Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-17
THE PROHIBITION CANVASS.

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THE PReHIBIIIeN CANVASS
Pnr.ou Massey nj osa MARKET HAL
I.ss1 Nfem-Geergtsns Coming.
Lieutenant 6overnor John Z. Massey
delivered temperance address at Old
Market Hall last night at { O'Clock.
The hall was densely crowded with
people from every sectisn Of the city
male and female, old and young. white
and colored-and q large number OF
the ministers Of the city were present.
As part of the Introductory exer-
cises Rev. DR.. j. William Jones led In
q ferveDt prayer for Gods blessing on
this work. The large choir selected
for the occasion, under the directorship
Of Mr. i. 5. Valentine with MIR. kerns
at the organ, sang several selections
from the Gospel Hymns.
Mr.. Massey was introduced 10 the
audience by Mr.. George W. Mayo,
chairman Of the Local Option Commit
tee. THE Parson said that he proposed
to speak upon this question, not as
politician las be was sometimes calledb
but as q preacher. the highest and most
desirable calling Of all TO which men
can attain.
Just before Mr.. Massey closed his
speech man in the audience said:
Mr.. Massey. how has Norfolk gone?
Mr. Massey A vote has not been
taken there yet.
Well. how is il going Wet, ain'tit!
Mr.. Massey Well, it is situated
right near the water. and sufficient
quantity of that fluid may be gotten
for all necessary purposes, but ] don't
think the good people there will con
tinue to license the sale Of liquor.
A few minutes later the same in
terrogator left his seat and walked to-
wards the door. When nearly out Of
the room be turned and asked the
speaker
How will New York GO:
Mr.. Massey replied In a most amusing
manner. BE MADE as much fun as be
wanted Of his questioner. Some one
told HIN not 10 mind that man, that he
was drunk.
Mr.. Massey said that the man did not
bother him at all. g. do not like his
spirituality. but be is hardly RESPONSE
bic for its nature" Great laughter. J
Mr. Massey spoke for an hour and
three quarters, displaying his usual
ability, making many keen hits, often
times convulsing the crowd with his
witticisms and anecdotes, and present
Ing with vigor the best points which
car be made for prohibition. His re-
ception was cordial, and the temper
ance-p people regard the evenings work
as a triumphant step in their march.
GOOD TESPLARs' SOCIAL CIRCLE.
The monthly meeting Of the Good
Templars' Social Circle was held at
Monticello Hall last night, Z. C..
Tray lor, Of Manchester, president. in
the chair. An entertaining programme
Of exercises was executed, to the en-
ioyment Of The large audience Of GOOd
Templsrs present.
TIE TENT-MEETING.
Crowds gathered at the tent last
night, drawn by the announcement that
Bishop Turner lcolored), of Georgia,
would speak. The exercises were
opened with singing, An Hail the
Power OF Jesus Name" led by Mrs.
Colonel Hoy, and Herbert Phillips al
the organ.
Prayer was offered by Rev. Dr..
johnson. Of Georgia Rev. W. Il. Hun
ter introduced Bishop Turner. whose
address is said 10 have been worthy
OF the occasion and the man. 1t was
az eloquent and learned discourse. and
well merited the bursts Of applause
which greeted him"
APPOINTMENTS.
Tonight Colonel Hoy will speak IN
the tent. and tomorrow night Hon. j..
y. Stubs will speak there.
Rev. J. +. Massey will preach IN
Manchester tomorrow st ! A. NJ.
Bishop Turner will speak IN Man
chester tonight.
Lieutenant-Governor John Z. Massey
will speak al Mozart Hall on Sunday 81
3.3OP 7. N. on temperance.
COMING ORATORS.
kilograms have been received stating
that Rev. Dr.. j. =. Hawthorne and
Judge LochraDe. Of Atlanta, will be
here next Tuesday and Rev. DR.. 7. NJ.
Ellis, Of Baltimore, next Thursday.
AL Of these gentlemen viii remain until
after the election, and viii speak for
local option as often as opportunity
NAV offer.