and Rome and in Middle-Age Eu- who have themselves been drunk- Sunday schools, active efforts at rope. For ancient total abstinence ards, and whose influence on their legal prohibition and various simisocieties we must seek the land of fellow-inebriates is of necessity a lar measures, the total of which have the Hebrews, where several such hundred fold greater than would be had a vigorous influence upon the societies arose from time to time, that of any authoritative mandate general temperance sentiment of comprising the Nazarites and the from the powers that be. the land. Rechabites of the older era, and We do not propose to review the What has been the effect of this the Essenes and the Therapeut of history of the American temper- temperance reform crusade on pubthe time of Christ. Of the temperance movement. It is probably lic opinion and on the drinking ance sentiment of the Hebrew very well known to most of our habits of the community? That is priesthood the Bible contains many readers, and it is our purpose sim- what we have next to consider,— striking evidences. to present a general contrast of the status of liquor drinking in the United states in 1825 with that of 1888. be imagined from the amount of ply to point out its results, to conComing down now to modern trast the condition of the United times, we find that the repressive States in this respect in 1825 with movement is active only in those that now existing. The difference lands in which distilled spirits are is far more striking than is gener- There are two reasons why we the favorite intoxicants. It has ally supposed, and the gain for tem- take the year 1825 as a starting gained no foothold in the wine and perance much greater than would point of comparison. It was the beer-drinking countries. In Sweyear immediately preceding the era den, where ardent spirits had proof active temperance propagandism; duced a frightful state of inebriety, It was in 1826 that the temper- and it represents the climax of inprohibitive laws were passed on two ance reform movement in this toxication in America. Statistics different occasions during the eigh- country first actively began, in the show that in 1790 the annual conteenth century. They remained in organization and labors of the Am- sumption of spirituous liquors in force, however, for a few years erican Temperance Society. Soci- this country was two and one-half only, and effective for much less eties had been formed previously, gallons per capita of the popula time. During the present century and a strong temperance sentiment tion. This was a greater consumpmore efficient prohibitive measures existed among the clergy, but the tion than had previously prevailed, have been adopted in Sweden, local first effective work was done by the but it was destined to be soon far option repression exists in many society above named, whose efforts outdone. By 1810 the number of districts, and the spirit of temper- were of such remarkable efficacy distilleries had increased from two ance reform there is far in advance that by 1835 there were more than thousand five hundred to more than of its condition in any other region eight thousand societies in the fourteen thousand, and the conof continental Europe. country, and hundreds of thousands sumption of spirits was four and With this preliminary glance at of drinkers had signed the pledge. one-half gallons per capita. In the the general history of intemperance The people of America seem sud- succeeding years intemperance adwe proceed to the consideration of denly to have become convicted of vanced at a frightful rate, and it is the temperance reform movement sin and in haste to repent. In 1840 computed that in 1823 seven and in America, a movement which has began the ardent labors of the one-half gallons of this fiery beverage were consumed for every man, produced extraordinary effects and Washingtonians, a band of reformed woman and child in the country. is rapidly inoculating all foreign drinkers, whose lectures had an ex-It is doubtful if this was ever surcivilized lands with its fervor. It traordinary influence upon the in- passed, even in the days of the ginis essentially different in character ebriate community. Since then the drinking mania of England. from any preceding measures of temperance work has been manitemperance reform, and in this lie fold, and consists in the developits strength and promise for the ment of the various orders of temfuture. It is, in fact, distinctively perance, the work of reform clubs, a movement of the people,-not of of the Catholic Total Abstinence rulers, legislators or the priesthood, Union and the Woman's Christian as in the past. It comes not from Temperance Union, the establishThe future destiny of the child above, but from below, and among ment of homes and reformatories, is always the work of the mother.its most active advocates are those temperance teaching in public and-Napoleon. (To be continued