The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-10-24
Temperance Banquet at tie Ex-
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dit on all concerned. at O'Clock Old Do
minion Council. with their invited guests
| (Stonewall Conncil Of this city, Manchester
| Council, the State, Council, and a number of
other gentlemeu), assembled at the Elk.
change and marched into the spacious dining
room of the Ballard House, where three rows
of tables groaned beneath all of the substan-
tialS and delcacies of the season. 49,. ..,
After blessing, asked by Rev. DR.. Bur
rows. Colonel w. Z. Darlington, president Of
Old Dominion Council, in few admirably
chosen words, greeted the guests with right
good william Old Virginia welcome. pure
hearts. and sober hands---to this festive board,
where the strongest beverage Is that distilled
by the great distiler of the universe.
The guests, in response, did the feast most
ample justice after which, on motion OF DR..
j. l.. Leitcl., the State Council returned to
Old Dominion Council their cordial thanks
for their kind hospitality and sump;uous
feast.
In introducing the
| TOAsrs.
Major Darlington said that it was pro-
| posed to have on this occasion feast of
reason and flow Of soul unaded by the
| stimulus OF wine.
The toasts were read by w. 2. Greter,
and responded to as follows: .....,
| !. Our State Council "a mother in whom
we take pride as just as it is unbounded.
May her future be as successful as her past
has been brilliant. Esto perpetual.
| Rev. j. T. Whitley being called on to re-
spond expressed his sense Of the honor done
him. gave an interesting sketch of the origin,
past history, and present status Of the or
ganization, and earnestly expressed the
4 IuSt nf fbo ,f
''ESto perpetua,' may he fully realized.
| 9. Our Sister State Councils-Bound to us
! by the ties Of common interest, may they
| increase in number until we can recognize
one in every State and Territory in our en-
tire country.
| Rev. r. II. Whitaker, Secretary State Coun-
ell of North Carolina, and editor of the
Friend Of Temperance, said that just as
in the trying days of 'G1 North Caro-
lima followed the lead of Virginia, and
sent her true sons to battle against
| the common foe, so in '65 the Old
North State caught the battle-cry raised
ut Petersburg against greater foe and had
been ringing it through her borders until
he is able tonight to bring good tdings Of
he "statc Of the Order" there. He spoke
oi the general prosperity of the Order, and
gave most l. ,peful augury of its future.
3. The Son5 cf Temp GA CO.
worker in the field of philanthropy, may
their maintain their strength uudiminished
and yigor unimpaired as long as the neces-
sity for their efforts shall exist.
| james CaSkie, Jr., said in response that If
the "Sons and "Friends " are not united
under one organization, they are at least
united in common sympatbies and conf
mon effort against the common enemy Of our
race, andf dfhat this friendly expression here
| tonight Wodld cheer on the Sons in their
work.
h City Of NorJoK-Our city by the sea.
NAV the interests of temperance be ever
| guarded by her sons.
This toast was earnestly and appropriately
responded to by Mr.. j. A. Dalby, Of Nor
| folk. He assured the brotherhood that the
"Friencs" in the city by the sea will do
their full duty. a.-- '""
5. Tempie of Honor-To whom he all honor
for the grand work they have performed
and are performing. May we initiate their
example, and, like them, to our principles
and obligations he faithful unto death.
! DR., Burrows made facetious reply, in
| which he said that if anybody was disposed
to make fun of our having toasts" without
| any' liquor to wash them down he protested
that the word "toast" was not aoet word,
and not legitimately connected with drink
ing. He drew vivid and amusing contrast
between those who 20 home from these dry
toasts and those who 60 home from where
the wine-cup flows. -
6. Faith, Temperance, and Charity-The
motto of our Order, the hope OF humanity.
May we illustrate in our lives the force OF
their principles, and demonstrate to the
world their exalted excellence.
| Very appropriately responded to by D. j.
Weisiger, of Manchester Council.
/ 7. Our Subordinate Councils-A galaxy OF
), jewels, brighter than ever adorned the brow
of any earthly ruler. The spirit Of unity,
zeal, and charity which marks their past is 8
pledge for what they will accomplish in the
/. future. -
DR.. }. L. Leitch, in response, said that the
= State Council could appropriately point to
: the subordinate councils and say, /" These
are my Jewels" He passed an appropriate
2 eulogy on the work of these councils.
8. Our Brethren from .Manchester-By
their princely hospitality and generous wei
come to our State Council have merited
our lasting gratitude, and again demon
stratcd that their exalted reputation fol
, courtesy, Kindness, and lberality is richly
: deserved. ...s .
Responded to by Judge w. !. Clopton, III
r which he eulogized the "Friends" and
ladies of Manchester, and expressed the
great pleasure with which they had enter
famed the State Council.
Il 8. The Temperance Cause-As holy and
sacIe ed as any that ever commanded the
sword of the warrior or pen Of thestatesmap
whose mission on earth will only expire with
the last syllable Of recorded time.
Responded to by w. P. NJ. kellam, Of
Stonewall Council, in brief but earnest and
appropriate speech.
10. Richmond-The loveliest city on the
planet. The beauty of her ladies and the
worth of her sons excel the beauty of the
city. May the interests of temperance DE
guarded by her citizens as indispensable to
. her highest honor and ncblest reputation.
Responded to by w. Plummer Gre:ter in
facetious excuse for not speaking.
II. The Ministers of the Gospel who
have publicly identified themselves with our
causs-An honor to the Church, credit to
humanity, they nobly dare to do in follow
ing Him who dared to die.
i Responded to by Rev. A. r. Miller. :.
l. 10, Fifendshsp-The handmade of rell
giop. May it bind all our orders in its golden
chain. never to be sundered.
Responded to by Rev. W. B. Weilons In
his usual style.
IA. Home Infuences-The mould in whict
, society is formed. May those responsible
for the training Of the young have proper
appreciation OF the work committed to theil
! charge.
Rev. j. William Jones being called on, In
!, sisted upon not being guilty OF the lntem
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