said he; somebody said So" SWELL" ans
wered Mr. Dow, That's good evidence. Some
UOuy baiu SO.
The evening meeting was held in the taber-
nacle, and many reformed men participated
therein.
Today will bs occupied by the reformed men.
and Will undoubtedly be the most interesting
of a II.
here will be services on the grounds tomor.
row. The session will close Monday.mornng.
Mariiia's Grove Camp Meeting.
The evening discourse of the fourth day was
| made by DR.. 81: P. Torsey of Kents Hill
being general, without text definitely located
| The usual prayer meetings were held at several
| of the society tents.
| The. fifth day was somewhat overcast in the
morning; The love feast at s o'clock was
largely atte nded and many participated in it.
| The service at the public stand at 10 O'Clock
was opened by singing by the choir, followed
with Scripture reading, and an earnest prayer
was then offered by Rev. A. Hatch, at the
request OF several unconverted and one back
| slider, for their salvation.
Inc sermon was preached by Rev. Mr..
| was an earnest apDaal