The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-07
REFORM CLUBS.
Their Quarterly Convention mt sacca.
rappa.
sAccARArrA, March 5, 1884.

SAccARAPPA, March 5, 1884.
The quarterly convention Of the reform
clubs of this State met in Odd Fellows Hall.
in this village, today, being called to order at
10 o'clock a. m. by Joseph Kennedy OF Port
land. Park II. Oliver of Bath was chosen
temporary president, and d. G.. PurriDgton of
South Brunswick secretary.
The following committees were chosen:
On Order Of Business Messrs Wilmington
OF Buckfeld, Murch of Portland, Wentworth
of Saccarappa.
On Speakers-Wentworth Of Saccarap pps,
Kennedy of Portland, Ham of Lewiston.
On Permanent Organic .tion-Horr of Lew
iston, Maybury. Of Saccarappa, LiDscott of
South Brunswick.
On Location. Rev S. f. Pearson of Port
land, Gould of Augusta, Seabury Of Sacca-
rappA.
On Resolutions-M Messrs Pearson Of Port
land, Wentworth Of Bangor, Ham Of Lewis
ton.
On State Committee -Messrs. Horr of Lewis
ton, Pearson of Portland, Maybury Of Sacca-
Kappa, Kennedy of Portland, Wight Of Sacca-
rappa.
The following vice presidents were ap-
pointed:
Rev. S. f. Pearson of Portland, Ham of
Lewiston, Lnscott of South Brunswick, Wight
of Ssccarappa, Gould of Augusta, Oliver of
borough, Murch of Woodfords, Wentworth of
Bangor, Doughty of Yarmouth, Wilmington of
Buckheld, Waterman Of Auburn, Brown of
Norway, Cnrren of Ferry Village, Murray of
SsismsIa %, arS o SSLse sSassm. sS ssSs q
Remarks were made by large number Of
reformed men.
praise meeting was held from 1.30 to 2.30
p. M, led by Rev. s. +. Pearson.
AsO A.
order, and the committee on permanent orgabi-
zAtion reported as follows:
Presidential. P Richardson of Bangor.
Secretary-D. G. burlington of South Bruins
wick
with the list of vice presidents as above
stated
The following clubs were reported: Portland,
with 75 members; Bangor, 150; Auburn, 26;
South Brunswick, 20; Saccarspps,25;A Augusta,
Bath, Scsrboro, Woodfords, Yarmouth, Buck
field, Norway, Ferry llage, Gorham, North
Gorham. Odstield and Edes Falls.
praise meeting was held from $50 to Z D.
M, led by John Wentworth OF Saccarappa.
The public meeting was called to order at
7.30 by President Richardson, and after devc.
tional exercises remarks were made by large
number of the reformed men, who were limit
ed to three minutes each, interspersed with
singing by select choir. The hall was crowd
cd to excess, and the remarks were spirited,
right to the point, and were we'll received by
the audience. A large number signed the
pledge.
THURSDAY, March 6, 1884.
A praise meeting was held from 8 to 10
o'clock. led by e. Gould Of Augusta, which
was of great interest, and large number took
part in it.
The morning session was called to order at 10
o'clock by the President. After devotional en-
ercises the committee on State committee
made their report, which was adopted, as fol-
lows:
Aroostook-G. w. Parks Of Presdue Isle
Androsceggin-G. W. Ham of Lewiston
Cumberland-J. A. Kennedy of Portland
Franklin-John Allen of Pennington.
HancocK-A. Gem of Bucksport.
Kennebec-E. Gould of Augusta.
Knox-F G. French OF ThOmaston.
Oxford-E. II. Brown of Norway.
Penobscot-J. wentworth of Bangor.
Piscataquis o. P. Martin of f, ,xcroft.
Sagadahoc-P. H. Oliver of Bath.
Some SETS. +. Emerson Of Madison Centre.
washington-w. II. Nichols of Calais
Wsldo-Rev. Mr.. Little of Belfast.
York-T H. Goldwsithe of Biddeford.
N.F. Noble OF Lewiston and n. W. Morse
of Dry Mills were added to the list Of vice
presidents.
Addresses were made by several reformed
men.
The committee on location reported and sug-
gested that the next convention be held at
Dix6eld on the first Wednesday and Thursday
in June.
A praise meeting was held from 1.3O to go
p. M, led by George II. Wentworth Of Sacca-
Kappa which was lsrg ely attended by the ci,i-
zens of the village and vicinity, and great in
terest was manifested by ALL
The afternoon session was called to order by
the president. After devotional exercises by
Rev. s. f. Pearson, Col. e. T. Eustis and kB.
@. Torsey were elected vice presidents.
The State committee organized by the choice
of P. n. Oliver of Bath ss president, and
Joseph A. Kennedy Of Portland as secretary.
Rev. s. f. Pearson of Portland, chairman Of
the committee of resolutions reported as fol-
lows:
Whereas, The State Convention Of Reform
Clubs of Maine, assembled in Saccarappa,
March 9th and 9th, 1884, desiring to testify
their deep gratitude to God for the success that
has already attended the work, and attribute
ing IL in a large measure to its original SIM
pllClty; bn6EoIOro,
ReSolced--We reafirm as the chief corner
stone of our organic alton its Motto ''Non-sec-
tartan, non-political, representing, with
malice toward none and charity for all"
Resolred-That while recognizing moral s1a-
sion as our organic principle, we lose not iot
or little of our individual rights as men and
citizens, and that we stand up manfully to all
our duties in life, and. .toithis cause which Is 30
dear to onr hearts and homes.
ReSolred-That we extend the right hand OF
| fellowship to every aud ell temperance organ
izations, that have for their aim aud object the
| overthrow OF alcohol and its evil results, and
| that we regard them as part OF the grand
| army for God and humanity.
ReSolUed-That we earnestly ask every man,
| woman aud child in this advanced day Of tenn
perance sentiment to sign the pledge, aud
| thus array themselves upon the side Of God
| and humanity.
Resolred-That to the Woman's Crusade, w
| @. T. Unions, Ladies' Aid Societies, and all
other kindred organizations, we extend our
earnest gratitude, and hearty God bless YOU
ResolUed That to the Saccarappa Reform
Club. Tor the courteous treatment, and to the
| people of Saccarsppa, who have so kindly en-
| teri aimed us, our more than thanks are due
| aud are heartily given, assuring them that ii
| will warm and strengthen US in the work for
| the future.
ResOlued-That to the railroad companies
| who have kindly granted us reduced rates, and