The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-09-10
PRAISE SERVICE
Enthusiastic Addresses Al Meth
Odist Church
THE LOCAL OPTION VICTORY

The Methodist church was filled with
temperance people Wednesday night IN
praise service over the local option
victory of Tuesday.
Rev. J. X. Jacobs presided with dig
nifty. -,
"All Hail the Power of Jesus Name
was sung with will by the audience,
led by the choir.
Rev. Jas. Keene led in prayer and
Rev. C. Z. Stewart read Psalm SO and
the great audience then sang "How
Firm Foundation.
Rev. j. II. Henderlte offered the
apologies of Rev. r. A. Williams Tor
his absence and took occasion to pay a
glowing tribute to the late Capt. >. ).
0ninn. Referring to the victory he
said that the purpose of coming to-
qether should be prospective, not re-
Prospective. The good majority was, a
vindcation by the community OF the
dry policy and should mean better
town materially, morally and socially.
We should resolve ourselves into mu-
nicipal improvement society.
Rev. Decatur Edwards felt that we
should return thanks to God for the
victory that in his judgment settled the
question for many years to come. The
attitude of the women and children was
an inspiration for the men to do their
best work.
Rev. Mr.. Jacobs said he had been
proud of his appointment to the Fred
ericksburg church and was prouder than
ever to be Fredericksburger after the
events of Tuesday. He referred to the
beauty of the sunrise as the morning
rays fell upon the crowd of women ana
children gathered in front OF the Pres
byterian chapel to sing and pray Tor
Gods blessing on the labors OF the day.
He also referred to the beautiful rain
bow that spanned the heavens just as
the voting was over and the polls about
to close.
Mrs. A. P. Rowe sang very beauti-
fully, Lead On, Oh King Eternal. .
Mr.. E. II. Russell spoke word of
warning. The saloon would get back
if it could possibly devise way. Our
greatest effort should be to purify the
ballot on which the saloon had so long
had a grasp. This will be our greatest
hope of getting an honest vote on any
great moral issue.
Mr.. S. w. Somerville said he had
been told that one-fourth Of the ma
jority was due to presence OF the MIN
listers in the conflict. The victory
meant much to the College and to the
Home and School. We should use our
best efforts to have the people live
right and then the desire for the saloon
would cease.
Rev. f. }. Richardson was intro
duced as the "20th Century Limited.
He referred to the great JOY the VIC
tory gave him and the State workers
and said he believed God had heard the
prayers Of His people. 49,,
Mr.. Henderlte spoke of the splendid
| influence Of Mr.. NJ. G.. Willis, who by
his wise counsel and unflagging inter
est had greatly helped the cause. Mr..
Willis disclaimed credit for the victory
and spoke in highest terms of Mr. w.
S. Chesley. On motion a rising vote
of thanks and Of confidence was eX-
tended Mr. Chesley.
Mr.. p. V. d. Conway read a tele-
gram from DR.. James Cannon. Con
gratulations. Your splendid victory
has helped ali over the State. He
urged that for the sake of the boys we
should keep Fredericksburg from get
ting on another lag.
A collection was taken to help defray
the expenses of the campaign.
Rev. Chas. +. Stewart closed with
an appeal for all temperance people to
get in line for a Statewide cam
paign.
'Praise God from Whom all Bless
ings Flow" was sung with spirit and
the splendid service was concluded.