The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-09
TEMPERANCE.

sEAMENs EXCHANGE AND COOPER ISsII-
TUTE
The large hall of the Seanens Exchange. No. $50
Cherry street. was yesterday afternoon filed with
large audience to listen to Mr. Francis Murphy, the
temperance reviyalist Contrary TO expectation,
there did not appear TO be many sailors among the
auditors. The exercises commenced promptly
at three O'Clock By the singing Of 'Hold the Fort.
the chorus of which was joined in heartily by the
dionce. Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson then sung duet by
request entitled 'He Will Hide Me-" Mr.
Murphy read the fifteenth chapter of st Luke
and said that he hoped all Christian people would
pray that Gods holy spirit should support them in
their work. He spoke OF the parable OF the prodigal
Son, and traced the lesson down to tine young men
about US to-day who need Christian charity. Cap
tain Jones' OF the Sailors Snug Harbor then made
prayer. after which Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson sung 30.
Where is My Boy To-night?"
collection taken mp i'll order to defray the
expenses OF the use OF Cooper Institute for two
weeks that the temperance work might be there con-
tinued. The meeting was addressed at solne length
by Colonel Caldwell, who said there were two tenn
perance suints--one Father Mathew and the
other Francis Murphy.
Mr. Murphy declared that the Gospel Temperance
was free from sectarianisn, and that any man who
signed the pledge might have amy religion no pleased.
Men cannot be driven. There is good deal of the
mule in human nature but make q man love you,
and you can lead him by silken thread. The
speaker narrated with much psthos his sutferings
from the effects OF liquor. and ended with an eloquent
invitation to those present to come forward ana sign
the pledge.
GRAND UNION HALL.
The afternoon meeting al Grand Union Hall Seventh
avenue, just above Thirtyto street was led by
Mr.. Eccles Robinson. II was originally announced US
prayer meeting, but in short time il took the
acter OF o testimony what the Methodists call
experience, meeting As many twenty stood up
and testified to the baletul effects of rum. either
ON themselves or on family or friends. ripple OF
excitement occasioned by the attitude of
gentleman who in his remarks rather ntimated thai
the work OF the last week was cphemcral in its
character and the enthusiasm and excitement which
had prevailed might be fictitious. He also limited
that the mere signing OF the pledge was no sure
indication of reformation At this Mr.. Edward
Murphy arose and taking up the gauntlet it were,
made a spirited speech, in which he reviewed his
fathers lite and told how much the signing of the
pledge had done for him and for his family. 1.-The
mere signing Of the pledge may not be absolute
reformation he said but do not let us despise the
day of small things: the pledge NAV AZ least prove
the stepping stone to higher and hoher lives"
AT THE COOPER INSTITUTE.
The meeting i'll the evening ut Cooper Institute
in every particular great small adnlis-
sion fee was charged but on every week night the
and introduced Mr.. Murphy. After the Wilson's had
rendered with fine effect Wonderful Words of Life
Mr.. Pittman made short address. Under which
king, Bezonian? Speak die" This question
he said, was asked in Rome 1900 years ago. and the
question for New York to answer tonight is .Inder
which king, King Alcohol tho King OF Kingsy'
The past week has been great effort on part
of Mr.. Murphy. He has been laborng in section of
the city in which it required almost herculean efforts
to arouse the people 10 of their DANGER and his
success has been almost miraculous. He did not
come unhernlded. You all know what he has
is that the people viii come forward ward
and give him that support which the
noble cause he is engaged in deserves. Mr.. Murphy
greeted with long continued applause. He said
that it was matter of supreme qualification to him
to have such generous words. words which spring
from the fountain of life, addressed to him
After toiling all the week We come here to-
night to this common altar to proclaim liberty
TO the captive and freedom TO those who are bound
They tell me it is hard work l AIN engaged in.
know that well. There is great niquity to
be removed. great loads Of to be lifted but
underneath it all is the right of the Lord God
Almighty. He has begun this work. and tonight we
trust in Him, and with His help will stamp this
iend to the earth. Cooper Union during the next
two weeks is to be the theatre where great drama is
to be enacted monster is to be arraigned, tried
and, blessed be God convicted. We will the
outcast and bring hilp back to the fold again. Don't
be unknd to them, for there who only want
to he reset to shine brighter than the constellation
above us. Mr. Parker was called from out of the
audience and requested by Mr. Murphy to say word
or two. He is very recent convert and he
stepped forward he presented anything but dcsir
his gait stumbling and his manner uncouth
| in the extreme. To the surprise OF every
one. however. he told the story Of his life
He pictured his downfall step by STEP tile tears
meanwhile rolling down hts cheeks, and when in
/ tones which could be heard in every corner of the
great hall he declared that "the light Of day
has broken in upon my life; the angels reckoning
upward to tine celestial sasa
Murphy was about to introduce another speaker.
i LIE
| 'Mr. Murphy, here's man who wants to sign tho
pledge" 'Blessed be God" cried Mr.. Murphy; and
] sprnging from the platform to the floor shouted
| out. Come forward, brother; you will find many
| here to welcome you" In moment q gray-haircd
man. neatly dressed and having AL the marks of u
gentleman, was led forward sobbing like child.
| 1--WE been bad man all my life. Mr.. Murphy.
| but I do want to try and lead q better
| one.' The work of signing the pledge but
| the work of moment, and then he assisted to
| the platform and asked to say word. 1t some
moments, however, before he could gain control OF
his emotions and then all he could say was, II will
| be true; will keep my pledge" The scene in
tensely dramatic and occurring it did unexpect-
edly and in the midst of the service produced all
the greater sensation. The Rev. Mr.. Noble made
stirring address, in which he said that
why the Murphy meetings were 50 unspcakably
precious was because of the home scenes which
were nightly depicted, and because spirit of love
seemed to bind together all who were engaged in the
work. The appearance of Chauncey Shafcr was the
signal for great applause, and that gentleman in
concluding his remarks incompetence in this city.
said, I'VE propose to remove the wart from the
proboscis of beauty" Mr.. Murphy brought the
meeting proper to close by saying that he hoped
athe S - seS dna tine @
came platform and working in unison in the common
cause OF humanity: During the meeting notice was
read from the platform requesting the gentleman who
took ovcrcoat to leave 1t at tho door,
NATIONAL TEMPERANCE INSTITUTE.
Tho meeting under the management Of the National
Temperance Institute held in tho large hall of Cooper
Onion in tho afternoon was fully attended The
president Mr.. ]. b. Gbhs, conducted the exercises.
Mr.. w. Warren Bentley made aprayer and then sang.
accompanying himself the harmonium. Rev.
William Evans addressed the meeting. recounting
episode Of his own life. For fifteen years he a
trsgedian. In country village OF Pennsylvania a
country minister took him by tho hand and said.
There is something too good in you to stay
hat he ved no WA tQ-fa nj