THE REFORM.
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Itis to be regretted that there is YET IN our
city, too large consumption OF strong drinks.
But when we look back ten years ago, we feel
pra,ifed that an evident reform has taken place.
We seldom see respectable men sitting before
The doors of taverns and smoking cigars, which
was formerly as common as standing al q cor
ner to converse and many a one, before going
down into cellars where drink is sold, cauti.
ously casts his eyes around to see whether
there are lockers on.


The Sabbath day was generally selected as
the time for bacchanalian enjoyment by young
men whose business confined them to their
stores and workshops during the residue Of the
week. A wise provision Of the Councils re.
strcts the rum traffic on the Lords Day, but
notwithstanding, there are nfractions of the
law. However, much good has resulted from
the statute, and we earnestly hope that. il may
still be fruitful Of benefit to the unwary youth.
If all the lovers of temperance will continue to
exert their influence, it will not be long before
drinking will be generally considered a crime,
punishable with the condemnation OF virtu
Gus community.