When was it published?

September 15, 1881 in Lancaster Daily Intelligencer

Story September 15, 1881

Lancaster Daily Intelligencer

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

A. C. Leonard, Rev. Norris, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Harris, Mamie Leonard, Charlie Leonard

Q: What keywords are associated?

Temperance Meeting, Gospel, Colored Church, Intemperance, Prayer, Singing, Isaiah Scripture

Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

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What is this article about?

The inaugural gospel temperance meeting occurred in the colored people's church at North and Strawberry streets, drawing both white and colored attendees. It included prayers, hymns, scripture readings, and speeches highlighting the evils of intemperance, led by A. C. Leonard and Rev. Norris.

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Gospel Temperance Meeting

The first of a series of gospel temperance meetings was held in the colored people's church, corner North and Strawberry streets, last evening and was well attended many white as well as colored persons being present.

At 8 o'clock the meeting was opened with a few explanatory remarks by A. C. Leonard, the originator of this movement among the colored people, followed by the singing of "O, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing." Rev. Norris then led in prayer. " Rescue the Perishing" was sung, after which Mr. Leonard read a portion of scripture and addressed those present on the great evils of intemperance, taking as the basis for his remarks the words of Isaiah : " Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not for bread." Mr. Robertson then led in prayer and Rev. Norris addressed the people. Mamie and Charlie Leonard sang, " Hear the News," after which Mr. Harris led in prayer, " Revive Thy Work O Lord " was sung and the audience dismissed with the benediction.

Other meetings will follow.

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event

What themes does it cover?

Moral Virtue

What keywords are associated?

Temperance Meeting Gospel Colored Church Intemperance Prayer Singing Isaiah Scripture

What entities or persons were involved?

A. C. Leonard Rev. Norris Mr. Robertson Mr. Harris Mamie Leonard Charlie Leonard

Where did it happen?

Colored People's Church, Corner North And Strawberry Streets

Story Details

Key Persons

A. C. Leonard Rev. Norris Mr. Robertson Mr. Harris Mamie Leonard Charlie Leonard

Location

Colored People's Church, Corner North And Strawberry Streets

Event Date

Last Evening

Story Details

The meeting opened with remarks by A. C. Leonard, singing, prayer by Rev. Norris, another hymn, scripture reading and address on intemperance by Leonard using Isaiah quote, prayer by Robertson, address by Norris, duet by Mamie and Charlie Leonard, prayer by Harris, final hymn, and benediction.