THE BAND OF HOPE.

Hot Lakes Chronicle, Volume 2, Issue 125, 15 May 1895, Page 2

THE BAND OF HOPE.

In ft town such ns this where the op- ! portunitics for rational amusement are few mid far between it seems peculiar that the Band of Hope monthly reunions are not bettor attended. Tt must not ho considered, however, thn.t the attendance at. (he Schoolhouse lust Friday night was discouraging,- -far from it. A most intorestinrr programme was gone throuarh I under tin' Chairmanship of the Rev. 11. McNicol in thn presence of a verv appreciative audience of young ami old. The Chairman in his opening remarks spoke to much purpose on (ho objects of such associations, showing that as the inclinations of therising generation were directed in the paths of temperance in theiryouth, so would they continue to walk in thoir advanced years. Tic exhorted them to remember that in these matters it was the first step that counts and that by eschewing: all intoxicating liquor in their youth they would grow up fearless men and bright women. The anthem " Golden I Bells," was then rendered by a choir consisting of Mrs Daniell. Misses C. Robinson. F. Murray. P. Griffiths, andN. Karl. J with considerable effect and the same j mav be said of the two other choruses which followed during the evening. Miss Pattio Giifftths, a verv young: lady, with it voice of much purity sangthe " Ginsy's Warning," and she was followed by a diminutive damsel. Miss Elsie Murray, to wit. who told a funny little story about ;i disagreeable school inspector which made the other hoys and girls laugh consumedlv. The solo hv Mrs Thomson "Sweeping through the Gates." was sriven with much expression and Miss Cora Robinson in a rich full-toned voici snug "Have courage my bov, to say no!" a" ' """"ili'ims followed with a few well Mr Wxizc. ' - suggested hv the song chosen remarks .... - '• ,• ~,.,,. Thaw* which preceded. A solo py . am- , son and a duct by Mrs Daniell and Miss j Robinson wove much admired and three little maidens apparentlv "just from school" trilled out an entirely new version of " Comin' thro' the Rye.'' And then the harmonium gave out, and the i audience were deprived of hearing what, would have, no doubt, heen the gem of the evening—the favorite old Ohristv sons-. "The Suwsnee River." by Miss P. Griffiths. Mr Neighbour, the president, however, sprang into the breach, and thrilled the audience with one of Washington Irvinff's stories. Miss Selhy presided most efficiently at the treacherous harmonium, and a verv enjoyable evening was concluded with (he benediction.