National Republican., 1874-04-01
MOUNT PLEASANT NEWS.
TEMPERANCE IN THE SUBURBS.


The temperance movement recently inaugu-
rated in your city by the earnest, Christian
woman, has had the sympathy, prayers and
encouragement of the noble women Of our VII
lage, and especially of those of our temperance
division. While we have neither saloons nor
persons who desire to frequent such in our So
ciety, our women who are thus highly blessed
are not forgetful of others who are victims to
the sorrows of intemperance, have shown q very
unselfsh spirit, and have been the almost daily
visitors to the large and interesting meetings
which have been held in the city to agitate q
subject which most concerns all who are work.
ing to plant the kingdom Of righteousness and
peace in the hearts Of men.
Awoman who enjoys the comforts Of a well
supplied and quiet house, into the sunlight of
which the dark shadows Of drunkenness have
never entered, and yet is cold and Indifferent to
the condition Of those noble, yet suffering mar
tyrs to the VOWS of more joyous and promising
days, has but few of those superior traits Of
character which have employed the pens of the
most distinguished historians to chronicle her
deeds Of sympathy, love and devotion; been
the theme of poets who have sung the sweet
est melodies Of the ages, and have rendered
immortal the graces and virtues of her sex.
This movement over the country has had a ten
dency to test that which Is true and false in
society, and to show TO the world into the
depths of whose hearts there is fountain of
sympathy and love for suffering humanity.
One of the most stirring temperance meet
ings probably ever held in our community was
under the auspices of Division No. IL, s. of T.,
on Friday night. Most eloquent and impres
sive addresses were made by the Rev. Mr.
Baker and Mr.. Bradley, of the city, who were
followed In short addresses by Messrs. Bloss,
Harmon, and Arnold. The audience was large,
and the deepest interest prevailed. The divis-
ion is in fourishing condition, is inculcating
the highest principles of temperance and
Righteousness, is creating q most healthy and
pure public sentiment wherever its influence is
felt, and is fast filling the many promises which
It gave in its very successful organization.
The utmost harmony has prevailed in all
its deliberations, and while many of it's off,
GERS and members deserve special credit for
constant labors, its success has been more the
result of united effort upon its almost entire
membership.
At the last meeting Of the division the fol-
lowing officers were elected: W. p, DR.. Darrell;
W. A., Henry Zimmerman; R. g., Miss Barn
house; A. R. g., Miss NJ. Brown; F. g., Miss
Grace Harmon; Chaplain, W. P. Lipscomb, jr.;
Treasurer, 8. G.. Arnold; Con-, Mr.. Mattingly;
Asst. Con-, Mr.. Clark; I. g., Frank Thomson;
o. s., Frank Eaton; Judge Harmon being P.
w. L. 1uc ulflclOu HAS CfCIJ Cdubc COu-
graduation and encouragement, and will, we
have no doubt, increase it's efforts TO extend its
power and influence for good.
We are most happy to welcome Judge Har-
mon back from very enjoyable trip South
among the pleasant hills Of our own East
Tennessee. The Judge was charmed with the
climate, lovely mountain scenery in the not far
distance, which gradually rises upon every
side, and forms the beautiful and imposing en-
virons of East Tennessee. The spring Is far
advanced, the forests are green and the lovely
garments of verdure are inviting and delight
full upon every side.
The Rev. Mr.. Smell on Sunday morning
preached an Instructive temperance sermon,
taking for his text the following passage of
scripture: "Woe unto him that giveth his
neighbor drink, that puttest thy bottle to him."
Habakk uk, ch. 2: 15.
We are happy to notice that Mr.. Davis is just
about to commence the erection of fine cot
tage residence on Park street, nearly opposite
the beautiful residence and grounds owned by
Mr.. s. 8. Simmons. This is q fine location and
will render his property very desirable and
valuable.
Mr.. Davis is q scholar, q very capable and
energetic gentleman, and will be an element of
strength and usefulness in the educational,
literary and social affairs Of the community,
attended by the congenial and happy influence
of his pleasant family. NJ.