Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-02
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Temperance Sunday
Fititngly Observed

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Fititngly Observed
Worlds Temperance Sunday was flt-
tingly observed by the local churches
at union service at the Baptist
church Sunday evening.
A special musical program had
been arranged.
An anthem was sung by the vested
choir and vocal duet by Miss Ruth
Horne and Miss Edna Emery and solo,
Mrs. Charles Smith of Shawmut.
The members OF the. Rebecca f.
Lawrence and the local w. G. I. q.
attended the service in body. Inc
presidents of the two unions. MISS
Vida Marcia and Mrs. Fred savage
sat on the platform and were intro
duced TO the audience by the PASTOR
Rev. Alexander Henderson.
Mrs Savage spoke few words IN
regard to temperance in. other lands
and the work and aims of the local
union.
Scripture was read by Rev. Alex
ander Henderson and prayer was Oh
fered by Rev. T. c. Chapman.
Rev. Mr.. Chapman then introduced
the speaker of the evening, Charles
Attorney OIL w dtcI NiiiNs JNNeN
supreme court, who gave most In
teresting talk on Temperance"
He traced the rise of prohibition
from 1916 to 1.-The present time and
went on to say that Maine had had
prohibition three-fourths of century
before national prohibition came along,
so that when the vote came to en-
dorse prohibition the legislatures or
nearly all the states were in favor.
He answered the question Does
Prohibition Prohibit?" by saying that
there is no law that prohibits and
there never will be until the milleni-
UNI comes.
He gave statistics showing the de-
crease of drunkenness in New York
before and after prohibition and re-
marked that what was said of New
York could be said of most any other
city or country and that investigation
of stastics of 1912 to 1925 showed
that we were getting results from the
prohibitory law.
He spoke of the need of the CO.
operation between officials, citing an
incident in Waterville where officers
searched the city several weeks ago,
but that LIQUOR was found in only two
places and that in small quantities.
He stressed the need of good officials.
He brought out the fact that though
prohibition has been a financial sue
cess it had bred disrespect for law
and that when prohibition is taken
more seriously will get better results.
He emphasized the fact that what
Maine needs is not NOR claws but bet
ter enforcement of the laws we have.
He cited that one of the agents for
. ~ ~ ~ tha a ND
the need of the closer companionship
between the parents and children.
The meeting closed with the singing
of America" after which the bene-
diction was pronounced by Rev. Alex
ander Henderson.
The Rebecca L. Lawrence W. c. T.
U. will meet with Mrs. Maud Nichols
in Shawmut, Thursday afternoon at
$50. The program will be in charge
of Mrs. Charles Smith and the sub
ject is Personal Responsibility" All
members are asked TO be present and
to bring something to say on the
subject.
Miss Beverly Wentworth entertain
ed six of her little friends at q birth
day party at the home of her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman wentworth of
Main street. Friday afternoon. T, e
house was beautifully decorated in
Halloween colors. A ghost received
the children at the door, In one cor
ner a gypsy told the children's for
tunes. The afternoon was passed
playing games and piano selections.
Prizes were won by Phyllis Went
worth and Janet Brown. Refresh
ments were served, consisting of a
birthday cake adorned with six
orange candles, ice cream, saltines.
grapes. candy, peanuts and fancy
cookies. The company left at late
hour in the Afternoon wishing the lit
tie hstess many happy returns of the
day.
Plans are being made by Mrs.
Charles Smith to present the play
THE Awakening Of Maine In the
near future. This play will be given
under the auspices of the Woman's
Farm Bureau. 1t Is strictly Maine
play, the writer being Mrs. Francis
Gotten, lecturer Gorham Grange, Me.
1t deals with the resources and pos
sibilities of our good old Pine Tree
state. The scene Is laid in Belfast,
Me. 1t Is highly deserving of men,
ton. Watch for the date.
The Woman's Missionary Society Of
the Baptist church will hold an all
day meeting. in the lower vestry We'd
nesday. White Cross work will be
done. A covered dish luncheon will
be served at noon.
The Woman's Relief Corps viii hold
their regular meeting Wednesday
evening. There will also be a rehear-
sal for inspection. AS this will be the
last rehearsal before inspection the
president requests all to be present
There will be a meeting of the MUIR
ray club at the home of Miss Rebecca
Lawry this evening.
Halloween Party
Miss Veronica Sullivan DELIGHTFULLY."-