Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-01-12
weman,s ohristian Temperance Union, made


a brief and effective address, relsting incl
dents of the effects of intemperance, and
urging the need Of active efforts for the saving
and salvation OF the poor victims OF drink.
She gave on account of similar organizations
at the East, where they met with mcst cordial
support by the public generally, and ample
financial aid was constantly volunteered, as
the good results of the work was always its
sufficient commentator.
Mrs. Barrett also spoke briefly of the con-
| tenplated work Of the organic alton.
Mrs. Smith, of the Women's Temperance
Union at San Francisco, was next called
npon and spoke of the work in that city.
She said that while it had been surrounded
with many difficulties and discoursgements,
| its efforts, through the keeping of the coffee
house like that nov instituted here, had been
very successful. The Union conducts but
one coffee house, she said, but others outside
have been started and are doing great good.
They are opened at 6 o'clock in the
morning, and close at from to 10 in
the evening. They give cup of
coffee and two doughnuts for five cents.
Osher articles of food are also furnished,
for which five cents each is charged. The
coffee-hsI,se is self-sustaining and has paid
all expenses for rent, supplies, help, ETC.,
since the second month after starting. About
600 visit the rooms kept by the Temperance
Union daily.
TIE afternoon session closed by the rela.
ton. BY David II. Murdoch. of Sacramento !;
B. n. lugbey, Of Folsom, and ellis Doty, Of
Elk Grove, from the platform, of their per
sonal experience under the power of appetite
for drink the many efforts made to reform,
and final success by divine aid.
The usual meeting at ST. George building
was held at 8 P. NJ, which was SO largely at
Ill law nf b0
came were unable to get inside the rooms.
The meeting was conducted by Mr.. Hallen-
beck, aided by Mr.. McGranahap, and those
who were present reported that the meeting
was very affecting; that it was attended
largely by hard drinking men, who took the
deepest interest. Some of them stepped for
ward for better lives, while many others
weps like children at realizing their enslaved
and apparently helpless condition.
EVENING SESSION.
The evening session was devoted to two
evangelistic services-one for men, II the
main auditorium of the church. conducted by
Mr.. Halenbeck, and another for women, in
the lecture-room below. The mems meeting
was crowded to the utmost in the auditorium
and the galleries. Mr.. Hallenbeck spoke
upon gospel temperance, and by request re-
lated his personal experience, also giving
many affecting instances met with ia the
reformation CT dIunkards. Ths service was
g deeply impressive one, and following his
remarks personal experiences were related
from the the platform by 4. IL. johnson and
Mr. Daley.
At the meeting for women, the lecture
rooms and psrlors, and other rooms adjoia-
ing, were closely filled. Mr.. White gave
an effective discourse upon the woman be-
ing saved by touching the hem of Christ's
garment. Ee pictured the scene as related
in the fifth chapter of Mark, and rendered
close personal application to all his hearers.
The main thought was the ease and certainty
with which Christ may be reached and blessing
obtained, when sought in faith, and with an
earnest desire TO receive the blessing ofsalya-
ton. Mr.. AID Mrs. McGranshan sang at
both meetings, Memories Of Childhood"
very large number arose at the close CT
both meetings, announcing their intention TO
accept the gospel presented, snd to live re.
newed lives.
Among those present from abroad yester-
day ar d last evening were Rev. A. S. Fisk,
Rev. Robert Mckenzie and Mrs. Smith, of
San Fraucieco; Rev. Mr.. Graham, Placer
vile Rev. Wallace Bruce, of Lincoln; Rev.
c. S. Haswell, Lodi; Rev. A. j. Sturtevan
Sonora; Rev. J. l.. Trefner, Dixon /; Rev.
Mr.. Purdy and ellis Doty, of Elk Grove
will also be present to day from San Francisco:
Rev. M. NJ Gibson, Rev. w. j. Smith, Rev.
+. i. Nash, II. J. Mccoy, Secretary Of Y.
M. G. a, and Thomas K. Cree, New York,
who are expected to arrive on this mornings
train.
EXERCISES TO-DAY.
The order of exercises for to-day is as fol-
lows:
$50 Awaiting upon God.
10A. M-What can be done to promote re.
vivals L. By the ministers. 2. By Sunday
school superintendent and teachers. 8. By
church members.
IL A. M.-How shall young converts be
built up and established?
PM-YouDg Mems Christian Associa-
ton meeting. Report of Committee upon
Organization election Of officers addresses
upon Young Mems Christian Association
work. by II. J. Mccoy, of San Francisco,
and Thomas K. Cree, of New York city,
followed by testimony from the recently-con-
verted young men of Sacramento.
3P. M-Gospel temperance meeting at St.
George building, conducted by Mr.. Hallen-
beck.
Up. M-EvaDgelistic service, conducted by
d. w. Whittle.
lNsTALLED.-The following officers Of Sac
ramento Encsmpment, No. 63, Champions of
the Red Cross, were installed last evening by
Deputy District Supreme Commander o. S.
Flint: Dewitt C. Smith, Commander; Mrs.
E. C. Walker, Junior Commander; f. M.
McKeever, Recording Secretary; E. E
Myers, Treasurer a. J. Woods, Captain of
Host c. Fl. Buchanan, Inside Guard; j. f.
Feuton, Outside Guard; Mrs. Fl. A. Wilkin-
son. Chaplain Miss Gussie Mier, Champion
of Red Gross Miss Gussis Wilcox, Pianist;
Miss Ida Starring, Lady; Miss Belle Du Puy,
Mistress of Ceremonies.
FoREsrERs' ANNIVERSARY. = An enter
tainment and ball will be given by Court
Capitol of California, No. GAP, a. O. F., in
hoaor OF their first anniversary, on Tuesday
evening. January IL, 1882. Jones & Beebe
will furnish music for the occasion. The en-
tsrtainment will commence with the grand
march at $50 P. NJ. Tickets can be had of
any of the members, or at the door on that
evening.
INTEREST NoTIcE.-It is announced that
the banking house of James Lawrence Eng
fish will pay interest on savings deposits, on
and after tie 10th instant, for the semi-annual
term ending December 81, 1881, at the rate
of Ct per cant. per snuum.