Daily Republican., 1879-10-07

Shurch-LandeDb and Good
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dent.
Special Correspondence Of the Republican.
LASDENBERG, Oct. 9th, '79.
The Moral Suasion Reform Aasocia-
ton of this place celebrated their second
anniversary last Saturday evening.
This organization, as Saturday eve
ning's celebra ion indicates, was insti-
tuted two years ago, and though many
predicted for it very short existence,
1t is yet not only alive. but in an ex-
.ceedingly healthy condition. Ever
since it's organization the members have
held weekly meetings, and regularly
once a mouth, winter and summer, pub
, lie celebrations of some sort have been
held, generally temperance meetings.
The ssociation has done an immense
amount of good in this section, although
there is plenty for it yet to do. There
is some talk among the members OF
starting reading room for the benefit
OF the club, and there |, no doubt that
such an adjunct would prove advsnta'
geOus.
The exercises on Saturday evening
were opened by the choir singing an
anthem, and the choir deserves more
than a passing notice. Miss Lizzie Bow
ers is organist and Mr.. Alfred Bowers
leader, and they are assisted by an
efficient chorus Of ladies and gentlemen
who form an important feature in all the
celebrations of the Association. Rev
Mr.. Barnhill, pastor of our NJ. f.
church, was the first speaker, and ne
matter when or where the Rev. b.
speaks in this section ne is always sure
of a very attentive audience and Satur'
day night was no exception.
The Reverend gentleman spoke earn
es,ly of the necessity of aiding and
encouraging the hand of men
and women who are banded
together in the cause in our midst, and
gave several thrilling illustrations thai
had come under his own observation o.
the damning influence that rum had
upon those who became addicted tt
its use. He was frequently applauded
Frank Whelen of Wilmington followed
He gave brief resume of the history
of the club, pointed out the good it had
done. urged the members to continue
and exhOrted all who loved the pure
and beautiful in life to aid the institu
ton to still further spread its influence.
Join Mcdonald of Avondals, also ad,
dressed the audience, giving hearted,
chapters from his own experience, and
adding several life pictures that had
come under his observation.
At the close very pretty duett was
sung by Miss Sue Mitchell and Miss
Lizzie Bowers. The audience fingered
uutll the meeting was dismissed and
all voted the second anniversary of the
club a complete success.
Just previous to the meeting the clul
elected the following officers for the IN
suing three months: President, Court,
land Fell; First Vice, Frank Draper;
Second do. James Roach; Treasurer,
George Bowers, Jr.; Financial Secre,
tary, William Davis; Recording Seure,
JdIJ, IlLLlt ASSts W.
Davis; Marshal Alfred Boyd.
The NJ. +. church at this place has
Just received thorough renovatiug.-
Toe entire interior has been re
painted and new carpet and mating
put down. The church now presents
fresh and youthful appearance and
is in entire harmony with the spirits o.
pastor and congregation all of whom
are earnest go-ahead Christians
Rev. Mr.. Barnhill has wrought wonders
during his pastorate here, scores have
become connected with the church
and many a change for the better has
taken place. When Landenberg loses
him she will find his post hard to fill.
The Sunday School now number one
hundred and fifty scholars.
The mills are running on double
time, and employing a large number
of hands. The Good Hope Mill is also
on full time, and Messrs. Preston x
Firth are turning out some excellent
beaver cloth. All the industries in this
section are thriving, and scarcity OF
NOih IL nt iDub'l hHoW AZ .NoI
Bank Messrs. James Roach and James
Chetus. in both their carriage manu-
factory and wheelwright shop, are
pushed to their utmost.
On Saturday evening, the horse OF
Mr.. Joseph Thompson, becoming fright
ened at the whistle of the bone mill
broke from the hand of Mrs. T., who
was holding him, and ran away. He
ran towards Fishers store, sprang upon
the porch as though he was going to
enter the establishment, suddenly
changed his mind, and running to the
other side of the street fell, and was
quickly caught. The wagon-a dear
born-looked as though it had been
truck by lightning, tut the horse for
;unately escaped unframed. J.
Personal.
Manager John D. Mischler who has
favored Wilmington with good enter
ta:nments, was in town yesterday max
ing the preliminary engagements for
the appearance here on Monday even
ing next, of Enerson's Megatherian
minstrels, an organization of fifty nine
persons. Mr.. Emerson has frequently
visited this city and always presented
a refined programme of minstrelsy. The
entertainment will no doubt attract an
unusually large audience.
The Weekly Republican
for this week will be issue l from this Of
fee on Thursday morning. 1t is one
of the best advertising mediums in the
State. Our store keepers would do