THE SCRANTON TRIBUNE -SATURDAY MORNING, JULY 31. 1897.
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THE CHIVALRIC SPIRIT.
If singers generally when Buffering
tlio embarrassments of defeat would
only show the spirit which stands out
true and refroslilnc: in tho following
excerpt from the Cardiff Times the
world would think hotter of them as
rnen and women. The article In ques
tion Is an unsigned correspondence on
tho last National Temperance fete held
In the Crystal Palace, London, As tho
article proceeds the sanslble generosity
of the writer shows Itself: He says:
"Wales has In many years been
strongly represented at the annual
fetes and choral festivals at the Crystal
Palace held by tho National Temper
once Choral union, and has uo habit
ually swept tho boards nt tho choral
contests In connection therewith
that tho victory of an English
choir Is regarded, from Its very rarity,
as a remarkable and extraordinary oc
currence. Hut remarkable occurrences
will happen and cannot always be ex
plained away, and the 189" festival at
the Crystal Palace on Tuesday will
long stand out In bold relief from Its
fellows as tho festival which witnessed
at the hands of a Nottingham contin
gent of vocalists tho defeat of tho two
best temperance cholr3 that Glamor
ganshire had sent up to represent the
principality. All honor to Nottingham.
Year after year they have with varying
fortunes striven for the blue ribbon of
the temperance musical world. Last
year they camo within an ace of secur
ing it, hut Cardiff then forged ahead of
them, and took second. Now, behold,
the order Is reversed. The Cardiff Blue
Ttlbbon choir on the present occasion
are ranked second to Nottingham, and
the Pontypridd Temperance Philhar
monic, of whom so much was expect
ed, whoao prospects were so bright, and
whose performance at the contest
evoked tho heartiest plaudits of the
diy Pontypridd, we repeat, find no
mention, honorable or otherwise. In Sir
J. Frederick Bridge's award. Such Is
the foitune of war. Wales congratu
lates Nottingham on her victory, ap
plauds Cardiff for her plucky attempt
to repeat her triumph of last year, and
while sympathizing with Pontypridd In
her disappointment, will encourage her
to take heart and Eeek solace in further
efforts."
Hae you every read a more complete
nnd yet eminently graceful acknow
ledgement? The very lino "Wales con
gratulates Nottingham on her victory"
gh'es to tho vanquished the palm and
to tho victor makes the conquest tho
less sweet. And when the writer says
"And while sympathizing with Ponty
pridd In her disappointment, will en
courage her to take heart and seek
solace In further efforts," it makes us
feel that the next year's victory is al
ready ours.
Such Instances of trua chivalry ar
rare in these envious times and when
they do appear It makes tome of us feel
ashamed of ourselves.
It must not be understood that Wale3
alone sometimes forgets to be the gal
lant after a disastrous battle. It Is
characteristic of singers everywhere
nnd of every class to let flow tho flood
of bitterness now and again. If they
could only take defeat philosophically,
and with a. "better luck next time," the
eisteddfod would lose Its most dis
agreeable feature.
The Times' report of the Temperance
conlebt Is so good and Is so reassuring
to Wales, while at times, submissive to
English rolnts of excellence, that It Is
worth re-printlng almost In its entirety.
Here It is:
The competitions there were three
of them were conducted this year in
the theatre, a spacious structure sit
uated in the central trancept close to
the Handel orchestra, and capable of
accommodating from 1,500 to 2,000 peo
ple. Tho measure of public Interest
evinced In tho contests was amply Il
lustrated by the enormous nudlences
which they attracted, instriklng con
trast to the contests of 1S9G, held in an
out-of-the-way lumber-room in the
presence of a handful of people. The
competitions on this occasion proved
the most popular and enjoyable Items
In a full and attractive programme.
For three or four hours, from ten
o'clock until close upon two, the thea
tre was crowded well nigh to suffoca
tion, and the heat and other physical
discomforts notwithstanding, the en
thusiasm which the efforts of the vocal
choirs evoked would have done credit
even to a Welsh Eisteddfod. There
were, by the way, many other points
of resemblance between this London
gathering and our own national festi
val. The singing was excellent, and
the competitions keen and exciting,
but, with all deference to sir .Tnhii
Bridge's awards, there were no Indica
tions that Wales is In any danger of
losing her supremacy in-the matter of
choral singing. "Why," asked tho
writer of a big. burly Englishman,
Whose vigorous clapping of hands after
each of the Welsh choirs had attracted
general attention. "Why are you so
boisterous. You do not come from
Wales, surely?" "No, sir," came tho
answer." "I am an Englishman, but
I give in to Wales for choral singing,
and these choirs, I tell you, are going
to be tho winners today." And so, too,
apparently, thought the audience, if
any significance at all attached to tho
enthusiasm with which they greeted
tho performance of tho choirs from
Wales. In the matter of conducting a
Largest package greatest economy.
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choral contest Welsh Elsteddfodwyr
may take a leaf or two out of tho book
of their English neighbors. It was Just
hero that tho proceedings at tho Crys
tal Palace contest differed widely from
those of tho majority of Elstcddfodau.
There was an entire absence, of that
hurry, scurry, and flurry of ofllolals on
the platform, of that needless fuss and
excitement, and of thoso vexatious de
lays between tho exit of cno choir and
tho appearance of tho next, 'which too
often mar tho enjoyment of choral con
tests In Wales. They somehow manage
these things better in London. Tho ar
rangements today worked smoothly
and without tho slightest hitch, and a
series of competitions, which might
have occupied tho whole day, wero
egreeably disposed of In a few hours,
though the awards were npt made pub
lic for many hours afterwards.
