Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-08-03
Bro. W. T. Eustis from the committee

and daily thank In our hearts and ask Tor
Gods richest blessing upon them all.
Sd, That to the Press who have so kind
ly published the call, TO the Il. Il. Companies
who have reduced their fare and are ever
ready to extend courtesies, our earnest
thanks are due and are hereby given.
4th, That with fearful eyes, with loving
hearts, and with more than cordial
sympathy, we extend loving hand TO our
brother and sister Brigham Of Buckfeld,
who so recently have been afflicted by the
dark messenger" In their home circle.
May they, even with bruised hearts, be
ready % say "Ee doeth oil things well,
and patiently wait till they are called to
join the little hands that are holding the
Golden Gates ajar."
| 9TH, Our hearts are made warm with
gratitude for the kind greeting and lavish
hospitality OF the citizens Of Waterford,
and we thank them earnestly. praying that
the great enemy may never bring sorrow
across their thresholds.
ln WIN. EUsTIs,
JOHN DEvINE,
JOHN ID. HODGE,
Committee.
Report accepted and resolutions adopt
ed
Mr.. James NJ. Shaw Of Waterford was
called to the stand and made good speech
In favor of temperance, and for the reform
movement, which he considered TO be the
best temperance organization he had yet
met with.
Song, Rally for the Cause, Boys"
On motion OF Mr.. Foster Of Buckfeld,
speakers were limited TO Ave minutes dur
ing the afternoon session.
Bro. Hodge OF Canton told how rs 4
bow he was led into drinking habits by the
use OF light drinks in company with boy
companions. lie was warned by old peo-
pie not TO drink too much. Now We have
more light, and advise all 10 abstain totally.
lie always thought he would not drink to
ntoXication, but could not resist, till he
LEFT It alone entirely.
Bro Rasmus, a colorcd gentleman from
Norway. thought reform meant to turn
right about,-not 70 leave OFF one sin and
take up six. Reformers were building on
the rock OF total abstinence, and by Gods
help would succeed in the good work.
W. w. Abbott OF Dixfeld came with his
delegation from Dixfeld, distance OF
forty miles, TO show their interest In the
good work, and to help the canse. He
has had four years experience In the reform
movement. lie told of what IL had done
for Dixfeld.
Song, Rescue the Perishing."
Bro. Lovejoy OF Norway said that he
had been dragged down by rum, but that
he was saved four years ago last April, by
signing the pledge, since which time he
had been led into better and holier living.
c. X. Aver OF Waterford had been n
reformer one year. lie was well pleased
with the result, and proposed to continue
in the good work. He spoke with much
feeling of the distress which intoxication
brought into family, and OF the change
wrought by reform.
Song, Buckle on the Armor.''
Geo. II. Watkins Of Paris was interested
In temperance work He signed the reform
pledge at Norway, the first time II was
presented in this county. Had little idea
then of the magnitude Of the proportions
the movement would assume, but was glad
to see 1t spread all over Oxford County as
it has done. Hoped it would yet redeem
every drinking man In its borders.
+. II. Brown Of Norway said that these
clubs worked for the salvation OF men.
One man, saved was worth all the work
put into the movement. All should exert
their influence for the right, though they
were Obliged to make some sacrifices.
Bro. David Knapp of Norway called
himself q six year old. Said some one
had said there was an elevator extending
from the gutter to glory. Declared they
had one In Norway, and that some OF the
reformers had gone pretty far mp on 1t.
Said the recent good work in Norway
resulted from prayers by the ladies aid
society. .as
Caleb Bessy of Bryant's Pond, had been
drinking man. Had abused himselfwith
drink, and had abused his family as all
drinking men do, but for four years and
eight months he had stood firm temper
ance man. BY the help of God he would
live and die sober man.
Jones Hilborn OF Paris, says he Is good
reformer. For four years he has taken no
Intoxicating drink, not so much as even q
glass OF lemonade. In lS49 was in Cali
fornia where he has seen the time that
$40 gold piece was paid for bottle Of
liquor. That was money enough to pay
all his expenses at all the quarterly Reform
Club Conventions for more than ten Yeas
He had sailed all over the world and had
seen all the evils Of intoxication. Here
after he should lead temperate life, and
no one could insult him more then by Of
fering him drink-even cider.
Geo. H. Goodwin OF Auburn, has had
some experience in drink. He had never
expected to stand In q sacred house and to
be engaged in this sacred work; but he
was here in earnest, temperance man.
He was done with liquor forever.
Geo. Hilton Of South Waterford, had
been sober for little more than q year.
Now he can shout and enjoy himself with
out being suspected Of drunkenness. He
had learned to enjoy this life Of sobriety
and found more satisfaction in 1t than, ip
drinking. He spoke Of the good ladies