National Republican., 1874-05-12
NOUNT PHEASANT NEWS.

TEMPERANCE AND OTHER MATTERS.
The weather being very warm on Sunday caused
tho seekers OF pleasure and the cool shade to
swarm out Fourteenth street to the grofes Of this
suburban retreat. Captain Sunny has quite o
large force at work On Fourteenth street ROAD,
which will hasten its completion at an early day.
This will be source Of pleasure to all who travel
| in this direction. Then We have every assurance
that within short tmo the track Of the street car
railway will be laid out to the village which will
be convenience not only to this community but
| to . very large number Of residents in tho city.
| The village has subscribed about i've thousand
| property here would do we'll to buy now as the
running of the cars to the village will very ma
| terlally change the value Of real estate. The
summer season is very pleasant here, the nights
cool and conducive to good sleep and quiet rest,
and family that can get out Of the city and yet
be 50 near 1t In the warm weather VIII be wise in
| the truest sense.
On Friday night the temperance division gave
q musical and literary entertainment, which
proved to be the source Of enjoyment to q goo1
| audience. First there was quartettc called
sSd MFs. EissTy. TieS MT. slGrteTalt read n
tSS IsIIo6 and 9SloTs TS g! F. GaTteS F41Sy
minutes on the advantages gained 10 one by be-
He spoke 81 man being relieved Of financial en-
barrassments, bringing relief and hsppiness to an
anxious wife and family, OF being elevated in tho
| estimation OF good community being always in
/ q cODQlll0l transact Important business, ana
thus securing the trust and confidence of all SOBER
honest and upright men everywhere. He next
referred to the danger Of temptations awaiting
every man who tried to reform, especially during
! the summer, whel society is relaxed and men are
recreating on fishing excursions, boating, hunting
| and seeking enjoyment and rest In the various
| kinds Of amusementE Of thedaY. 81
| He said, men who were endeayoringIto reform
must seek new associates, must leave their kegs
OF lager beer behind, and strive, both by pure as-
socistlons and by following an honorable occupa-
tion to keep their pledge, maintain their man.
hood and thus defeat the destroyer pf their lives
and happiness. Since the organization Of this
society Mr. Harmon has thrown his whole soul
influence honorable to himself and Of. lasting
| good to a large number Of others.
| Mr.. Arnold read an article on the disadvan-
tages Of intemperance, II being the experience OF
| q fallen clergyman which was o very impressive
and touching selection.
Mr.. SturteYant spoke Of the entire want ofsym-
pathy in the rumseller toward those he made
drunknrds. He cited case where man was crazy
with deIirium tremens, and when his wife has
| tened q few rods to the saloon where her husband
had been ruined and earnestly solicited his help,
/ he heartlessly turned away and said be had no
| time.
A solo and chorus, called "a Rosy Crown, )" was
| executed with pleasing effect, which closed an
evening Of real enjoyment.
The Temperance festivaln Will be held about
Wednesday or Thursday, the 10Th or 2lst instant,
letter.
i Rev; MIR. Smell preached on Sunday morning,
ana Kew. Mr.. Swallow addressed the Sunday
scnool In the afternoon and preached q good ser
mon at O'Clock. NJ.