New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-03-04
TEMPERANCE.
THE WORCESTER CAMPAIGN
MEBTING OF WOMEN FOR OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
MINISTERS BID THEM GoDsPEED-RosAN cATio
Lie COOPERATION.

WORCESTER, March 3.-Ihe second Ifnpoftans
step in the prayer movement here was made tine mcr"
ing under the inspiration OF the meeting last night Inc
womans meeting which had been previously called fo'
this afternoon held at 10 o'clock this morn'nH lido
change In the against the advice Of some OF
tho more cautious leaders who wished more time 70
deliberate. At 10 o'clock, however, the Wainots1
Methodist Church opened and about COG women TOOK
ssion OF the body Of the house. score OF men
half OF whom were reporters, timdly occupied back
seats Dr. Lewis then appeared and went to the roht
one of the offered prayer, and DIR. Lewis read
from the Scriptures. All joined in hymn and Dr. f~h
then opened the discussion with few spirited remarks
In which ne extolled the wonderful power OF womAns
prayer. He believed his mothers prayers had done
moro for hun against temptation tban ~
other earthly influences combined. lido ons
thing which converts everybody and which
leaves no doubt about the result the street work. II
ought preceded by but the attack
on the enemy should not be deferred woman aSkco
II they had the right 20 into the saloons Dr Lewis
thought that did not have right 10 20 10 the
baobox she at least had right to go to the place or
her woes and plead n the name OF God, and 10 Mas~
chusets she had the law on side. The dealer could
plead no license.
but would not the dealers como back asainp
In OhioD replied Dr. Lewis, "s6out ono half OF tho
dealers themselves converted; at any rate the
moral atmosphere became too warm for them IL WIZ
be so here"
ing. and several Of them rose aud declared
their faith ia the work One woman made an
affecting speech, in which che told story OF WOO
brought by a drunken father on his family. How
about the Roman Catholicsp asked another womas.
Everywhere they JON In with u.s." said DIT Lewsi
land TO these Protestant friends that ~ You eau
not put your arms around Roman Catholic and gay.
my brother, you Will not succeed" The
only applause which disturbed the religions
feryor of the meeting greeted this remark. Dr.
Lewis after further suggestion about methods advises
the women TO take the meetings into their owe hands
molten to appoint Nominating Committee TO selecs
an Executive Committee OF women from the different
churches met with o doubtful vote. 1t was then sug
gested that the men had not been invited TO the meet
ing and that the dcberaton could be carried on with
less embarrassment il they retired vote on this point
showed an immense majority for exclusion. sDd Dr.
Lewis and the reporters made hasty retreat
The women then formally organized their Own meet
ing with Mrs Susan Clifford OF the Society OF Friends 40
Chairman and Mrs. j. 6. Arnold Secretary. An e.
tended discussion followed, and it was decided TO ap
point a Nominating Committee who should choose an
Executive Committee 10 carry on the work THIS nom
mating Committee appointed, aud consists OF Two
ladies from each OF IS churches. These ladies meet
tomorrow morning for the selection OF an ExeeooVe
Committee. In the afternoon another womans meeting
will be held to hear the report Of this Executive Con-
mttee aud decide what farther action shall be taken
Und) ubeily the spirit manifested at the meeting this
morning was an earnest and thoughtful one Tho quos
tons put practical ones, such as most naturally
suggest themselves Ct first ln connection with TINS
movement, The women here do not wish 10 be earned
entirely away by feeling but to unite prudence aud
Judgment their effort Feeling however, seems 10 DO
growing stronger hour. and It Is hardly likely now
that the women will abandon the movement ~ 'bis
stage.
Ats O'Clock this afternoon the clergymen held Their
meeting IN hall Of the Young Mens Christian A'so
citation The pastors Of the city were well represented
DR. Lewis was also present, besides two OF three I'M
settled Minister'S whose attendance did not contribute
to the harmony of the meeting. DR.. Lewis Dads
characteristic speech and took back seat The Rev
Mr. Atwater took the chair and the Rev. Mr. Blanchard
OF the Unitarian Church then offered series OF resou-
tions which provoked considerable discussion, Dub
which, after the incorporation OF God speed 10 the
women offered by Mr.. 81 John of the UniversaIiss
Church. adopted by strong vote. The resoIouVps
are follows:
.nse ia ann rent In our city We, ceTgymeO OF the
several churches, do regard with respect anu olu o
speed TO any action resulting from the conference on sne
women among themselves concerning tpe e'p VI 'S'"
peranee. mn. ,.,,os ,,a, .c,ant,sc mon are mora
and more testiryug against the use OF acohohc drnes
as a beverage and their employment as remedy IN
disease. aud persuaded that the conscience OF men
should be aroused IN reference 10 then duty 70 aoan
from Intoxicating hquor we recommend the ~ on
present knowledge may DO presented Anu sppo@'s W
Pssoired That the Rev Messrs. Lamson MarhaN. and
Hills be appointed committee w arrange ior sooh
meetings.
The Rev DR. Gould OF the Congregational Church and
Father Primeau were afrcrward added TO the Commit
tee The resolutions will express the OF the meet
ing An attempt 10 introduce resolutions approving
especially Dr. Lewiss method failed. The majority de-
elsred themselves unwilling TO go 90 far at present.
though they would respect action the women might
take Father Prmesu, the Roman Catholic priess ssid
that he believed the Roman Catholic clergy could agree
with the resolutions Of Mr. Blanchard but not with tho
substitutes offered He hoped there would be sSreo-
ment rather than discord Mr. Marshall OF the Bsptiss
Church and several others took similar ground aud tho
efforts of two or change the spirit Of toe moot
ing were successful 10 the afternoon large crowd
gathered in the vicinity Methodist Church. who're
the women had held their morning meeting, hoping 70
see the women emerge for raid, but they walled IN
vain.