Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-06-03
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temperance Anniversary.

Temperance Anniversary.
The twelfth anniversary Of the organization Of
Union Temple of Honor of this city, was observed
with appropriate exercises in Templsrs Hall, on
Thursday evening last, on which occasion large
number OF members and invited guests were
present. large delegation from Golden Rule
Temple Of Honor Of Pittston, was present.
Qusrtette and solo voices furnished music at 10.
tervsls during the evening, and Mr.. Berry of
Pittston, gave select readings, which were favor
ably received. Refreshments were served When
the tables cleared, Dir. Charles ii. CARY,
President OF the day aad toast master, offered
series OF sentiments which were responded to on
call bv Rev. F. GrOvernOr, Rev. II. V. Emmons,
Rev. ID. W. DeI.acheur, Major +. Rowell. Judge
A. ID. knight J. j. Jone-, j. +. Nye aud others;
and as closing exercise, Kew. Mr. Wood, IN be-
half of his Associates, in q neat and well 0onsis-
cred speech, prescn ed to Rev. ID. w. LeLscheur
Of Biddeford, recently active and efficient tenn
persnce worker 10 this city, two beautiful silver
goblets, god lined, and appropriately inscribed.
Mr. LeLacheur was taken entirely by surprise.
but as usual proved himself equal to the emer.
geDcy, and responded with much feeling to the
kindness and delicate attentions of his former
associates. Mr. Ciary reported the order in
most dourshlng condition, with bright prospects
for the future. We doubt not the Temple will
enjoy may more anniversaries and reunions,
equally successful with that OF Thu sday evening"
and that the good already accomplished in tue
cause Of temperance may be increased many fold
in years to come.
Mr. Wall has recently built new and ,onven-
lent dwelling house near his residence south end
of Second street, which adds greatly TO the APP
pearance of the LOCALITY, and will make one Of
the most slightly and desirable residences In that
part of the city. Mr.. Wall has several other de-
silable lots which will undoubtedly soon be built
upon and brought into remunerstlve occupancy.
Mayor H. X. smith of Auburn, has been spend
ing few day, with his relatives and friends In
this his naive city, enjoying brief vacation
from his official aud business engagements.
The fine appear ance AMI artistic musical execu-
ton Of Hallowell Coruet Band Decoration
day, both IN this city and Augusta, eliciled fiat
terng enconiums iiom all Interested 10 the exer-
cises of the clay. Such an organization Is an hon
or to the city aud State.
public meeting of the Young Mems Debat-
Ing Club" of this city, was held IN the English
Hig School room ON Friday evening last, where
a large and interesting company lisened to dis
cussion of the capital punishment question. The
ted themselves very credtably and
forced arguments on either side with
much spirit and power Of reasoning
The decision was ayerse TO the adjustment OF the
death penalty for murder by vote Of the audi
ence OF AZ 10 Is. An origin paper was read, af-
tordpg much amusement to those present Many
OF the articles were of rare merit. During the
exercises, Messrs. A. {. CuIrier, j. ii. Leigh,
+. Rowell and others were called upon for remarks
and responded briefly ard encouragingly Such
associations deserve the aid aud cooperation oil
the public and especially of parents interested in
the progress of those who will soon be called upon
TO take respons lbe positions in life
Our Augusta friends are justly pleased with the
success attending the formation OF q cornet band
in their city and all who listened to the music 1t
Augusta on Decoration day, must have noticed
the marked proficiency made in so short time by
that ASSOCIATION. In perfect harmony with our
own excellent band, the procession on Thursday
was well served by these two organizations, with
out discord or rivalry on the part of either.