On the necessity for prompt measures for the suppression of intemperance and drunkenness

Abstract

It would be highly improper for me to occupy your time at any great length with an expression of my opinions as to the evils arising from these usages, and the intemperance and drunkenness which result from them. My purpose is to bring, as strongly as I can within the limited period of time your rules allow of, such a view of these evils as may awaken our members to the necessity for the adoption of more decided measures for their speedy extinction than have yet been taken by local bodies or by the state.