The Portland daily press., 1890-01-24

E. W. GREENWOOD. giddy paced
times" insures its possessor a fitting
sphere of action. To one who has listen
ed to her, it seems perfectly natural that
from at first speaking in the cause of
temperance and giving Bible readings to
a group of earnest women she should be
cordially invited into the churches of all
denominations. Even the Presbyterians
and Episcopalians, who hold so firmly to
the silence of women In the congrega-
ton, accord her and her Bible readings
hearty welcome.
shall not soon forget the first time
heard her speak in public Refined and
womanly, even to the last detail of her
costume, and delicately modest, yet with
the grace of quiet certainty in her man.
ner, as she appears before an audience
she is most pleasing. AS she stood lean
ing slightly forward, with a rapt earnest
ness of expression, speaking without
notes and with an eloquertce which, like
Chrysostom's, might be described as
''golden mouthed," could understand
how all criticism, on account Of her be-
ing woman, is silent before her clear
and subtle reasoning, her perfect diction
and her evident self effacement In her
work.
Although licensed to preach, she has
never sought ordination. 1t was old So
iourner Truth who said, "What's de use
O. maxim such a fuss about yer rightsf
Why dun We jest go long an take emf"
This is precisely what Miss Greenwood
> has done. Seeking no personal honor
nor advancement, she brought excep-
tional fitness to her work. and has SIM
ply gone forward with its achievement.
Her public speaking she simply calls
Bible readings, although these same
readings" are SO perfect, both in man.
ner and matter, that they each Of them
are most logical, polished and eloquent
sermon.
Although member of the Methodist
church, Miss Greenwood has very little
UNCONVENTIONAL bias. In her immediate
family are members Of the Dutch Re.
formed, the Episcopal and Methodist
churches. In regard to creed she says OF
herself: 81 believe in God our Father
Jesus our Saviour and an indwelling
Holy Spirit, and do not believe in build.
ing the walls close and high about our
own little plot, for SO we keep out the
sunshine of Gods best blessing"
While perfectly gentle, unobtrusive
and womanly, as successful protector
and organizer Miss Greenwood has
proved herself the equal of any woman
of the day. While she was superintend.
ent of the department of scientific tenn.
perance instruction of the Women's
Temperance union, in the state of New
York, she organized and concluded an
effort which eventuated in the passage
Of the bill by the senate and assembly
which provides that physiology and
hygiene, with especial reference to the
effect of alcoholic drinks, stimulants and
narcotics upon the human system, shall
be taught in the public schools of the
state of New York.
Miss Greenwood systematically ar.
ranged every county and township in
the state, and by means of circulars and
letters secured the signatures of 57,419
persons to petition asking for the pass
age of this bill. She also wrote a per-
sonal letter to each of the senators and
assemblymen.
But after all has been said of Miss
Greenwood as an able scholar, a success
full philanthropic worker and an elo-
quent preacher, it is pleasant to record
that she is still sweet and winsome wo-
man.