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the dim memories of the almost forgotten past, and let them gradually
slip away from our thoughts? Even in these times of changing and
forgetting, there are events which, by a few, are not soon forgotten,
and which leave a lasting influence for good or evil upon some hearts
and lives. Shall it not be so in this case? Will not we long remember
the dark plotting of Brome County's lawless liquor sellers, the
desperate attempts to carry out their evil plans and the partial
success which attended their efforts, and shall not the memory bring
fresh zeal and energy to every son and daughter of temperance in the
land?

We find in this assault case a very marked example of some of the
fruits of intemperance. We see here the evil thoughts, the loss of
conscience, and the desperation that makes men shrink not from the
darkest deed within their reach if by this they may further their own
interests or gain revenge upon one who has opposed them. All these are
the attendants and followers of strong drink in every clime.

From the history of these deeds of darkness in Brome County we may
learn, also, the power possessed by the liquor party,--the dread
influence that can prevail upon a great corporation to dismiss an
employee who has previously been satisfactory, and that can frustrate
the ends of justice, and obtain its will in a court of law.

From these facts let us take warning, and, with an increased knowledge
of the terrible work of strong drink and the powerful influence of the
party that supports it, a stronger sense of the great need of willing,
earnest workers who will "battle for the right in the strength of the
Lord," and a new realization of our own personal responsibility, let
us work so faithfully for God and humanity against the powers of
evil, that the grand result of these dark plots that were formed by
outlawed liquor sellers in an illegal barroom shall be the adding of
many fresh recruits to the ranks of those whom they wished to destroy.
And whenever we have an opportunity of defeating these enemies of good
and taking from them some of their ill-used power, let us strive, lest
the victory be theirs, to give a strong majority on the side of right.

In this way may the plans of Satan prove instruments in the hands of
the Lord that shall work for his glory and the good of his creatures.

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It may be well to add here a few words by way of explanation, as
mention is seve