The New York herald., 1878-11-19


THE EVENING SESSION.
The evening sessions thus far have been the most
evening was no exception to the general
rule Two characters, who perhaps could not
be matched in the world. appeared. on the
ings opened with the hymn Stand mp for Jesus the
congregation rising to sing After the singing Brother
had In inducing converts @ It to Sign sign the he
pledge. Some men. he said. were very bash
ts aa ioasa oSa a'. to psi n public
the side aises and took seat among the congrega-
hon). He hoped. however. that during the service
rate their experiences Rev BROTHER chriver. Of the
Jane Street Methodist Episcopal Church was asked to
piled. and said tha. jesus had sought him
and that no could give TO the ssving power
OF His grace BE declared that Jesus was the bridge
highest Of mankind BE bcsought his hearers to avail
themselves Of this great way and walk up out Of the
depths Of degradation to the highest pinnacle OF
hood.
MURPHY ON INSURANCE..
Brother Murphy said that IL lie told every one in
the church that would insure his Life for twenty or
thirty cents they would al come up and invest. He
now offered them an insurance Of another life. and
thirty cents. He hoped they would. il in other.
consider the subject Of temperance in this economic
was said and done sgainst him. was very funny
ast rsilSw; dc r was ~ genera genial and sosiabs
saS nayi MURPHY ana GOOD
You know what good time is--swelled head in tho
morning. an awful swelled head; fever. hot
had taken the place Of the brain" He
amusing coon "He'il ask YOU" said Murphy. for
his pipe when it's in his mouth and for his hat when
its on his head" Concerning the ridiculous dignity
Of some drunken men he told the story OF the drunk
ard who fell down stairs and was helped to his by
= Kind hearted man, Iracing himself up against tho
Mister; sats-hic-ze way allays down stairs.
dye hearf' Brother Murphy also told good story
in richly embellished brogue concerning the drunken
1rfshinxn, who. on seeing hrcfy declared that
mosquito With lantern after him.
Brother Sheffield tho next speaker. he per-
Squalled for their novelty and intrcacy One Of his
Deptences. SO o stenogrspher who took 1t down
aa Of ~ sse a Of n%
some bright particular facts protruded the intci
gsnes and comprehension Of the listeners-to wit.
the pledge, to get up ut three O'Clock every
morning in order TO have time " take six
been his since he signed the pledge and that now he
M saves y Gay oy not Drinking as also presented TO
which may yet make him famous.
"a GENTLEMAN AND SCHOLAR"
"a gentleman and scholar" from Scotland. so he
definite Identification Of himself. went the stand
and said that what was wanted mild drink
and the grace OF God. Some one VINO saw him
wsver on his feet and stammer through his little
piece suggested that he might have added 70 his titles
~and good judge OF rum"
Brother Shafer also spoke. About two hundred
ASneu 'os pieoRs'
MURPHY AND THE METHODIST PREACHERS.
The Methodist preachers had the great pleasure
yesterday morning OF an address by Mr.. Francis
Murphy at their weekly meeting. The Book Conccrn
has been making extensive improvements In their
publishing department and the place has been practi
cally closed for several weeks. Yesterday was rc-
opening day. and the of that fact. to.
gcther with The expected presence OF Mr. Murphy.
drew together larger number Of ministers than us-
ally attend. Mr.. Murphy's address was largely
Apoiogetic and explanatory. He told the preachers
why and undcr what circumstances he came
here One OF the temperance unions OF this
were prepared TO receive him; but Just
he ready 10 start the Union annucd his invi-
tation. He then came and reported himself to Mr.
Chaunccy Shaffcr. who secured the use OF seventh
Street Methodist Episcopal Church. whcro he
spSahs M,1; daily to a." . many ny ,,, ~ tue house
10 do with the petty quarrcls of rival tom
perance organizations here. he said. but is SYM
howovor. that he In called TO the special work Of
gospel temperance. He has no faith I'm any tenn
perance rcforu that stops short OF conversion and
trust In the Lord Jesus Christ, but bids
may be done He believes i IN sSS' sSs lovins' ing,
tonder sympathetic lifting up Of fallen and
Christian efforts to save thalr souls. lilo asked the
help OF the ministers with him In this work. About
twcnty-hve city pastors have attended his various
meetings fron day W day and taken an active part In
nis work. but he wanted the sympathy and
operation OF all with him. The meeting was CON-
plctely carried away with Mr. Murphy's clouucncc,
and some OF them, after he had retired exprcssed tho
opinion that III some Of his fights OF rlouuencc he
sxcsiled Cough or Uniack any the noted tenn
peranco savoca.es OF this generation. They unan-
in,ousy adopted resolutions expressive Of their con-
hdcncc III the evangelist aud sympathy with his
work and commended both to the hearty approval OF
their churches aud OF the community.
MuhpHYs WORK ~ YORK.
The Rev J. L. Glider. pastor of seventh strea.
Methodist Episcopal Church. made brief Abatement
OF tho. work that has already been accoin pishcg