The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1869-03-17
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TKNPsRAscs MEsfIso. The meeting of
the Good Templars in the NJ. L. Church
on last Tuesday night, was 6ns affair.
Although the weather was very inclement,
a large audience assembled, besides the
members Of the Order. After opening with
music, and prayer by Rev. j. G. Momyer,
the speaker of the evening, Mr.. b. Frank
flenniken, delivered an able, interesting
and instructive lecture on the subject of
Temperance. We wish that some Of our
judges could have heard it. The evils OF
moderate drinking were dwelt on by the
speaker In manner that should mako
those tremblo who tamper with tho demon
of the cup. Some startling aud sally
mcurnful statistics were presented. Alto
sether, the lecture was well worthy the o..
casion and the speaker, as this was his first
attempt at speaking. Could all the roung
menso heartily engaged in the cause Of tenn
perance, the next generation would be safe.
Aftcr the lecture, tho, following tcas:s were
readsS
"The Speaker--God bless him. Total
abstinence" "Rummy, may his nose con.
tinuc to blossom until 1t shall bear fruit"
"a we'll red article--the tiplers nose
Our noble order; the educator OF the
youth, the preserver Of good manners and
morals, the home Of yirtuc, the promoter Of
health and ,ho way to manhood" BY
an outside friend -" visilant Lodge of Good
Templars; let your motto DO upward aud
onward your efforts are appreciated by
your friends and You have their prayers
for success as an organization, and for your
individual tapplnsss and prosperity.
Then forword, boys, hurrah
Well join the glorious fray;
Wen hoist our dag to victory,
The right shall win the day"
"The Ladies--tho best friends Of every
noble and benevolent object, the choice
spirits of our world. So long as VIC are
blest with warm hearts, wo shall DO most
happy to join with them in temperance, in
affection, and in matrimony." 81.
Other toasts were read, for which we
have not now room. The Order is in four
ishing condition, and is doing much good.
The CoSrEsr.-This annual trial Of skill
hetwoen tho two Societies Of the College
came OF Thursday evening last. Before the
"shades Of night" had fairly set in, crowds
were vending their way to the chapel, de-.
termined to secure seats. Soon the hall was
filled to overaowing, and the Band, dis
ooursing sweet (?) music, began the order
of exercises. Tho performances were US
follows:
Select Oration-Thc Advance--R. W.
Ledwith, Wnyncsburg, Pa.
Select Oration---The Illustrious Dead--T
A. Sawhill, Claysville, Pa.
Essay-More Light-w. S. Danley, Good
Intent, Pa.
Essay--Our Flags-J. II. Campbell
Waynesburg, Pa.
Original Oraticn The Hand maids oil
Tyranny. NJ. Garrison, Taylorstown, Pa
D. Original oration-.-lhc Empire Of Leni
us--W. A. Hook, Wayuesburg, Pa.
Observation-Disclosures tho Judiciary
in the United States DO elected by the
people?
Afirm--W. A, MoCoanell-Angela
: Tndlana. - s---s-v- Ais-s--'-
Deny-J. D. Hail. -Macomb, III.
llonors.
0nc of the performers, Mr.. Sawhill. wa!
unable from sickness 10 perform. S.
The audience kept good order, although ,
number Of JuI.rs were present, whether
the genus canus,or the genus homo, was hare
to toll. As is always the case, some g
merely to talk and laugh. We saw two la
dies who pride themselves ON superior edu
cation, laughing and talking during almos
the whole evening.
The occasion was on the whole very
pleasant one, especially to the society tina
carried of the donors. All of the perform
ances were good, and did honor to the per-
formers, the societies and the College
At about ton o'clock the audience "wcndc,
their slippery way" homewarj, some agree
ing, and othersdisagrccing, with the decis
ion Of the Judges. riee Ia Waynesburs
College!
For the RErUBLrcAS.
Mr.. EDIroR;.-Pcrmis mo through the
columns ofyour paper to give u brief notice