" (Increased
applause.)
This speech was especially enjoyed by Mr. World who himself was addicted
to a moderate use of alcoholic beverages. An announcement came from
the platform that in an hour the eminent Dr. Strauss of Europe would
discourse on "The Effect of Malt Liquors on the Heart," and those who
wished to remain might spend the interim in social intercourse.
In consequence of this announcement the major part of the audience
dispersed in varying groups, and discussed the merits of the lecture
just ended.
Every creed was there represented by a few or more of its members,
many of whom were favorably and deeply impressed by the argument of
the Devil as it was given in the address.
Others I saw, not a few, who laid bare this iniquitous scheme of
presenting the untruth, and declared that they would no more give ear
to any teaching that came from that source.
This gave rise to endless quibblings and contentions between
church-members of the same faith and those of separate creeds. These
disputes continued with increasing bitterness until the hour had passed.
All eyes were fixed upon the stage as the portly Dr.
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