in our next.) A good face is the best letter of recommendation. - Queen Eliza beth. There is not so much danger in a known foe as in a suspected friend. -Nabb. The flower asked. "There is no need of you. restless legs, with nothing to do) The last is the Miltonic depth be- In truth I know not why you live at all-that would have felt if it had fallen Only a few pale, yellow blossoms you And worthless are your seeds. Pray droop and fall, more. I grace the world, for evening's brightest skies I, Are not more rich in red and gold than "Yes, you are beautiful," the weed re- In patient voice, "and I am plain, in deed, But God knows why." Just then a bird, bright eyed And scarlet-beaked, saw the clust'ring seed, And lighting on a slender branch, he ate somewhere else; and then, with a but little boys' memories are not we With many a little chirp of thankful glee, laugh at. Temptations which we Then spread his wings and perched upon could have vanquished with a smile out in the free air, were irresistible the gate, And blessed his wayside friend in melody. "proud flower, not feed, dow'r Girls. No girl should be allowed to remain in ignorance of her legal rights as pertaining to person or property. Much misery would often be avoided if parents included this knowledge in the business education of their daughters. One who knows her rights and is prepared to defend them, if necessary, is far more likely to have those rights recognized than she who prefers ignorantly to rely on the consideration the sterner sex is supposed to that self-same consideration. There grant her. We would not decry are many noble-hearted men in the world, in spite of what the grumblers sometimes tell you; but we have yet to learn that a spirited, self-reliant, well-informed business "Ah!" said the weed, when he had flown. in our little corner, where a laugh woman ever loses anything in their A hungry, south-bound bird you could and a stinging slap were very apt estimation by the very knowledge to woo each other. So we would that renders her so independent. Though you rejoice in Beauty's gracious hold on and fill up; and others Let it then be a part of our girls' That boon was granted to an humble would hold on and fill up, too; till, education that they be taught some--Margaret Eytinge, in Wide-Awake. by and by, the weakest would let thing by which, if necessary, they can earn their own living. Circumgo a mere whiffet of a laugh, and stances and talent will, of course, School Reminiscences. then down went all the precautions, decide what that something is to It was our misfortune in boyhood and one went off, and another, and be, but whatever it be, let it be to go to a district school. In win- another, touching off the others taught on systematic business printer we were squeezed into the re- like a pack of fire-crackers. It ciples. Dr. Cuyler, of Brooklyn, says: cess of the farthest corner, among was in vain to deny it. But, as the little boys who seemed to be sent process of snapping our heads and "I have been watching the career to school merely to fill up the pulling our ears went on with prim- of young men by the thousand in chinks between the bigger boys. itive sobriety, we each in turn, with this busy city of New York for Certainly we were never sent for tearful eyes and blubbering lips, de- over thirty years, and I find that any such absurd purpose as an edu- clared "we didn't mean to," and the chief difference between the cation. We were read and spelled that was true; and that "we would successful and the failures, lies in twice a day unless something hap- not do so any more," and that was the single element of staying powPermanent success is oftener pened to prevent, which did happen a fib, however unintentional, for er. about every other day. For the we never failed to do just so again, dash, however brilliant. The easily won by holding on than by sudden rest of the time we were busy keep- and that about once an hour all day discouraged, who are pushed back ing still. And a time we had of it! long. Oh, dear! can there be any- by a straw, are all the time dropOur shoes always would be scrap- thing worse for a lively, mercurial, ping to the rear-to perish or be ing on the floor, or knocking the mirthful, active little boy, than go- carried along on the stretcher of shins of urchins who were also be- ing to a winter district school? charity. They who understand and practice Abraham Lincoln's homely ing "educated." All of our little Yes. Going to a summer district maxim of 'pegging away,' have legs together (poor, tired, nervous, school! There is no comparison. achieved the solidest success." weed!" "Yes, dear, you can have your choice between birthday presents and a tea party." "Oh, I've chose the party the moment you mentioned 'bout it. But am I to do all my own 'viting? All my own self?" nothing of slate pencils that were black and white, two little Italians showered upon her when she who had been