The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-08

Extensive Preparations
in This City.
KING GAMBRMUS ALARMED

side excitement among the temperance people,
but the saloon keepers are In something OF hurry
IN regard to approaching hostliltles. AS class
the dealers IN ardent spirits as well as in malt
,,cuors do not wish to treat the women with rude
ness In case their visiting committees should wait
nnon them; but there are individual instances in
which some plain talk may be expected from those
who believe their property, rights and business pur-
suits are improperly inrerfered with. The German,
or lager beer element Is particularly sensi-
tive on this point, and has already found
expression in some OF the uptown wards,
where preliminary steps have been taken
for self-protection. The female branch OF the
Teutonic element Is not at all close mouthed on
the subject and the collection OF epithets heaped
upon the Crusaders OF their own sex whenever
the matter Is preached may 10 regarded as both
unique and forcible The German women gen.
orally are both strong-arned and strong tongued,
and wo TO the unfortunate sisters who may en-
deavor to teach them their duty to attempt to
wean them from their loyalty to King Gamprinus.
And In this they viii be upheld by their broad
shouldered husbands, to whom lager beer mas
been their accustomed beverage-their tea, coffee
and cocoa AT their meals-lrom their earliest rec
objection, IL usurping the place OF the tactical
mud nom their mothers breasts before they cut
their eyeteeth. To deprive Sucn people suddenly
OF their natural beverage is matter OF ques-
:ionabe propriety at least, particularly IN coun-
where they nave been leo 10 DeneVe tue largest
liberty In many respects Is recognized.
Among the notable features Of the movement In
this city will be the meeting Of the clergy 1t the
rooms oil the Young Mems Christian Association
tomorrow afternoon. Throughout the West the
crusade Is religious as wen as temperance one,
ana the pastors OF different Protestant churches
unite In pushing 1t forward. There il occasionally
some cashing among the laymen IN some OF the
congregations, especially among those wno as
wholesale groCers, deal In wine and spirits as any
other article OF legitimate trade. But they have,
IN most cases, waived opposition after little per-
suasiOn ana consented to regulate their traf1ic IN
liquors In some measure agreeably to the wishes
OF the sisters. What form the religious phase or
the question will assume in TINS city may be
Judged in few days. In Harlem ladies' belong
ing to different church denominations are taxing
steps to hold mass meeting during the present
week. at which the well known temperance or
ganiser is expected 10 be present. A mass prayer
meeting is to be held to-day at the redeemed dis
ti1ery at the corner OF li9th street, under the
auspices Of the Methodist church III that street.
Daily prayer meetings at the same place are IN
course OF Arrangement. Harry Hills concert
meeting and speaking IN the cause Of temperance
this evening. The last meeting was great sue
cess Tar as numbers were concerned. although
the people did not seem to be very deeply i'm,
pressed with the exercises. 1t may be different
tonight, however, as number Of prominent
names are mentioned among the prob
able speakers A public temperance meet
ing is held every Sunday AFTERNOON at AS
Andrews Will speak this afternoon. The
mass meeting Of the sons OF Temperance at the
Seventh Avenue Methodist churcn on Friday next
will be attended by members OF the order from ad-
1acent cities and towns.
The Women's Temperance Society In Brooklyn is
preparing to move on the enemy's works win
vigSr, s., oo.r.os. hos nn,o, oo,s,sor..,on
. proposition TO appoint commission TO collect
statistics on whiskey, &c, has impaired to the
movement in this city some additional impetus.
The want OF more perfect knowledge OF the ex-
tent OF the traflc, and It's comparative effects upon
crime and restitution and the pubic health, have
been long needed.
The religious papers this week OF nearly all de-
nominations have encouraging words in regard to
the temperance movement in tins city. The uni
versai cry iS-"God speed 1t W
The Daily Prayer Meetings.
The attendance at the morning prayer meeting
at the Seventeenth street Methodist Episco-
pal church was unusually slim yesterday.
The proceedings were also somewhat
dull and embarrassing. The wretched state
OF the weather had, undoubtedly, eXerted a re-
pressing effect npOn the members OF the congrega-
ton, also upon their ardor. Great results are,
however, anticipated next week.
At Balm Hall, Lafayette place, the ladies' daily
prayer meeting was again held yesterday morning,
Mrs Adams presiding. Inc attendance was some
what small and the proceedings slightly tame.
Gatherings To-Day.
At four O'Clock this afternoon a temperance
prayer meeting will be held at Mission Hall, corner
OF Twenty fifth street and Eighth avenue. num-
Der OF ladies and prominent gentlemen, known for
their work connection with attempts to decrease
and suppress the liquor traffic in the city, Will de-
liver addresses.
A meeting viii be held at Harry Hills at seven
O'Clock tonight, when 1t Is proposed TO hold'a dis
cussion, supported by both pro and anti temper
ance advocates Among those who have an
cussl0n on the side OF total abstinence General
McMulen, P. K. Lawrence, Brick Pomeroy,
Chauncey Shaffer and Rev. G. D. Mlngens.
Mr.. Rufus +. Andrews will address public
meeting to be held az Association Hall, near Col
yer street, Greenpoint, at four O'Clock ?. M.
prayer meeting will also be neld IN the distil-
lery corner OF 1879 street and Third avenue, I'M
DER the leadership OF Rev. W. W. Bowdich assisted
by the lady members Of the 10th street church.
The Cause In Westchester.
The tidal wave of temperance which, rolling
Eastward, threatens to curtail, If not submerge
the liquor trafic, has at length reached Westches-
ter county, noted being the elysium of tipplers,
topers and surrepttiou5 vendors Of the ''ardent,"
owing to the laxity evinced in the enforcement OF
the excise laws. Although as yet no organized
EFFORT has been made by the women to
emulate their holder sisters OF the West
IN the matter of sidewalk and saloon services, the
war on whlskev is likely to be declared at any
moment. Among the advocates OF sweeping
suppression of the drinking shops meetings are
beng held nightly IN many of the larger villages,
sounds" denunciatory OF the ruin which is being
wrought by the demon ''rum.n At YOnkers, where
the whskey element has assumed formidable pro-
portions, the churches without exception, are
manifesting an enthusiastic interest in the
cause of temperance, and it is not improbable that
before many days energetic measures viii be
adopted looking to the abatement OF the sale OF
intoxicating drinks at tnat place. In the village OF
Tarrytown similar amount OF zeal IL apparent
among the various clergyDen. and within the past
few days committee composed OF some OF the
prominent business men mas been ap pointed to visit
the saloon keepers and courteousv invite them to
attend the temperance meetings, and also to dis
continue their present business soon as they
Can do 30 cOmpatibly with their worldly interests.
Christian women all classes have been earnestly
requested to meet In the churcnes daily to sup
pBcate heavenly aid In behalf OF the efforts about
to be made by the committee indicated,
when its members shall have commenced
the work allotted to them At Sing
Sing, Mount Vernon, White Plains and other
places meetings are being held for the purpose OF
determining the most judiclous means by which