Blue Ribbon Army Tea.

Feilding Star, Volume VIII, Issue 45, 25 September 1886, Page 3

Blue Ribbon Army Tea.

We are pleased to report that the above ev-eni on Thursday night was a grea* .success iv every way. Tho | spread, provided hy Mr Gould, was j ▼cry ■creditable, and gave complete satisfaction to all present, both as to quality and quantity. The waiters at the tables were all that could be desired. Before the tea was cleared away the worthy President made bis j appearance, and presided witk his usual tact and ability over the after meeting.-- The attendance was very encouraging, over ono hundred having sat down to tea, and the Hall was N likely filled at tho meeting afterwards. The choir, in charge of Mr Lucas, did noble service in rendering some of Sankey's Collection in good style. After the President's opening remarks the choir sang a hymn, and the Rev. Mr Murray was called upon to address the meeting. His explanation of the word temperance met with the approval of all, that it was total ahstinence from the hurtful, and moderation in the lawful. He finished by earnestly exhorting all present to redouble their efforts for the extension of the great saving principles of total abstinence. Another hymn was succeeded by an eloquent aud practical speech from the Rev. Mr Griffin, describing the evils of intemperace in its various _ connections, giving prominence to its effects on home life. Mr Lucas gave a really good address interspersed with some very interesting personal reminiscences. Mr Collins gave a grand old Roman recitation in good style, drawing warm applause from the audience. Captain Newbold then spoke, and came up fully to expectations, which means a good deal. The Secretary haviug made some remarks about the conduct of future meetings, and Mr Towler having given an ex- ] ceilent address, invitations were given to any who had not yet signed the vl-nlge and donned the blue to do so. About 40 came forward in response, and decided to turn their back on the ] grim old tyrant King Alcohol. This concluded a very enjoyable and profitable first meeting of the Feildmg Blue Ribbon Army.