The Temperance Advocate Volume 1 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1833 Excerpt: ... dwelt particularly on the danger to which young persons are exposed from associating with bad company. Some of the objections to temperance societies were taken up, and successfully answered, The result has been that 22 names have been since added to the list of the Society in this place, and the subject has become one of general interest. Many who formerly thought temperance societies a visionary project, speak favourably of them, and a number of bon vivants, some of whom were in the constant practice of ridiculing all connected with these societies, have been greatly mortified by the secession of two of their companions who have joined the Society. There are now upon our list 69 names, and we have a good prospect of increase. T. T. Garvagh, 29th August, 1832. "Yesterday evening, according to an announcement made by the Rev. J. B. Rentoul, Seceding Presbyterian Minister, the Second Public Meeting of the Garvagh Temperance Society was held in his Meeting-house. Though the day was inclement, a very considerable number of persons attended, and took the deepest interest in the proceedings. The good cause is rapidly gaining ground in this part of the country, and has at present many zealous and enlightened advocates. The meeting was addressed by the Rev. Messrs. Wilson, Rentoul, and Fullarton. These gentlemen set forward the claims of temperance societies in a luminous and convincing manner, and exposed the futility of the objections with which the cause is usually assailed. The effect Was such as to exceed the most sanguine expectations of those who rejoice in the progress of temperance reform. At the close of the proceedings. 53 mdviduals voluntarily came forward; and enrolled their names. We hail this as an auspicious omen. We have held only two meetin...