The Gfth of the Fortnightly Entertainments provided by the Shanghai Temperance Society took place on Saturday evening at the Hall in the Nanking Road. In view of the pi me advertised it was not wonderful that people began to arrive early in order to obtain seats; especially when the crowded house a fortnight ago was borne in mind. There were very few seats to be obtained at 8.15, and when the Rey. Win. Muirhead, who was greeted with applause, arrived at 8.20 every seat was occupied, and not a few persons were standing." The gentleman took the chair at 8.30, and opened the meeting with prayer. Hymn No 41 was then sung, "O, come, come away," by the meeting. The first name on the programme was that of Mr. Withey, from the U.S.S. Monocacy, but when called upon he was somewhat out of breath owing to his exertions to reach the Hall in time, and he therefore did not sing until after Mr, Lanning had "The Deacon's cellent manner. The song "Do they miss me at Home!" was then sung by Mr, Withey very creditably. Madame Hirlemann, who was greeted with land applause, then sang a song from Les Huguenots, Maestro Hirlemann playing the piano accompaniment in this as in the subsequent pieces. To say that it was most beautifully and artistically rendered will be known to be using very mild terms to all who have ever had the pleasure of listening to this talented Indy. The audience expressed their appreciation by prolonged applause, for which they were rebuked good humoredly by the Chairman, who, in his turn, received applause for his remarks. Mr. Rogerson then recited "Barney Maguire's Account of the Coronation," from the Ingoldsby Legends. In response to an encore he gave "The wreck of the Hesperus," a piece of a very different character, but excellently endered. Madame Hirlemann then sang Carmen Habanera," to which the remarks made above with regard to her first son; will also apply only, if possible, more so. it.' Netsox, who was received with applause, then addressed the meeting, saying the remarks he was about to make should have for a motto the words "Be Courteous." He then gave an account of the original and literal meaning of the word, quoting Comus and the Fairié Queene as authorities, and stating it to be the embodiment of the lesson taught toSt. Peter at Joppa, that all men were, in sense, brethren. Courtesy was akin to Charity. It might be defined as true kindness kindly expressed." Rouxh treatment of the weak by the strong was not courtesy neither was rushing after one's own selfish ends to the hindrance or detriment of those of others. He thought there might be some foundation for the English proverb, "Curses, like chickens, come home to roost." If this were so,' what flocks there must be coming! It was hardly possible to go to any-village within several miles of Shanghai without meeting some of this Anglo-Saxon brood. He did not consider the practice of ' treating" courteous, and pertinently quoted from Shakespeare's Othello in support of his remarks on this point. If persons holding high positions society would uso their efforts to dis. countenance this practice, much good would be done to themselves and to others, and many would doubtless be prevented from excesses which ultimately ruined them. He narrated a story of Michael Angelo, whose eyes could sce o beautiful statue in a dirty and unsightly stone, and who wished. to possess the stone on. that..account, to illustrate the way in which courtesy and charity should be exercised towards many who appear hopelessly depraved, with a view to doing them yood and made an earnest appeal to his hearers to follow the example of the Good Sama-titan, who shewed exactly the quality he was speaking of, towards the man who had fallen among thieves, No Christian grace was so beautiful as this, and Christ had set us an example of the most exalted kind, which we should all try to follow to the best of our ability. The address, which was listened to with great attention, was loudly applauded at its clos Maestro Hirlemann then gave a piano solo, " Grande Polonaise." Although it was doubtless rendered in a really masterly style, we should have liked it much better if there had not been such a display of muscular force. "Madame Hirlemann then sang the Grande Aria from Faust. She sung this beautiful piece in a most felix cious manner, giving the various' shades of expression required with such grace and feeling that she fairly "brought down the house" at its close, The Cmatnscax again took occasion to remonstrate with the audience for their coi tinued encores of the excellence of Madame Hirlemann's singing, expressing an opinion that if she were to sing till 12 o'clock they would still want to hear more (laughter. Those present would probably have an opportunity of hearing Madame Hirlemann, vain, and he hoped that they would take advantage of it, although it would probably. not be under exactly similar circumstances as to facilities for admission. A meeting of the Committes had been held last week, and they had found cause for regret in the sinallness of the receipts for their concert, and he hoped that all would take the hint.' The
high order, and high' expectations hi gramme that evening lad been of a vary doubtless, on that account, boon indulged in, which he thought had certainly been fulfilled, and there had not been the slightest cause for disappointment (applause), All that had taken place had been in the interests of Temperance, and he was glad and thankful to get such talent and influence to aid the Society. (Hear, and applause). The body held now the same high position it always had done, He was himself a Total Abstainer, and should be glad if all present were in the same happy position (applause). He had done his share of the work in his position for thirty years and had been for years connected with the Temperance Society, and was not in any way abated in health and strength—indeed he felt more able to perform his duties now than he did when he first came to China (applause). He could therefore recommend all to do'as he had done. But there was one thing he wished to bring before the meeting. "An article in the Temperance Union had recommended the formation of an out and out Temperance Society as distinguished from a Total Abstinence one. In spite of the condomination which that leader had received, he commended it to their consideration (applause.) If a man could not be saved altogether, it was well to save him if possible, at least, in part
inking one glass instead of two, a certain plause.) If you cowld keep a man from amount of goud at least wros done (applause.) He recommended those who must drinks anything—they -kuew what he meant (langliter)—to take it at appropriate times, and not to be always boozing. (Langhter.) If they drunk any thing at 12 o'clock, he advised them not to take more till alf-past seven. If this plan could be adopted in hongs and shops, he thought good would be done. He warned his hearers to beware of of glass No. 1, and to be still more wary of No. 2. If they would take it ae all he told. them not to go faddling all day (laughter.) Many young men had Veen ruined in Shanghai.through tippling. He asked those present to consider these things, and, if they did not become. total: abstainers, at.-leasts:
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