THE CAMERON COUNTY PRESS;
ESTABLISHED BY C. B. GOULD, MARCH 1866.
VOL. 40.
WASHINGTON LETTER.
(Fromour Regular Correspondent.)
Washington, Feb. 25th, 190. r >.
Editor P'ess:
The Senate has been called in
extra session to convene immed
iately after the fourth of March.
Its presence will he necessary to
con firm such appointments as the
President about that time will
make. There will be at least one
new member of the Cabinet, a new
Ambassador to Great Britain, Hon.
Whitelaw Reid, and probably two
or three others, with numerous
minor appointments.
Time has somewhat mollified
the acute difference between the
White House and the President
but the condition is unchanged.
There are certain representatives
of great corporations on the floor
of the Senate and there can be no
peace between them and the great
corporations backing them on one
side and the President of the
United States with the people of
the United State backing him on
the other side. The President has
nothing to ask from the Senate or
the people. The people have given
him all that he wanted and he has
publicly said that he wants noth- ,
ing more, and for the next four i
years it is believed by those versed I
in political astrology there will be j
relentless war on every species of i
monopoly. No matter how firmly
it may be intrenched in the Senate
of tin; United States.
Investigation of the Standard
Oil company recommended by the
President in the unequivocal com
mand to "begin at ouce, goto the
bottom and report early" is going
to prove a test of strength of the
United States government that has j
seldom been equalled. The Stand- j
aid Oil Company is one of the |
most powerful industrial and finan- j
cial institutions in the world with
ramifying interests in banks, rail- j
roads, lands, and great insurance ;
companies, and when the I'nited i
States undertakes to investigate
this company it is not to be im
agined where the work will end.
The resolution, however!' in trod uc- j
ed by Representative Campbell j
of Kansas and which has given
that heretofore obscure young man
lame in a single night appeals to
the popular imagination already '
quickened by the magazine and
newspapers articles that claim to
have been expositions of the
conditions in the great trust
organizations. Mr. Campbell is
insistent for criminal prosecution I
of the company and in response to
all interviews asserts that he has
the material in hand to prove
every charge which he made before
Commissioner of Corporations Gar
field, and that these ln> believes,
will make action by the Depart
ment of Justice an imperative re
quirement. Whatever the end of
this investigation, and no average
mind can begin to see the end, Mr.
Campbell has set forthegovernment
the biggest task it has undertaken
and thorough the House without
respect to party was eager to adopt
the resolution offered by him it is
believed that the party issues of
the next campaign may be drawn
on this very issue.
Emmanuel Sunday School Library
This library had a hard time of it during the
months that the purish hou.se was undergoing
repairs. In order that the carpenters might
move the ease, Mr. John Kriner stacked the
books upon a pew where they were exposed to
all the dust and debris incident to removing the
old plaster. So disreputable looking didthey be
come, that if the rector had not appeared in the
nick of time, Mr. Henry Kobinson would have
had them on the rubbish bon fire when he was
assisting in cleaning out the building.
Now,at last, through the efforts of Mr. Thomas
Trotter, the books have been thoroughly over
hauled and cleaned and rearranged in their case
in a special room provided Tor the library, A few
new books have been added, including "The
Bishop's Shadow," the interest of which centers ,
in the late Phillip Hrooks.
Many books belonging to the libra r> have been
outstanding for more than two years. It is de
sired thatttiey be brought forth from theirhiding
places and returned to the library. Next to an
umbrella, a Sunday School library book is the
easiest thing to borrow and keep with no twinges
of conscience.
PAKKBk JACKSON (iOINO TO INAUOU
RATION.
(AFTER KIPLING.)
What's the cause of all the trouble?
Asks Judge Brentian on the street.
Why such gloomy faces.
On the citizens you meet?
Why do the people hurry,
And gather at the station?
Parker Jackson's going away—
Going
to the
Inauguration.
Why do the Bowlers weep and wail?
Why Coxie's Army blue?
