The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1888-07-06
The Temperance Celebration.

meeting, which was under the direct aus
pices Of the Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union, Of Woodstown, assisted by
the Y. W. c. T. T., Woodstown Lodge of
Good Templars, and the P~ilesgroye Prohi-
bition Society, was held in the orchard of
James G. Pancoast. On a sloping piece Of
ground, forming a natural auditorium, and
under the generous shade and spreading
branches Of the orchard 4 large tent was
erected and furnished with seats enough to
accommodate 800 people. A speakers
stand, beautifully decorated with the stars
and stripes, set off by the handsome ban-
ners of the w. G. T. u. and Y. w. G.. r.
T., of Woodstown, together with the 'bat-
tie axe of Prohibition and flowers, occu-
pied a central position at the lower en-
trance to the canvas. The attendance at
the mornings exercises occupied about
half of the seating capacity Of the large
tent, and the meeting, under the direction
of Mrs. Anna Sender, President of the
WOodstown w. G. T. T., was called to order
shortly past ten o'clock, after which a
prayer was offered by the Rev. Dir. Ewing,
of the Daretown Presbyterian church
Then followed the reading of the new
Declaration of Independence, by Mrs. II.
a. Cawley, Corresponding Secretary of the
Salem County w. G. T. L. After music
by the choir the speaker of the morning
was then introduced in the person of DIR.
Henry I. Childs, of Philadelphia, a promi-
nent member of the society of Friends,
who entertained his audience with a most
earnest, practical and c-ommon-sense talk
on the evils of intemperance. taking for his
subject "The true basis upon which Tenn
peranee Reformation must be built"
The Doctor outlined the physical, moral
and religious advantages of temperance,
and did not confine himself to the denun-
citation of the drink traffic, but touched
strongly upon the tobacco habit and IN
temperance in every form. His address
was deeply interesting and commanded
the attention it deserved. After singing,
the meeting was adjourned for dinner.
But few of the audience left the grounds,
most of them staying TO partake OF the
dinner which had been provided by the
ladies'.
The afternoon session was opened about
half-past two o'clock with IN audience
present that comfortably filled the seats.
Prayer was offered by Rev. W. T.. Corn
well, of the Woodstown Baptist Church,
after which the chairman introduced Rev.
James Rogers, Of Merehantville, a member
of the New Jersey NJ. L. Conference, who
announced Total Abstinence and Legal
Prohibition our only Remedy for the De-
struction of the Rum Power as his sub
jeet. Mr.. Rogers address was character
istic of the man, a plain, straightforward
presentation of stubborn facts, clothed in
vigorous language, and was greatly enjoy
ed by many present. Following this came
the excellent talk OF Rev. A. II. Sembower,
of Salem, on Looking, Longing, Work
ing for American Independence, which
commended itself to all who heard it. given
as. it was in the eloquent manner and logi-
cal strength for which the speaker is noted.
Then followed the masterpiece of the day
in the address delivered by Miss Henrietta
G. Moore, of Springfield, Ohio, on (which
Shall Conquer, the Home or the Saloon
Miss Moore was placed at a disadvantage
from the fact that the audience had already
been entertained by the other speakers
for nearly three hours, but never was a
subject more ably handled or an audience
more deeply interested, as was plainly
shown by the earnest manner in which
every word uttered was drank in. We re-
gret that owing to a miscarriage of our
plans, we are unable to give a full report
of this. also the other addresses. No bet
ter talk ON the subject has ever been given
our people than that delivered by Miss
Moore. Her manner of delivery is intense
and earnest, her logic and argument sweep
ing, and her word painting of the heart
broken anguish of the sister over the ruin
and worse than death of a beloved brother,
through this awful curse, followed By the
startling statement that it was bnt n part
of her personal history, caused tears to
start from many an eye. Surely a Woods
town audience has never had the pleasure
of listening to 4 more able address, and
those who were present are to be congrata-
lated. Taken altogether the exercises
were of an interesting and instructive
character. As it was late when the after
noon services we're concluded, the number
who remained to supper was not very
large.
The music of the day, which was 4 most
pleasing feature of the meeting, was under
the charge of 4 choir composed of MEM
beers of the Y. W. G. 7. L., led by Mr..
Frank Durham. of Iiarrisonville, with
Miss Josephine Maealtioner at the organ.
During the afternoon services a beautiful
solo was rendered by Miss Annie Macal-
toner.
The collection, which was taken in the
afternoon, after 4 solicitation by Rev. G.
Ii. TuIlis, of Elmer, was a most liberal
one, amounting TO about $50, and the re-
eeipts from other sources brought the to-
tai mp to about s110, and it is thought
that q balance of $50 will remain to the
credit of the Union after all expenses have
been paid.
The sentiment of one of The diyines who
took part in the exercises, was that it was
the grandest temperance meeting he had
ever attended, and we feel sure that all
who were present consider themselves ben
Gifted and instructed for having celebrated
the glorious Fourth in sueh a wise and
sensible manner.
We are requested to insert the following
card OF thanks from the w. c. T. L.:
The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union of this place return hearty thanks to
all who so generously assisted them in
helping to make the Fourth of Jaly cele-
bration a success. We cannot Individual
ize When so many were so kind, and hope
each one will consider that they are per-
senally thanked.
II EASE BALL AND FIREWORKS.
During the day two games of base ball
were played ON the grounds of the Woods
town club, between the Defiance nine of
Woodbury.. and the Woodstown club. The
morning game resulted in a victory for the
home club, the score standing - to 6.
The afternoon game was Witnessed by a
large number Of people, and was hotly con-
tested. The score at the finish was ! to )
in favor Of the Woodbury. nine. During
the progress of the afternoon game a dis
pnte arose between the followers Of the
Woodbury. club and some visitors from