Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-07
Aoral ann 5tate Mems.
THEI ON CL.ps IN COUNCIL.
Grand Rally ofthe Boys who have signed
the Pledge!

Grand Rally ofthe Boys who nave 's""
the Pledge!
SPEECHES. AND REPORTS FROM THE VARIOUS
MEMBERs-ENTHUstAsric MEETING
The quarterly meeting Of the reform CLUBS OF
this State me yesterday forenoon III GRANITE Hal.
The convent ion was called TO order by Mr.. Frank
Kenrick, and X. w Dunn ofWaterviIle was chos-
en- president He thanked the convention for the
favor it had conferred upon him, calling him TO
presde. We have met to di-cuss the question
which ba- engaged our attention for a long time,
and out of which had proceeded many good
suits lie hoped that harmony and brOthcrly love
would prevail during the meetings.
Mr. Il. c. Tor-ey cf Winthrop, was chosen sec
rotary. A committee Of three was selected to
make arrangements foi speakers for the afternoon
and evening, As follows: Messr-. La faver OF
Portland Wilmington Of Buckfeld, aud kenrick
of Fairfield
A committee Of five was appointed on order Of
business of the convention - arson, liH But
fun, Gsslfn and Record, Then Il was moved mat
one person from each club present act as wee
president. The following gentlemen were ap-
pointed .-Nessis La Favcr of Portland, Sawyer
of Watetville, Mason OF Bangor, Butfnm l Gar
diner, Gasl'n Of Augusta, MaNh,ld OF pltt.held'
Simons of Searsmont, Little Of Hallowell, Wade
of Dover RIOS, OF Richmond, Lawrence OF South
Gardiner. Burns of NIualhaven, Hinckley of
lIampden, Bridges Of Dexter Record Of Auburn
Hills OF Thomaston, Joy Of Ellsworth, Owen of
West Gardiner Nickerson Of West Waerville
Metcalf of Lchfeld, Parker Of Mouison's Corner
Berry Of No. Monmouth, Wsdsworth Of Manches
ter Allen Of Pennington, Kelley OF winthrop,
Page OF Richmond. Young Of Wilton, Higgins of
North Belgrade Freeman of brunswick, Cofren
of L. Brunswick, Horn of Lewiston. Roberts of
Bath, Foyc Of GOrhsm, Cone OF Bowdoinham
SAWYER of Wet Gardner.
The organization of the convention as lar as
perfected was then made permanent.
~, I 4 ..l,... & tla la yaH "a
to make remarks. He thought It was no di.gia
to be a menlber of a reform club. and was very
glad to be present at this couvetton. The tidal
wave Of reform was sweeping over his native
place (New Brunswickl and It gave him happiness
TO see the good re,u'ts that were coming there
from He believed in the union Of cluh- Where
clubs were united there they lave power to do
something. lie lad The honor to he President Of
reform club which Ttrioc i'll is union.
Campmectug John Allen Of Pennington, made
few pleasing remarks.
MI. Iinckley saw no reason why we could not
sweep FROM the country the monster alcohol. lie
had kept public house 'wenty-four years, and
knew the evils Of il in all its forms. This work
was more precious 20 him than gold.
Mr. SAWYER desired to hear the remarks of
drunken man who was present in the ball and
bad endeayored TO sIeak. The unfortunate man
wns allow ed TO occupy "A few minutes, but his
speech was uittrl, devoid of sense: his chief
words being, 81 can tell you felers all you want
to know about rum.
The convention adjourned until 100 in the af
terroon.
AFTERNOON.
The afternoon meeting opened with fine sing
ing by the choir he members Of which had seats
upon the Platform, Devotional exercises were
conducted by Rev John Allen of Pennington.
A committee on location Of next convention was
apponied a follows: Otis of Winthrop, Mason
of Bangor. Sampson of Norway. Committee
TO nominate state committee: Shaw of New
port, LeLscheur of Hallowell, Batemsn of Port
land.
The reports Of vice presidents from each Of the
clubs in the State were then made Mr.. La Faver
of Portland The reform club of Portland is
alive to-day, and we are not going to die.
We have 1870 names the iron clad pledge,
and 1000 on the general pledge. We
have over 80 members that make monthly
payments. Have had meetings during the winter.
but have not derived much benefit from them
There was a little lack of zeal
Mr.. SAWYER of Waterville: Our club numbers
l25 on the iron clad pledge, 1900 general pledge.
We have glorious meetings every Sunday. Some
of the most influential citizens of Waterville as
sist us in this grand movement of reform.
Mr.. Mason of Bangor We stand to-day with
about 100 paying members. Have meeting every
Sabbath at 5 O'Clock The ladies' crusade has
helped US greatly. He spoke good word for Kit
Karson, Jr., who had also lent great assistance
TO the club.
Nj Luzeider of Monmouth Our club num-
beis 500 and is in good working condition. We
are doing all in our power TO lift up fallen men.
Mr. Wilmington of Buckfeld We started oar
organization with this rule; that no man unless
be was a bard drinker could Join. But we have
given that up, and take moderate drinkers upon
our rolls. The Ladies Aid has been great
help tous
Mr. Gaslin of Augusta: lie was happy to
port the Augusta club II numbers about 500.
we hold three meeting. a week and every meet
ing is generally full. We never have a meeting
without getting more OF less signers TO the pledge.
He also spoke good word for the Ladies And.
Mr.. Bufum of Gardiner: We have a rousing
club, and feel il great honor to represent 1t.
had rather he president of the Gar diner lcfoim
club, than president Of the Serate of the United
States, after Whist has recently taken place in that
body which so full Of disgrace. Our club is
in q prosperous condition, and We get slgners at
every meeting.
Mr.. Simons of Searsmort: He president
of the club in that place, which NUMBERED $50
They had Ladies Aid, and a juvenile clab in
that town.
Mr. Little Of Halowel: We organized two
weeks ago, number about IS. and are in healthy
condition.
Mr. Wade e Dover: Our club numbers about
200, and holds meetings upon Saturday of each
week No smoking is allowed in their hall.
At this moment, Mr. Nye's Juvenile Temple Of
this city, hes ed nv Mr.. Nye, entered the hall,
and was received with great applause The chill
cren, numbering about 1870, took seats in the gal
leries. Mr.. Nve was then chosen vice pre- sident
TO represent the juvenile temple IF Augusta.
The reports of vice pre- dents then continued
Mr. Ross Of Richmond We are almost six
weeks old with us members. Are in good work
ing order, and mean business
Mr.. Bridges Of Dexter: He proud to he
his clubs representative. Since the club organ
lied it had missed only day in its meetings.
Mr. Record Of Auburn; Many of the mem
bers OF our club not in the city Of Auburn;
they are over all parts Of the country some are
preaching some occurring. About 800 are con-
nected with the club.
Mr. Hills of Thomastou: When he was chosen
president the club was in a had condition. II al
now improved and numbered 1870 The !. ,dies
Aid of l25 members was dung much good.
Mr. Owen of West Gardiner: Our club was
organized one year and a half ago, and is pros
porous.
Mr.. Nckerson Of West Wa'erville Our club
started with ~; we now have Is upon the pledge
list.
Joshua Nye, Esq, of Augusta. on being called,
reported the Juvenile Temple Of this CITY, in a
veiy iourishing condition. Had he thought of it
twenty -four hours sooner he would have had more
than 400 of them present instead Of 1870, lie gave
brief account of his work with the children in
Waterville nearly twenty years ago, and pointed
to the President of the Convention, as one of the
charter members of his Watcryille Cadets. He
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