Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1857-08-26
White Hall Celebration.

we learn from friend, who was pres
ent on the occasion, that splendid demon.
stration came ofat Big Steel Greek Church,
10 Meckienburg County, N. O., on Friday
last, under the eimmediate direction of w hite
Hail Division, Sons of Temperance. All
tne Divisions IN the county had been in
WED to be present. and some three or four,
as understood, exhibited their devotion to
the Cause by appearing in resalia. ASec-
tion OF Cadets, with their badges..a pre-
ceded by Banner, was one among the
most agreeable spectacles exhibited By the
procession. By the way, this Banner Of
the boys is said by oupinformant to be the
nnest ever seen by him, Il IS thought
Ram ina tae history e luis
s., sua t'.sr .Is nef Is ps lan xf01s
mothers, or fond sisters nsra - : efnTng 10
do with it. Let US have the history, White
Hall! Last, though not least, the Lady
Visitors, as might be expected, turned out
In strength, and were distinguished by
their pretty rosettes. The assemblage was
early on the ground, and numbered about
twice what usually attends the largest con-
gregation in our District on a communion
occasion. The fact seemed to be that the
whole country for miles around, and in
whole families, bad determined to make
memorable gala day.
The stand, prepared for the speakers,
was beautifully decorated with evergreens,
and displayed the attention and skill of
woman. After singing an ode, and prayer
by the Rev. Mr.. WATT, Miss SPRATT, a
recent graduate OF the Yorkville Female
college, IN happy and appropriate ad-
dress, pronounced 10 tie best .manuer.
presented on behalf of the Lady, Visitors
beautiful! Bible to White Hall Division.
The gift was received oa the part Of the
i'lvlsion by young gentleman, Mr. Marks,
IN reply worthy the gift, the fair donors.
and the Sons, whom he represented.
After this interesting ceremony, Col.
Beatty, according to the arrangement of
the Committee, occupied the attention of
the assemblage, for an hour and half, in
his usual manner. He was followed by
Mr.. BENZ. Presley, young gentleman of
our District, of considerable promise, and
who gives assurance of doing the cause of
Temperance some service. Then came an
intermission in public speaking; but none
In action, and in private addresses. espe-
elally among the large crowd of young gen
tlemen and numerous bevy of young ladies.
A most splendid pic-nic-the free-win of
ferlng OF every householder, prepared at
their respective homes with all the skill of
people distinguished for their good house
Wltery, and famous for their social liberali-
plays agt siddtthaf thf SagPportunitH for the dis
When justice had been. done to the table
and its superintendent viands, the crowd
returned to the stand, and were addressed
by the Rev. j. B. Watt. Whilst he was
speaking, our informant, being under a
necessity to reach home that evening, left
a people, of whom, as he says, he greatly
desired to know more It was understood,
| that Rev. Mr.. Nicholson would succeed
Rev. Watt by an address. DR.. Parks, the
pastor of the Church, where the assemblage
was held, was present, and was expected
to speak on the subject of Temperance, but
from the state of his health, the Division
were compelled to yield to his very valid
excuse. 1t should also be stated, that an
excellent band of Music from Charlotte was
present, and contributed their full quota
to the enjoyments of the occasion. Say
what you may, music accords with mans
nature, and has its charms
p. S. Since the above was in type, we
have learned that Rev Mr.. Parks addres-
sed the assemblage and that quite small
boy, the son of Mr.. Trotter, pronounced
to delighted audience an animated and
stirring address suitable to the object Of
the meeting. Truly faithful days work
must have been done.
YorkUiUe Enquirer.