The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-03-03
THE GALAXY.
MIDDLEBURY. VT.
Tuesday, March 8, 1916,
THE TEA PARTY.

THE TEA PARTY.
The temperance pick-nick which was held
at Mr.. Fields last week, in its attractions
was not behind similar observances for years
past. Indeed it was delightful scene TO be-
hold three hundred of The inhabitants of our
village and surrounding towns assembled on
this occasion. And for WHAT To give
their couDteuance and support to the holy
cause of Temperance. and TO show that So
cial pleasures need no adscititiOus aids from
artificial stimulan,s TO Gil up the measure of
human enjoyment. 1t was not among the
least gratifying indications Of the occasion
that SO many of our most esteemed female
population of al! ages graced the assembly
by their presence. 1t never has and never
will be The case that Temperance can make
any permanent progress unless woman yields
her hearty influence and cooperation TO ban
ish from the minds Of the young and inexpe-
ricnced, The false notions Of gentility which
are so apt 10 connect themselves with the
gayer and more fashionable practices Of So
cieIy, and TO declare that the purity and hap
piness Of the social circle is not TO be sacrifice
ed to the low and paltry purpose Of crafty
ing morbid appetite.
The festival was opened by very neat and
appropriate address from the President, R.
L. Fuller. The first performances of the
evening were pieces Of music under the lead
of Dir. Benton. who, by the Testimony of ma
ny amateurs present. added another. laurel 10
the high reputation which he already enjoys
among the most gifted vocalists in the coun
try. He was aided BY Miss Smith from Yer
geuncs, who is said to have touched the cords
OF the piano with degree Of skill which is
seldom surpassed; and also by Miss Marsh
of Middlebury, whose powers are so well
known aud SO highly appreciated by the peo-
pie of our village.
The remarks of DIR. Powers Of Woodstock
were listened to with deep interest. The
orator commenced with Il rapid sketch Of the
awful sin Of utemperance from the grayer
ages Of antiquity TO the present moment. and
continued on in an eloquent and impressive
argument against the use and sale of alchc-
hol as beverage, which he represented as
the parent of crime, poverty, and wretched-
ness, vastly the most prolific all others. as
forbid by the laws Of humanity and religion.
aud ended by nrging the friends of Temper
ance to brace up with all their power against
a foe over whom perseverus efforts alone
would enable them at last to win gloIiou ]
victory.
When this discourse was ended amid the
plaudis OF The company, they were requcs-
ted 10 descend to the dining room, where the
festivities of the occasion were renewed by
partakins OF those delicate viands, which
''mne host" knows full well how TO provide
for his guests. Tea, coffee. and cold water
were found excellent substitutes for spar
King glasses, Tor whose fleeing enjoyment
life, health and fortune have hitherto
too often been sacrificed. The scene now
exhibited was that Of cheerfulness and con-
VITALITY. From the brow of care was smooth
ed every wrinkle, and pleasantries and good
cheer seemed for the moment TO rule supreme
in the conntenanccs of all.
The party then returned TO the hall. where
they were again refreshed by an address from
young Mr.. Blasdell of Versenues, which
was very happy effort, and created a very
favorable impression OF the talents Of the Or
ator. The song of "OId Kings alcohol" by
Mr.. Packard, in his usual happy manner
on such occasions. with a solo from MIR. Ben
ton, and piece or two from the whole choir
in excellent style, closed the festivities of the
evening. We have no doubt that every one
present will recur to the scenes of the eve
ming as retrospect not mere grateful for its
} flow of social enjOyments, than for the saluta-
ry influences which it was we'll calculated to
exert upon themselves and community.
Before the party dispersed, the following
resolution was introduced by President Lab
aree, aud commanded hearty yea from eve
, ny enc present:
Resolred, That the thanks of the audience
be given TO Mr.. Field for the entertainment
elegantly provided by him--to DIR. Powers
) and the other speakers Of the evening. for a
; rich and varied intellectual treat-to the gen
J Ilemen and ladies' who as professional and
amateur musicians. have lent their talents and
accomplishments for our gratification-and
TO the Committee of Arrangements for their
assiduity in executing the trust committed to
them.
BRITISH FREE TRADE-ITS Eff
FECTS,