The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-07-28

Fl1eads of Temperance Interesting Er.
ercises.-The Supreme. Council, which has
been in session in this city for the past thre
days, held glorious temperance meeting
at Trinity church last night, at which there
was present goodly company, many Of
whom were ladies. Eloquent addresses
were made by Messrs. Abel, Andrews,
Greene and Wellons, which were inter-
spersed with beautiful music by the choir
of Trinity church. The meeting broke up
about IL o'clock after which, in response
to an invitation from Old Dominion Coun-
Gil, the Supreme Council, together with
Stonewall and Manchester Councils, and a
number of invited guests, made their way
to the room under Covenant Hall, where q
collation. was served up with lavish hand.
Between one and two hundred persons were
present, among whom were some thirty or
forty ladies', gladdening by their presence
and approving smiles the hearts of the Bro
theirs, and showing the interest which they
take in the success of this noble cause.
After places had been found for all ,yt.t a
call from the president of Old Dominion,
the company rose when the Rev. j. Powell
Garland, in behalf of the Councils, made a
beautiful address in which he welcomed the
Supreme Council to the city and to the hos
pitalities of the Richmond and Manchester
Councils. M rigfB -aIi ggL
Major Hill, of North Carolina, president
of the Supreme Council, replied in feeling
speech; in which he returned thanks for the
honor, and expressed his pleasure at their
reception in this city. In the course of his
remarks he made a beautiful illustration
from the story of Cornelius, when desired
by Gracchi to show him her jewels, called
in her children and pointing to them, said,
"these are my Jewels" And he said that
it was with feeling Of pride that lie could
point to those around him and say, ''these
are my jewels,v that which no brighter
have ever CLEANED. = - s
The collation. was then served up, and
after all had done full justice to the good
things set before them, there followed the
''tcast of reason and the flow of SOUL"
L. M. Ramsey, Of the Supreme Council,
was the. first one called upon, but being in
disposed called upon Bro. j. L. Whitaker,
of Raleigh, who related several very in
tteresting anecdotes, putting all in good
humOr.. 4 .aal, .-...5,
A vocal solo by young member of
Stonewall was followed BY stirring
temperance song by the company.
In response to repeated calls Captain
Bohanon made an eloquent address, in
which he paid high tribute to woman and
eXhortcd all to follow the noble example set
by her.
His speech was replete with beautiful
ideas and illustrations, and we only regret
that we cannot give it intire. A very pret-
ty little song was then sung by very pref
ty little lady, after which, in response to
vociferous calls, Major Hill made speech,
teaming full of wit and humor. DR.. Mon
terio, Of Manchester, followed in few APP
remarks, after which Major Hill
called upon Mr.. A. p. Abel, of Charlottes-
vile, the president elect of the Superior
Council, who made few brief remarks,
which was followed by beautiful duett by
two young ladies of the Trinity choir, which
elected very complimentary remarks from
many of those present.
At a late hour the meeting broke up
with loud expressions of praise for the plea
SAINT time they had spent, and with long
ing desire for the next reunion.