Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-01-28
The Murphy Movement.
FIRST MEETING YESTERDAY.

A large number of people assembled at Lin
celD Hall yesterday afternoon, filling the hall
to OVERCOMING to hear the opening temperance
address of Francis Murphy, Many persons
who arrived late were disappointed In procur-
ing seats The large choir improviSed for the
occasion, under the leadership of Prof. B. Bur
lew, was seated on the platform, and rendered
appropriate music from time to time. The
audience appeared 10 be composed largely of
temperance people, as almost every one pres
ent wore the blue or red ribbon.
Hon. r. A. Hatcher of Missouri, was an
nounced as chairman of the meeting and after
reading OF the Scriptures, prayer and singing,
Mr.. Murphy was introduced and greeted with
great applause, and when the confusion of
address, Occupying about an hOur). in the
language and style for which he is so noted,
during which time he kept the undivided at
tention of the audience. At the close of his
remarks; gentleman member of Chrystal
Fount Division S. Of T., presented him in be-
half of that division with handsome floral
Offering.
The printed pledge, on cards, on each of
which is Mr.. Murphys autograph, was then
introduced, and several persons took this
John Love esq, of Philadelphia president the
National Christian Temperance Union; Mrs.
Anna Wittenmeyer, OF Philadelphia, presi-
Union; Miss Frances Z. Willard, of Chicago
and Mrs Mary johnson, each of whom enter,
tanned the audience with brief addresses, urg-
ing upon those present to sign the pledge and
receive the blue ribbon.
1t being impossible for all to get into the
audience room, an auxiliary meeting was
started in the chapel of the Y NJ. c. A. con-
Quoted by Mr.. VIM. b. Hawes and stirring adj
dresses were made.
THE MEETING TO-DAY.
The meeting to-day was to have commenced
at noon, but long before II O'Clock Lincoln
han was filled, and Mr.. Murphy deemed it
best TO open the meeting at once. The first
part OF the meeting may, be said to have been
a social conference and reception meeting,
and the books were at once thrown open for
SIGNATURES 10 the pledge. After singing, Dir.
Murphy made a short address in the nature
OF al eNhOrtatlOn, and several prayers were
onered, and short experiences followed. The
singing by Mr.. and Mrs Wilson was very fine
and during the meeting the books were kept
open for signers of the pledge, who dOnned
blue ribbon, and so numerous were they that
the cards brought to the meeting were all
used. Mr.. Murphy does not hold a meeting
tonight. but VIII speak again at the meeting
tomorrow from Il to l o'clock. and also to-
m OrrOw night
At Lincoln Hall last evening a Dashaway
meeting was held. when another jam occurred,
the hall being insufficient TO hold one half of
those who wanted to attend. Mr.. Murphy was
among the speakers, and was enthusiastically
received.
Tuesday evening, as will be seen by the ad-
VertlSement. Mr. Murphy will finish the recital
OF his thrilling experience in in his story of
real life, begun at the meeting yesterday.
OTHER TEMPERANCE MEETINGS.
The Franklin Legion held a rOusing meet
ing Saturday night, at which Mr.. Defrees pre-
SIutu, anu dlltE prayer Uy heV. MT. Weede,
Hon. Hiram Price, of Iowa, made a short ad.
dress, after which there was a fine entertain
ment OF music and recitation, including short
speeches by Messrs. Samuel G. Mills, c. w.
Lltchheld, j. b. Cumming, and Charlie Nye.
About 30 people signed the pledge.
DIR. b. Nj. Lawrence yesterday afternoon
gave an instructive discourse on the action of
alcohol on the system, and Mrs. DR.. Lawrence
delivered a very interesting lecture on tenn
perance in eating as well as drinking last
night, al Tallmadge Hall.
Mrs. Wlttenmeyer and Miss Dodge con-
Quoted highly, successful temperance meet
ing at Wesley Chapel last evening.
An interesting temperance meeting was
held last night at Foundry church. Mr.. and
Mrs. Wilson were present. Mrs. johnson, sec
rotary OF the WOmans Temperance Union,
read passages of Scripture, and Mrs. viii
lard, of Chicago. delivered a lecture on tenn
pefance.
The Washington Temperance Reform Club
held its regular meeting last night night at
GIDEON Hall Addresses were delivered by J.
W. Reynolds, Mrs. Denny. of Indiana, chair
man OF the committee on prison reform Isaac
Cohen, II. P. Guild. T. X. Mcintyre. James
Small. w: r. Davis, John A. Jewell, and Mrs
Julia A Church.