Why are the people paying now.
Their boot DlacK bills long due?
Why are the children shouting loud,
"He's got a vacation I"
Parker Jackson's going away—
Going
to the
Inauguration.
See the sinileon Teddy's face.
When he joins the throng;
How the diplomatic corps'
Cheer him with their song.
Hear the people loudly crv;
"Don't it beat creation?"
Parker Jackson's on parade—
At
the
Inauguration.
l ire the tocsin from the tower.
Ring the bells in every tteeple;
If he don't lose his overcoat,
He'll represent the people.
Sing a song of glorious praise.
Throughout all the nation;
Parker Jackson's gone away—
Gone
to the
Inauguration.
Parker— Williams.
The marriage of Mrs. Jennie Day
Williams and Judson Whitney Parker,
of Verona, last night was a brilliant
social event. The ceremony was per
formed by Rev. John R Pratt in the
Congregational Church, which was
decorated with palms and evergreens,
at 8:30 the bridal party entered the
( church the wedding march from
j Lohengrin being played by Mrs. John
I Sheriden, the ushers were Eranest T.
j Gould, Walter Cimiotti, Edgar B. Wil
i liamsand Edward Squire, Miss Mable
Squire and Miss Bessie Condit. The
bridesmaids were dressed in pink and
white crepe de chene. They carried
pink carnntions. Miss Ida Bennett the
maid of honor was attired in white silk
mull with applique trimmings, her
boquet was pink roses. The bride fol
lowed escorted by her uncle Geo. W.
Squire. She was Pressed in white
crepe de chene over white silk cut in
train trimmed with Pearls and duchess
lace with full bridal veil caught up
j with orange blossoms. She wore a
diamond brooch, the gilt of the groom,
j The party was met at the altar by the
! groom and his best man Herbert B.
! Parker.
After the ceremony a reception was
held at the home of the bride on Clare- j
mont Ave. Mr. and Mrs. Parker re- i
: eeived in the parlor amidst a bower of |
smilax and palms. The reception hall, ■
library and dining room were i
artistically decorated with palms j
»nd smilax. An orchestra was stationed
iin the hall. Upon their return home
Mr. and Mrs Parker will reside in
Clarcmont Ave., Verona.
The bride's gift to her maid of honor
was a sunburst of diamonds and pearls.
Ths gift to the brides maid was to her
1 sister Miss Bessie Cendit diamond ring
and her cousin .Miss Squire pearl
brooch. The gift to Mrs. Sheridan for
playing the wedding march was a
spangled fan. The groom's gilt to the
best man was a solitary diamond scarf
pin and to the ushers scarf pins set
with diamonds and Pearls.
Some 125 guests were present from
Verona, Caldwell, Montclair, Newark,
New York and Brooklyn.—Newark
Evening News, Feb. 23rd.
Mr. and Mrs. Parker arrived in Em
porium last Thursday to visit their
Emporium friends for a few days,
guests of Win. Hackenberg and wife.
Mr. Parker formerly resided at Gar
deau and moved to Verona several
years ago. He is a popular young j
man and greatly respected by our peo j
pie. The bride, although a stranger j
to our people, has made many friends |
in our town during their visit. Mr ,
Parker, who has been a PRESS sub- J
scriber for several years, made us a j
pleasant call on Tuesday.
Remember.
The chicken supper at the Oaskill !
home on West Creek Saturday even
ing March 4. The young ladies hav- 1
ing this in charge are sparing neither
time nor effort in the preparation of
the supper, that they may win the j
worthy patronage of their many
friends. Gratify these ladies with you \
presents and pocket book and enjoy a
social evening. Supper will bo ready
promptly at fl o'clock.
Warning.
All persons are hereby forbidden from
trespassing upon the property of this
Company without a permit Irom this
office, or the Superintendant at the
works.
KKYSTONE POWDKK MFQ. CO.
Emporium, Pa., August Ist, 1!)0S.
