Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-03-24

DIR. do LEWIS AT THE FRONT.

vi. T..
ing TO listen to DR.. Die Lewis on the whisky
crusade in the west. Two-thirds of those pres
ent were ladies. DR.. Lewis made his appear
ance in the chancel at O'Clock, accompanied
by Reyerends Cleveland, Butler, Gray, and
Hall.
Dr. Lewis, who is me looking blonde with
pleasant expression OF face, and about forty-tive
years of age, at once took charge OF the eNer-
cises by requesting the Hutchinsons to sing one
OF their songs. They sang, "God Save the
Land We Love-" DIR. Lewis then read from
Galatians, 5th chapter. and Rev. DR.. Butler
offered mp a fervent prayer, invoking bless
iDgOn the meeting and trusting that the spirit
OF God might 60 out through this temperance
DR. Lewis then came forward, and in a ten
minutes speech defined the different kinds Of
drinkers. The drunksrd does the temperance
cause no harm; He gets drunk because he
lOathing and his example really tends TO pro-
mote sObriety. 1t is the drinking men who
never get drunk-those who wear kid gloves
and drink the finest wines and liquors, and who
perhaps never enter a dram shop that are re-
spOnsible. He, the speaker, would sooner 90
before the bar of God reeking with the lOath-
some Odors of a drunkard's grave, and try to
excuse himself for being drunkard, tn an 70 be
one OF the moderate drinkers, who could offer
no excuse.
AT the request of the doctor, the audience
then rose and sang q" Nearer, my God, to thee"
The Hutchinsons sang other songs and hymns
during the evening.
Rev. Mr.. Baker was called upon, and gave
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suits of prOhibitory laws.
DIR. Lewis said as he had been named as cap
tam OF this meeting he proposed 10 run II. tie
INTENDED TO scold Mr. Baker. The subject of
pFohlbitOry liquor laws was not in court. The
case before the court was whether they would
aid the women in closing the dram shops through
the agency of love. They wanted them to work
as thew are working in the west, where 2, 200
dram shops had been closed in a few weeks. He
gave many interesting incidents OF the western
crusade.
congregation sang, at the request OF DIR. Lewis
" Watt, watt, We wind, the story"
Gen. NJ. ID. Leggett, Commissioner of Patents
then addressed the meeting. He came from
GAINESVILLE, a town in Ohio of % 900 inhabitants
Last Christmas there was $50 tipping shops in
that town. Tonight there is not one. This
great work was accomplished by the ladies In
two weeks. He had been a laborer in the cause
for many years. He had spoken over five hun
dred times. But the temperance men had not
done as much In fifty years as these temperance
women had done in two months. The public
sentiment of the west was against the use OF
liquor, and the women had created a sentiment
In favor of temperance that would spread
throughout the length and breadth of the land.
After singing by the congregation, DIR. Lewis
said he would answer any questions relative to
the temperance movement, and several gentle
men prOPounded interrOgatOries. In answering
these questions, DIR. Lewis told of his mothers
belief in the efficacy of PRAYER. Now, as to
what we were to do, we should go on PRAYING in
the churches, and committees of women of two
sHOulu DC appointed IN the various wards, aud
go quietly to work to get the pledge signed by
the tavern keepers. Then, after two weeks
quiet work, the committees might be increased
to five each. They might retire to a corner of
the tavern and pray, but if not permitted to do
that, they could pray in front of the restaurants.
Then, after weeks work of this kind, larger
parties OF fifty or hundred might Join in
prayer or singing. Under no circumstances
should threats or harsh language be used. The
women should plead with the dealers lovingly
and tenderly, and beg them to desist. Love
Will accomplish what force has failed to accom-
Rev. g. A. Hall asked what would be done for
the men whose business was broken up By this
movement.
Mr.. Lewis replied that the women would take
care OF the dead and wounded just as they had
done in the case of the man who kept - The
Shades OF Death" in Cincinnati. The women
had promised the proprietor, MIR. PHILLIPS to
patrOniZe him when he went into another pTlsi-
ness. This they had done, and Mr.. p. was now
engaged in x successful temperance grocery.
and member told him that this movement was
destroying the revenue. He had assured the
member that for every dollar lost to the reye-
nue. one hundred dollars would be saved. ZAP
plause.l Ii Is horrible thought that the gov
eminent is willing to let the whisky traffic 90 on
for the sake OF dollars and cents. Applause.
IL is perfectly immaterial what Congress does
about II; the women will break il NJ.
In reply TO a question, DIR. Lewis said he was
in favor of calling first upon the druggists, be-
cause none of them like to be called rumsellers.
MT lHcn luVlteu the men IN the mouse In favor
OF the women's movement to rise and signify
the fact. The ladies in favor of the movement
were then invited to signify their sentiments
At least two thirds OF the fair sex rose to their
rect, In attestatIOn of their sympathy with them.
Rev. Mr.. DennsOn proposed three cheers for
the ladies; which were given with a will.
Mr.. Davis, druggist Endorsed the remarks of
Dr. Lewis i'll reference to the sale of liquors in
drug stores.
Rev. MIR. Hall announced that DR., Lewis
would remain in the city until Wednesday even
ing, when he would lecture at Lincoln Han.
Tie congregation then sang, "Praise God
from whom all blessings fiow,' and at lOo'clock
was dismissed with the benediction By Dr.
GRAY.
The ladies met at : p. N. yesterday at Lincoln
Hall. Rev. DR.. Gray p-esided. Addresses were
made by DR.. Gray am Gsvs. Dennisen, Hall
Presbrey and DIR. Lewis. While DR.. Lewis was
speaking man in the audience arose and
pledged himself to hereafter abstain from strong
drink. This action was received with great
applause.
The meetings have been changed from the Y.
Nj. q. A. building to Wesley chapel. The la
dies meeting at one O'Clock to-day was led by
Mrs. Burrows, ard was well attended. The
prayer meeting II the same place between 5
and s O'Clock this afternoon will BE led by Rev
j. G.. Butler. The feeling is that the "persOnal
private visitation" method should be pursued
here. One saloon keeper has offered his place
for meetings.
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