The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-02-19


offer Of Mr.. James Hamilton toNllow the
temperance people the use Of his beauti:
full little Opera House yesterday free OF
charge was thankfully accepted, and two
large meetings were held, afternoon and
evening. Long before the hour an-
nOunced for the afternoon meeting to
commence the house was crowded with
ladies and gentlemen, and many came
who were unable even to get inside the
building. Not only were the seats all
filed, but to all appearances every avail.
able foot Of space was occupied, and
standing room was at premium.
During the afternoon remarks were made
by Mr.. L. II. Dunbar, who, in connection
with Mr.. A. NJ. Stringer, had charge Of
the meeting, and Messrs. A. g. Wincher,
T. l., Noble, Captain John Bags and
others. An invitation was extended to
those present to sign the pledge, when
sixty.eight responded. A collection wa
taken up 10 delray the expenses OF the
meeting, but the amount collected was not
large; not enough, indeed, to pay for the
gas used in the evening. III.
Again at night the house was crowded
from pit to dome, andlarge numbers who
came after the opening OF the meeting
were unable 10 obtain admittance.
The meeting was opened by Mr.. A. NJ.
stringer, who read "The Prodigal Son."
after which prayer was offered by Mr.. a.
G.. WinCher.
Capt. Hugh Sterling, on behalf Of the
Executive Committee Of the Temperance
Union, explained that 80 far the expenses
Of the various meetings had been borne by
a few individuals, and as 1t was desired
to continue them collection would be
taken up in the audience. He therefore
appointed Messrs. Higgins, Pierce, Dill.
Ion, Reed, Kennedy, Morgan and Max
well n committee TO take up collection,
which they Immediately proceeded to do.
Mr.. Stringer announced that as there
were quite number Of speakers present,
the speakers would be limited TO ten
minutes each.
Mr.. VIM. Graham, the President Of
the Temperance League, was the first
speaker, and related his experience as
drinking man, and the manner in which
he was converted.
The roll Of honor" containing 1000
signatures to the pledge, was unrolled
and exhibited to the audience, and was
the occasion Of u round Of applause.
Mr.. q. W. Kennedy spoke next. He
said he was not a public speaker,
and hardly knew what to say be.
fore such large audience. He
knew that he had done right in signing
the pledge and expected to keepit. He
wanted to get good example 10 about
800 steady drinkers OF his acquaintance
in the city, many Of whom he noticed
were present. and whom he desired 10
come forward and Sign the pledge. A
good many OF the saloon keepers and
others were talking about his course, and
prophesying that he would not Stick"
but he thought that he had demonstrated
by his course while deputy sheritrof Ohio
county that when he made up his mind to
do anything he would do it. Al the
close Of his remarks he was rewarded
with hearty clapping Of hands by the
audience, testifyingtheir approval Of his
action.
An invitation was then extended for
signers to the pledge, when a large num-
Der came forward and attached their sig
natures to the roll. As they stepped
upon the stage they were greeted with
considerable applause. In the meantime
number Of singers on the stage sang
several OF Moody and Sankey's popular
hymns, the congregation insisting.
Mr.. John Woods, boiler at the Top
Mill, gave his experience next, and urged
his fellow workmen to follow his example
and take the pledge.
Capt. John Baggs followed, after which
MIR. Dunbar read the following letter
from Francis Murphy:
PITTSBURGH, Pa, Feb. Ii, 1877.
Ny Dear Friends; Go on. Make Christ
the centre Of all you do, and all will be
we'll. Love to all. Wepray for you.
Yours in Christ,
FRANCIS MURPHY.
Mr.. Jacob KempIe read an extract
from the Sunday paper in reference to
the temperance movement, wherein him.
self and Mr.. Kennedy had been spoken
OF in disrespecLful manner rs
being among the number who had
signed the pledge. He wanted to
say that, for himself, he was proud to
be advertised in such manner.
DR.. TO. Edwards spoke briefly upon
the effects OF alcohol upon the human
system, maintaining that healthy indi-
vidual had no need whatever OF alcoholic
stimulants. ......
Mr.. Benjamin Dillon was the last
speaker, giving in homely style u brief
history Of his experience with alcoholic
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