Temperance > Autobiography and personal recollections of John B. Gough

314 AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF JOHN B. GOUGH.
tobcommence had arrived, that immense edifice was densely
filled with an intelligent and appreciative audiepce, and
thousands were unable to obtain admission. The view
from the stage was one of unusual splendour, presenting,
as it were, a living amphitheatre of human faces, all
beaming with the glad smile of joyful anticipation.” All
the city papers gave very favourable notices. George H
Stuart, Esq,, presided, and Eev. John Chambers offered
prayer. At the close a very kind resolution, expressive
of their hearty good-will, was offered. It was to me a
scene of unusual interest, and very impressive and en¬
couraging.
From New Haven I received the following invitation:
Dear Sir,—Learning that you are about to leave this country,
for two or three years of labour in the cause of temperance in
Great Britain, we have a great desire to hear again that voice
which has so often stirred our souls in sympathy with the cause
in which you are engaged, and also to embrace an opportunity of
returning to you our sincere thanks for the great service you have
rendered us in days that are past, and at the same time to bid
you God-speed in the work before you. Please accept our in¬
vitation to address your numerous friends in this city, and name
to us the earliest evening that may suit your convenience.
The above was signed by Leonard Bacon, D.D., Ex-Gov.
Dutton, Eev. Dr. Cleaveland, Moses L. Scudder, and
twenty-two other gentlemen in the highest social position.
The meeting was held in the North Church, on Tuesday
evening, June 23d. Ex-Gov. Dutton presided; the col¬
lege choir furnished music for the occasion. I was greatly
helped and strengthened by these testimonials, and by the
thoughtful kindness that prompted them on the eve of
my departure.
On Thursday, July 9th, I gave a farewell address at