The First Report of the Horncastle Teetotal Society, 1843 — John Shaqi
The First Report of the Horncastle Teetotal Society, 1843Anonymous
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The First Report of the Horncastle Teetotal Society, 1843
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Horncastle Teetotal Society; Temperance -- Societies, etc.
_Annexed are the Testimonies of a few individuals_ (_in this town_, _and
well known to many_) _who once classed amongst the most degraded and
debased_,—_they are now trophies of our cause_, _and are commanding
respect and esteem in their respective localities many more might be
named if required_.
No. 1. Robert Baildham, Sen., became a drunkard at 18 years of age,
owing to the example of an intemperate master, and continued a drunkard
for 33 years, so that himself and family were at times reduced to the
greatest distress and poverty, wanting the common necessaries of
life,—has been a Teetotaller nearly 7 years: he has now food and raiment,
a comfortable home, gained credit, and become a respectable member.
No. 2. John Wright, never tasted ale until 34 years of age, afterwards
became a drunkard and continued so 18 years, having expended about £500,
depriving himself and family of the common necessaries of life, causing
them to suffer many deprivations,—has been a Teetotaller 3 years, and is
now possessing every enjoyment a working man can desire.
No. 3. William Markwell, commenced a seafaring life at the age of 18
years, learnt to drink, and became a drunkard, which course he followed
more or less until he was 60 years old, during that long period he set
all at defiance, his character is too well known to need further
description, suffice it to say he has been a Teetotaller upwards of 6
years, he is content and comfortable in his circumstances, and enjoys
better health than he did for 20 years previous.
No. 4. James Taylor, for a length of time given to drink has been a
Teetotaller 4 years, consequently has become a respectable man.
No. 5. William Jordan, Thomas, Jordan, William Turner, Thomas Heath,
James Barker, Christopher Hunter, and John Towell, Brick-makers, in Mr.
Harrison’s Yard, were all drunkards, some of them to a great extent,
spending their time and money in public houses, to the injury of their
families and the annoyance of their employer,—have now been Teetotallers
6 years, and not a gill of ale has been in the yard since. Themselves
and families are comfortable, enjoying good health; and following a most
laborious employment.
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