The Blue Ribbon Army

Feilding Star, Volume VIII, Issue 61, 23 November 1886, Page 2

The Blue Ribbon Army

The usual monthly public meeting held on Thursday evening was a great ' success, as shown by the numbers who attended, the full programme, and the lirely interest taken in the proceedings by all present. The -cv. Mr Murray occupied the chair, and conducted the meeting with his usual ability. Alter the usual Bingiug and jjrayer, Mr J. H. Stevens -gave a humorous reading on "The Babies," which was well received. This gentleman always, be wel* come on the platiorm. Mr MeLean followed advice with to the girl* aud boys on their great influence over each other for .good or cvil > especially exhorting the young ladies to insist on temperance and sobriety on the part of their Hweethttarte, The speaker evidently does not believe in the riskly experiment of marrying to reform. His address was well received. The next was a short reading by the secretary, "The Frank Publican's Ad- ■ vertisement," after which Mr J. G. Richardson gave a telling address on the evils of drink on the Victorian goldfields. We are pleased to knowthat he has many more such entertaining reminscinees to give us in the. future. Miss Harmond having sung; a solo, Mr Henry Ourrin gave a very practical address on the responsibilities in reference to the effect their drinking habits may have on the young. Miss Parr now recited the " Bit of Blue" in such a pleasing way as to give promise of f ature excellence. Mr Collins gave the " Soldiers Grave" in his own good style. "Professor Ulackie" by Mr Purviss was the recitation of the evening. This gentleman — whom we hope to hear often again — has evidently mastered the art of elocution. A short recitation from the secretary concluded the programme Mrs Riobardson kindly led the singing of several pieces from Sankey'a collection. The promoters of this good movement are so encouraged by the success of this last meeting that they intend to spare no trouble to ensure equal success in the future. Those who were ready to help at lass meeting, but who were excluded by an already too long programme, will please be ready for the next, when they will be first on the list. In the meantime the Committee of management will be glad to receive assistance.