24-tf.
is had when reading
that clever magazine, The Smart Set J
"Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable." —WEßSTEß.
EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 1905.
Story of the Scottish Reforma
tion.
The rehearsals for the "John Knox
vs Mary Stuart," entertainment are
progressing rapidly. No effort is
being spared to make this a grand suc
cess. The evening opens with a grand
processional led by Miss LauraMcQuay
and It. 11. Lyons. During this march
two choruses are sung and many intri
cate figures are formed.
Now comes the story of "John Knox
vs Mary Stuart by Mrs. 11. E. Monroe.
Her lecture is illustrated by stereopti
con views which are copies of famous
paintings in Europe. The slides for
the lantern were made by Levy of
Paris who is the best slide maker in
the world.
Now comes the Puritan and student
scene. In this a number of Puritans
meet a number of students from Glas
gow University. Both are going to
Leith to meet Queen Mary who is com
ing back to Scotland. They decide to
join forces as the way is beset with
rohbers, despite the fact that the Puri
tans and students of Glasgow have no
love for each other at the close of this
two male choruses are sung. Mrs.
Monros then continues her story.
The most brilliant scene of the even
ing is the "Knox at the Court of
Mary."; In this John Knox, imperson
ated by liev. McCasliu, has his famous
inlervied with Queen Mary, who will
be impersonated by Miss Rose Ritchie.
Knox had reaby four interviews with
her but Mrs. Monroe has condensed
these iijto one, but the dialogue will be
found strictly true to history. . Dur
ing this scene three solos will be sung,
by Mr. Geo. Walker, Miss Grace
Walker, and Miss Nell Hogan. The
gay court costumes, the Scottish and
English soldiers under the calcium
lights form a beautiful picture indeed.
This scene is a very effective one and
closes with a very striking tableau.
While the court scene is the most
brilliant scene of the evening, the
scene of Mary on her way to execution
is the most impressive one. It moves
the hearts of the people and no one
can help feeling sorry for the unfortu
nate Queen. This closes with the sold
iers and sheriff leading Mary away to
the execution. The is followed by the
dean, Hanna Kennedy and ail her
weepingf maids. The priests, Paulet
and Burleigh and the Scotch soldiers
guarding, follow her slowly to the scat- i
fold The calcium lights aro thrown !
on this and "Abide With Me," is sung j
softly back of the scenes.
The evening closes with a process-j
ional representing the opening leaves i
of the Bible At the close a chorus is j
sung by 80 voices. No one can afford i
to miss this entertainment. Opera i
House, March 2nd and 3rd
Sunday School Tour Party. j
Complete arrangements have been I
made for holding the institute for Sun- '
day School workers in the Presbyter
ian church next Monday evening and
Tuesday all day, March 6th and 7ih.
The opportunity offered through these
meetings to the Sunday school work
ers of our town and county, is indeed I
a rare one, and all the sessions should I
be well attended. The Tour Party
comes not to exhibit itself or to make
a beautiful display of knowledge or
superior attainment. It comes solely
for the purpose of giving helpful eouti
sel to the noble band of Sunday school
workers found in every village and
hamlet throughout the great state of
Pennsylvania
The Sunday school is a field for in
dividual evangelism, will be the theme
made prominent in all sessions will be
as follows: "How to study the Bible
for myself as well as for others," by
Dr. W. J. Erdman of Germantown.
Every christian should embrace the |
privilege of hearing Dr. Erdman, who !
has occupied a very prominent I
place in Bible conferences all over the !
county. Mr. Hugh Cork, general See- j
retary of the state association, will
have much that will he of special in
terest to superintendents and ofliers in j
the way of Sunday school manage-I
ment, "with a special view to evange '
listic work." "The Sunday school as I
soul winner,'' will be treated by W. G. !
