Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-20

large audience assembled Thursda,
morning at the tabernacle to listen to the
opening address, which was delivered by Rev.
Df- Z. Z. Allen. 1t is only necessary to
state that DIR. Allen did justice to himsel,
and to his subject.
In the afternoon Rev. Mr.. Lalecheur oecu.
pied the stand for an hour, pouring forth a
torrent of eloquence and stirring the hearts
OF his hearers to their profoundest depths
Mrs }. Ellen Foster, the we'll known law
yer OF Iowa. coming in on the arrival of the
L. NJ. train was invited to the stand and
gave brief history of temperance work in
Western states. She is lady of pleasant
and ready speech, holding easily the attention
OF her hearers. The evening meeting was
principally devoted to remarks by reformed
men, although eloquent and telling remarks
were made by some who had never been en-
| shaved by the demon rum
Near the close Of the meeting the pledge
was presented by Mrs. Foster and received
| some seventy signatures
Friday, the 2nd day of the meeting, was
Women's Day. Mrs. Stevens, president of the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union, pre-
sided, and the stand was well filled with la
dies who have acquired national reputation
as crusaders or as officers of the Christian
Temperance Union.
Miss Esther Push of Ohio, the first speak
er, gave brief history of the origin of the
women's crusades in Ohio explained the reas-
ons for and pointed out the benefits arising from
the Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Mrs. Caroline ID. Buel of Connecticut next
took the stand, opening her remarks with a
description of the battle where Phil. Sberi.
dan said there was splendid fighting all
along the line" She applied this remark to
the condition now existing among temperance
workers from Maine to California Mrs
Buel gave some account of the difficulties en-
countered by the executive committee in their
efforts to have temperance lessons incorpor-
ated in Sunday School literature, and by that
means made part of regular Sabbath School
instruction. Thus far, the only concession
granted is the privilege of devoting four Sab
baths year TO the education of youth in the
principles of temperance.
Mrs. Buel advocated systematic circula-
ton OF temperance literature, and explained
the manner in which it was to be accom-
plished.
Mrs. Fanny J. Burns of New York, a lady
devoting her ample abilities to the young
women's branch of the Christian Temperance
Union. took the stand and in an earnest vet
unpretentious manner. explained the work to
be done in her department. The efforts of
the speakers are rapidly awakening a deep
and powerful enthusiasm which will doubt
less eliminate on Sunday in one of the grand
est temperance gatherings that ever as
sembled in Maine
The afternoon services were preluded BY a
real social meeting in every sense of the
word. At 2.30 o'clock, Mrs. j. Ellen Foster
of Iowa, the leading speaker of the day was
introduced. Her treatment of the temper
ance question was candid, and her argument
convincing, frequently eliciting hearty bursts
of applause. The dealings of the question.
both from legal and moral view, were ably
presented and consumnately dealt with The
tealtv of a political party to run in order that
the preservation Of its power may be assured.
| received severe accommodation. Many leg
al points were clearly defined and explained
After Mrs. Foster concluded, childrens
meeting was held and addressed by Mrs.
Fannie Barnes. All of these meetings were
largely attended and beneficial results were
realized. The list of names of the pledge
book received a great increase. Many young
men have signed it.
prominent feature in these meetings is
the excellent music. A large choir has been
formed and the instrumental music is made
harmonious and attractive by music upon the
cornet by the talented player of the cornet,
Mrs. Burt.
Rev Mr.. Batchelder will not preach 4
temperance sermon on Sunday, as has been
enormously stated, but the pulpit will be
filed by Edward Caswell often called the
John b. Cough of Canada. An interesting
sermon is expected and any effort to attend
will be amply repaid.