The Teetotaler's Hand-Book : in Four Parts, Being a Compilation of Valuable Information for the Use of All Classes

iO) i loo 1 Presented to the LIBRARIES of the UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO by Hugh Anson-Cartwright THE TEETOTALER'S HAND-BOOK, IN FOUR PARTS, BEING A COMPILATION OP VALUABLE INFORMATION FOR THE USE OF ALL CLASSES, WITH AN INTRODUCTION AND APPENDIX, REVEEEND WILLIAM SCOTT, EDITOR OF THE CANADA TEMPERANCE ADVOCATE FROM 1851 TO 1858. TORONTO : PUBLISHED BY ALFRED DREDGE, 88 YONGE STREET. " I have seen a print after Corregio, in which three female figures are ministering to a man, who sits fast bound to the root of a tree. Sensuality is soothing him, Evil Habit is nailing him to a branch, and Repugnance at the same instant of time is ap- plying a snake to his side. In his face is feeble delight, the re- collection of the past, rather than perception of present pleasures, languid enjoyment of evil with utter imbecility to good, a sybari- tic effeminancy, a submission to bondage, the springs of the will give down like a broken clock, the sin and the suffering so instan- taneous, or the latter forerunning the former, remose preceding action all this in one of time ! When I saw ; represented point this, I admired the wonderful skill of the painter. But when I went away, I wept, because I thought of my own condition." CHARLES LAMB'S ELIA. INTRODUCTION. The Publisher has thought proper in the title page to refer to " my connection with the Canada Temperance Advocate" for a number of years. It is not offensive to me that he should do so, for on the review of those years of literary labour I do not find any ground for regret, except that my convictions of the nature and importance of the temperance movement were often very in- adequately expressed. Such however being my public relations to the cause, it was perhaps not incongruous that I should be invited to introduce this volume to the friends of temperance, and especi- " ally to those who are not ashamed to be called TEETOTALERS." This Hand-book makes no pretension to anything above a compilation of various and important intelligence for general circulation. On examination of the table of the contents it will be ob- served that while there is no attempt at historical detail or argu- mentative reasoning, there is nevertheless a considerable amount of that information which it is desirable should be in the hands of the temperance people of Canada. Passing over the history of the great temperance reformation contained in the first part of the book, the thoughtful advocate of the cause will be gratified that so much has been accomplished in many places towards the attainment of the entire prohibition of the traific. In Canada, we are yet far behind many States of the neighbouring Union, and have Scarcely gailiud us muck ground as tho friondo of Prohibition in England. Yet even here, from the record of Canadian action, it will be seen that temperance men have stood firm to the principle, and the republication of their proposed enactments, will afford food for contemplation and may be considered standards for future action. iv INTRODUCTION. The large amount of poetic selections, will be found adapted to various tastes and capacities and may be exceedingly useful in en- livening public meetings and social gatherings of those who by anniversaries and soirees seek to promote the good of community. Facts and anecdotes are always interesting, and of these sufficient will be found in this volume to gratify the desires of most, for that kind of instructive amusement. The time has not come when the temperance people of Canada can honourably relax their exertions. The traffic has too strong a hold in the land for that. It is a subject of deep regret, that both in high and low places, the fiend of intemperance still grasps his victims, and paralyzes human hopes. Every where there exist abundant reasons for exertion, but it is in vain to trust in any schemes of reformation but those which are founded on the un- changeable word of the Eternal God. This book may, it is be- lieved, in some measure, contribute to the mitigation or abolition of our great national iniquity, and therefore its publication should be followed by a circulation commensurate with the expenses in- curred, and with the demands of our great moral enterprise. The community professing temperance principles have often been charged with parsimony when called upon to contribute anything toward the attainment of the public good by means of the press. For my own part I will not reiterate the complaint, but rather express my gratitude for what has been done. Wher- ever an advertisement of this book may come I entertain the hope that will to that not only there be a desire possess it, but the friends of the cause will use their best endeavours to promote its circulation. Read and think about the evils of using strong drinks tho hearti- and the tfirriblfi effects of the traffic, and