The Portland daily press., 1882-07-31
MARANoCooK.
Grand Temperance Campmeeting
at the Lake.
SIX THOUSAND PEOPLE PRESENT.
Especial to the Press.l


LAKE MARANocooK, July 29.-There was
about 2Cco people here to-day at the temper
ance campmeeting- much larger crowd than
was expe ,ted judging from the attendance
last year. Trains ran from all parts of the
State and were all well filled by the time they
reached the grove. Splendid order was main
tanned throughout the day. The Augusta
Band furnished music at intervals between
the meetings and also assisted in the choruses
The exercises at the pavilion were opened
at 11.30 by e. G. Harrington who called the
audience to order and requested Rev. A. S.
Ladd of Bath to offer prayer. Mr.. Harrington
then said it was to be made general holiday
for the children and therefore they would take
large part in the exercises. He called on
Mrs. H. Barstow of Deering, the general
superintendent of juvenile temples for Maine,
who after making few remarks, took charge
of the exercises by the children. These ex-
ercises consisted of songs, recitations, &C., and
occupied the greater part of the morning ses-
sion. At their close remarks were made by
Rev. A. S. Ladd, and after singing by the
children the meeting closed.
At 1,30 the drill by the Deering Zouaves, 81
men, Capt. Spiller, took place in tie western
part of the grove. AT large crowd witnessed
the drill and gave the little fellows the ap-
plause they deserved.
The afternoon meeting was presided over by
B. G. Torsey of Winthrop, chief of the Order of
Good Templars in Maine, who made some in
teresting remarks on taking the chair. Ex-Gov.
Perham spoke for half an hour and was follow
ed by Messrs Laverty of Auburn, Garcelon
and Ham of Lewiston, Rev. W. +. Obear of
Winthrop and Rev. A. S. Ladd of Bath.
The afternoon train brought Mrs. McLaugh-
lin of Massachusetts, State lecturer for the
although fatigued from days ride on the
cars, spoke for half an hour. Mrs. McLaugh-
lin is very interesting speaker and she held
close attention of the audience. Her remarks
were largely in explanation of the workings of
the Massachusetts liquor laws and the methods
taken by the Temperance Union to secure
their enforcement. She said that the laws
were not what they wanted, but were the
best they could get from the legislature. They
are trying hard to got what laws they have
enforced, and have succeeded in closing up
many rum shops. She then made a few re-
marks to the children, after which the meeting
closed.
SUNDAYS SESSION.
The second and last day of the temperance
campmeeting brought large crowd to this
place. Forty-six car loads came over the
Maine Central and other conveyances added
to the number of people present enough to
carry it up to nearly six thousand. The day
was lovely and the exercises at the grove
passed off without thing to mar them. 1t
was expected that Senator Frye and Represen-
tative Dingley would be present to address the
meeting, but the extension of the session of
Congress prevented them. They sent letters,
however, expressing their regret at not being
able to be present. and will both speak at
Sebago Lake next Sunday. Many were dis
appointed at not hearing them but good speak
ing was furnished in their place.
The arrangements for music were all that
could be asked The singing was under the
charge of Prof. e. j. G. Owen of Buxton, and
he was assisted by Mrs. Fife and Mrs. Earring
ton of Fryeburg, Mrs. Hunt of Augusta and
Mrs Emery of Portland G. G. Hunt of Au-
gusTa presided at the organ and Mrs. f. A.
Bent assisted with her cornet. The Perham
quartette of Portland, consisting of Misses
Deane and Stoddard and Messrs. Paine and
Dresser, sang several selections in a fine man.
er, gave depth to the choruses and played sew
eral selections between the speaking.
The exercises opened OF 10 o'clock, at tho Pc
viiion with praise meeting conducted by Prof.
Owen This was followed by meeting over
which Job 7. Sanford of Portland presided,
and at which speeches were made by L. M.
Berry, of Winthrop; j, K. Osgood, OF Gard
ner, and Rev. DR.. Quinby, of Augusta.
On the arrival of the Portland train at ii
o'clock Mr.. e. G. Harrington took the stand
and announced Judge Kingsbury of Portland as
the presiding officer for the next meeting.
Judge Kingsbury made few remarks on TAX
ing the chair and Introduced as the first speak
er, B. G. Torsey of Winthrop. Mr.. Torsey
was followed by j. x. Osgood of Gardiner and
at the conclusion of his remarks the Perham
quartette sang "not half has ever been
told," Miss Stoddard singing the solo part very
acceptadly
At o'clock Reform Club meeting was con-
Quoted by j. X. Osgood. Speeches were made
by Messrs. Kelley and Dealey of Winthrop;
Gem of Lewiston and Prof Goetz of Augusta.
This meeting created considerable enthusiasm,
and many regretted that longer time was not
allotted to the reformed men.
At 2 o'clc3k the Women's Christian Tenn
perance Union took charge, Mrs. l.. M. N.
Stevens of Deering in the chair. The princi-
pal speech was made by Mrs. Mclaughlin of
Boston, who interested the audience for one
hour At the close of her remarks the Per-
ham quartette sang "over and over again."
AT $50 o'clock B. @. Torsey took the chair
and introduced Hon. Neal Dow, who spoke to
considerable longth, in his interesting manner.
When he had finished, the session closed with
singing by the choir and audience united.