Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-06-03
MRS. LAKES LECTURE.
THE BRILLIANT SPEAKER APPEARS
BEFORE A LARGE AUDIENCE.

Tho Activity OF Temperance workers
Stimulated by Last Evenings Address
Causes and Effects of Intemporance Dis
cussed-The Lecture n Success.
The people of Freeland were treated
last evening to a remarkable literary
treat through the address of Mrs. l.. M.
Lake, OF st. Louis, on the temperance
question, under the auspices of the
Young Mems c. L. A. b. Society. Mrs.
Lakes coming served to draw large
Intelligent audience, and when Presi-
dent James f. Sweeney stepped to the
front OF the stage to make the intro
ductory address, the opera house was
nearly filled. Mr.. Sweeney briefly
stated the object Of the temperance ag-
tation which has recently become so
prominent and declared it to be the pur-
pose OF the national C. L. A. Union, as
well as OF the individual societies which
compose 1t, to inaugurate and continue
ceaseless warfare against the liquor
traffic until it is entirely abolished, or at
least its worst features eradicated.
He then introduced Mrs. Lake, third
vice president Of the c. T. A. Union of
America. The distinguished lady came
upon the stage In most graceful and
dignified manner, and began an address
which left an indelible impress of elo-
quence, deep thought and heartfelt sym
pathy on the entire audience. She did
not confine herself to lauding any par
ticular policy OF the temperance cause,
or denouncing any one branch of the
liquor business, but laid great stress
upon the necessity of temperance work.
ers taking advantage of all opportuni-
ties to push forward their campaign,
not alone by moral suasion and agita-
ton, nor by enacting new laws to res
trict the liquor traffic, but by compelling
the enforcement of laws already made.
In the course of her address she re-
cognized with much feeling the great
work being done by the Women's Chris
tian Temperance Union, and made
plea to women to organize, stating that
the influence Of woman was second to
none, and so great as to be undefnable
In its power over the rising generation,
land to educate that alcohol was poison.
She also called attention to the de-
generating tendency Of the human race
through the treating custom OF society |
and condemned the habit as injurious to
all people.
Mrs. Lake delivered her address with |
much carefulness and distinctness, her |
sweet musical voice adding a powerful |
charm to the beautiful language with
which she framed her expressions. She
possesses the power to appeal with STIR
ring OratOry to brave manly qualities,
and with sympathetic pathos to con-
science and moral dictates. The effect
of her lecture cannot fail to be of much
value.
The st. Patrick's band added to the
evenings enjoyment by playing several
selections. Mrs. Lake lectures this
evening at Hazleton.
One of the most important events in
the history of the temperance move
ment In Freeland occurred yesterday,
when the consolidation OF the Young
Mems Society and the Pioneer Corps
took place. The address of welcome to
the Pioneers was made by John d. Her
ron, and was responded to by their pres
ident, John b. Hanlon. Brief addresses
were made by ID. j. Mccarthy, James F.
Sweeney. p. II. Hanlon and Mrs. L. NJ.
Lake.
The name Of the consolidated society
Is the st. AIMS Young Mems Catholic
Total Abstinence and Beneficial Society
and Pioneer Corps. 1t has member
ship of but little less than 800, and has
nearly $1,000. The monthly dues are
25 cents, sick benefits are IS per week
and $75 is paid in case of death. The
members look forward to time in the
near future when the society will have
500 total abstainers enrolled, and they
propose to work increasingly until that
end Is accomplished.