The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1878-01-22
Good Tcmplars' Festival.


ming last, an occasion Of interest and
pleasure to its members and those who
were invited to their entertainment At
8 O'clock the gaval Of chief Havn called
the audience to order, when the first part
of the programme was finally executed by
the singers Of the Lodge. The editor and
editress Of the Banner, Oscar Rea and
Mrs. Emma Wells, proceeded to entertain
with select readings fcon its contribtions
The prospectus Of the Senior editor was
excellent, as we'll as the valedictory Of
his associate; wit, poetry, and general
miscellany interviewed, showing taste in
the arrangement of its columns, as well
as talent and skill in the contributors.
Many mirthful and solid hit was given,
and the chapter Of chronicles came near
disclosing some of the stirs, that will arise
in the best regulated families. Supper
was announced at the close of the reading.
The invited guests being first seated, the
blessing Of the giving of all our bounties
was invoked by the Rev. Mr.. Thomas,
when the usual vora;ous attack, that Tur-
key cold meats, rich cakes, and all the
accompaniment that skilled matrons and
daughters so Lounlifully arrange, tempts
Men are pardoned for the touch Of gor
mandiz,ng, usually exhibited upon sucl,
occasions, in that the ladies are the temp
ters, through the rich viands their ingen-
ulty suggests. We must waive the stero-
tYved phrase that the table groanea beneath
its burden OF eatiblss, (although it aught
to } for we can do it teslingly this day, "a
hours since we supplied ourselves from Its
selections We did want though nibble
at the beautiful pyramid CAKE that tower
ed in front of Judge Clifford, and longcd
for some one to commence undermining
the frost tower, but We were fatsd to only
a ccaseess watch; slightly alleviated that
no one else had taste.
Supper over, the general groups for en-
oyment were formed, and all were enter
.ainedF at their choice until the Good
Night song was.sung, when We suggested
% our better half that home cares required
our withdrawal, and we left, scoring one
more of the III my sncial happy scenes we
1ave been privileged to participate ill.,
The principal that forms the corner
stone Of this Temperance organization,
needs no eulogy, from, nor Is it within
he motion of our pen to frame words ad
.quate. Ifons man is saved, one noble
leart purified and cleansed from the cor
oding life eating poison, then can COM
nunily join in the. sing Of the "Ninety
md Nine.
1t has been our opinion foc years, under
he working Of the different laws, and ef-
orts that have been framed and made, that
he creation of public sentiment adverse
O the intemperate use Of liquor is the one
hing to be attained.
Passions of u.a are rarely controlled
~ force, at least when applied to drink.
Experience has proved this to the world
Enact as stringent laws as the ingenuity
If men Can suggest, and unless endorsed by
,ubllc sentiment, evasions occur that keep
1ace with the Statute book.
Association is more powerful than men
ire willing to admit. Pride, sclf.reliance
,nd shame has brought many man at
ast to his senses, when he found that lie
was the target Of public clamor
Don't denounce the unfortunate because
they err and are victims Of vice, or un
passion, and fly to legislatures
for law Create places of interest, render
them attractive, let kindness and persua-
sion, be the oil, and not force the vinegar.
The tidal wave that the reformsr Atar-
ply has started Is increasing in volume
as it sweeps westward, and thousands here
tofore unmoved are joining the ranks that
soon can sing. Sixty thousand saved,
instead of Sixty thousand lost.
But ripple here is felt, yet We see the
Regalia donned by some whose withdraw
al would occasion wide spread regret
That they have enlisted for life is the
heartfelt wish of all -