The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-09
Convention Of Reform Clubs.


The quarterly convention of the Reform
Clubs of Cumberland county met here at 10
O'Clock this morning, and was called to or
order by Walter Southworth of Edes Falls.
After devotional exercises a committee of
three was appointed to nominate officers for
the ensuing term, who reported as follows:
President-C. Z Stewart Bolster's Mills.
vice PrcSidentS-Walter SOuthworth Edes
Falls, and Levi Jordan. East Raymond
Secretary-Roswell Ward, North Gotham.
and they were declared elected.
The following committees were then ap-
pointed:
On business-Geo. Green, Bolster's Mills; Lem
nel Role, East Deering; and Levi Jordan, East
On speakers-walter southworth Edes Falls;
Edwards, 5. Windham and Moses, North Cor
ham.
On resolutions-ward, North Gorham; Lefavor
Portland and Green, Bolsters Mills.
on loeation-Moses, North Gorham; Qulnt, Dry
Mlllsi and Jordan, East Raymond.
Remarks were made by large number of
the delegates. after which the convention
adjourned to 1.30, at which hour praise
ter Southworth.
At 2.9o President Stewart called the con-
vention TO order and after devotional exer-
cises remarks were made by Geo. II. Green,
welcomingfhe delegates TO Bolster's Mills,
ent.
A praise meeting was held from $50 to
o'clock, led by 5. b. Edwards Of South Wind
ham, after which the regular session Of the
convention was called to order by President
Stewart, and, after prayer by Walter South
worth, remarks were made by Messrs JOr-
dan OF East Raymond. Lefav0r Of Portland,
WO0dman Of East Raymond, Moses Of North
Gorham, Southworth Of Edes Falls, Brown
OF Norway, Rolfe OF East Deering, Edwards
OF South Wlndham, Webster Of North Cor
ham and others, interspersed with music by
the choir.
praise meeting was held this morning
from Q to 10 o'clock, led by Walter South
worth.
At 10 o'clock the regular session Of the
convention was called to order and, after de-
yotlonal exercises, the reports Of delegates
follows:
Bolster's Mills by Geo. III. Greer, as hold
Ing meetings once In two weeks the temper
ance interest steady and in good standing,
with no breaks In the ranks.
East Raymond Club, by Levi Jordan
Holding no meetings, but the temperance
sentiment Is strong.
No Gorham Club. by NJ. II. Moses-Hold-
ing two meetings week, and great interest
manifested.
South Windham Club, By 5. w. Edwards
No .meetings held but all the members
holding the fort
Edes Falls Club, by Walter Southworth-
Banner club of the county or state mem
bepship l42 holding two meetings week.
Portland Club was reported alive and In
good working order; holding two meetings a
week. Ladies' Relief connected with the
club who are doing good work In helping
TO sustain the club; have good field to work
10; believe the temperance sentiment is on
the decrease.
The clubs in South Casco, Bryant's Pond
and Otisheld were reported as holding no
meetings, and the interest In temperance Is
lying dormant. Il. III. Brown Of Norway said
that the club with its 26o members had gone
into history after holding weekly meetings
for ten years; the temperance sentiment was
not so strong as In years past.
Remarks were made by N. Warren of Otis
field, White Of Harrison, Edwards of Otis
aeid, stephens OF Norway, Chute Of Otis
field, Green Of Bolster's Mills. Mrs. Moses Of
North Gorham,l Cyrus Turner and Mr. Dor
man OF B0lster's Mills.
A praise meeting was held from 1.30 to 2
o'clock, led by Abner Edwards Of 0tisfeld,
after which the regular session was called
70 order and remarks were made by Messrs.
LoyeIoy OF Norway, Brett Of Otis6eld, DIR.
others.
The following resolutions were unanimous
ly adopted:
attenned the reform work as carried on in the
early days Of this grand and noble movement;
therefore, be IL
RESOLVED, That we, the members OF the Cumber-
land County Convention Of Reform Clubs, assem-
bled at Bolster's Mills this Sth day Of November
1856, do strictly adhere to the cardinal points OF
our faith.
Resotred, That the glorious work In which we
are engaged shallsever oil. our hearts and our
hands until the victory Is triumphantly won.
ReSotred, That we extend a fraternal sympathy
10 all organizations laboring for the salvation OF
the fallen, the experiences Of the past and the
outlook for the future eompels US TO take a more
decided stand In order to beat back and II posi-
BILE crush out that trafhc which fattens and grows
rich ON the misery, woe and destruction of It's vic
tins.
Resolred That the aid sympathy and eneour-
agements received from Christian men and wOm-
en- has fallen upon grateful hearts. and we stl so
licit their sympathy and prayers.
Res0ired, That our heartfelt thanks are here
by rendered 10 the members Of the BOlster's Mills
Club and citizens for the cordial reception and un-
bounded hospitality received during our stay In
their pleasant village; and we would nOt.forget
the choir, who have added great Interest TO our
meetings with their beautiful songs; also to Pres
ident Sewart for the impartial manner In which
he has conducted the business OF the convention.
A praise meeting was held from $50 to 7
o'clock, led by Mr.. Lovejoy of Norway, af.
ter which the last meeting Of the session was
called to order aud stirring addresses were
made by a large number Of reform men.