The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-05
THOUSANDS HEAR
TEMPERANCE TALK
Purcellyille Meeting Cele-
brateS Prohibition Day.
REV. ORA GRAY THE SPEAKER
He Does Not AIIude 10 Political Con-
difOns in Virginia, which Sup
WOuId-Many Politicians Are on
GrOunds-NO Reference TO Politics.


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Purceliville. Va. Aug 4-weather and
oratory perfectly harmonized at the big
Chautauqua here to-day. when fully TO-
600 people struggled with the dust and
listened to strong temperance talk.
The crowd was one OF the largest ever
known here on Prohibition Day. For four
hours this morning there was a steady
stream Of vehicles pouring into the
grounds from every section of the county
At 10 O'Clock the special excursion train
over the Southern brought nine loaded
coaches from Washington. Alexandria,
and intermediate stations. and a little
later the regular morning train from
Washington. with three extra coaches
attached. unloaded hundreds more.
The auditorium. which comfortably
seats 5000. was literally packed, while
from 5000 to 1000 paraded the circle and
grove. keeping the constantly grow
ing dust in perpetual motion. At times
It became sitting. and but for a cool
mountain breeze from the west, the con-
ditions would have Been quite unpleas-
ant. But the people didn't seem to mind.
The morning praise service was i'm
pressively conducted by Rev George T.
Tyler. Of Winchester. and Rev. d. @.
Hedrick. after which there was a brief
concert by Mrs. Knight Mrs. Cardin.
Prof. Alvin Thatcher, and the Irma Quar-
tette.
At II o'clock President Hoge introduced
Rev. ora Samuel Gray. of Massachusetts.
who delivered Ills famous temperance lee
ture THE beasts of Ephesus." Mr. Gray
IS an orator OF more than ordinary abil-
nd NJ ~,I I,.-
many 10 have been the best heard on the
subject Of temperance in the county for
years.
No Reference TO Politics.
The speaker confined himself solely to
q gospel presentation Of the question,
avoiding any reference that might be con-
strued 10 be Of a political character. In
view Of the pending gubernatorial contest
In the State, this was more or less a sur
prise to many. especially the friends OF
Judge Mann, who were expecting at least
q Statewide prohibition declaration But
the speaker did not. He prefaced his lee
ture with a brief biographical sketch OF
himself, leading on up 10 the great ques-
ton Of personal responsibility.
After recess there was splendid music
by assembly talent and readings by Mrs.
Cardin which won merited applause
The main part Of the afternoon session
was given TO the humorous lecture
What a tramp saw I'm Ireland" by
Bishop Joseph Berry. This was Bishop
Berry's first appearance at Purcellvlue
and he made quite a favorable impress
sion with the assembly folks. He is ar
earnest talker, and while his lecture is
famous for its fine humor II pointed
many morals in keeping with the objects
Of the Chatauqua.
The concert tonight was largely at
tended, many persons remaining on the
grounds from the afternoon exercises.
Politicians on Ground.
Politics were much I'm evidence on the
outside Of the auditorium and voters
were being button-holed by candidates
oil over the grounds. Loudoun's six can
didates for the house Of delegates were
all present and alike confident, while the
Mann and Tucker forces were busy put
ting In farewell strokes.
Though this is the eve OF the prl-
mary, and thousands Of voters of the
county were here to-day. results are
uncertain. Mr.. fuckers friends claim
the county by 70 /. while Judge Mann's
supporters conCede il to him by only
200 majority.
Tomorrow will be the last Of the
strictly prohibition days of the Chatauqua
Bishop Berry will make the address al
the morning, and Rev. Mr. Gray will
speak In; the afternoon.
Friday morning will be devoted to the
cause OF the Woman's Christian TEN
perance Union. and in the afternoon q
series Of evangelical meetings will bC
begun under the leadership of Rev. Rich
ard WilkersOn. of Augusta, Ca, and
continue until Sunday night The Cha
tauqua will close next Tuesday.