La tides, field secretary of the state as- j
sociation. Miss Ermine C Lincoln,
state primary worker, will have change
of the conferences on Primary and
Junior work. And Mr. Irwin C. Van- i
dyke of Huntington, Pa., will show
the value and necessity of Home-co
operation in all Sunday school work
One of the pleasing features of the
sessions of the institute will be the
Song Service, under the leadership of |
the male quartette, composed of the
members of the Tour Party. These
men have had large exp rience in
male quartet work and their solos,
duets and quartetts will add greatly to
the interest and effectiveness of the in
stitute work.
Pree entertainment will be provided
for out-of town Sunday school workers
who will come. Come all.
Shoulder Dislocated.
Mr. O. D. Miller, employed in the
Pennsy yard at this place, fell while
stepping from a car last week Tuesday
dislocating his right shoulder. I)r!
Smith is attending him. He will be ■
laid up for tome time, although able to
walk about.
Miss Bob White a Success.
The Comic Opera, Miss Bob White,
presented here for the first time last
Tuesday eveninp was exceptionally
well attended. The Opera House was
filled to its utmost capicity. Society
was there in its best bib and tucker,
and many beautiful gowns were dis
played. It was evident from the ap
j plause and encores that this, the first
I first-class attraction ever seen in our
i town, was highly appreciated by our
I people. Many people from other towns
j of the county were patrons of the opera.
| Miss Bob White is a success. The
| comedians, McClure and Deshon are
j fine, Goldenrod and Miss Bob Whte,
the soloists have very sweet cand well
trained voices, while the entire cast is
to be praised. The Emporium people
should be much indebted to the com
mittee in charge of this attraction for
the opportunity of witnessing this play.
The Committee wish to thank the two
Emporium papers for their gratuitous
and liberal advertising of this play, and
also to thank Mr. Robert Green, elec
trician for the Emporium Iron Works,
for his services iti connection with the
electricity.
•'Dora Thorne."
Next Friday evening, March 10, will
be seen at the Emporium opera house,
the play of "Dora Thorne" which has
been attracting considerable attention
on account of the popularity of the
novel. "Dora Thorne" as a story is
too well known for comment, but it
must be admitted that the playwright j
has improved upon the plot to such an 1
extent that the play is far more inter- ]
esting than the book. Dramatic |
license is somewhat elastic at times to i
say the least, and in the play the most
dramatic, and exciting points of the j
book are brought out with decisive j
action, and powerful clearness, nor is !
the comedy found wanting, much
humor is intermingled with the epi
sodes of the drama, making as a whole
a play novel and interesting in the ex
treme. A company of players well
suited to their respective roles have
been engaged to interpret the well
known characters, and a most enjoy
able evening's entertainment is prom
ised to all lovers of tae goo ) and best
in amusements.
Stabbing Affray at Cameron.
About 8 o'clock last Saturday night
a miner named Don Williams, while in
an intoxicated condition, quarreled
with a brick yard Italian and was cut
three times in the left wrist. Section
foreman, Joseph Robinson, who was
near the scene, took Williams into his
house and dressed the cuts and tried to
stop the flow of blood but the wounds
were so severe that Williams was taken
to Emporium by Robert Glenn, where
Dr. Smith stopped the bleeding and
dressed the wounds, announcing that
they were not serious. The name of
Williams' assailant is not known.
How's ThisV
We offer One Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any cast! of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure.
P. J CHENEY &Co , Toledo, O. i
We the undersigned, have known F. j
J. Cheney for the ast 15 years, and be- I
lieve !ii:n perfectly honorable in all |
business transictions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by his firm
W YLDING, RINNAN & MAKVXN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O.
HaiTs Catarrh Cure is taken internal
ly, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. Testi
monials sent free. Price 75 cents per
bottle Sold by all Druggists.
Take Hall's Family Pills for Consti
pation.
Teachers' Local Institute.
Tiie Teachers' Local Institute for Shippen and
Portage townships and Emporium borough was
held at Emporium, on Saturday, Feb. 25. The
attendance of teachers was good, there being
present about forty teachers. In the face of
many disappointments Prof. Ling made this in
stitute a success and one from which much help
could be and ought to be derived.
