Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-12
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naii in 1919. He was elected most worthy
patriarch at the session of the
National Division in 1854 at St.
John, n. b. He was elected TO the
New Brunswick legislature in 1851, and
became member of the government in
1854. He introduced into and carried
through the Legislature in 1856 law pro-
hibitiDg the Importation, manufacture and
sale of all alcoholic liquors for beverage
purposes. This law was repealed after a
general election in 1856. He was premier
of New Brunswick from 1861 until the con-
federation of the British North American
Provinces in 1867. He became member
of the Canadian (Dominion) Parliament IN
1867 as representative OF st. John city,
and was chosen as one of the members OF
the first Dominion cabinet as minister of
customs. St. John city was the only con-
s,ituency that Sir Leonard has ever
represented. For nearly 40 years he
was the darling of the people.
From 1867 to 1873, he was minister of Gus
toms; the n he was Governor of New Bruins
wick until 1878, when he again ran his
election for Parliament, and won by
handsome majority on the platform OF
Protection to home industries" and he
was made finance minister of the TIL
umphant government and was the chief and
trusted lieutenant of the then premier, Sir
John A. Mcdonald. In 1885 Sir Leonard
became for the second term Governor of
his native province, which position he most
worthily and honorably filled till 1898.
when he retired to the quiet and honorable
eD Joy ment of private lite. This he earned
by his 40 odd years of public service.
Queen Victoria honored him with knight
hood 10 1861 in consideration of his valu-
able assistance in securing the confedera-
ton of and naturalization of Canada.
The business of the division was re-
sumed at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. The
time was occupied by routine work and the
reports of committees. The session con-
tinued until about o'clock, when it ad-
journed until 10 o'clock, Thursday morn
ing, at which time the biennial election of
officers will take place.
In the evening the Grand Division held
meeting in the Congregational church, in
which they formally welcomed the Ma
tional Division to Maine. Geo. Hayes, G.
w. p, of Oxford, presided. The pro-
gramme commenced with music by quar-
tet consisting of Miss EfIie Stevens, Mrs.
Jennie Brown Flood, c. +. Marston and
A. NJ. Kennison. Prayer was offered by
Rev. Mr.. Noon, acting most worthy
chaplain. Another selection by the
quartet and the first address
was given by Hon. j. M. Larrabee of Gar
diner, who extended a most cordial welcome
to all the members. He spoke of the beau
selec citing this State and this city as the
place of meeting.
1t was expected His Excellency Gov.
Cleaves, would be present and extend the
welcome in behalf of the State, but letter
was read from that gentleman expressing
his regrets that previous engagement pre-
vented his being in attendance. Since
Gov. Cleaves could not be present in behalf
of the State, this responsibility was assigned
to Ex-Gov. Sidney Perham, +. G. W. z.
In commencing Mr.. Perham said that in
taking the place of the Governor after a
vacation of 20 years from executive duties,
he felt not unlike fellow who might dress
himself in an old suit of clothes and exhibit
himself. He spoke of the number who had,
duriog the last 80 years, taken the Sons of
Temperance pledge, which he said was
over 5000 900. He also alluded to the
fact that the Sons of Temperance was an
international order, and also spoke of the
close interests of the United States and
Canada. His remarks were filled with hui
NOR and wit and were generously ap-
plauded.
A vocal selection by Miss Ellie Stevens
was very nice and received an encore.
In a short speech Mr.. Chas. A. Everett
M. w. p, responded to the addresses of
welcome.
Following this speaking Miss Florence h..
Williams of Providence, Il. l., delighted
the audience by recitation, which received
most generous applause. She returned
and gave another selection, which, like the
first, was rendered finely.
M. w. S. Benz X. Jewell followed with
n ringing speech, lasting for about 10 min
utes. Mr.. Jewell is an enthusiastic tenn
perance worker and in bis remarks tonight
he expressed some great truths.
Rev. DIR. Pepper welcomed the division
in behalf of Colby university.
z. NJ. w. z. john N. Stearns made q
stirring speech in which he criticised the
working of the enforcement of the Maine
liquor law. He said that in working of
Inv Maine had yet great deal
to study and learn. He said that
the church should do as much
as railroad companies. He said that G5
railroad companies declared that none of
their employees should drink any liquor or
enter any saloon while on duty. When the
church takes such stand, public sentiment
will crush out the liquor traffic.
The last speaker of the evening was
Gen. Louis Wagner, 7. NJ. w. p, of
Philadelphis, who gave very interesting
short address.
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