singing in the street; couldn't find her own. But she all the children from Dodd's alley bore her popularity with a good and Green Court. Their clothes deal of dignity. "A little girl nine in tatters, their little faces wan and years old to-morrow musn't act like thin. There were two little lame told Jennie Davis, who admired hand, a pale, half-frightened, blind a pack of children any more," she boys, and, clinging close to Pinkie's and agreed. To-morrow came, bringing with child. "Goodness!" screamed Jamie. "Whose are they? Where did they come from?” "Most everywhere!" said Pinkie. "They don't b'long to hardly anyone 'cept God. And I've brought 'em to my party!" ready?" The family were gathered in the room for worship, and mamma only "Five o'clock," said mamma. Mamma laid her hand on Maghad time to nod "yes" before the "Whom have you invited, gie's lips and frowned silence at Pinkie?" Cornelia and John. "Why didn't books were given out and the read"Mamma, please don't ask till you ask me, dear?" she said, ing was begun. Pinkie sat still as you see them come in. You know gently. a mouse, thinking whom to invite you promised. And I haven't "You said just who I choosed," to her party, until papa, in whose 'vited 'em yet, and she hurried off said Pinkie, somewhat aggrieved. lap she sat, read in his turn: to escape from that provoking Jack, "And the Lord Jesus told me to, "Then said He to him that bade who marched slowly after her, sing-out of the Bible. Yes he did, Corthem: When thou makest a dinnering, "Oh! Pink and blue, I'm com- nelia! And, mamma, I've been all ing too!" which Pinkie said was round and round, and isn't the party or a supper, call not thy friends, not poetry, "because blue and too nor thy brethren, nor thy kinsmen, don't end with the same letter." "She's too good to live," said nor thy rich neighbors; lest they Three o'clock came, and no Pin- Katy. "Yis, darlint, it's ready just also bid thee again and a recomkie. Half-past three! Four! Half-as soon as I lock up the silver pense be made thee; but when past four! Mamma looked grave, spoons.” and Cornelia put on her hat and By this time mamma and the thou makest a feast, call the poor, went round to the Davis's to see if others had recovered their presence the maimed, the lame and the blind." the child hadn't forgotten the time of mind, and Pinkie's guests were Pinkie was very attentive all the talking over the party with Jenny. made most welcome. The very rest of the time. As they arose But she came in great excitement. dirtiest had their faces and hands from their knees she whispered washed, and they were all marched eagerly to her father: into the dining room and sat down to one of mamma's unrivaled teas. After tea John showed them some pictures, Pinkie told some stories, and Maggie won their hearts by playing on the piano and singing. "Who is he? That one that said who to invite to your party?" and when he answered, "The Lord Jesus, darling," she said, musingly, "I s'posed it must have been. Nobody else would a thought of it, would they?" and without waiting for an answer off she ran. "She hasn't been there at all, mother; Jennie says she hasn't invited her or any of the other girls. Where do you suppose she is?" Mamma is very anxious, and sister Maggie, who had just come in with a bundle that looked like books, was offering to go out and make a more thorough search, when the door-bell rang. A piercing shriek was heard from Katy as she opened the door, and then Pinkie's voice rang out loud and clear: Mamma's full eyes brimmed over when little Ella, the blind child, after listening breathlessly to "The Master Has Come Over Jordan," whispered eagerly, "Is it far, lady? Could I get there? Maybe He'd make me so glad I could see?" The girls were all very loving in school that day. Jennie Davis, in the strictest confidence-" Promise you'll never tell; so long's you live, never"-had told half the girls, and "Come in! Come right in the "And after all they didn't bethey told the other half. Pinkie parlor! It's just exactly five o'clock. have a bit worse than other chilMay was going to have a tea party I guess the party's most ready. dren," said Jennie, when they had to-morrow, and her mother said she Come right straight in!" And in all gone away, well-fed, very warm. could invite just whom she pleased. they came. Pinkie at their head, and happy, and Pinkie was deep Human nature in small girls is serenely triumphant. Maggie buried in Maggie's gift, delightful strikingly like the same thing in big echoed Katy's shriek. The parlor old Grimm. people. Pinkie was overwhelmed was full of them. Not a pair of "Here's the spoons, mum, and with offers of jujube paste, licorice shoes among them, though some not one missing, praised be Proviroot, pop-corn, and from a few of them had made an attempt at dence," said Katy-Janet Ramsey, choice spirits, chewing gum, to say clean faces. Irish and German, in Christian Union. KRAUSE FULL LINE RUBBERS AND OVERSHOES COMPLETE. SAMUEL KRAUSE, 48 SOUTH MAIN STREET. HAS THE BEST MAKES and FINEST SHOES at LOWEST PRICES. Call and See Him Before Purchasing. PLEASE BE COMFORTABLE. BUY AN OVERCOAT OF A. L. NOBLE. SIGN OF THE RED STAR KOCH & HENNE, FURNITURE, DEALER IN Carpets, Oil Cloths THE COURIER, Staple and Fancy Groceries No. 46 South State St., MICHIGAN. ZINA P. 