The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-03-23
AT THE LUTHERAN CHURCH,

OOI pIetSiJ Ai'SN N"J "6Ap -
every part, on the occasion of tens
perance meeting being held under the
auspices OF the Women's Temperance
Band. The proceedings were conduct
ed by Mrs. l.. A. Hagans, and were
opened by the choir OF the church siug'
ing the hymn commencing 20, for a
thousand tongues to sing" The audi
ence then Joined in singing, AL hail
the power OF Jesus name" after which
q prayer was Offered 10y Mrs Hubbard.
Another hymn was then sung and
then
Mr.. o. J. ELLlFRilZ
Was called upon to address the meet'
Ing Mr.. Elifritz commenced by say
ing he had not come there to make q
speech, but 10 hear the sisters sing and
pray. He did not intend TO say any
thing about the city officials or any
thing Of that kind. We are here tos
night to see what God will do for US.
Have we looked well into our hearts,
our churches, in the altar OF the ia nily
circle; have we considered what we
have to do. Are we ready? | have
not nor do / desire prominence in this
all have done is only for
the good OF the cause. lie then re-
lated his experiences when an appren-
tice boy, and said Of the fifteen or
twenty young men who were known to
him at that time, only two remain
ed in the city aud now they
were both total wrecks in consequence
of strong drink, How many mothers
aud sisters in this congregation now are
made sad by not knowing where their
sons and brothers are to-night-wheth.
er they are drunk or sober: We CAM
not pray too much for the sufferers OF
this evil. All families are afflicted by
it; the rich aud poor, high and low.
But the poor people feel it more keenly
they are the oues who suffer the most.
Dear sisters this is your fight, not
mine nor name, but we will stand by
you aud see that you do your work
thoroughly. Ny earnest prayer and
sympathy is with you and | am wills
ling TO do anything to assist you. God
certainly will stand by you and en-
swer your prayers and finally lead you
on to victory.
Mrs. Carliu then offered leryent
prayer.
Rev. Mr.. Moffatt stated that the
meeting would now be open for volun-
tsry prayers and addresses.
After singing, II am a soldier OF the
Cross
MRS. LEANDER MIN
delivered short but interesting adj
dress. She said she had signed a
pledge thirty.fve years ago, to taste
not, touch not, handle not, and since
that time had labored in the cause OF
temperance. During these thirty-hve
years, man, legislation and everything
had failed to put down tits giant evil,
aud now the time had come, che be-
lieved, when God has put it into the
hands OF women to accomplish it. Mrs.
Mix then related sad and touching
incident, OF the downfall and coDse-
quent death of young medical stu
dent. and graduate OF Yale College, the
result OF intemperance.
MR.. ROBERT DALzELL,
was called for, who then addressed the
meeting.
We are sorry that we are unable to
present Mr.. Dalzelrs speech in full. To
give brief summary OF what be said
would only mar the effort, a very ex-
cellept and sensible address, 80 we re-
fraiD. The address wac very couserva-
tive, and Was probably not in accord
as the speaker himself remarkei-with
the rest Of the temperance people, yet
it contained a great deal OF practical
sense. and some good advice.
Mr.. JESSE BRUCE,
one Of the principals OF tue Lindsey
Institute, replied 10 Mr.. Dalzsll, and
took a more decided view OF things. He
thought God was leading in the matter
and not man, and the prayer meetings
should be continued, aud the temper
ance question sgitated. He
said that il it was Gods
direction that the ladies should 90 upon
the streets to pray in front Of saloons
they should go; il God did rot desire
that course, He would not allow them
10 60. r.r...
Mr.. Wincber next addressed the
meeting and related a very affecting in-
,ident, the result OF intemperance.
Before the meeting adjourned the
pledge was circulated through the au.
Hence, and the following persons sign
ID it:
Miss E. 7. Nisherly. Mrs. S. N. Smith,
Miss Lucy G. Cecil, Miss Sarah Pratt,