Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1850-11-01
FOR THE SPIRIT OF THE AGE.
ROSE WREATH DIVISION-BIBLE
PRESENTATION.

Bro. GoRMAN: According 10 previous
appointment, a large number of the citi
zens of Sampson and Cumberland coun-
ties, assembled at Hawly's Store, or the
18th Of October, to witness the presenta-
ton Of a Bible to the Rose Wreath Dr.
vision. The Division met at 10 o'clock,
when a procession was formed and
marched to the house Of Mr.. Jesse Haw-
ly, where were assembled q large circle
Of Ladies. Miss Harriet Parker was
then introduced TO the congregation, and
delivered in a clear and elegant voice,
the Presentation Address, in behalf of
the Ladies of the community. Over her
head waved a beautiful white Banner,
on one side Of which was stamped in
letters of gold-"TEMPERANcE HUSBANDS
OR NO HUSBANDS AT ALL" On the 9TH
er side Of the beautiful Banner, was the
picture Of a woman drawing water from
a well to supply acrowd which stood by.
Under this picture was written: WE
, ARE o WATER GIRLS" Over the
. heads Of the speakers was erected an
J arch, woven of cedar twigs interspersed
with roses, around which also stood in
7 the order Of a semi-circle, the fair wives
l and daughters of Sampson and Cumber.
+; land. Rev. E. L. Perkins replied in be-
half Of the Division. The speaking o
yer, the Chairman invited the citizen
y present to dinner. After a SUMPTION
ffepast, all hands returned to the stan,
where Messrs Perkins and Blocker &C
dressed the audience.
The following are the morning ad
dresses:
ID ADDRESS OF MISS H. PARKER.
es Gentlemen of the Order Of the Sons
e; Temperance /: / appear before you to-da!
10 IN behalf Of the Ladies of this commit
III nifty, to present you this Book, as mai
Of our esteem for your Order. tt
lol world has been long groaning under Il
a. heavy curse Of intemperance, and for
is, long time every effort to Danish it fro
sct among men seemed to prove ineffectu;
Our hearts were about to sink in de
'ur pair, and just as we began to part wi
lge the last ray of hope for success, a M
ast star appearedin our armament, and d;
ted its gladning rays across our horizc
AK causing US to cry out once more, tn
still is HOPE! That star was the Orc
got Of the Sons Of Temperance. Althou
you have assembled among yourself
with closed doors and curtained windo'
TIC we have found out your secrets, and
know what you are doing. We b;
seen the maniac enter your halls
come away clothed and in his ri
IN mind. We have seen the ~prodigal
ar1ty turning to his fathers house, bearing
3 IN ensignia of your Order. We have s
with the brutal husband, who ruled his no
le- with a tyrrant's rod. returning from y
has halls and bearing the olive branch
! the peace. We have seen, that where y
Order prospers, woman wears a su
BAG and crowds of children assemble tog
that er in our school rooms. We have 6
stan enough to know that our happineI
hers one Of the great objects Of your Or
now And we have no objections to }
L assembling among yourselves, SO lon
these fruits appear, and SO long as
Z. continue to believe that our name:
only mentioned in your halls whe
~. connection with the most AatterinE
I ex- presslons for our welfare.
some Receive this Book then as an exp
rit Of ion of gratitude for the good you
emon- done, and cver bear in mind that
f.; but cept which says" to do good al
ure to communicate, forget not"
n that And be assured that our prayers
be offered for your prosperity, and
ID Ca hands will be ever uplifted to crow
where with the iaurels you may win.
Pro-
E. W. REPLY OF REV. Z. L.. PERKl
Under 1t has fallen to my lot to becom
,onr;nn u..Lon-nn If mn hraAhrnn and 4.