Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-04
THE GOOD sAmARIrANs.

~VVD SAHA A mA AA NSe Another Large Meeting at Carll's
 Opera House-An Interesting Ad-
 dress by Rev. MKT. Samson-The Ltt-
 erary Exercises.
 The Good Samaritans' meeting at Carl's Opera House last evening was attended by a very large and respectable audience, who seemed to take deep interest in the exer- cises. The trough" element which has at times crept into these meetings was conspic- uous by it's absence, which is due in great measure to the efforts of the officers to ex- elude those who attend for no other purpose but to create disturbance. Respectable peo- ple appreciate the efforts of the officers in this regard.
 The exercises opened last evening with singing led by Messrs. Chappell and Cam eron, followed with prayer by MT. J. H. Moore.
 President Luddington then in few well chosen words introduced Rev T. s. Samson of the Calvary Baptist church as the speaker of the evening. In his opening remarks MT. Samson come to me scenes of the past, and recall the time when first met the founder of this society (Albee) and his earnestness of purpose in the advancement of the cause which was SO near his heart. He is not here tonight to participate in this meeting, but if the spirits of the departed are permitted to mingle with friends sf ter death, then l am sure that his spirit hovers overus on this occa- sion Men die, but their work lives on. Albee Is
 I L to prosper.
 I am not here friends, said the speaker, to throw stones at anybody. am not here to world. Nol some of the noblest men that ever lived became drunkards. I think more of drunkard than I do of hypocrite, who would be friend to your face and then stab you in the back. But don't judge the world by the hypocrites that are in it.
 This audience may be divided into three classes-those who never drink, those who drink moderately and those who are confirm ed in the drinking habit. To you, then, who never drink let me say you would loath glass of whisky while another loves it. But the hour of trial may come to you and you may find yourself as powerless as him who struggles and falls I want you men and women to continue to be total abstainers for the good example you may set to others. If these meetings did other good than to keep men strong and to build them up in their good resolutions they should be contin- ued. Reach forth the hand of sympathy, ex tend words of cheer, and your life shall be brighter and your heaven happier for so do- ing.
 Let me say to you moderate drinkers that I am not here to say to you that because you take an occasional glass of wine that you will become drunkard. But do say that no man ever became a drunkard that did not commence by drinking moderately, and you are placing yourself in greater peril than he who never indulged in strong drink. For the sake of your influence and example upon others it appears to me you should become total abstinence men and women. Love makes the hardest things in the world easy. Do you know that? If we loved the souls and bodies of these men as we say we love them we should consider no sacrifice too great to make for them, even to totally ab- staining from all intoxicating drinks.
 To you who are hab1tual and confirmed drunkards let me say that no slave ever wore more galling chains about his neck than you are wearing tonight. I see crime treading stsalthily on the heels of this vice of intern perance. I hear the cry of these victims all around the world and it seems that our hearts must be the veriest stone if we do not send the word back brother we are coming to your rescue. We are to night to say to you that we are ready to extend the helping hand if you will sign the pledge. What good will it do2 It will bring joy and happiness to your home. But I hear some one cry out, o God, can keep it? Yes, you can keep it. I am here tonight to cry fire and to try to help you put it out. Sign the pledge and keep it and live for God and eternity.
 The address of MT. Samson, of which we give only brief abstract. was fine effort and was listened to with deep interest by the large audience in attendance.
 The literary and musical exercises were opened with a recitation by MT. Dale Arm strong of Bunnell's museum, who recited in excellent style the amusing poem by Trow- bridge entitled 'sThe Flying Machine.'' Be ing loudly encored, Mir Armstrong re- sponded with original Irish story in rhyme, which was well received.
 A duet by Miss Fannie c. Howe and MT. Edward J. Sheehan was next on the pro gramme. The voices of the singers blended finely, the selection was good and everybody was pleased with it's rendering
 Mr. Lubenow was then introduced and with an accordeon, accompanied by MT. Felsburgh on the piano, produced some very excellent music. He was eneored and peated.
 This concluded one of the most interesting meetings that has yet been held in this