The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-06-14
MAINE GOOD TEMPLARs
Pass a Pleasant Day at Greenwood
Garden.

The celebration of the 30th anniversary of
the Good Templars of Maine, was continued
Yesterday with an excursion to Greenwood
Garden. The a. m. boat carried downlthe
delegation. The day was most suspicious
and certainly the garden never looked more
beautiful or inviting. Consequently the ex-
ercises were held in the open air instead of
in the Opera House. The exercises on the
band stand began at $780, when after some
excellent music by the band, Mr.. S. S. Knight
called on Grand Chief Templar ]. H. Ham
iton to preside.
Mr.. Hamilton introduced Major II. A.
Storey as the first speaker. The Major
stated he would be unable to make any ex.
tended remarks as he was obliged to leave
before noon, but he knew the audience
would be pleased to hear from Chief Tenn
plar in his own lodge, Mr.. Charles F. Mar
BILE.
Mr.. Marble accordingly favored the au-
dience with a recitation, giving the well
known tenor of all elocutionists, How
Ruby Played" which pleased them consid-
erably.
Prayer was offered by Rev. Q. Fl. Shinn
The opening ode was then sung, Mrs.
Josephine r. Pollard, G. V. T., following
with an excellent original poem, delivered in
a very clear voice.
After music, Mrs. E. Z. Cain of Waterville
Superintendent of Juvenile Temples, spoke
Of her work among the children, emphasiz-
ing the Importance of initiating the young
into the order Of Good Templars, and thus
early instilling in them the strongest tenn
perance instruction. When the children are
all brought up to the standard of prohibi-
ton, we shall not need officers, because there
will be no breaking of the laws.
District Deputy F. II. Dexter was intro
duced as man who was not liked by the
rumsellers of York county, but exceedingly
loved by the Good Templars of Maine. He
spoke Of the necessity of thorough temper
ance sentiment in the hearts If the people,
and the successes Good Templary has met
with in this direction.
Ezra Hawkes., City Marshal of Portland,
was next introduced. He expressed his de.
light at being present on the thirtieth ami
versary of Arcana Lodge and of the intro
duction of Good Templary in the State of
Maine. The Marshal spoke of the influence
OF the order. thought he might not have been
able to stand before this audience sober
man had it not been that he Joined
when young, and was then surrounded by
good influences. He then read letter of re-
greet from Deputy Right Worthy Grand Tenn
plar Andrew ]. Chase, who is now in De-
troit, and unable to be present bringing
in the Sheayes" was then sung.
Mrs. ii. NC. Estes of Waterville, who has
gained name for instituting lodges In this
State, was next introduced and made a few
remarks.
iona ii. Orne of Massachusetts, Past
X. W. G. T., was received with applause.
He was evidently in a jolly mood and made
some very happy remarks. He said one per-
son said he was born with two glasses of
whiskey in him-and that was why he never
took any. He then spoke in favor of prohi-
billion and strongly opposed high license.
Give us strong Temperate sentiment and
we'll prohibit the rum shops without any law
ON our statute books. Speaking of home in
nuence he said he never came home at night
until he was p years old. without kissing
his mothers lips, aud knowing that this was
expected from him, and he never allowed
any poison" to pass his lips. His re-
marks were received with much applause.
The audience then joined in singing
yield Not to Temptation"
Mr.. 5. 5. knight of Deering, spoke in a
congratulatory manner of the occasion.
Rev. Q. II. Shinn Of Deering, followed
setting forth the advantages OF the order.
The order is solid for prohibition and any
member who favors license in any form is
unfaithful to his pledge.
Past g. C. T., b. C. Jersey then came for
ward and introduced the Grand Chief Tenn
plar. j. III. Hamilton, who gave running
account Of the condition of the order in the
State, which was gratifying and inspiring to
all. In closing he called on Mr.. Torsey to
succeed him, who was obliged to respond to
the applause which followed
Mr.. Torsey, with his off-hand, easy manner
and ready wit, kept the audience in a gale of
laughter. and then swayed them with his
persuasive eloquence to silence and intense
Interest. as he pictured the ruin caused by
His remarks were received
with prolonged applause.
The audience rose and sung, and after
wards adjourned to the dining hail. where
MIR. e. A. Sawyer served his Initial dinner of
the season, which was an elaborate spread
AL seemed to enjoy themselves and spent
the rest OF the day in having affght royal.
temperate, good time. Yotingthe day grand
success.