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Fresh, Salt and Smoked Meats BREAD, CAKES, PASTRY No. 9 ANN STREET, 18 South Main Street. ANN ARBOR, "WAHR'S BOOKSTORE" AND FINE CONFECTIONERY. MICHIGAN. SALYER & SON, 27 East Washington Street. OFFERS BEST BARGAINS IN SCHOOL BOOKS, MISCELLANEOUS THE ANN ARBOR BAPTIST. VOL. 1. ANN ARBOR, MICH., JANUARY, 1889. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH -OF Our Seating Arrangements. If it be understood that there is lit- The Deacons and Prof. W. W. Beman, Prof. J. that the transept sections afford G. Pattengill, H. B. Dodsley. TREASURER. Prof. W. W. Beman, No. 19 S. Fifth Street. W. H. Dorrance, Jr. CLERK. SUNDAY SCHOOL. No. 5. is hoped that the exercise of thought on the part of the congregation, will avoid unnecessary interruption of the services. The Committee on pews are finding some difficulty in accomodating all who wish sittings with After all, the only way to avoid precisely the location they prefer. all trouble, is to be on time every time. There are, it is true, peculiar difficulties in the way of many house-wives in our community, but do your very best in the name of our Master, to make the engagement with Him, and with your brethren and sisters at half past ten each Sunday morning an inviolable one to be punctually met. some of the best sittings in the Superintendent, C. M. Stark; Assistant Super-membered by our members that our intendent, Dr. G. W. Lacea; Secretary and Treasurer, Prof. H. N. Chute; Assistant Secretary and Treasurer, Alvin H. Dodsley; Librarians, W. H. Dorrance, Jr., John Dowdegan; Chorister, J. R. Sage; Organist, Miss Jennie Bird. Senior Bible Class, Prof. V. M. Spalding, Teach er; Students' Class, Prof. W. W. Beman, Teacher; Normal Class, Mrs. Dr. Stevens, Teacher. Students' Classes, Professors Beman and Demmon; H. S. Class, Prof. J. W. Pattengill. COMMITTEES AND SOCIETIES. Music Committee-Dr. G. W. Green, Prof. H. N. Chute, W. H. Freeman. Ladies' Aid Society-Mrs. Prof. Beman, Prest. ing, President. Ladies' Missionary Society-Miss H. M. Spald Young People's Society-Mr. Grant, President. Committee on Assignment of Pews H. N Snauble, Prof. V. M. Spalding. SCHEDULE OF BENEVOLENT CONTRIBUTIONS. Second Sunday in June subscription for Minister's Home, payable first Sunday in July. Second Sunday in September, subscriptions for State Missions, payable first Sunday in October. Second Sunday in November, subscription for cember. Second Sunday in January, subscription for Foreign Missions, payable second Sunday in February. Second Sunday in March, subscriptions for Ministerial Education, payable second Sunday in April. Last Sunday in each Month, collection for expenses of the Sunday School. PLAN OF FINANCE. A definite weekly or monthly contribution from every member. Pews not rented, but assigned to contributors by lot. A number of the best pews reserved for strangers and students. Our Membership. pews are not rented, and so do not ment. evening, Dec. 26th. Her daughter is thus left alone and deserves the deep sympathy of all her fellow church members. taken his letter to the church in Pella, of which his son is pastor, although his family remain here. A little thoughtfulness on the part of those who are late will, also, in another direction, be helpful. Mr. and Mrs. T. N. Beamish, Remember that all parts of the ser- having decided not to remain in Vice are worship-the singing just Ann Arbor, have removed to as much as any other. Brief pau- Jackson and taken their letters to ses will be made between the ear- the First Church of that city. lier parts of the service to allow any Since the last report Mr. William who may be late to enter and be Walden and Mr. Robert M. Barnes, seated. Please take advantage of of the law department of the Unithese occasions to enter and wait versity, have united with the until an exercise is finished, unless church by letter. Mrs. Eunice you feel unable to stand during the Carson was received upon her exexercise. No cast-iron rules exist perience, and Mr. Win. Goodyear by which late comers forfeit their and Mr. Wm. Grennan ing or to the meeting of appointments at his the door during an exercise, but it afternoons and evenings usually devoted to call sittings, or are forcibly detained at received by baptism. each month, 3 P. M. The pastor will gladly receive at his home or visit at their homes those wishing counsel upon or strangers, whether members of the church or not. His mornings are reserved for study; his religious matters, or those in trouble or affliction, home. (Additional local on page 8.) were |