Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-01
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Bro. Ham OF Lewiston, tried and trusty
temperance worker told what democrat
izing effect drink had upon him in by-gone
years. but new, he thanked God, he had
kept the pledge for the last six years. He
knew, everybody knows that has been ac-
quainted with him, how intemperance had
deprived, degraded and cursed him, but he
also knew. and every one can see, what a
life OF total abstinence has done and Is
doing for him and others who keep the
pledge. This brother, in very touching
manner, related how he had been prayed
for by his wife and friends In the town of
Dexter; he told how God, In his mercy,
had changed his heart and life. All pres
ent were moved by the simple, divine mar
ratlve. Truly. there is power In prayer,
and all admit 1t when facts are told. The
remark OF Bro. Ham and all the devoted
reformers, will leave an everlasting i'm.
preston for good upon all who attended
the anniversary. How | wish could re-
port every speech that was made, but time
and circumstance forbds.
From Canton, we had Hon. John 7.
Swasey, who, though suffering from bad
cold. spoke In his usual feryent, eloquent
manner. His effort demonstrated what eau
be done sometimes, even when sick, II ones
heart is in the work.
Bro. +. Keudrick OF Fairfield, wishing to
become n member OF Dixfeld Club, signed
the pledge, and In style which indicated
his deep interest IN the reform movement,
said "thcre was everything TO be risked
by tampcring with alcoholic liquor. Even
when used as medicine II might arouse
the slumbering appetite His remarks
came from 4 warm heart and affected for
good all who listened. Bro. kenlrcS Is
pledged to fight the demon while lie lasts.
The brethren OF the club and friends, will
long remember the praise.worthy efforts
OF Bro. Keudrick, and r. W. Damn Of
Waterville.
In lengthy and able address Bro. Dunn
dwelt upon the chemical analysis of al
cohol. He spoke OF its properties; the
mistaken notions respecting its use. lie
said It was good thing to Kill man. but
could never be taken 10 benefit the human,
system or intellect. alcohol, he said,
lis narcotic poison and should be stunned
by all" The address was given in an easy,
scholarly, pointed style, aud showed that
the speaker was couversaGt with the IN
terestinG subject.
Rev. Mr. Haggctt OF Leyermore, report
ell, a. far A. he knew the members OF his
club had kept the pledge. lie wished all
might continue 10 do so.
Bro Chapman OF Bethel, was sorry for
the discontinuance OF the meeting OF the
Bethel Club, hut he was determined to
keep 10 the right.
DIR. c. BRIGHAM OF Buckneld, was
proud that the BnckGcli Club was In a
iourlshiug condition. He WAS still In
favor OF total ab>tinaucs He said that
cider was the devil in solution"
Bro Wait was always ready 10 render
testimony. and was sure while DR.. b. was
president their club would live.
Among the brethren from abroad we
would not forget our trusty brother. Regis
ter OF Deeds. John r. Stanley. He cN-
pressed the pleasure he had 20 be found
among those who had pledged themselves
To live life or total abstiuancc. The
kindred sympathy OF one another did much
10 strengthen and help on the good cause.
Principal II. II. Bryant Of Dixdeli. as
sured us that he was interested in the
social. moral and general welfare OF old
aud young He was interested In aud
knew the reform work that is being carried
on would bless aud benefit all.
Much more OF the good lively celebra-
ton we could aud should report; suffice it
10 say that other able, lively, perspicuous
and timely speeches were made by the
President Bros. Austin, Justice, Abbot,
Newton and Rev James Paterson OF Dix
field.
The anniversary was the most lively and
ever held in the village.
Col w. +. Justice spared neither time
nor pains TO procure speakers and musical
attendancs.
The musical selections were good and
we'll received. Temperance glee songs
were sung by a quartette, and the young
orchestra OF DiXneld furnished excellent
music during the joyous and profitable &C.
casion. Sixteen have signed the pledge.
The club takes new lease OF life. Al the
close OF the exercises announcement was
made that Sunday would be devoted 10 the
interest OF temperance. Accordingly n
discourse on the subject was delivered by
Rev James Paterson. In the afternoon
a temperance meeting, led by our good
christian brother, R.w., Dunn of waterville,
was held. Bro. Dunn delivered an able
and very interesting address. Much good
we trust has been done by the combined ef-
forts OF our worthy Bro. Dunn, and Frank
Kendrick OF Fairfield, who spent the Sun
day with US. Many other clubs rejoice
with us. May God prosper the Reform
Movement. j. p.
We want to call particular attention
to the advertisement of ID. H. Colby of
South Paris. Mr.. Colby took his stock |