The institute was called to order by Prof. Ling
and Rev. Robert McOaslin led in devotional ex
ercises. Miss Heilman discussed Primary Read
ing with reference to the formation of gooii
reading habits. The points made were that
reading should aim, first, at word getting, second
at thought getting, including thought expression)
third, at developing a love for good literature.
Miss Hair discussed Primary Number Work.
The key-note of her paper and drill was the ne
cessity of and advantages in the use of objects.
In the afternoon session Mr. Hallman told of
some of the difficulties in teaching arithmetic |
and the means by which the difficulties might be I
overcome.
Miss Collins spoke of the Schola rsliip and Pro- j
fessional Training of Teachers. She made em- i
phatic the necessity for scholarship and profes- !
sional training in order to be successful teachers. '
Scholarship is the first essential qualification. A I
teacher must grow. also. If he loses a desire to '
improve he ceases to be a good teacher. Atten- ;
dance at summer normal schools was urged, or '
failing this some systematic course of self culture. I
Mr. B. W. Green, Hsq., addressed the teachers j
and gave some practical suggestions. He said ;
that the boy's time in school was worth more to |
him than a day's wages to a laborer, lie argued
that teachers occupy the most influential place i
in any community, because they come into inti
mate contact with so many people. In this there
is an advantage gained by the teacher.
The entertaining features of the day were
thoroughly enjoyed. They consisted of recita
tions and music.
GRACE E. LEET, Sec'y.
Emmanuel Church.
Celebration of the Holy Communion
next Sunday at 10:30 a. m.
HARRIED.
WALKER-DOUGHERTY—At the Free Metho
dist parsonage Emporium, Pa , Feb. H. 1905, by '
Rev. R. A. Robertson, Mr. John C. Walker, of
Caton, N. Y., and Miss Bessie, Walker, Dough- i
erty, of Sinneniahoniug.
The Iron Works Tax.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, |
HARRISBURO, PA. FEB. '27 th, 1905. |
MB. EDITOR:—
The question of exonerating the Borough tax on
the Iron Works shpuld not excite any one. The
giving way to pride and prejudice by the Tnx-
I Collector and Mr. Brady, like all exhibitions of
bad blood, was both unpleasant and unprofitable,
but that should not be used as an excuse by the
Borough officials to neglect or to repudiate their
moral obligations to Mr. Brady, and certainly
our citizens do not wish that they should.
We all appreciate, and are glad and proud that
he had the courage and ability to keep (the fur
nace in full blast since hejtook hold of it, notwith
standing the fact that the depression in the iron
trade was such as to force many of the old fur
nace companies to shut down last year, and I am
sure our citizens will find some way to express
their good-will and confidence in Mr. Brady, not
only in words, but in some more substantial
manner, and upon terms satisfactory to the
Furnaoe Company.
Please count me in on the best plans suggested
for adjusting the matter.
Very truly,
JOSIAH HOWARD.
For Washington.
The following citizens of Emporium
j will attend the inaugural ceremonies
of President Roosevelt on Saturday.
A few of the party are on the way now
and the others will follow tomorrow:
W. A. Auchu, John T. Howard, H. S. Lloyd
Elmer Kaye and wife, T. F. Moore, E. D. Mum
ford and mother. The following party will at
| tend as guests ofHon.Josiah Howard: W. 11.
] Howard and wife. J. 1' McNarnev. H, Auchu, E.
[ H. Gregory, G. B. Barclay, G. W. Huntley, Sr..
I Jas. Hobson, C. L. Butler, Marcus Taylor, 11. H.
Mulliu and wife, and Mrs. J. H. Wheeler.
After the Record.
Cameron, Pa., Feb. 28
I Edtior Pren*:
i In your last week's issue our friend
from Cross Forks claim;; the champion
ship crew of log loaders. They are
certainly hustlers and we are going to
try and beat their record if possible.
