Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-02-16


ing John Alien. and As the aged veteran ad-
yanced TO TIN. platform the entire Convention
arose to receive him Mr.. Allen briefly en-
tertained the convention in his well known
and nimitable style.
Mrs. {. +. Allen of Somerset reported
that that there were great many aid
societies in the county which were not auXli-
liary to the State Society. but that all were in
hearty sympathy with the purposes OF the
Union.
Mrs. Patterson Of Waldo reported one
Union in the County, and that doing we'll.
Mrs. Cove of York reported favorable
condition of the work in the several organized
fields of that County. York County is the
banner County"
On motion other Counties were passed over.
Committees.
The Reports of Vice Presidents were con-
tinued.
Mrs Palmer, from the Committee of Visit
ors to Prisons and Jails, reported that much
effective labor had been performed during
the past wear among convlcts IN inherent
counties: thinks this attention to the Prison
work may become productive OF much good
to the anfortunates for the amelioration of
whose condition the Prison committee Of the
Union labOrs.
The Corresponding Secretary read the fol-
lowing communication from His Excellency,
the Governor:
STATE OF MAINE.
Executive Department.,
Augusta, Feb. 10, l 81.
Corresponding Secretary W. 7. U.
NV Dear Madim,-I am in receipt of your note in-
viting me to attend the meeting OF the Temperance
Union ut of its sessions to-day or tomorrow. l
hope to be able to comply with YOU request and De
han
ing you for your polite invitation have the honor
TO be Very Respectfully,
ii. NJ. PLAISTED.
Singing. 'sHold the Fort
On motion, the remainder of the reports
were passed over.
The Benefits of Auxiliaryship were ably
and interestingly explained and illustrated by
Mrs. Sarge:.t of Augusta. Mrs. Jones of
Winthrop. Miss Porter of Lewiston. Mrs.
Ware of Gardiner. and Mrs. Allen of Fair
field.
if individuals not connected with a
branch of the Union could become members
at large of the State organization. The Chair
replied in the affirmative.
The Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. c. c.
Hunt of Augusta. presented to the conven-
ton for examination number of copies of
Christian Temperance text books suitable
for introduction into our common schools.
On motion. adjourned TO meet in Granite
church at o'clock for an evening session.
EVENING.
At early hour Granite Church was filled
to its utmost capacity by an audience COM
posed not only of those directly identified
with the Temperance movement, but of n
great number who came in from curiosity to
see and hear the distinguished female lawyer
from the West.
The Convention was called to order BY the
President at 80 o'clock.
| Singing. ''All hail the power of Jesus
NAME
The President introduced Rev. W. NJ
Sterling of Augusta, who read a scripture
| lesson.
| Prayer by Rev. Chas. Munger of Readfeld.
The President presented to the Convention
as testimonial of love and sympathy, from
| the Mass. w. G. L. T., a magnificent floral
structure, whose fresh beauties contrasted
strangely with the sombrc church within and
the still, biting New England air without
Singing, blessed be the tie that binds our
hearts in one
| Tne President then introduced TO the Con-
vcntion with few well chosen remarks Mrs
j. Ellen Foster of Iowa.
Mrs. Foster spoke eloquentiy for about two
hours of the need of organization in the
| temperance work, and the re lation of the
State to the liquor traffic; also of the influ-
ence exerted by instruction in the home.
Mrs. Foster denounced local option in
strong and unmeasured terms. She arraigned
Chancellor Crosby, and exposed the innate
falsity of his statements and theories
Her address was the fine production
| of an extraordinarily developed brain
power. 1t was pronounced by all who had
the pleasure of being within the sound of
her voice to be a grandly conceived and splen-
didiy enunciated argument for the weak and
fallen of humanity. She concluded amid
great and long continued applause.
| The chair introduced to the Convention the
Treasurer of the State Union, Mrs Jones of
winthrop, who stated the financial needs of
the Society and asked for contributions
The Chair announced the order of business
for Wednesday as follows, viz:
| Prayer meeting at 80 a. m Convention
at 10 80 a. IN. During the afternoon speaking
and IN the evening addresses by His Excellen-
cy the Governor, and others.
Singing. ''PraiseGod from whom ali bless
ings flow.
TN motion. adjourned to meet on We,lncs-
day at $50 y. NJ, in the Baptist church