The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-08-21
OLD ORCHARD.
Sessions OF the National Christian Tenn
perance Campmeeting.

OLD ORCHARD, Aug. ~, 1851
Large crowds have been in attendance to
day, drawn by the previous announcement
that Hon. VIM. P. Frye, M. c., would be pres
ent, in addition to the array of talent adver
t1sed N the programme. Hon. Sidney Per
ham presided, and delivered the principal ad
dress In the morning. Rev. I. Luce conducted
the $50 prayer meeting. Short speeches were
made by A. x. P. Buffum and Rev. Mr.. Mer-
rill.
Mr. McKennsy held conservation meeting
in Grove Temple at 1 p. n. At the same hour
the association met in the Tabernacle and
elected officers for the ensuing year as follows
President Hon. Nelson Dinglsy, Jr
Secretary REV. Israel Luce.
Treasuror-Rev. d. W. LeLacheur.
Vice Presdents-Sam as last year.
Before the bell ceased tolling for the after
noon meeting everybody was seated, and the
look Of pleased expectation on the faces Of
those present betokened the feast OF good
things that shortly followed. After spirited
chorus by large voluntary choir, led by Mrs
Hazeltine on the organ, Hon. Sidney Perham,
in fitting terms, introduced Names junior
Senator. Prolonged applause greeted his ap-
pearance.
The speaker preiaced his remarks with the
announcement that whatever he should say
would be without logic and fragmentary, as his
mind and time were wholly given up to poll
tics, and it was only after ceaseless Emporium
ing that he had consented to speak here at all.
The speech was repete with wit and telling
anecdote. keeping the audience in tumultu-
ms rtu tn ~ lam and A Il
full allusion was made to our dead President.
The advance in public opinion during the last
quarter of century was noted, not only In
Maine, but all over the country Last year
one hsif the best people in Washington offered
their guests no wine. One-hslf the Represent.
atives are teetotalers, and during this last Con-
gress there has not been single case OF riot
Gus drunkenness on the floor OF the House, a
most common occurrence welye years ago.
The credit of passing the first prohibitory
law was given to Massachusetts colony, that
went to Liberty Co., Georgia, and got pro-
hibitory law passed by the State for that coun-
ty.
Laws, to be respected must be enforced.
Temperance men must SEQ to it that the right
men are nominated. The way to work is at
the primaries and caucuses, and not by. bolt
ing, Persistent, untiring effort is needed now
as never before. The temperance party stands
whereit cannot stop. Eyes to the front and
onward must be the motto.
Mira. Mclaughlin followed in a short, ear
nest appeal to the women to waken to the re-
sponsibilities of the work resting upon them.
j, K. Osgood delivered al address at 7.30
in his usual energetic manner
SUNDAYS SESSION.
The last day of the Temperance meeting has
been its best day in point of numbers; between
seven and eight thousand people have been
present to-day. The programme offered has
likewise been excellent There was reformed
mems love feast at $50 led by A, K. P. Buffum.
Rev. d. B. Randull presided over the morn
ing meeting.
DR.. j. e. Rankin, Washing ton, d. c.,
upon the topic "Satan among the
sons of God" Job and 6, "And Satan came
also among them" His Satanic Majesty was
given prominent place in the discussion OF
the evils of intemperance.
Mr.. j. x. Osgocd continued the reformed
men q love feast at the stand at p M. Mrs.
Baldwin conducted childrens meeting in
Grove Temple Mr.. Osgood presided in the
afternoon making 8 short speech. Mrs. Nc
Laughlin followed.
The principal address of the afternoon was
given by the veteran Neal Dow. His speech
dealt with the questions in its various aspects
especially legislation. All laws are coercion.
Society has right to demand the putting away
of all evils that threaten its safety. We have
come to the point where we must put away
this temptation. 1t is great public concern
We will put down rum ard everything that
comes in our way. The only way is through
the ballot. Educated classes always oppose re-
form until it gets well moving. The outlook is
improving and the time is not far distant when
the songs of praise and hymns OF Thanksgiving
Will rise for deliverance rom this terrible evil.
Mrs. Baldwin of Newark, n. j., spoke at
Z 80, followed by several ladies and gentlemen.