The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-12-17
DR.. HUBBARD ADDRESSES
PATRIOTIC MEETING
Judge Henry Also Speaks at One of
The Most Enthusiastic Meetings
Ever Held in This City.

The Grand Opera House was we'll
filled yesterday afternoon with peo-
pie fl ON all parts OF the county TO
hear Judge ". Laird Henry and
Rev. Dr. +. l.. Hubbard speak on
the uatiOn's needs in the present crl-
sis Not only was the audience a
large one. but it was very enthusiasts
tic and a splendid feeling prevailed
throughout the building, showing
that the residents of Dorchester are
firmly behind the Government, and
that they are willing tc give and do
all they can to bring the war to a
close.
The first speaker was Judge W.
Laird Henry, Who delivered a very
able address. after which he in
troduced Rev. +. l.. Hubbard, pastor
Of ReCkwith Church, who, notWith-
standing the fact that he was just
recovering from an attack Of grippe,
came from The Neck district, and,
Notwithstanding his physical diSa-
biiity. he delivered one of the finest
addresses ever made in this city.
From the first DR.. Hubbard struck
The patriotic note which gripped the
hearts of his audience. and from that
time he made a strong plea to the
men and women Of the audience to
back the men in khaki and blue to
the fullest extent.
He spoke of the sacrifice of the
parents, and the greater sacrifice OF
the sons, who willingly, are giving
their services to their country, going
through much privation, and facing
death in order that America might
live, and that the Stars and Stripes
may never trail in the Dust AS d
LIibiicdi example rf the sacrifice, Dr..
Hubbard referred to Abraham, who,
following the will OF God, led his son
saac TO the mountain. ana after hay
.ng erected an altar was ready TO
%lunga the knife into the heart of
us only son to offer him up to his
Master.
The speaker said he had often
looked at his son, and thought it
would be impossible for him, with his
own hand, TO draw the blood from
mis- son, that the test would be too
great, and he no doubt would not be
willing to go according to the will of
God. But" continued Dr.. Hub
bard, L have thought later that
Isaac's sacrifice was the greater. He,
with youth and opportunities before
him, to be satisfied to give it all up. 4"
And then he Hkened Abraham to I'm
Gle Sam. giving that which was near
est and dearest his heart to be sac
rificed on the altar that is to save
the world from tyranny and deSpot-
ism. But the Isaacs of the nation,
the millions of young men. who are
giving mother a farewell kiss. leav-
ing their business connections and
home ties in order to fight for the
cause of liberty-theirs is the great
est sacrifice of all.
DR.. Hubbard then made a strong
appeal to the audience not to with
hold one penny from the men in the
trenches and ON the high seas. He
said there was no one too poor to
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Society; contribute to the Y. M. &C.
A; buy War Savings Stamps; or
purchase a Liberty Bond-every
man.. woman and child in the coun-
try must have some part in this
conflict, and as many of them will
not be permitted to fight, it is their
solemn duty to give their money,
and not keep back any of it, in order
that the soldiers and sailors may o,
prepared with warm clothing, good