In fact we did make a start at it on
Monday, Feb. 27, and had IGOO logs
loaded on 39 cars when the boom broke
on the loader and we had to tie up for
repairs. It was only three o'clock in
the afternoon and we were just getting
warmed up to our work when the acci
dent occurred. However, we are go
ing to try again, shortly, and you will
then hear from us.
Yours truly,
CAMERON LOG TRAIN CREW.
DEATH'S DOINGS.
ANDERSON.
AGNES LOUISA ANDERSON, infant
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew
Anderson died Feb. 18th aged three
weeks The funeral took place at her
home Tuesday afternoon.
This lovely bud, so young and fair
Called hence by early doom.
Just come to show how sweet a flower
In paradise would bloom.
„ , N. E. B.
Merling Run, Feb. 27th, 1905.
Eye Specialist.
Prof. W. H. Budine, the well known
j Eye Specialist, of Hinghamton, N. Y.,
j will be at It. 11. Hirsch's jewelry
[ store, Emporium, Pa, March loth
and 11th. If you can't see well or have
headache don't fail to call and see Prof.
Budine, as he guarantees to cure all
such cases. Lenses ground and fitted
in old frames. Eyes tested and ex
amined free. All work guaranteed.
Notice.
Announcements for Sunday March
the sth on the Cameron circuit.
Preaching services at Beeehwood at
10:30 a m., instead of 7:30 p. m , as
was heretofore announced; at Howards
at 3 o'clock p. m., and Moore Hill at
7:30 in the evening. A largo attend
ance is desired at all points, special
sermon at the evening appointment.
JAMES SYPHKR, Pastor.
Paint Your Buggies for 75c.
To SI.OO with Devoe's Gloss Carriage
Paint. It weighs 3to 8 ozs., more to
the pint than others, wears longer and
gives a gloss equal to new work. Sold
by Murry & Coppersmith Co.
Another book play but no swords
and swash-buckling and clinks of tin
armor this time; just a simple story of
the charming "Dora Thorne." The
English Esmeralda. Wiio does not
like a girl, especially of the sweet six
teen variety, and in "Dora Thorne"
we have her in all her vagaries. Plays
of the "Dora Thorne" type are always
welcome. The novel was a pronounc
ed success and a hearty greeting is as
sured "Dora Thorne" wherever she
may appear. This fine production will
be seen at the Emporium opera house,
Fridry evening March 10.
Called Off.
The special meeting of Gladioli
Hive, L. O. T. INI., appointed for Satur
day night of this week is called off.
The work will be done at stated meet
ing on Tuesday next.
DEBORAH HOCKLEY, L. C.
WANTED—A good girl for general
house work in small iamily. Apply at j
this office. Good wages to right '
party.
Bead R. Seger's advertisement of- I
fering for sale his business establish
ments.
If you want to spend a pleasanteven- j
ing and enjoy yourself, takeadvantage 1
of the opportunity given, and go seel
"Dora Thorne" at the opera house \
next Friday evening, March 10. Any ]
one interested in the drama should see ; i
how nicely the novel of "Dora Thorne" ;
has been dramatized, a treat is in store ' i
for you.
TERMS: $2.00 —51.50 IN ADVANCE.
WEATHER REPORTf |
(Forecast by T. B. Lloyd . 1
FRIDAY, Fair.
SATURDAY Fa'r.
SUNDAY. Rain.
• AT THE OPERA HOUSE,
KMPORIIM, PA.,
I March 10
THE DRAMATIC EVENT OF THE SEASON
Dramatization of Bertha M Clay's Popular Novel
DORA
THORNE
O T"1 T1 T,le oc '6 e Keeper's Cot-
W li li tage and home of Dora
|T fV The Gardens at Ear leu
111 II J Court illuminated.
' B '"® The Struggle for Life on tho
tho Cliff.
Prices— i s c, 500, 3-sc; Gallery 25c.
11 11 1,1 ' - nil I
CONTRIBUTED
BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU SAY.
