Daily Republican., 1879-04-17
women and when advocating proper

measures. They bring into fello wshiI
persons Of like spirit and purpose
They serve to keep the subject OF TEN
perance before the people and agita
ton is what is needed. To one who
complained at this DR.. John Richie
said "what good in the world was ever
done without agitation. We cannot
make butter even without it,
| Among the obstructiops met by TEN,
perance workers are the heartless in
difference and conscienceless stupidity
of society at large, and Of our leading
mon in all professions and business
There are also the half way measure
at which not few stop for the suppress
sion OF intemperance. There is the
treachery, corruption and apostacy o.
pretentious advocates Of the temperance
cause. There are those who having
prolessed loyalty to this cause, like
the dog have returned to theil
own vomit; and like the SOW that was
washed to her wallowings again. Soms
have pretended to life others to bet
ter life, who are stenchful with theii
own lusts. Then some division hat
existed as to the best means for the
promotion of temperance. No SANE
person will deny that the independence
of those States was glorious thine
though. this cause had its Eenedicf
Arnold, selfish General Gage and im
moral camp-followers.
So while men deplore the evils which
have weighed down the cause, they have
no reason to rspudiate the mighty prin'
ciple Of temperance itself. To grun.
blers at the inetiiciency Of some work
ers and who are not satisfied with half,
hearted, foul-handed men paradine
themselves before the public as friends
Of temperance, let ms urge your zeal to
a white heat. Step to the front and he
q worthy example to all others. From
what we have heard the original Moral
Suasion Reform Association was never
in so good a condition for effective work
as at present. So long as the Associa'
ton seeks TO lit men to pure life ny
pure means it deserves and should
have the confidence and large support
OF the Wilmington public.
After Mr.. P9gg's remark, on behalf
of the Ladies Aid he presented the
President of the Association, J. B.
Cook, with handsome silver goblet,
lined with gold. Mr.. C. was taken
completely by surprise, and said he
would rather be taken by surprise in
this work than to be taken to the City
Hall drunk, and he promised the givers
that it would never contain one drop OF
| liquor.
As the audience had been favored
with music from brass band, they
asked as an acknowledgement, that the
audience would favor the Association
with silver music, in way o. a collec-
tion. OF course the people took the
hint and responded literally to the col
lection.
Elder George K. Kramer was the next
speaker, and in his closing remarks
said that "men could not only be saved
from rum but be redeemed by the blood
of Christ"
Col. Theodore Hyatt. OF Chester, who
was expected TO be present to address
the meeting, sent letter OF regret ana
wished the Association a hearty God
speed in their noble work.
John Wanamaker, of Philadelphia,
who was also expected to be present,
was unable to come, but instead sent
the Association a handsome clock.
Robert Armstrong sang solo entitled
"Mary of Argyle"
&. C. Hancock, President Of the Y.
NJ. C. A., of Philadelphia, delivered a
few practical remarks.
Harry Streets sang a solo entitled,
"At the Door"
By request Alexander Sammons IA
vored the audience with his jewsharp.
Mr.. S. is hard to beat ON this instru.
ment.
The exercises closed by singing the
doxology and the benediction being
pronounced by Rev. Mr.. Sanderson.
As the visiting members were passing
down Market street to the depot, the
band, which by the way is very god
one, discsursed sweet music. They
did not seem to mind the rain. At il
o'clock the visitors left the Delaware
and Western depot for their homes
The speakers from Philadelphia were
taken in charge of by II. W. Morrow,
chairman Of the committee Of Arrange.
ments and at 1910 they departed tor
their homes.