The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1891-09-30

But Mrs. Harper came to MS willing
ly, for loves sake, aud would have no
recompense but our own good will
aud the small amount OF her X. II.
fare. The address was a very clear
and forcible presentation of the great
need of temperance reform, and dealt
in plain hard facts. Some of the sta
tistics given were startling and should
awaken the most serious thought in
the minds Of men and women who
love their homes and their country.
After the lecture, q collection was
taken up by four young ladies repre-
senting the different societies, this be-
ing done to defray expenses and fur
thcr the work, and n collection is no
more omitted in w. C. T. u. meetings
thani Methodist congregation. Sub
scriptions were then solicited for the
Mississippi White Ribboner, paper
published at Jackson aud edited by
one Of the bravest. truest and most i'm
telligcnt women OF this country, Mrs.
II. B. Kells. Several names werc en-
listed.
This concluded the morning pro.
gram and the audience stood up 10
sing the doxology and be dismissed
by Mr.. Guice.
A bountiful dinner came next and
was spread under great old pecan trees
in Mrs. Doyle's yard near by. This
kindness as well as the repast was full
ly appreciated. After two hours Of
intcrmission the house was again fill
ed to enjoy the afternoon exercises.
The meeting was opened by the sing
ing of our w. e. I. U. welcome song
aftor which short and appropriate
reading of Scripture was given by
Miss Carrie Weeks. This was done in
a most impressive and gentle manner,
aud we were then led in prayer by
Miss Jimmie Davis. IL was one OF the
sweetest, most sOul-uplifting petitions
we ever heard in behalf of this cause
80 dear to us, aud for the steadfastness
and truth of the boys and girls who
have solemnly pledged themselves to
purity Of life. We most deeply regret
that these faithful aud capable young
ladies will only be in our midst short
while longer. Our love and good
wishes 60 with them to new fields Of
duty.
The next song voiced our patriotic
feeling in "My Country 'Tls Of Thec,s
and then little Annie Drexler in the
most winning way told US @What Lit
tie Girls are Good for" aud we be-
licvcd every word she said. 0nco
more the legions were ordered to the
front aud sang their temperance faith
to the martial air of Tramp, Tramp,
Tramp, the Boys are Marching" after
which Miss Anna Thompson recited
with good expression the "Woman's
Sphere"
Mrs. Harper had promised to sing
and now favored the audience with
"Save the Boy" and we have heard no
more impressive rendering of song
intended to reach the hearts of listen
crs. Tho rich voice alone gives pleas
ure with its melody.
Rev. George A. Guice, our minister,
then made a brief but pointed and
helpful talk, laying special emphasis on
the influence of young ladies in ban
ishing the drink habit from society.
Mr.. Vawter, pastor Of the Christian
church, also favored us with some
words of counsel, encouragement and
instruction. We are always glad to
have our ministers outspoken and fear-
less on this subject tor their influence
is beyond all reckoning.
A solo and duet, "The Unequal
Fight" came next, rendered by Misses
Alice aud Anna Thompson. Miss Tin
nie Guice recitcd with graceful express
sion @The Church and the World"
Other recitations were on the program
but the speakers, though among our
best, were not fully prepared and we
hope to hear from them in the future.
Mrs. Harper, by special request, related
an incident Of her home life tor the
benefit Of the Loyal Legion boys on
the cigarette question. The talk was
made as q mother would speak 10 her
own boys, and we believe her earnest,
loving words will not be forgotten.
Miss Russell then came forward and
In a few words about the anti-treat
pledge 50 successfully used by Mrs
Chaplin of S. c., in her temperance
work, offered il 10 all those who were
willing to pledge themselves for q
year to refrain from treating or being
treated Nth any alcoholic drinks. A
number of young men responded
placing their names to tho pledge
This will DO great safeguard for then
and for the boys who drink only wheI