The Portland daily press., 1878-08-13
NATIONAL TEMPERANCE CAMP
MEETING.


The meetings at Old Orchard camp ground
yesterday were under the management Of the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union and
the excellent programme presented reflects
great credit upon that organization. The
weather was delightful and large numbers of
people hocked to the encampment. This series
of temperance meetings has attracted an
immense throng of people and the association
has reasons to exnlt over the grand success in
every respect with which it has been attended
A gospel temperance meeting of deep
interest was conducted at o'clock yesterday,
by Mrs. Fitzgerald of Brunswick. Interesting
remarks were offered by Mrs. Youmans, Mrs.
Barrett, Mrs. Woodbridge, Mrs. Sawyer, Mrs.
Philebrown, Mr.. Yeoman's, Rev. j. E. Wolfe,
DR.. Ball, and 81. E. Stowe.
The ten o'clock service ives presided over by
Mrs. M. L. Stevens, treasurer of the Maine w.
G. T. U. who opened the meeting by singing
Coronation succeeded by prayer by Mrs.
Yeomans.of Canada.
Mrs. Barrett, Secretary of the W. G. 7. U.
of Massachusetts,, was introduced as the first
speaker and referred to the practical temper
ance work accomplished by the ladies of Massa-
chusetts. The temperance organization for
ladies in Massachusetts, have increased from
the number of IS the first year to the present
number of $50. Temperance work among the
children in the Sunday school was strongly re-
commendei
Mrs. Woodbridge, Secretary Of the Ohio w.
G. T. U. delivered an able address in which
she remarked upon the benefits to the world of
the Maine prohibitory law. For. the further
ance of the temperance movement she entreat-
ed the Christian church to participate more
earnestly in the work.
Mrs. Yeomans of Canada interested the
audience with favorable comments upon the
prohibitory law which is sanctioned by Wiber-
force of England and other distinguished men.
A children's meeting was held at 1 D. m.
under the direction of Miss Lucia d. Kimball
of Chicago. The meeting commenced with a
ritual service by members of the Saco Juvenile
Temple which was well represented. The chill
dren were finely entertained with remarks by
Miss Lucia Kimball, Mrs. Yeomans and Rev.
j. E. Wolfe. Temperance recitations were
given by the Juvenile Templars whose appear
ance evinced excellent training. Some choice
selections were rendered by the Haines Family
nuu OtutI utcullc IcMplaI5 III d very pTalSC-
worthy manner.
The o'clock afternoon service with Mrs. M.
L. Stevens presiding. was opened with prayer
by Mrs. Woodbridge of Ohio
Miss Frances E. Willard of Illinois was IL
troduced as the first speaker who alluded ID
opening to the influence Of the Bible in the
temperance cause. Comments were made
upon the efforts put forth for the cause by the
ladies Of the West. Mention was made of
petition to the Legislature of Illinois by the
ladies to prevent the sale of Intoxicating liquor
to minors which petition was not granted in
order to crafty the wishes of the constituents.
This incident was cited to show the iced of a
better temperance sentiment to support our
statesmen in enactirg prohbitory laws. She
exhorted the people to sign the pledge, showing
by several examples the influence thereby
exerted.
This was an excellent address aud highly
commended by all.
Prof Foster Of the University of New
Brunswick, was the next speaker and remark
ed upon the invisible Influences around US that
are making for the cause of temperance, viz:
the Influence of business circles, the political
and benevolent spirit of the age and especially
the finer womanly spirit oe the age.
Prof Foster is q fine speaker, and his dis
passionate way of presenting this question is
very convincing.
Miss Lucia Kimball Of Chicago, followed
with an interesting address upon the impor-
tance of early instruction in temperance prin-
ciples.
In the evening Mrs. Yeomans Of Canada pre-
sented very logical argument against the IL
cense Of liquor selling. In illustrating this a
scriptual example was adduced which applied
very beautifully. The petition to Persian
king of old for an unlimited license to slay the
Jewish people, was compared to the petition to
Legislatures for liquor license, which is a
death warrant to untold millions.
Rev. Mr.. Wright Of MassachuSttq, followed
with an interesting speech.
Quite large party in the afternoon visited
"Willard's DELL" named in honor of Miss
Frances Willard where interesting exercises
were conducted consisting of singing, remarks
and prayer.
| Today closes the meeting and an address will
be delivered this forenoon by Rev. j. e. Wolfe
of Massachusetts,, and this afternoon By Rev.
w. H. Boole of Connecticut
| A concert this evening will be given by Co.
lumbia's Own Quartette.
| The annual business meeting of the National
Christian Temperance Campneeting Associa,
ton occurred yesterday at 9 a, N. The follow
ing officers were elected for the ensuing year:
Observation-Disclosures Sidney Perham of
Maine.
Vice PIesidents-Hon. Neal Dow of Me-,
DR.. Charles Jewett of Conn, Mrs. Anna Wit.
temeyer of Pa, Mrs. Mary e Hart of N. Y,
Hon. james Black of Pa, Mrs. L. B. Barrett
| OF Mass, Mrs. S. X. Leavitt of Ohio, Hon H,
w. BLAIR OF n. a., Rev. Ell. A. Spencer of VT,
Rev: w: r. Ray of Mass, Rev. j. Russell ol
Mich, Hon: Lot NJ Morrill, of Me-, Rev. w.
H. Boole OF Conn, Dr. j. E. Bali of N. Y,
| Rev. 81. w. Conant of r. L., Mr. G. n. Stew.
art of Ohio, Hon. Green G. Smith of Ky.
Corresponding Secretary -Rav. d. G. Bah.
| cock of Philadelphia.
Recording Secretary-Rev Israel Luce Of
| Maine.
Treasurer-Mr. A. Little of Portland,
Executive Com mittee-Capt. j. b, Coyle oil
Ne, Mrs. Harriet Mason of N. Y, ). w
Munger of Me-, O B. ChadbourDe of Me, Rev
o. Nj. Cousens of Me-, Rev. j. e. Wolf oI
Mass, 81. M. Bryant OF Me-, Mrs. Fitzgerald
of Me-, Hon. James Andrews of Me-, b. f,
Wright of Mass, Rev. w. g. Steele of N. Y.
T Ghaa of Mo Mro M A Roflar of r