WOODLAND TEMPERANCE CLUB.
By Sarah Mason
The Woodland H. and T. Club held its second monthly meeting on the evening of May 8, 1880. As we had no reason to suppose we should be favored with the presence of any of our ministerial brethren, and as the public were expecting something choice in the way of an entertainment, we had some misgivings about venturing alone; but our neighbors kindly assisted us, and those attending expressed themselves highly pleased, and edified. Mr. Stuart, pastor of the Methodist church, offered a fervent prayer for our success in the task we had undertaken, and for all kindred associations. The leader, J. G. Overshiner, then made some appropriate introductory remarks, when Mr. D. F. Howell, pastor of the Baptist church, delivered a stirring address, showing he had devoted considerable thought to the subject. Mr. W. C. Winchester, a prominent good templar, came with a wagon load of friends from Knight's Landing, a distance of ten miles, to assist in making the meetings a success; he presented some startling statistics, and evinced much love for fallen humanity. Miss Lena Jacobs read a well prepared essay on the Evils of Intemperance, strenuously urging the girls to avoid the companionship of intemperate young men. We were especially grateful for the able assistance of our friends, and hope opportunities will be afforded of engaging with them again in the same good work. The musical portion of the programme was selected from "Song Anchor," and "Gospel Songs," and was well received. Five of our juvenile members took part in the entertainment, giving recitations, and in singing. Several of our church members made remarks very much to the point while the pledge papers were being circulated, and 21 names were added to the Club, as follows: Anti-Rum and Tobacco, 15; Anti-Whiskey, 2; Teetotal, 4: Total, 21.