He illustrated his remarks by examples drawn from real life.

The chaplain followed him, detailing the career of a young man whom he had attended in prison, and who had been utterly ruined by the habit of gaming, contracted before he was of age.
These addresses seemed to produce a deep impression on the boys, and one would have judged by their looks that they all regarded the dangerous practice with well-grounded horror.

Mr.Lowington took the stand again, and followed with another address upon "the root of all evil;" adding that, having money in their possession, they would be tempted to gamble.
"Now, young gentlemen, I propose that you all deliver your funds to me, taking my receipt for whatever amount you deliver to me.

When you have any real need of money, apply to me, and I will restore it," added Mr.
Lowington.
"Take our money from us!" exclaimed several; and it was evident that the proposition was creating a tremendous sensation among the students..