Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-10
Palermo. August 18th, 1875.


18th. Music by the Band.
18th. Remarks by {. p. Toward Of Waterville,
District Templar, giving statistical reports of the
workings OF Good Templary throughout his dis
trct.
18th. Closing remarks by Hon. Joshua Nye.
O'Clock Z. MA session of Ken. Dist Lodge
met in the Hall Of Veteran Lodge, No. 1913, and
opened in due FORM G. Z. Toward, District Tenn
plar. in the chair.
OFFICERS PREsENT.-C: P. Toward, D. T..
Wsterville; A. II. Russell, ID. Coun., Nocth Vas
sslboro'; Mrs. |. A. Hodgden, d. V. T., Water
willie; Charles Adams. ID. NJ, No til Vassalboro' (;
Silvia Thomas, ID. ID. NJ, No. Vs,salboro'; Laura
Harding, ID. g.. Waterville; VIM. Soule, d. s.,
North Vasssboro'.
OFFICERS APPoINTBD-Abbic X. Marden, D.
S., Palermo; H. ii. Robbins, d. T., Togus; c. L.
Statbird, ID. c., Portland; Alden Baker D. 7. D.
T., Gardiner.
Z. P. Toward. D. T., called upon A. j. Chase.
4. w. &. T., TO preside.
The usual business pertaining to the order wa.
transacted quietly and tremendously, evincipg a
general degree of interest and prosperity.
Thirteen lodges in the county we're reported in
prosperous condition, three having sure ndered
their charters, and two lost vital power since the
last meeting.
c. Z. Sisrbrd, special State Deputy, represent
ed Cumberland county, and gave cheering in,elli-
geDce Of the onward progression of Good TEN.
plary-originating in Artana Lodge, the Oldest IN
the State.
Alden Baker, p. d. D., gave a very interesting
account Of his sojourn In Aroostook proving that
much more earnest and active labor is needed in
that part of the State.
Waldo county was reported by Mrs. A. X. Mar
den.
G. w. c. Templar Chase gave a brief synopsis
of the Good TeDpar work In various parts of the
State, showing an increase of membership aud re-
newed interest, exemply6ed the unwrtten work
of the order, and gave advice and instructions
which, if rightly needed, would do q vast amount
of good.
Joshua Nye presented the following resolutions
Resoiped, That the thai ks of this District Lodge
be presented to the members of Veteran Lodge
for their bountlful entertainment at this session
Resolced, That the thanks of this District Lodge
be presented to A. S. Chase, q. w. &. T.. and Wis
itors, for their presence on this occasion.
Resolved, That the thanks Of this District Lodge
are due and hereby rendered to the Home Band
| for their excellent music 50 generously contrib
| uted.
Unanimously adopted by a rising vote.
| Mr.. Nye, in behalf of the members of Capita
| Lodge of Augusta, extended An invitation to Ken
nebec District Lodge 10 hold its next session il
| Augusta. The invitation was accepted and it wa
| voted to hold the next session OF Kepnebec Dis
trict Lodge with Capital Lodge, Wedne sdsy, Nov
| 9th. Adjourned.
A public meeting was held in Veteran Hall
| CONNIE ncng at half past seven with A J. Chas
| in the chair. The hall was completely filed, an,
| the remarks of the various speakers generally in
teresung.
| |. Music-"Yield not to temptation"
| 2. Prayer by +. A. A. Heath of Hallowell.
| 8. Music-''Nesrer my God to Thee" -@
' 1. Remarks by 8. w. Lane, Esq, Of Gardner.