Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-12-17


they will. either 10 the society Of the giddy an,
thoughtless, or in the fashionable circles o
aristocracy. Here we can meet together II
brotherly love and give assistance 10 the op-
pressed of mankind. There Is no externa
show in our weekly meeiingo, but here we cal
meet together when the labors OF the bus,
week are over and sympathise with those wht
are stricken with sorrow, and rejoice with thos,
who truly rejoice. would not exchange thu
Good Templar's badge for all the laurels o
glory bought with rum or all the kingly dia-
dems that monarch ever wore.
We have met together this evening, my
friends, to do honor TO the Fourth Anniversary
OF Diamoud State Lodge, No. I, l. o. of g. T
feel encouraged this evening when l lool
around and see present 30 many of the brave
champions uader which our little Diamond
ship unloosed her moorings and sailed out
upon the raging pillows Of intemperance to
meet In mortal comb II mans dead lest foe.---
True, her passage has been hotly contested ;
siorms have arisen, boisterous winds have
blown hari and fierce, comrades have fallen
overheard not able to endure the storm; others
have died fighting nobiy for the cause and are
| now wearing the victor's crown. Here let US
pause and drop a tear to the memory of our
noble dead; may their memories ever be fresh,
| aud their examples initiated by the members
| OF our Lodge. l rejoice with the rest Of you
this ever ing, that our little ship has not yet
foundersd but with buoysnt faith aud out
spread sails we are safely on our way to sure
and certain victory.
l congratulate you, my friends, that the prin.
ciples of our Lodge rest upon foundation
firm as adamant aud as enduring as tha ever
lasting hills, which ell the powers Of the prince
Of darkness can never overturn. Let intem-
perance prevail around us with all Its hideous
woe, and make the darkness of midnight more
terrific; still will lie profanity let It's witberiug
, blast sing the last requiem Of the thousands Of
| drparting druDksrds, and like the poisonous
Upas tree, scatter desolation, ruin and death
far as the eye can roach; yet the glorious prn-
ciples of our Order shall stand firm as rock,
like an oasis iu the desert, never failing foun-
tain to the thirsty, a beacon light to the paths
of sobriety and industry.
We have much TO accomplish, yet nothing to
fear That 0mnipotent hand which has been
our helmsman since the frst day OF December
1862, will still guide and direct Alright our 40
tions.
Hope ON, Brothers and Sisters work, that
the plague of intemperance may be stayed and
the poor besotted drunkard enabled to look up
and live. Work on, for the eyes OF thousands
of the oppressed of mankind are upon us the
wife OF tho inebriate already looks Onward with
joyful snticipations to the day when intemper-
you now aud tell you to give up all hope, that
our enemies are too strong, you would Instantly
brand me AS a traitor to the cause. Your
Judgment would be Just and should be applied
to all others who advocate such detestable
principle Lpu
The language of Holy Writ is-"Be il unto
thee even as thou wilt" Is there one amongst
you who s despsiriugf Is there one amongst
you who is about TO give up the struggle and
ka ,nl -. ~ g.
to the gloomy cells Of Doubting Castle 2"
Why despair2 why be afraid Why give up
the stru2gle2 Faith in an 0mnipotent arm
will chase away despair, will chain the lions
unlock the doors of doubling castle and bid
you 60 on your way rejoicing.
Although our Lodge has grown aud strength
ened, our cup of rejoicing is not without Bit
ter drop. Some who were formerly enrolled
under our noble banner have returned to the
ranks of the enemy. Need point them out to
your No. They are alresdy conspicuous OBJ
jects of disgust without my aid to bring them
into notice. You can see them daily posting
their downward way TO drunkard's grave
''unhonored aud unsung." While we regret
the steps they have taken we cannot help but
pity them. Shall our hearts be panied with
beholding any who are assembled here this
night travelling in that road which leads to
certain moral desth2 ! know your determi-
nation and your resolution but beware the
rose is beautiful and sheds fragrant odor on
all around we are enchanted with its beauty
and charmed with its fragrance. We reach
forth the hand to secure the beautiful flower
aud convey 1t to our bosom, when 10 we drop
the coveted treasure aud fud the crimson
stream flowing from hands pierced with the
hidden thorns. So 1t i5 with iutemperance /;
the deadly snare is laid, and ere we ink OF
danger we are entangled Ia it's meshes, Let
us not be deceived, nor rely on our own strength
but on Israel's God, and hen we shall be eIa-
bled 10 escape the snares of the tempter.
We are not ashamed of the name OF Good
TemplGrs There is something refreshing in the
very sound. How often has that name made
the hearts of thousands to leap vita Joy how
often has that name dried up the fountain of
bitter tears2 How often has that name diifused
new life into hearts crushed down With sorrowf
Their harps have again been taken from the
boughs OF the willow where they had long hung
in silence, aud tuned to slug that good old fa-
miliar song,
Friends of temperance welcome here,
Oheel fui are our hearts to-day;
Tell us, we would gladly hear
How our cause speeds on its way.
Here We pledge ourselves anew,
Not to touch the drunkard's drink,
Proyin. faithful, proving true,
We will make the demon shrink.
Four years have now winged their way over
our heads since our Lodge was organised, and
prosperity has crowned our efforts. TArough
the iaausncs of our Lodge potency aad power
have been given to the Order 10 Della ware winch
has revoIutionised waole coumusi.ies. In up
holding tue princlpies OF temperance aud ad-
vancinI the Order, Diamoad State Lodge has
occupied the front rank. The powers o. in-
temperance and is6delity cOmb .ned have not
been able 10 shAke her fould .uons or In owe
her from he. ste idtAst IN ,orings. Ls; u strive
10 maze tho ff year OF hsr existence the N ,st
prosperous of all. Lot us show TO our enc Ii O.,
that the COOP fEMPLARs can do some good. Let
them cal US aSitatorsi no good was ever yet
acco onplished wi boat agitation. Let Us agi-
tate on and never cease agitaling until entire
prohibition shall prevail in Delaware. Lot this
be our grand theme for agitation and let us
never lose an opportunity Tor bringing it before
the people. great moral battle is - be
fought GA the merits Of total prohibition let
US. sword in hand rush into the camp OF the
enemy aud cry "rhe sword of Prohibition and
death to King Alcohol" Peace ssd knowl-
edge shall then go haad in hand through all
the earth.
now close nay remarks which hsve been 90
iuperfectly thrown together wishiag that the
first day Of December, 1857, may not only God
oar Lodge crowded vita xealous and enthusi-
astic members but fad the principles Of total
prohibition prevalent from Maine to Florida
aud from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
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den Itch Ointment will cure the worst cases oi
Army Itch. 1t contains no mercury or Other
ingredieEt6 in any yay iniurioua to health