Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-10-14
AFTERNOON SESSION.

At two O'Clock there was a Praise meet
ing. led by the Rev. Mr.. Trafron OF West
Bethel. 4 half hour was occupied in song,
prayer and the recital of experiences, amer
which the regular officers Of the conven-
tiou took charge.
The afternoon services were opened with
PRAYER by Rev Mr. TraNon and a song
from the Gospel Hymns.
Col. BuStis from the Committee on ReSo-
buttons. reported five resolves. They We're
adopted, and read a. follows:
Inasmuch As the Temperance Reform
work has accomplished 50 much good, I'M
der Gods guiding hand. We delegates TO
the oxford County Convention OF Reform
Clubs" assembled at Bethel this 9th day OF
oct. 1879. 10 hereby resolve,
lSt. That we still believe in its cardinal
principles OF Charity 20 all and malice
toward none and mean ever 10 work I'M
der such a motto, for the cause of total
abstinence
ID That while We recognize the evil that
exists, under the sanction OF law ,OflicenSed
agencies. We ask this and all cOmmgpities.
4fU LAN AN Nou sAuN -opNs -AhNNNA NOA-
scieutiOu>ly and act accordingly.
Sd We believe the SO-called milder
drinks. such As wine, cider and beer, 10 be
productive of great evil to the work, and
discourage their manufacture, sale and use
18th. That in the Ladies Aid Societies"
and sill kindred organizations we recognize
power for good second only to shat Of
God himself
-.I sTb,- our .IanL-S ora Inc on1 orc
hereby given to the people OF Bethel for
their generous hospitality, to the Grand
Trunk Railway for its courtesy in furnish
ing half fare tickets 70 the delegates, 10
the Press. and 20 all influences that aid in
our work for God and humanity.
Committee on location, through Mr.
Brown OF Norway, its chairman, reported
that no Club had invited the Convention to
meet with It. Subsequently voted that the
time and place of the next Quarterly Con-
yeution De left with the County Committee.
The president of the Convention then
called for reports from the several clubs,
and each was represented by the vice
president.
W. W. Abbott of Dixheld, said the club
in that place was never in so good cOndi-
tion as al present; organization has been
maintained from the beginning, and regu-
lar meetings have been held. \ new inter
est has been awakened, and the prospect
for next year Is very bright. The Juvenile
club holds weekly meetings on Saturday
evenings.
Caleb BesSey Of Bryant'S Pond, said
the club in that place still holds its MEM
bers, and has sustained regular meetings.
The future is bright for the club. He spoke
Of the assistance given by the Ladies' Aid
Society, and says good choir has added
greatly TO the interest OF their meetings.
;. +. Gibson of Bethel, said the club in
that place was either dead or <eeping, and
no meetings had been held for u long time.
There is great need Of temperance work in
the town and village, and he hoped the
meetings OF this convention would arouse
the people, and awake the club to new life.
lie made a strong appeal to the people of
Bethel, and asked them to support the club
and attend the stated meetings.
j $ Wright of Paris, said the Club at
the COunty-seat was still alive, and main
tanned its meetings with good degree of
regularity He spoke Of the organization
of the club, and Of the good which had
been accomplished through its agency.