The Anaconda standard., 1895-12-23
PREACHERS PROTEST
The Congregation SustainS Them by
a Rising Vote.
TEACHERS MUST NOT DANCE
Resolutions Passed at the Great
Revival Meeting In the Audi
torium-About 500 Peo-
pie We're Present.

conda adopted resolutions last night
at the Auditorium meeting, denounc-
ing and protesting against the pro-
posed ball which is set for Friday
evening at the Montana, for the en-
tertainment of the State Teachers as
ISOLATION. The resolutions were read
by Rev. Z. c. Avis of the First Metho-
dist church and were signed by Elder
G. z. Barnaby Of the Church of Christ,
and G. w. Healy, pastor of the First
PRESBYTERIAN church.
Rev. Mr.. Avis said. in prefacing the
reading of the resolutions. that he in
troduced them in the behalf of the
young people of the city who belong
to the church societies and those of
the state. under whose auspices the
Montana revivals are to be held.
G. w. Healy. at the close of the read
ing. arose and seconded the resolutions,
that his people and the people of Ana
conda might know that he was in
hearty accord with them.
Elder Barnaby said he would second
the resolutions for like reasons, and
for the further reason that he believed
the minds of the children should be so
nodded that they would be free from
the influence of the ball room, because
the children are the corner stone of the
nation.
The nail was driven by this time, but
DIR. Brown afterward hit It a few fin
ishing taps by praising the action of
the ministers and the audience and
saying further that of all the evils ex-
listing in the world to-day there are
none so demoralizing as the modern
dance, and he quoted Chief Byrnes OF
New York. who asserts that 80 per
cent. of the prostitutes are led to lives
of shame by the ball room, and he
quoted the Los Angeles dancing mas
ter who stated that 1853 out of 200
prostitutes interviewed were led astray
by dancing. He characterized the res
olution as modest in expression and
timely. The sentiment they voiced
was sound and the effect would be
saluatory throughout the state. Chill
dren should not be educated by teach
ers who dance. for their influence is
enormous and can not be estimated
He said he had no objection to dane
ing IL the women would dance by
themselves or the men dance alone,
but the mixed dance is an unmitigated
source of evil
Rev. Mr.. Avis then put the question
to the audience and requested all in
favor of the resolutions to rise. The
body of the audience rose in mass and
few on the rear chairs but the lat
sincere. But the most of the voters,
no doubt. were.
The resolutions were as follows:
In behalf Of the young people of the
several churches of Anaconda, many
OF whom are attendants in our public
schools. for whose life, conduct and
protection as their spiritual advisers,
feel ourselves responsible in no small
part: and. In behalf Of the glorious re-
n hnf tylt
ual betterement. II is with purest mo-
tive and greatest kindness that we
submit the following resolution, trust
ing II may meet with the hearty and
enthusiastic approval of all mankind
interested in the moral and religious
uplifting and betterment of the young
people OF the city of Anaconda and
state of Montana:
Whereas. Anaconda. one Of the most
hopeful and aggressive cities found
anywhere in the great mountain state,
mas been favored as a suitable place
for the meeting of the State Teach
ers' association: and, whereas, many
OF the teachers and pupils who will be
heard from on the (Christian church)
floor OF the association, are professors
OF the Christian faith,
And. whereas. the influence of all
such would be Injurious to the young
throughout the state. a great tempta-
ton. positive hindrance and discour-
agement to those who, in our mount
ain-walled city. are. at this juncture
seeking to free themselves from the
thraldom OF entertainments which
tend to degrade the morals of the
dance. according to the best evidence,
far and near. plays the most prominent
and destructive part,
Resolved. That we, the pastors of
Anaconda. having at heart the highest
good OF the young people of our city
and state. both intellectually and spir-
ituaily. earnestly desire at this time to
express publicly our profound regret.
ana sad surprise. that the modern
mixed dance should be made the an
mex OF such an intellectual gathering;
and. further. that IL should be parti-
cipated In by those who are employed
TO teach and mold the minds of the
gifted sons and daughters of Mon
tana. and especially in such an hour as
this. Respectfully submitted.
Rev. Z. c. Avis.
Pastor NJ. Z. Church.
George z. Barnaby,
Pastor Christian Church.
@. w. Healy,
Pastor Presbyterian Church.
Rev. H. II. Hawkins,
Pastor Colored NJ. Z. Church.
lnc COubIcSdtlOu was the Largest
that has assembled at the Auditorium
at any of the meetings. and great in,
terest was manifested. Messrs. Avi.
and Wellicum sang a duet
DIR. Browns sermon was in comment
upon the story of Nicodemus and wa,
probably one of his ablest efforts. ans
was like a broadside In argument, firinl
upon all points at once.
The moral man who is temperate. no
profane. virtuous, he who Is termed tn,
best man In the world. is no better of
on the day OF judgment than the viles
sinner; to be saved he must be borr
again A limping dog is better than
dead lion. and a wavering Christian ha,
better chances OF heaven because n,
seeks forgiveness. and the lion. though
a hero while living. is lost forever whel
he goes unrepentant to the tomb
The saloon. gambling. and all kind
OF vice received attention in scathinl
terms.
He said he did not propose being per
sonal. but he had been told that mel
in this city have been calling girls
good girls. bad. nasty names becaus'