yon will more the of the most ly enter into every public scheme for overthrow gigantic evil of our times. W. S. THE TEETOTALER'S HAND-BOOK. CONTENTS OF PART FIRST. HISTORY OP THE TEMPERANCE CAUSE. American Organization in 1804, IGlLondon Temperance League, " Temperance Union, 17 Lycurgus of Sparta, Am. Tern. Anniversary in 1859, 18 Massachusetts in 1811, Agents of Montreal Society, 25 Mathew, Rev. Theobold, Ancient Societies, 14 Modern Temperance Societies, Bands of Hope, 56 National Tern. Society, England, 36 Bible Evidence, 9 Origin of Certain Societies, 38 Cadets, 50 Parliamentary Committee, Eng., 36 Canada pioneers, 21 Plato, his approval, 14 Canada Temperance Advocate, 23<Rechabites of Scripture, 11 Centuries, fifteenth and of 13 following,14jRoinans, Temperance the, Chinese, Temperance of the, 13 Rechabite Societies, 38 Convention in Montreal, 1834, 22 Russian Distilleries, &c. 20 " " 1859, 26:Sons of Temperance, 42-48 Cold Water Army, 4!JSpaniards, Temperance of the, 14 Constitution of Bands of Hope, 67-61 Scriptures in favor of Abstinence, ID Dashaways, The 61 Scotland, Tern. Soc. 100 yrs. ngo,15 " Daughters of Temperance, 50 first Tern. Society in, 30 the Tern. Cause Tern. England, in, SSJScottish League, 32 Egyptians, Temperance of the, ISiTemple of Honor, The 49 his views of first Total Abst. Forbes, Dr., Ireland, 30jU. Canada, Soc'ty,22 General Remarks, 38iWadsworth's, Mr. Tern. Tour, 23 Good Templars, I. 0. of 51-5G|Wales, Temperance in, 38 Indians, Temperance among The, 62 Washingtonians, The 40 Ireland, Tern, movements in, Wolfe, Rev. Joseph, in Asia, Juvenile Sisters of Temperance, BO \l CONTENTS OF PART SECOND. THE PROHIBITORY MOVEMENT. Act, submitted in 1860, 160-188 Maine Law, origin and history, 117 " " Appeal to people of Canada, 203-8 from Thriven, l::) Bibles in place of dissipation, 144 Memorial to Councils,U. Canada,15G Bill of J. J. E. Linton, 188-103 Moral right to drink considered 70-72 Brougham, Lord, his views, 201 New Brunswick anti-Liquor L:iw,7.'5 Canada, first Parliamentary Com, 80 On we go, 1 !"> " New. Municipal Law, 114 Parliamentary Action, Canadian action, 1859-60, 155-8 Prohibition in Pile-aim Island, 74 " Constitutionality of Prohibition, 63 Madagascar, " Economy of Maine Law, 139-141 Liberia 75, Hawaia,77 " Evil of the Traffic, 66 England, " Evidence given before Parliamen- South Seas, 1 25 tary Temperance Committee, 80 Results of, in Connecticut J. Beatty, A. Farewell, Hon. Neal Maine, Dow's letter to Hqn. M. Cameron, Miissachu. 146 G. L. Allen, Governor of Toronto Michigan, 149 ' Jail, J. Carling, M. P. P., George Rhode Isl'd, 150 1 Duggan, Esq., Recorder of To- Vermont, 153 To- Permissive Bill of U. K. 195 ronto, Rowland Burr, Esq , A., ronto; George Gooderham, Esq., Society's right to protect itself, 63 Rev. H. Mulkins; Customs De- Testimonies in favour of Prohibi- partment, &c. 82-103 tion, Chesterfield 77 Bishop of Forbes Mackenzie Act, Scotland, 110 Salesbury 77 Bishop of Oxford, " Canada, 111-119 78 Stephen Hales 78 North- Governor Morrell of Maine, 127 wick 78 John Milton 79 John Great Britain, Maine Law, 194-8 Wesley 79. Landowners, Prohibition, 19'J Traffic, Prohibited, 72 Leeds Mercury, opinion of, 196 United Kingdom Alliance, I!).'. License to sell rum, Mr. Doty's 68 Yale College, 134 Lumbermen, Maine Law among, 145i CONTENTS OF PART THIRD. POETRY, SONGS AND HYMNS. Abstainer's Rock, 230|Bucket, which hung &c., Tho. All's well, 228'Caution, 28C 308 Anniversaries, Hymn for, 1^7 Cold Water, Anniversary, 299 Closing Ode, 280 Annual Meeting, 300 Cold Water Army, The, 275 Auld Lang Syne, 'ome and sign, Away the Bowl, I!.".:* Uome, Young Abstainers, 215 Bible Teetotxlers, 284 Confession of a Drunkard, 209 Blessing implored, 3UO Convivial Banquets, 240 Bowl, The, 284'Come all ye Children, CONTENT*. VU Cold water for me, 261 Prayer, 302 Come, Brothers, Come, 265 Prayer to God, 298 Cup of Death, The, 278 Pure water for me, 271 Dash it down, 309 Reformer's Song, 271 Desert the sparkling Wine, 226 Rejoice, rejoice, 242 Dismission, 301 Searching questions, 256 Drinkerturn andleave your bowl,239 Samaritan's appeal, The good, 260 Drunkard's Boy, The, 249 Sailor's Song, 281 Drunkard's Song, The, 250 Singing, The voice of, 261 Drunkard's Wife, The, 220-299 Sing, Sisters, sing, 264 Drunkard's Home, The, 2 19 Sons of Temperance, The, 238 Drunkard's Children, The, 289 Ship of the Sons, The, 251 Drunkard's Hope, The, 301 Slave to the Bottle, A, 223 Dying Drunkard, The, 298 Sobriety's praise, 230 Example, 297 Social glass, The, 233 Family Pledge, 2 94 Sparkling and bright, 235 Females invited, 290 Star of Temperance, The, 269 Fireman, The Temperance, 236 Soldier's Appeal, The, 277 Freemen, We're a band of 238 Supplication, 295 Funeral, The, 307 Sympathy for the Drunkard, 289 Go not back, 292Selfpunished, 285 Go, go thou that enslav'st me, 267 Sparkling bowl, The, 288 Good time coming, The, 243 Standard, The, 303 Gough's, J.

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