Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-04-23
Maine Good Templars,

LEWISTON, Me, April 10. In the Grand
Lodge Of Good Templars this afternoon,
an amendment TO the constitution limiting
the age of applicants for membership to
l2 was adopted. The Chief Templar read
the annual report of the Secretary, who
reported the total membership 1892.
There is district lodge in good working
condition in each county. The Vice Tenn
plar and exSuperintendent of Juvenile
Temples reported. Chief Organizer Ham
ilton organized % new lodges, reorganized
two and performed large amount of ser
vice. He reports a strong temperance
sentiment in the State. This was followed
by the financial report. These officers
were elected: Grand Chief Templar. Col.
A s. Bangs Of Augusta; Councillor, Frank
II. Dexter of Springvale; Vice Templar
Lizzie B. Wheeldon of Bangor; Secretary,
George f. Bracket of Belfast; Treasurer.
Frank L. GIBSON OF Stetson; Marshal, A.
ID. Cole OF East Livermore; Superintend-
ent Of Juvenile Temples, Emily +. Cam OF
Watervile.
April l6. Through their chairman, b
{. Jersey of Winthrop, the committee on
resolutions reported as follows:
Resolutions.
Resoired, That while charity Il one OF the
csrdinsl principles Of this organization yet
there are times when 'forbesrance ceases 10 be
a virtue" and We hereby express our disap-
proval OF the persistent, systematic and inten-
tfonal neglect TO enforce our prohibitory law
on the part OF many OF those selected for this
purpose. especially those county attorneys
who continue to mol pros cases sud otherwise
screen the rumseller.
Resolued. That we heartily endorse the
action OF the Legislature In passing such
strong temperance laws which must of neces-
sity do much 10 stop the traffic In alcoholic
liquors. and that this Grand Lodge i proud OF
such brothers as Brothers Maxim, circuit.
May. Webb and especially John G. Stewart,
and thank them for the noble stand they took
snd maintained as q committee on temperance
in the State Legislature.
Res0ired, That this Grand Lodge halls with
great satisfaction the noble efforts OF Sheriff
Cram OF Cumberland county. and all Others
who are working so honestly and efficiently
for the enforcement Of prohibition.
Res0tred, That We cordially endorse the
Peoples Prohibltory Enforcement League and
heartily commend 1t to the consideration OF
the people ard support Of all temperance
citizens.
Res0tred. That we recognize the power OF
the press In advancing temperance work and
take this opportunity to extend our wsrme.t
thanks 10 the many papers In this State. that
do 50 much TO aid Its progress; and further
specially thank the Lewiston Journal for the
valuable space devoted TO reporting the bust
ness OF this session; We recommend the tODd
1emptdr Record and Portland Herald II, pa
pers deserving the strong support of the
friends of the cause.
Resotced. That we earnestly protest against
the completely OF our government 10 the traffic
in alcoholic drinks In heather lands 1t being
the greatest obstacle TO the progress Of Christ
ian civilization.
Whereas, disgraceful state of affair.
exists in institutions maintained BY the United
States Government. such as Soldiers Homes
Recruiting Stations. Navy Yards. Forts ant
Barracks. caused by the sale Of intoxicating
liquors by those paying a tax rs liquor dealer:
and
Whereas. this legalized traffic is the cause
OF intoxication. Sabbath dissertation. violation
OF the law and the consequent violation of the
service. therefore:
Res0tued, That we respectfully ask the Con
gress OF the United States to pass u law pro
hibiting the sale OF fermented and distilled
liquors within the aforesaid institutions.
ResOfoed, That all Good Templars discoun
tensnce the sale OF the so-called cordial drops
brandy drops, wine drops. whiskey lozenge
and all CONNECTIONS containing liquors in any
form.