Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-06
Temperance Resolutions.

Temperance Resolutions.
At the Mass State Temperance meeting of
the Women's Christian Temperance Union,
at Bangor, the following resolutions were
passed:
Resolred That women of Maine, holding the
memories of the past five years In devoutly thankful
hearts for Gods signal blessing our labors do
newedly consecrate ourselves, time SO far prac
1cable our influence and our means, present and
prospective, To the advancement of the principles OF
temperance In the broadcast sense still trusting In the
Lord Jehovah, In whom is everlasting strength.
Resofred That while cordially cooperate with
all other temperance societies, regard the Won
en- Christian Temperance Union AS the one which
possesses the best organization and most promising
means OF labor Tor women, and we therefore recon-
mend all our members to work heartily to extend its
Influence in this state, and to increase the number of
auxiliary societies, and will closely cherish
bond of allegiance to the W y. e. r. L.. and of sym
pathy and colabor with all its broad and noble aims.
ReSotred, That while heartily rejoice in the
growing interest of the churches in the Temperance
work we deplore the fact that there still remain too
many which are Indifferent, and we would in the
spirit OF christ ask those churches prayeruv to
slider whether they should leave to any other body
this dlifc,lt task of redeemng the lives that have
been blasted by intenperance and ahectionately
urge upon them lively interest in this work of the
cure and the prevention of this wide spread evil
means Of grace which we have found most blessed to
our own souls.
ResOired, That heartily approve the action of
the Womens Christian Temperance Union of five of
legal aspect of the liquor traffic, carefully separating
IL from all other questions.
Thereas, The happiness and welfare Of women is
profoundly involved in the practical question whether
intox cating drinks shall be sold In streets not
therefore,
Resoifed, That we, women of the Christian Tenn
perance Union of Maine, soemny appeal TO the vot
at all municipal and county elections, to put into
Office who will strictly and uprightly enforce the
Prohihltorv Law and we pledge ourselves to each
other to faithfully mplore the Almighty Maker and
mover of hearts that this great boon may be attained
Resoir That we protest with all our souls against
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or to execute the laws for u.s. and in the name of hon
estv and decency, protest against the of money
which pay in taxes, TO pay for the holiday pleas
ures of inemperatc and diSsoute men; and we hope
and pray that in all the borders of State that
thing has been done for the last time
ResOired That any Company, Corporation or Asso
citation, receiving its authority from the State of
Maine a common carrier which shall transport with
in the limits of this State Intoxicating liquors
including wine and cider for egitimate sale or use
Is guilty of clear violation of the spirit of the Pro
hibory Law, and of great an injury to the public
good, that II deserves TO forfeit its charter.
Resoired That we believe that the education of the
people, especially Of the children into clear under
standing of the effects of alcohol on the human
TEN will be sure and effective means of undermin
ing the great evil ofalcohoc ntemperance therefore
urge the Introduction of exact teaching on this
subject into all our public schools: and
mend that all our local Unions prosecute this work
with vigor before their local school boards, and we
pray Legislature to take whatever steps NAV be
In their power to Introduce such teaching throug hou
the STATE, especially in the Normal Schools and
state College. recommending To their notice Mr.
I
COiemans Juvenile Manual
Resolred That heartily approve the national
plan of temperance work in the sabbath schools, and
urge upon each local Secretary TO cooperate with
State Superintendent and to press this work with
zeal believing ii 10 be the surest TO the heart of
the churches.
Whereas, We have many testimonials to the fact,
that those societies who are auxiliary to the Maine
Woman's Christian Temperance Union, do most
heartily rejoice in this connection. and since, as a
state organization usefulness is increased by the
working force and influence of the same and being
impelled by this oneness of purpose we can move
steadily forward to the duties that lie before Us in
our beloved work therefore
Resoired That in convention assembled will
extend most cordial invitation 10 all Temperance
societies of women to join in anxiliaryship that
thereby mutual strength may be impaired and more
good accomplished
Resolred That renewedv pledge ourselves to
work for the interest of Our Union" the organ of
the Wonan's National C. 7. L. and of all the States
that urge upon each Woman's Temperance
Society in our state to endeayor to obtain sub
scrihers for this valuable paper.
Reso|red That with hearty appreciation wish
to express our thanks to the Woman's Crusade and
W C. T. l. of Bangor. and to the people of the city,
for the extremely kind and graceful entertainment
given us also that the thanks of this convention
extended to the railroads that SO kindly granted
duced fares.
Week OF Prayer.
The Evangelical Alliance of the United
States suggests the followings subjects for the
week of prayer, which commenced yesterday ::
for SUNDAY, jan o, as SUBJECT Tor the pulpit,
''Christian Union
Monday, Thanksgiving for the blessings of the
past wear. and PRAYER for their continuance"
Tuesday, PRAYER for the church of Christ its min
listers, its growth in grace and its enlargement.
"wednesday, "Chrstian education the family, the
young; colleges, semnaries of learning, Sunday and
other schools; Christian associations of young men
and of young women"
Thursday, For nations rulers and people; for
peace and religious liberty In the EARTH
Friday The press for blessing publishers,
editors and authors; the cause of temperance and
other social reforms"
SATURDAY.. Home and foreign missions and the
version of the world"
The week of PRAYER will be observed by
several of the churches in this city
Meetings will be held at the several vestrics
on Monday. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
evenings: and union meetings on Wednes-
day evening at the Baptist lecture room, and
on Saturday evening at the Free Baptist
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