Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-05-16
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ton of what it was, that we cannot refrain lay
ing it before our readers
At about 6 O'Clock, P. n. the procession was
again formed, and marched as before to the up
per room of the Court House. Here a scene,
for its elegance, taste and variety, presented II
self, never before surpassed in Asheville.-l
RRorHER WHITE stood at the end Of the table
next the entering door; Immediately before him
was a splendid cake, resembling a 'Minaret or
steepled church, from which was suspended a
beautifully bordered white satin miniature Ban
ner, upon which was inscribed on one side:
When It's thy lot mid other friends to move,
Let mem'ry know that thou hast gained u rlove.
On the other:
The eonq'ror's need Of fame must fade and pass
away,
But thine viii bloom, Oh White in Gods eter-
nal day!
On the end wall in front of him, hung q fine
transparency on q frame, with
PHILIP s. WHITE.
r. M. w. p.
THE FRIEND OF MAN.
on three sides. On the right, another with:
FARMER AND MECHANICS DIVISION, No. 219,
SoNs OF TEMPERANCE Ever ONWARD
On his left, another with:
AsnEvILLE DIVISION, No. 10, SoNs OF TEMPER
ANcE-Reason our weapon, the Pledge our
Shield
Behind him another5the Cadets.)
ASHEYILLE SECTION.
NO. %.
May our members soon enter the army with
Honors.
The wings of the table ran from Mr.. w. dag
onally, right and left-were elegantly furnished
with all that fancy or a luxurious taste could
crave, and brilliantly illuminated, las were all
the windows) In the centre Of the triangle
was a Temperance Tree (~evergreen) some Is
feet high, hung with fruit and brilliantly illn-
minated and all around it, filing the whole
space inside, most gloriously illustrating and ex-
exemplifying<what was so beautifully symbolic
ed on the outlines Of the table,
LOVE PURITY AND FIDELITY ;
were the LADIES, like a luscious cluster Of ripe
grapes, blessed with genial suns and refreshing
showers: or a dense forest Of fresh blown Roses,
all vieing to excel in sweetness, fragrancy, and
tenderness, blushing beauty, dove like innocence
and angelic purity. IT WAS a Scene Outside
was a dense throng of giant frames, strong arms,
true hearts and proud spirits, ready to defend
that rosy band in every emergency and to
the last extremity The Divine blessing was
craved by Rev. I. w. ArKIS, of Farmers and
Mechanics Division, after which every rose shook
off its petals, and the doors that distil heavenly
t sweetness, exhibit 'glistening pearls discourse
sweet sounds and RECEIVE the eleganeies and
luxuries that art and nature supplies, flew as by
instinct, WIDE OPEN. As to the particulars
, minutia, detail and FISIsH then and there made
we cannot now speak, but after a most elegant
and sumptuous repast, the gentlemen showeC
that they were no strangers to the game OF AN
initiating ~luxuries.' There was an abundance
0 of ~substantials, as well as all the upper ten
s 'crusts' OF pastry and cakedom, cooled oil witt
o lemonades, jelies and ice creams. Had it beer
in a season of fruits, the Supper could not hav
u been surpassed. At this stage I. W. Akin
Chaplain Of Farmers and Mechanics Division
rendered the thanks of said Division, in a few
deservedly appropriate remarks,to the ladies 70
a most elegant and beautiful Banner presente'
A by them to said Division. Tire cheers wer
! now given to the LADIES, and three to p. S
WHrrE At this time there must have been so
d persons in the room. The whole company nov
retired to the lower room. and after singing DC
were addressed by W. Williams, ESD, who wa
P well received and eheered. Brother WHIIEagai
appeared, and gave some of the richest ane'
dotes illustrative of the drunkard's life, habit
and associations, that We remember ever to hav
y heard. After the scene and supper he had jus
left he was in a most happy mood. He paid
a high compliment to the female character, an
expressed his gratitude to the citizens Of ASH
re vile in general and the ladies in particular; an
said that they would be remembered by him 6
n long as life should last. J. NJ Edney, of Ash
vile Division, rendered the thanks of the SoI
TO the Lanes. There were a large NUMBER
1 brethren present from other Divisions, and a
the Daughters of French Broad Union, and doub
= less there would have been more aeeessions,
|, the people could have got in the house. II
q Cadets initiated s, aud were presented that da
with a splendid Banner. The exercises WEI
5, closed at a late hour. by the closing ode of Il
IL Cadets-sGood Night dc, and the Benedietio
C. after which a paper balloon was raised, ar
en- made a beautiful ascent, till it reached its oN
atmosphere, when it gently bent its course
&C. the south east, and disappeared behind the mou
- tains.
Every thing went off, as the saying go,
in fine style we only saw 0he man drunk tn
y day, and expect he got his Ticker for nothin
1ce and drank it to show that a man could get drul
'e- still. Altogether it was a bright and Joyous da
Long be it remembered, long live, and bless
ny be the Ladies, and may the sun of the Sol
of never set while there is q slave TO the inebri
ting cup to be found in the Universe
ur For It's thy rules, o Temperance, that we ox
ed All pleasures that from health and strength c
SOL flow. Messenger.