The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-02

do his part of the work assigned him.
In touching words that reached all
hearts he told of the comfort ana in
spiration that this had meant to him
amid the many discouragements and
oppositions as he tried to 90 forward.
He referred to God as the source OF
the great power that had wrought the
great change in public sentiment and
action. He closed with a pleading for
continued support to those In charge
OF the law enforcement. and to aid
in every way possible the great work
of making effective the legislation al-
ready obtained, and the happy con-
ditions 1t sought to create. Like gold
en- links. apt passages of Scripture
fifty connected the paragraphs Of the
letter. 1t stands without question
ing that this heart-to-heart letter from
the great leader in this cause was
warmly appreciated by the hearers to
whom 1t was addressed. And in the
future. as in the past, . great strong
hold of confidence unlimited; of ap-
probation great, and Of support limit
ed only by the last outreach of means
and ability are all his in the hearts
and wealth Of this community. And
in the word wealth as thus used,
the little matter Of money holds only
It's lCldNiNC component pIdNos dlktphEu
his town has literally responded TO
all the essential needs Of financing tho
great prohibition proposition. For q
man to stand thus with his home peo-
pie Is something to be appreciated.
His letter was tho proof in words that
he does appreciate It. And the letter
gives occasion and place for these
things to be said concerning him. For
his friends in other parts Of the State
and for "his friends. tho enemies"
as we'll, Blackstone desires that all
shall know OF its high esteem and
grading of its distinguished citizen.
and worthy member. James Cannon.
Jr.
Probably tho most efrecttve factor
provided by the program was that
which appointed in advance a num-
Der of speakers occupying little
more than six minutes on the aver
age. Each speaker was left free to
select and present any facts or phase
OF the prohibition subject that he pre-
ferred. or deemed most important.
This writer never listened to a series
Of talks so uniformly bright. ins.ruc-
tive. and inspiring. Perhaps II was
the great theme itself that made II
so. Simplicity, sincerity and heart
felt uttcrance characterized them each
ana All. TN one important need m oSC
of them touched, and all OF them were
in full agreement 1t was the demand
for the recognition and active effort
in the direction of the great work vet
TO he done by the forces OF temper
ance" and prohibition. The speakers
were all laymen. and spoke In the
order az set forth in tho following
names:
r. r. Stone, Louis Enes, Mayor Of
Blackstone: r. f. Chambers. II. II,
Seay. s. L. Barrow, e. s Logon. Mr..
Morse w. r. Jones, w. NJ Gravett
and #. Freeman Epes Both the
Epes's. Mr.. Jones and Mr. Gravett are
all members Of the Nottoway bar.
Mr. r. Freeman Epes Is the mem
Der OF the present Legislature for
Nottoway and Amelia He worked
faithfully in the House for the pro-
hibition law. He closed the speaking
with a clear presentation OF tho rea-
sons why the quart" proposition be-
came a part OF the legislation enacted,
and an appeal for all to aid in making
effective the measures provided for by
the enacted legislation
At 1890 a telegram OF greetings
congratulations and rejoic!ngs was
sent to the praise and prayer service
at Grace Street Baptist Church. Rich
mond, Va At 12:lS A, NJ, Noven-
her I, the audience Joined IN singing.
Praise God. From Whom All Bless
inxs Flow" and was dismissed with
the Nened!ctfon nv Rev. j. r. Sturgis