Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-10-29

In the present movement 10 the Ladies'
Aid Societies. lie told nm amusiuy story
of bear hunter, and made practical APP
plicalion of the same.
Bro. Eusiis travelled over one hundred
miles to attend this first convention in his
native county. He signed February ~.
1876. and since then, not a drop liquor
has passed his mouth. The brother
spoke with intense feeling OF men who
have been engaged in circulating re-
por, that he, with other reiormors in
eastern Oxford, have been guilty OF vio-
latiog the pledge. The report. we are
assured, by good authority is entirely
groundess. and is the work of slanderers
and mischief makers. Our men are pre-
pared TO live down such stories; but we
have no words with which to stiematize
those who maliciously seek to bring dis
grace upon such earnest workers.
James S. Wright, Esq. spoke Of the
organization of Paris Hill club. and OF
tho work it has done. Has always been
temperance worker. and sees great
good to come from this movement.
Bro. Newton OF Carthage bad been
drinker. but was redeemed by the efforts
OF the Dixfield club. in his own village.
lie glories in the work and Is proud TO be
q reformer.
Bro. Hazen OF Norway. as he looks at
bis past career sees be has made a crooked
path. He thought it straight. when
making 1t. but now sees with clearer Wis
ion. He found Christ by means of the
pledge, and hopes to do better hereafter.
K. F. Durham of Paris. says he is a
temperance worker. He is no talker.
but wishes TO do what he can to help on
the cause. He has kept the pledge tor
over two years, having signed on the
18th OF March, 1876.
CT. Whitman of Norway has always
bees interested in temperance. Has
been connected with several societies.
Thinks we do well to honor reformed
mon, for they are among the best of
earth. He also spoke highly 81 the work
OF women. Related an incident Of the
late war. and made good application OF
same.
Ephraim Brown Of Norway said q
good word for his club. Has great faith
in the pledge taken publicly. Some men
sign secretly and ihou set the date
ahead. True way is to let every body
know you have reformed. md their sym.
palhy viii assist you in keeping your
pledge.
ii. w. PAX said his club WAS fortunate
in having good L,dies' Aid Society.
They h,." kept the c,ur supplied with
all ii needed and there are now 1920 at
interest as per lirnen, lGnd.
T~n songA were sung.
Bro. Ripley NJ C,n'nn told of n l. lies
Aid Society, composed OF six or ei1ut it
tie girls. which was organized the day
previous.
Bro. Chase of Norway. Is in full accord
with this movement. He has no expert
ence 10 relate. but has always been a
temperance worker. Will be pleased TO
speak more at length IN the evening.
Adjourned till Up. m.
EVENING SESSION.
The day had been dark and threaten
ing, but at six thirty p. M. rain began
to fall In torrents, and the wind blew a
fierce gale. So severe was tho storm
,hs; ii was supposed but few would at
tend. However, the house was we'll
filed, in the evening, as it had been in
the afternoon. Many persons in Paris.
as well as elsewhere. were sadly dissp-
pointed a, the weather. Indications
were that yer y large audience would
have been present, if the day had been
iair.
Evening session was opened by Rev.
Mr.. Traitor of Buckfeld. He read the
parable of the prodigal son from Luke
XIV. and offered iervent prayer.
Song by quartette.
Geo. F. Stevens of Paris. tho first named
speaker, was absent.
Geo. F. Hammond of Paris. spoke par
ticularly OF the Joy brought into homes
and families oy this reform work. II is
in the home that intemperance does its
saddest work. and heace the home is most
tavorably affected by reform.
J. A. Brown of Norway, has been a
prodigal son. but has returned to the
fathers house where there is plenty and
to spare. Fraternity in this reform work
is prominent feature. as we all endeavor
to help both ourselves aud each other.
The cause is progressing, but We must
educate ourselves up to the work.
Charles Foster of Buckfeld is 8 man
Of wealth, but does not think it beneath
bis dignity to aid in this good work. He
may have many stars in his crown for
yonng men whom he has saved from in
toxication. He is ready, with voice and
purse a. every call. Mr.. Foster spoke
Of his pleasure in meeting 80 many
earnest workers. We cannot too highly
l.