Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-08-03

enthusiasts during he entire day, and
contributed much TO the general interest
and good Vim Of the occasion.
DIR. Cha. brigham called himself one
The tempted ard tried. He said II Bro.
Knapt's eleyator was divided into yearly
sections, be would occupy the fourth. lie
enjoys the meetings and the cause. lie
thanked the convention for Its resolutions
OF sympathy, and spoke briefly OF his loss.
Three of his children having died OF
diphtheria in the last ten days.
Song, Something to do"
J. II. Bolster Of Norway has been for
two years engaged In the work and enjoys
1t better and better. Spoke OF the good
meetings at Norway and Of the interest In
this gathering.
Bro. Chas. Foster Of Dackield was in
troduced by theprssiding o6leer as the man
whose words and influence had greatly
aided In his reform. Mr.. Foster was still
interested In the work. He made personal
illusions to Bro. Goodwin, Bro. Brigham
and others who had come out for the right,
and told his Joy at their course. He also
complimented the aid society Of Waterford
and all those who had added to the interest
Of this session. Dr.
Bro. Horr, Of Lewiston, says he has en-
joyed the past four years Of sobriety.
Notice the change In men who have re-
formed and particularly In relation to their
tastes for amusement. Now they enjoyed
their homes when formerly they sought
billiard saloons and bowling alleys.
Thos. Brigham OF Buckteld is glad 10
meet the friends Of temperance FROM all
parts Of the county, and believes that all
are well paid for coming to such gather
ings. They are important in exciting SYM
patty for the work and In promoting har.
mony among the people.
w. T. Eustis OF Dixneld spoke OF the
friendships made In this work, and Of the
helping hands which 1t extended to oil.
He then turned TO worsted picture which
hung on the wall, and made application OF
its points.
This picture was worked on Bristol
board by Mrs. Bailey Of Lewiston, and
presented 10 Chas. .. Goodwin OF Water
ford. II represented the blue sea with
war vessel on II. This vessel was headed
toward house labeled Rum aud Gin, and
had its guns trained on the building.
Above the vessel were the words, with
the help OF God we will keep the Iron
Clad Pledge" the last three words being
on the vessel as its name. over the shop
was inscribed, Rum Rum! what hast
thou done. Ruined father, mother, dangh-
ter and SOU" and near It's base the words,
II surrender" 1t was well framed, and
offered q good subject for comment. Bro.
Eustis made good use Of 1t.
Song
AFTER the committee on business had re-
ported, Mr.. George +. Hammond, Of Par.
is presented the pledge In words OF great
fervor and pointedness.
A supper was prepared for guests In the
hall where dinner was served and after
grace was said by Rev. Mr.. Centre, the
company took in supply Of fuel to keep
the kettle warm for the evening exercises.
EVENING SESSION.
A praise meeting was held from 6 80 till
10 p. M, conducted by Rev. Mr.. Record
OF Buckfield.
Regular session was called 70 order by
the presiding officer who requested Rev.
Mr.. Record TO ofilciate as chaplain.
After singing "Wonderfal Words of
Life, Rev. Mr.. Center delivered an address
OF welcome to the delegates.
Bro. Eustis on behalf OF the delegates
responded to Mr.. Center's remarks, after
which there was singing, and recitation
by Master Frank Aver, bright little son
OF the President Of the Waterford club.
Bro. Lord Of Norway, says he is on the
side OF temperance. Most Of the drinking
in his section Is by young men. Temper
ance workers have much to encourage
them. Ifthey stand hrm their object will
be accomplished
Bro. Durham Paris, has been temper
ance man for four years. Has enjoyed
these years as he never enjoyed any before.
He advises all to sign the pledge.
IL. s. Hersey Of Waterford, wishes to be
counted among the temperance workers.
Bro. Stewart OF Bolster's Mills, told q
story TO illustrate the point that we must
stick to the work In order to leave clear
record.
w. w. Abbott Of Dixheld, says that rum
blighted the early days of his life by getting
the best ofmembers OF his family. Told
a sheep story to illustrate the point that
parents should set their boys q good ex-
ample
+. II. Brown Of Norwaysagrees that the
cost Of temperance work Is well invested.
Those who are interested should work
more and would thus get better results.
Rev. j. s. Richards Of Waterford, said he
was new man In town but he wished to
be reckoned as temperance worker. Rum
costs the country sixteen times as much as
gospel work costs, and ten times a. much
as edu cation costs.
Bessie Plummer .recited pretty temper
ance poem.
Bro. Thos. Brigham would separate his
years Of temperance from the past with q
veil. The temperate years have been hap
py ones the intemperate years are wasted