Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-10

tention. We heard that Mrs. Wells.
! President Of the Indiana State Union
was coming down this road, lecturing
in the interest Of the Unions at large.
We at once communicated with her.
giving her cordial invitation to deliver
a lecture here She did 50. and while
here assisted us in organizing Union
among the colored women here There
is, owing 10 their ignorance and super
stition, much opposition to the move
ment. They arc slowly gaining ground,
however, and we feal hopeful in regard
to them
Our Union now numbers about 125
or 13O. Weare slowly gathering strength
and hope soon to double our numbers,
We regret that SO few gentlemen have
enrolled their names as honorary mem
bers, but we feel thankful that we have
SO many good Prohibitionists in our
town and community We know they
are here BY the efficient work they have
done in the past
We had not. like some Of our sisters.
to begin with the saloons. Our noble.
true-hearted men were before us there
and had all ready done away with them.
May God bless them for so doing. How
our hearts swelled with pride and graf
itude when the last saloon was closed in
Crystal Springs. We have enjoyed
season Of freedom from its terrible eff
fects. | will venture to say that not
home within our corporate limits or in
the surrounding country. where the al
tar fires have not gone out entirely, but
has burned sweet incense of thankful
ness to God for this blessing Having
enjoyed partial freedom for awhile, Ct
say partial freedom, for the jug system
is source Of annoyance). but having
had this period Of rest. shall the CALLING
yoke be placed upon our necks? Shall
We quietly fold our hands and let the
saloons be opened again, and the fire
water be placed 50 temptingly near
to those nearest and dearest to our
hearts, No thousand times no
orR PLACE OF MEETING.
Having secured the lodge-room over
kendal HE'LL ws.-l -l.,,-s gs--.=lsllvrrllsu In
twice month. We would be glad IL
have any one who would like to join US.
meet with US there Do not wait for an
invitation. but come if you feel an in
terest in this grand and glorious
cause.
Orr AIN.
Having unbounded confidence in our
beloved and honored President. and
feeling assured that we have wisely
chosen all our officers. we are ready to
marshall our forces and march proudly
onward with the noble band of women
enlisted all over our land. Yes, onward
to the victory. To the yictory-not be-
cause Of our strength: but like the vic
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with us We are aware of the dangers
and difficulties before US. but with
hearts that are true and hearts that are
brave, we will fling the white banner to
the breeze and with the eye of faith
look for the day Of triumph-that day
when strong drink shall no more crowd
our prisons and curse our homes.
Behold the sable curtains of the night
are furling. See The first bright
gleam..of the dawn are gliding the dis
tant horizon, That the gladstone day
may beam upon us in all its noon-tide
splendor, let us cry nightly to the Lord |
of Sabbaoth Trusting in Him, who
is ever ready to help us, let us do with I
our might what our hands find to do.
Mrs. |. i. ROBINSON.
For Committee.