In speaking of a person's faults,
Pray don't forget your own;
Remember those with homes of glass
Should never throw a stone.
If we had nothing else to do
Than talk of those who sin.
'Tis better we commence at home.
And from that point begin.
We have no right to judge a man
Until he's fairly tried;
Should we not like his company.
We know the- world is wide.
Some may have faults—and who has not?
The old as well as young;
Perhaps we may, for aught we know
Have fifty to tlieirone.
Then let us all, when we begin
To slander friend or foe,
Think of the harm one word may do
To those we little know.
Remember, curses sometimes, like
Our chickens, roost at home,
Don't speak of others' faults until
You have none of your own.
' —Anon.
The Observer.
Some one l.as said that the simple life, tba* 13,
the life based upon reality, is primarily a question
of possessing the ability to think honestly and
correctly. According to Fiske, the whole duty
ot'intellectuai education is to develop the abil
ity to put two and two together and reach a re
sult that will square with objectivo reality. So
far as mere arithmetic is concerned this capacity
, is soon developed, but when it comes to taking
account of facts and arriving hi correct conclu
sions in the practical affairs of life, it is su. pris
ing how many person* there are who are con
stantly putting two and two together and v-r.iug
I three or five or possibly four hundred. \ r is
this all. If it were.it would not be so l>a t. It' one
puts two and two together, even though he ar
rives at a wrong result, he has at least nia '<* in
independent and presumably an honest effort ro
I think. But I he maj irlty of personsI : »mm •kc
even that effort. Few people possess any real
views of their' wn. Someh-uly somewh re origi
nates an indei endent view upon some subject
j and gives it exare-sinn. It quickly spread.-, not
by entering Intoth- real thought ofoth. r people
j but is received by them as an impression and in
turn passed onto others. In this way "public
opinion" is formed. Nine-tenths of our opin
ions are not real views but merely impressions
which we imbibe from the currents of opinion
which flow around us. Thisstateof things makes
the question nf the simple life a difll ult and
complex problem,
*
* x
An instance of the woeful'lack of clear and in
dependent thinking is seen in the attitude of
many good people towards the question ofamuse
nients, whether this or that particular form of
amusement or this or that particular use ot it is
right or not depends wholly upon the be.niug oi
the moral principles which should govern life.
It requires honest, hard, correct thinking to see
the bearing and right application of Hies - prin
ciples. This effort Is usually found too difficult
and troublesome to make, and so the majority
allow themselves to be governed by the prevail
ing current sentiment or by arbitrary rules im
posed by authority. It is a perilous thing to
assume the responsibility of thinking anda more
perilous thing to shirk this responsibility. One
person assumes an attitude of unintelligent con
demnation towards the dance and theatre: an
other person oflike mental caliber thinks that
because many good people approve of the right
use of these things there can be no possible mis
use ot them. Each starts with an assumption
that the whole matter can be governed by a rule.
The rule which 0110 follows is; "the d.iu.ie and
theatre are wrong " The oilier follows Hie rule;
"the dance and theatre are right." Both are
bliud to the truth that conduct should be gov
erned, not by blind observai.ee of a rule but by
the intelligent and honest application of prin
j < iples. Religious anil moral guides often make
I the mistake of assuming that their educative
work is accomplished when they have succeeded
in training their flocks to observe faithfully a set
of rules ot conduct. The true aim of moral edu
cation is to develop self-direction, powers of
independent judgment, and an intelligent grasp
ot fundamental moral principle. Says President
Wm. DeVVit Hyde. "The attempt to regulate
pleasure and amusement by special rules is oiis
chievous and futile. The attitude of many good
people toward cards and billiards, the theatre
and the dance, is a concession to the devil of
things that are altogether too good for him to
monopolize.
Music.
Mrs. J. W. Trotter, Diploma and
Silver Medal of the Imperial Conserv
atoire of Music, St. Petersburg, lias
vacancies for pupils. Rubinstein and
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