The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1882-02-22

teaching the young the way of drunkenness
We ask you to pause and think !
FRIENDSHIP SOCIAL TY.-Notwith-
standing the disagreeable weather on last
Sunday, there was large audience present
at the Gospel temperance meeting held in the
room of the Friendship Social Society-the
occasion being the fourth anniversary of the
Society. The room was handsomely decorated
with bunting, pictures, notices, &c, and an
arch, composed of.American flags, was erected
over the platform. Suspended from the cen
tire of the arch was framed steel engraving
of cross, bearing the words Rock of Ages"
On the left of the room was suspended large
frame containing the following, printed in
plain bold letters February 10, 1882.
Fourth Anniversary. Friendship Social So
ciety. Instituted February 10, 167S.' The
decorations and arrangements were complete
and the committee was highly praised for the
manner in which its duties were performed.
The committee was composed of the follow
ing members President James o. BELLS,
Harry S. Kroesen, James Hamilton, Lewis j.
Everingham, William A. Cole, John H. Child
ister George z. Lauer, Thomas Shanck, BENZ.
I'll Joiner. At ten minutes before four o clock
President Bells called the meeting to order
and announced the object of the meeting to
be the celebration of the fourth anniversary
of the Society. 'All hail the power of jesus
name!" was then sung by choir of ladies
and gentlemen. The singing was unusually
fine, led by Mrs. Kate Crook, who also pre-
sided at the organ, assisted by Miss Mary Y
Leech. Mrs. A. e. Smith and Mr. Harrison
Sutphin also added strength to the choir.
At the close of the above hymn, Chaplain H.
S. Kroesen read the Gath Psalm and a part of
the 18th chapter of Zechariah, and prayer
was offered by Mr. J. A. Anderson. Singing
followed, and then Chaplain Kroesen gave a
brief history of the Society, referring to its
bright and its dark moments, to its ups and
downs, and its victories and defeats, but to-
day, he thanked God, the Society stands firmel
than ever before, and the prospects OF success
are brighter than at any time during the past
four years. Another hymn was sung, and
then short address was made by Rev. p. A.
Studdiford, ID. D., in which he congratulated
the Society ON their fourth anniversary and
hoped it would exist to see the celebration of
its fiftieth anniversary. Tho choir sang a
beautiful hymn and Rev. w. C. p. Strick-
land addressed the Society, giving good adj
vice and trusting that greater success than
ever before will attend its work in the grand
cause of temperance. Singing again, and
then short address by Rev. w. NJ Mick,
who said he knew the Society had done great
good in the community and were still doing
great good, and gave some excellent advice.
He closed by wishing the Society still greater
success in the future and asking Gods bless
ing to rest upon the members in their efforts
to save fallen man. Singing, at the close OF
which Mr.. j. A. Anderson was called to the
platform. He said ho did not attend the
meeting for tho purpose of saying anything,
but to listen to others talk, and that he was
altogether unprepared to make an address
but if he had had time to prepare himself he
could not have entertained the audience bet.
ter especially the members Of the Society
who were greatly interested in his remarks, and
hope to hear him again soon at one of theil
meetings. We would be pleased to give his
entire address in the /" Temperance Column, y
but space will not permit, Mr.. Warren A
Greene was next called, who gave, as usual
an interesting address, in which he said liz
had always taken deep interest in the
Society "a fact well-kLown to the members)
and he was glad to know it had accomplished
so much good in our city, and he wished il
God-specd in its work in the future. A
hymn and the doxology were sung by the
choir, and the meeting was dismissed with
benediction by Rev. Mr.. Studdiford Owing
to ether calls, Rev. Il. X. Smith and Rev. G
II. Larson, of this city, and Rev. Mr.. Best
, of New Hope, were not present AT the clos,
of the meeting four persons signed the pledge
|, Last Sunday evening the Society attended
the NJ 4. Church. Next Sunday evening
they will visit the Presbyterian Church
The members are requested to meet at tht
room at z o'clock prompt.
Last Saturday evening the members had ,
sociable time in their room. Refreshments
were served, and the evening was spent il
pleasant conversation, singing and amusing
parlor games. Prof. Kennard furnished som,
excellent music on the organ and sang severa
comic songs. There was some singing b.