The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-12

sultent from the use Of strong drink. While
the temperance people of this city are not
numerically strong, they make up in earnest
work and endeavor what they lack in num-
bers, in forwarding the interests OF the
cause of temperance.
The audience which came out to hear
Col. Woodford last evening was very graft
flying. The NJ. E. church was filled 90 that
The colonel seemed inspired by the number
before him, for he excelled all previous
efforts last night. Tho first chapter of
Daniel was read. and opportunity and pur-
pose as there shown formed the basis OF his
remarks. when was boy" he said, Il
learned l. to touch QUO my hat to old age: Nov y.
touch my hat to the children.
Were asked what to me is the greatest
thing in the west, the grandest and best,
would speak Of the magnificent inheritance
of it's young men and young women. OPP
portunitv and purpose, two grand words to
every boy a chance to work out the very
best that is in him"
The lecturer spoke of the sure foundation
for the upbuilding of successful future
which the principles of total abstinence and
religion afforded. He urged the young men
then to look out for the corners where they
turned. He illustrated by telling a humor-
GUS story.
Beware Of the dangerous corners in life
young man." he said. Boys, if you would
be successful have a purpose, high purpose
are dead every one will not be satisfied"
He spoke of the saloon as being the place
where the vile stories and obscene jokes
originated and were handed around from
one to another and he said that for that
reason alone it should be killed. Purity Of
character depended more upon avoiding
than resisting temptation. I say toyou from
bars upon the shores of life that it will pay
you not to know" The lecture was the best
that has been heard in Helena in long
time, the Colonel growing very eloquent at
the close. Eighty-three signed the pledge.
The meeting will continue through the
week.
Committee meeting tonight at 7:30 in the
church just before the lecture. Committee
will please be prompt.
The lectures Of Col. Woodford are prov
ing very effective, and the only regret is
that they are not more generally attended.
with wit and humor, serve to make what
great many people regard as tiresome SUBJ
ject, extremely interesting. He maintains
that total abstinence is the only sure road
to success. The temperance people have
not only to battle against ignorance,
VAC0 duU WlCk0Ou0S6, DUG SCTOuR
element backed by money power.
He makes an especial appeal to young men
who are in the habit of imbiding intoxicat
ing liquors, warning them against the fatal
result if this habit is not checked in time.
Total abstinence, he maintains, is mans
only salvation. A man addicted to strong
drink suffers from q double malady, both os
mind and body, and gradually sinks lower
and lower, until he has but one appetite and
one desire, drink, drink. The lectures are
to be continued during the week. The SUBJ
jects are as follows:
Healing the Palsied-"And they sought means
to bring him in"
The. Withered Hand-'Stretoh forth thine
hand"
Christ in the Storm How is it that ye have no
Wine Is Mocker-"Whosoever is deceived
thereby is not wise."
Temptetion- ": stand fast in the
faith: quit you like men,"
Total Abstinence Law. Not an Expedient-
Look not thou upon the Wine."
Personal Liberty-"Ye are called unto lib
erty."
Eall.cies 81, License-'Woe unto them that
call evil good"
Tests q the Liquor Traaic--"By their fruits ye
Failures?-"W Whatsoever Col doeth, it shall be
Work, Wages and whisky-"The workman is
Cross Roads.,"I have set before this day life
and good, and death and evil"
Counting the Cost--"This man began to build
and was not able to finish.