Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-10-08
Temperance Rally at Southwest Harbor

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Temperance Rally at Southwest Harbor
We acknowledge with regret the lament
able fact, that the temperance people of
! fremont, have, seemingly. for many years,
4 folded their arms and slept quietly on,
while King Alcohol gathered In his victims.
/ True, earnest ministers of the gospel. as
sisted by loyal Christian workers, have
| gone on raising their voices against intern
perance, but as far as real, aggressive or
gained warfare is concerned, with the ex-
ception of a Good Templar's Lodge and
Juvenile Temple at Norwood's Cove-and
even into the former of these strongholds,
the demon of strong drink has found his
way-but little has been done To drive out
! this giant evil; so when it was known that
Mrs. l.. NJ. n. Stevens. state president Of
the order, would by request come and or
gauize Womans Christian Temperance
Union, many took a new lease of hope
and rejoiced at the good news.
The weather of the morning of the 29th
seemed unfavorable, but the fog soon roll
ed away, and except for q strong wind the
day proved delightful and Mrs. Stevens
accompanied by several representatives Of
the Ellsworth and Bar Harbor unions
came to fulfill her appointed duty DR.
Abby NJ Fulton opened the hospitable
doors of Alexandra cottage for the enter
tainment of the whole party, though many
others would gladly have received and
cared for the delegation, but We feel as
sured that the ladies must have enjoyed
their brief stay at their friends beautiful
seaside retreat
At an early hour in the afternoon large
number of earnest Temperance women
gathered in fremont hall for the prelmi-
nary meeting Of the nsw branch of the
union The hall which sadly needs reno
walton and better Lighting facilities, was
made a. presentable as possible in the lin
tied time, with profuson of flowers and
the display of the dear old flag The exer-
cises were opened with q scripture reading
by Mrs. Ireland, with an earnest PRAYER by
Mrs. Freeman Of Bar Harbor Then all
joined in singing Rock of Ages. after
which Mrs. Stevens, whose heart-warming
smile is very inspiring, talked for some
time on the important work Of the white
ribboned order" As she gave an outline
Of the origin of the society, and the per
severing bravery of the handful Of loyal
praying Ohio crusade women, who, seven
teen years ago. started the grand move
ment, which has since belted the world
We felt proud to know that We had living
in our midst. and there present. one who
was in those days a member of that noble
crusade, Mrs. Mary Houston. and who.
though suffering from i'll health, is to-day,
as then, true Christian temperance advo-
cate. Mrs Freeman, for twelve wears an
active member, gave glimpscs of the good
work being carried on in Massac husetts,
and related some touching experiences, ose
in particular the case of young man who
came to her when she WAS engaged in car
rying 'the glad tidngs" into sn inebriate
asylum, saying that he would ask her to
pray for him if he thought it could do any
good, but that he had been following up
the lectures Of noted intidel, sinking
deeper and deeper into doubt and misery.
until his heart seemed utterly dead" We
could but echo the speakers words, "Oh.
the pity of it
After being introduced in fiattering
manner by the president, Mrs. Ann F.
Greedy gave Us some good practical talk in
her crisp, characteristic way, very crafty
ing to all, for her lifelong work for tenn
perance is well known throughout the
county and no doubt beyond its limits
Earnest graceful words which had the
ring Of good metal were heard from all the
members present belonging to the Els
worth and Bar Harbor unions. Three of our
own townswomen already wore the white
ribbon as members of other branches Of
the W. c. T. L, Mrs. Ireland Mrs A. w
Clark, and Mrs. Neal. all of whom spoke
briefly but to the point. The superintend-
ents Of Ju eniles, Mrs. r. Norwood and
Mrs. Lydia Lurvey, were called for, but
owing to the lateness of the hour, excu sed
themselves, and the steps fer organizing
another branch union were taken. and a
long list of names was quickly signed to
the pledge. which gave promise OF good
strong union. l had hoped to have been
present at the evening meeting TO report
proceedings, but sickness in my family I'M
avoidably detained me at home, but am
told that it was great success. with a
crowded house and marked interest. The
lecture by Mrs. Stevens on the Rise,
Progress and Work of the Order held the
close attention of the audience, also that
remarks by Mrs. Freeman, DR.. Abby NJ.
Fulton, Mrs. Greedy, Mrs. Sarah Rich and
others We're much appreciated. These
true-hearted sisters have the heartiest
thanks of the temperance people of Ire
mont, for helpful, cheering words spoken
and the encouraging presence of so many
whole-souled laborers for the elevation OF
humanity. May Gods richest blessings
crown their efforts.
| The James NJ. Parker Post will hold the
annual campfire at Grand Army hall in
Somesville, on the fourth Saturday of Oc-
tober at which the W. r. C. and S. of V.
| will participate as usual. All who can
conveniently do so will please bring haver-
| sacks well stocked with rations
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Mayo, Jr, are well
pleased with fine boy who came to make
his abode with them Sept. 30.
| Oct. 5. SPRAY.