The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1877-05-02
CLARK PERSON. EDITOR.
TEMPERANCE COLUMN.
~ EDITED BY a LADY.
RERs0NAL NOTES.

&Nhois SAle2 In the city of B., a gentle
I1a1pfe1afe eScellence died, leaving wild
ow and s0f-Aa boy of .unusuai promise from
his clear conception OF and firm adherence to
what was right. aa9 &
Mother and son were devoted to each other.
As the father had been wel-known to many
eminent men OF the city. several of them
seemed greatly interested in the son, andurg.
ed him to study law, feeling sure of emf
nent success for him in that profession, He
studied law, and graduated with unusual hon
or, and was Immediately offered situationin
the Office of the two most eminent lawyers in.
the city They were partners and desired
junior partner. He was all they desired, and
they admitted him to unusul equaiity-both
in the Office and socially. On New Years Day,
accompanied by a friend, he made several
calls and as Deacon was on their list
they entered his elegant mansion, and were
received by his two daughters, young ladies
of great beauty and fascinating address,
They were invited to the Refreshments table,
The daughter in whom this young man was
most interested handed him glass of wine
THANK you miss, you will excuse me- when I
assure You that never drink wine, was his
reply. But, pleaded the lady, this is not
exactly wine, it is the pure jnice OF the grape.
Father has had it in the cellar for years, and
it is not like drinking anything Intoxicating
While he stood resolute his friend raised his
glass, saying, Here's Happy New Year, la
dies. Still he hesitated, when she raised tho
glass, and said, Surely, you will not refuse
to drink with me many happy returns of this
day Taking it from her hand, he drank his
first glass of wine. Later in the day they
called at , and found several city officials,
two lawyers, clergyman, and The Mayor in
the parlor. Tic Mayor greeted him kindly,
saying, knew your father he was a man,
take him for all and all we may not look up
on his like again. Yet, | know not contin-
ned he, why his only son should not walk in
his footsteps They were invited to the sumr-
tuous table where the wine was sparkling
A toast was proposed. He hesitated. His
friend whispered, it is too late to retreat
now See, the minister is touching the May
or's glass He continued, that is signal
for all to drink. DO as the rest do--this once.'
The young man did as the minister and 9TH,
ers did. We will not tell of other calls and
temptations. We will give you the result
The mother--whose son was always at home
sufficiently early in the evening to spend q
few minutes in her sitting-room, for the ex-
change Of pleasant words ere he gave her the
goodnight kiss-that night sat watching I'M
til the clock struck two, when the bell was vi
olently pulled. She FASTENED to tho door and
rs she opened it he fell heavily to the floor
One glance revealed the awful truth. She
gave one terrible scream and cried out, Oh,
God support me- She was sure that some
accident TO him or some one else must have
detained him, but to see him come home
drunk, she had no thought of. This was his
first days experience IN wine drinking. When
he babe his mother good-mornitg, and left
her for day of pleasant New Year calls, he
had never taken a glass of wine or any other
liquor
We will not attempt to tell you Of the ag-
ony of that mother, on the young man when
he came to his right mind, or of the mortih-
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course everybody knew it by sunset the
nextday.
For months he was proof against all invita-
tons to take wine. He was advancing fast
in popularity, aud in his profession, and win
ming hosts Of friends. One day when his du-
ties were very arduous the senior partner of
the firm urged himsto take something stimu-
lating. He tasted. Again and again he was
urged and tasted.
In an elegant hotel prepared by those in the
higher waIksof life, large company gather
cd to:witness a game Of billiards between a
champion player of N. III, and u gentleman Of
B,-iealous for his skill and fondness for the
game, he dropped in to look ON. Wine was
taken. He could bear but little. A young
man, under the influence of wine, made an in-
sulting remark to him, and picked up ball
and threw il at him. He, maddened by rage
and pain, picked up a bah and also threw it
at the Young man. The young man fell with
out uttering groan. Friends picked him
up Al physician was present in a few min
utes, and said, tho injury is serious The
Captain of the police force was prescntand
upon the expression of the opinion OF the doc
tor, placed the young man under arrest, and
hurried him to the station house. Early the
next morning while his mother aud friend
were in the cell with him, word came that the
young man was dead.
Ito be Continued,)
-- Aat-fs
We feel sure by this time, that all must ac-
knowledge the benefits ofthe Reform Club
upon many of our citizens. While we cannot
deny that some may have violated tho obliga-
ton they have taken, yet we are glad for even
little ray of sunshine they may have carried
to their homes Let them try again in Gods
name and strength. We ought to have moro
of the forbcarance that Christ had. When he
was inquired of concerning the number of
times erring ones should be forgiven, he said,
g seventy times seven, and with this precept
before us. we should not give up those who
have broken their pledge, yet whom we be-
lieve to be sincere in desiring to rid them
selves of the slavery Of Rum. Not only
should we believe in these men who orr time
after time for we must remember that liquor
has been given to them free of charge) but we
should encourage them, and help them to
stand again. Brothers and sisters Of Temper
ance, il you see a man who wears the blue,
speak to him, whether you have any personal
acquaintance with him or not He will re-
ceive encouragement from Good morn
ing,'' and the conscious strength which right
doing inspires may make him man vet. for
good impulses are there. Manhood has a
struggle all the time, but it is Gods work,
and we believe His truth win triumph.