National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-18
MURPHY'S FAREWELL
HE ADDRESSES SLIM AUDIENCE,
And 0yerwhelms 1t with SmiIe-The Famous
Temperance Orator at the Congregational
Church-The Old Familiar Shirt.
Bosom and q Diamond.
Where were at least one hundred people

in the Congregational Church last evening, and il
was about GuaTter-paSt eight when peryasiye
smile entered the church from the adjoining
room. 1t was at once recognized as Francis
Murphy, the temperance speaker, and greeted
with hearty applause. Supporting the smile
was the shapely, substantial form so well
known to the Washington people that fire.
quented temperance meetings in this city some
three years ago. But somehow there was some
thing missing. Where was that glistening ex-
panse of shirt bosom upon which reposed the adj
miring gaze of the Washington public? AS he
appeared upon the stage it was seen that an ele-
gantly fitting double breasted black coat con-
cealed the greater part of this
FAMOUS SHIRT BOSOM,
but is was still there, gistening as of yore, and
upon the shining surface reposed sparkling dla-
mond. Above was an immaculate white tie
tucked under turn down collar. 1t was the same
Murphy. His heavy black moustache showed no
signs ofage but his hair has become tinged with
gray. His splendid physique and good clothes
showed no signs of change since his last appear
ance in this city. Seated upon the platform with
him were Charley Nye II. B. Moulton, F. N. Brad
ley, and Rev. DR.. Rankin. In response TO the ap-
plause which greeted his appearance Mr.. Murphy
threw some additional waves into his smile and
then sat down,
SMILING VIGOROUSLY
lull SAIL aIteT d SclectlOE UGu peSl
sung by the regular choir of the church Mr. Moul-
ton said that the inclement weather was TO be
regretted on account of the hundreds of people
who were kept away from joining in this greeting
to Mr. Murphy. He then said that he would call
upon DR.. Rankin for some remarks, as Brother
Murphy was bashful and wanted the ice broken.
Everybody smiled at this, and Brother Murphy
looked around and nodded his head and continued
TO smile. Brother Rankin spoke briefly, and then
introduced Brother Moulton, who responded by
introducing the choir Charley Nye then came
forward and in neat little speech introduced the
orator of the evening. When Mr.. Murphy stepped
to the front the audience applauded vigorously,
but the scene was not an imposing one. The ex-
panse of empty seats was too apparent, and the
orator seemed to feel it. He was some time get
ting warmed up, but he started in bravely by say
ing that he was
GLAD TO BE THERE
to look in the faces of so many that he once knew
He then complimented Charley Nye and INDUCED
in some "reminiscences in connection with the
church. While he was delivering his Introduction
he looked intently at some one seated near the
stage, smiled and said, without changing his tone,
al am glad to see you. How do you do?' He
then said in explanation to the audience:
az l see any one in the audience that
l know, while am speaking, am going to speak
to them. 1t is my way; don't be alarmed" But
he either didn't any else or he forgot about
it, as it did not occur again during the evening.
Alter these preliminarieS, he began his lecture in
earnest by saying that it was
A GRAND THING TO BE SOBER.
He spoke in general way of the advantages of
temperance, with an occasional reference TO his
own experience. In speaking ofthe laws relative
to the liquor traffic, he said that he did not know
anything about law. He had never studied it.
His young friend Nye had told him that he was
studying law.
Charley Nye, (sotto-voce): YES; my head is
swelled already" Laughter
The lecturer then went ON to speak of two men
that had come into his meetings at Pitts
burg and had become reformed men, He
also told an Irish story, in which he
initiated the brogue admirably In conclusion
he babe farewell TO the audience thanked them
for their presence the choir for their services and
Professor Bschoff for his music. In the course of
his remarks he paid glowing tribute to President
Garfield, which warmly applauded, Mr.
Murphy's manner of speaking is very animated
and
HIS GRAMMAR
was improved considerably The audience dis
perSed after prayer by DR.. Rankin. A number re-
manned behind to shake hands with Mr. Murphy
He was asked to stay over Sunday and speak Sun
day evening at the DashaWay meeting and on
Monday evening they would get up special meet
ing for him; but he said that he had other engage
ments, and all his time was filled up until the date
of his departure for Europe, which was next
month. He proposes to visit the principal cities in
the East prior to his departure. He will leave
Washington this morning.