At the mass meeting in the Opera House, Sunday night, held under the auspices of the New Hampshire AntiSaloon League for the purpose of considering the situation in Concord, and endorsing the work of Mayor Martin in closing the saloons, the following resolution was unanimously adopted by a rising vote :—

"Recognizing that the complete abolition of the saloon, as the deadly foe of industry, good morals, and general prosperity, would be of incalculable benefit to our community,

"Therefore, Be it resolved, That we most heartily commend the mayor in his brave and vigorous action, that we pledge him our sympathy and every support in our power which may aid him in his endeavors; and that we call upon all citizens who have the highest welfare of this city at heart, whatever their political affiliations, and whatever their particular views as to the best methods of enforcing the temperance prohibitory laws, to lend him encouragement, both by word and act, that he may be most successful in the performance of his important and sacred trust."

The meeting was the most enthusiastic held in recent years. On the platform was seated a majority of the ministers of Concord. The audience room was crowded to the doors with Concord's best people of all shades of political belief, but they were a unit in endorsing the action of the mayor in closing the saloons, and every mention of his name and the work in which he is engaged was loudly applauded.

Rev. J. H. Robbins was the first speaker. He said that when the League found an official who tried to do his duty it was the object of the League to hold up his hands and aid him in the work.

Mayor Martin has shown his purpose to suppress the liquor traffic in Concord. We all know that this is a difficult undertaking,—a tremendous task. It is a hydraheaded monster; a combination and confederation of all evil, grinding under its cloven hoof the lives of men, the hearts of women, and the joys of children. How important it is then that the people should stand behind him and sustain him.

Rev. John Vannevar said in part : "There has come to us a brave man, whose courage is born of his devotion to his sacred oath. This man said when he was inaugurated as mayor that he would do his best to enforce the law; and unless all signs fail he is doing his duty. That man is Mayor Martin.

The fight before him is a hard one, and he should above all others have the co-operation of every man and every woman in the city, in his efforts.

This is not a question of politics. It is a question that appeals to every individual in the community. Let us all take this subject to heart and let us stand shoulder to shoulder with Mayor Martin in the brave fight which he is making and aid him in every way.

Rev. F. K. Chase of the Curtis Memorial Church said, "This is not a question of politics. It is a question of fundamental importance, and every man or woman who would put a straw in opposition in the path of Mayor Martin, or hinder him in his work, should forever renounce their claims to be patriots."

Rev. Mr. Tomlinson said this was the first city in which he had resided where there were strict temperance laws and where there was a mayor who considered it his duty to enforce them. He had seen evidence of that enforcement. The question before us is not the enforcement of, but obedience to, law. Non-enforcement of law leads to mob law. It is a healthy sign that the people of the capital city stand for the enforcement of the law. In closing he thanked the city and its people for giving him a home in a community whose people believed in the enforcement of law and the dictates of Almighty God.

People and Patriot, Concord, N. H.