Tho first competition was Class C,
open to Juvcnllo choirs of from 20 to 40
voices, the test pieces being "Now Is
tho month of Maying" (Morley and
Oakley) and "Night Hymn at Sea"
(Thompson). There was three entries
tho Gobalth and Hhos Juvenile Tem
perance Choir from Mountain Ash, tho
Clapton Park (London) Sunday school,
and tho Stamford-street Band of Hope,
rortsinouth. Clapton Park took first
prize, Portsmouth second, and Moun
tain Ash brought up tho rear. Tho ad
judicators wero Messrs. George Merrltt,
London: Fred. Stone, Bristol: and Geo.
W. Williams, London. No adjudication
of any sort was givetf beyond the bald
declaration of the awWd, and this re
mark applies to all the competitions of
tho day. In theotherchoral contestsour
representative made an attempt to got
nt Sir John Bridge, who adjudicated,
in oruer to ascertain from him tho num
ber of marks given to each choir, and
to elicit his opinion upon tho merits
and demerits of tho Welsh choirs. The
nttempt, however, proved futile, for
Sir John, It appears, handed In his
awards to the ofllclals of the Union
soon after tho contests wero over, and
being Indisposed the eminent musician
Immediately afterwards left tho Palaco
Barry alono represented Wales In Class
6, open to choirs of from 40 to CO voices,
the pieces being Sullivan's "Echoes"
nnd Hopkins's "Hear the voice of
Prayer." Barry was conducted by Mr.
J. I. Hicks, and secured tho llrst prize
after what was practically walk-over,
Its only opponent being the Excelsior
Temperance Choir, from Portsmouth.
Tho chief and most Interesting event
of the day was the contest In Class C.
Here the first prize consisted of a sliver
challenge shield, given by Messrs. J.
Curwen nnd Sons. Tho shield is to be
competed for 10 years In succession,
and will bo awarded eventually to the
choir that will have won it the most
frequently during that period. Tho test
pieces were: (1) "Adieu, Sweet
Amarlllls" (Wllbled); and (2) "He
glveth His Beloved Sleep" (Bridge).
There were flvo entries and the choirs
sang In the following order: 1, Not
tingham Tabernacle Temperance Choir,
conductor, Mr. W. Riley, secretary, Mr.
F. Purdy; 2, Cardiff Blue Ribbon Choir,
conductor, Mr. J. F. Proud, secretary,
Mr. F. W. Pyle: 3, Reading Temper
ance Choral Society, conductor, Mr. A.
W. Moss, secretary, Mr. T. II. Cutter;
Bristol Crystal Palace Choir, contluc
tor, Mr. E. Stone, secretary, Mr. J.
II. SIdway; B, Pontypridd Temperance
Philharmonic Society, conductor, Mr.
W. Thompson. It Is a remarkable co
Incidence that this also with respect
to the first three was the order of
merit In which they were placed by Sir
John Bridge. Tho position of Ponty
pridd was not shown In the award, but
the inference Is unavoidable that the
last place must be assigned either to
Pontyptldd or Bristol. The awards were
announced at the evening concert, and
with reference to tho chief contest
created ne little surprise, the general
opinion seemingly having been that
Pontypridd would have ranked among
the winners. Tho successful choir
(Nottingham) afterwards appeared
on tho Handel Orchestra and sang the
test pieces over again before an enor
mous audience.
Two concerts wero given during the
day In the Handel Orchestra, Mr. W.
G. W. Woodsworth on each occasion
conducting a chorus of E.000 abstainers
drawn from all parts of the kingdom.
Welsh choristers were largely in evi
dence. Llnnelly sent a contingent of
150 voices; Swansea, ISO; Cardiff, 120;
Barry, 100; Newport, B; Tredegar, 60;
Mountain Ash. 70; Merthyr Yale, 50;
Dowlals, CO; Mid Rhondda. 40; Hnfod,
BO; Ynsybwl, 30; Pontypridd, 110; Aber
dare, 50; Monmouth, 40; and Now Tred
egar, CO.
Tho Pontypridd contingent were on
Monday morning enteitained to break
fast nt Exeter Hall by Alfred Thomas,
M. P.
WELSH TRADITION.
The Well of St. Elian, nenr Colwyn
Bay, Is known as "The Well of Curs
ing," nnd Is supposed to bo the very
place that should be visited by anyone
desirous of taking revenge on their
enemies. Tradition says that should
one men wish to curse another, so that
evil will surely befall him, he has mere
ly to visit thl? strange well, scratch
the initials of his foe on a pebble, and
drop It into tho water. Then "Hey
presto!" and sudden death or some
other great calamity will assuredly
overtake tho foe!
A Carmarthen tradition relates that
at one time, when a coach was running
between Llandilo and Carmarthen,
pafflng by Golden Grove, three corpse
candles were observed by tho riders on
the surface of the river Towy gliding
down the stream, which runs near tho
road. All tho passengers were able to
see them. A few days later some men
were about crossing tho river near the
same place, in a small coracle, when It
was flooded, and wero drowned; the
three corpse candles having foretold
their fate. It is again stated by Welsh
tradition that tho origin of this par
ticular death portent was a special
prayer mado by St. David, tho titular
saint, who, after observing tho care
lessness of the people in regard to their
Immortal souls, prayed that heaven
would give a sign of the presage of
death, and since that day South Wales,
Sunday School Lessoa for
Paiml's Ministry lira Codetta.
Acts XVIII, I-11.
BY J. E. GILBERT, D. D., LL. D.,
Secretary of American Society of Religious Education.
COUINTII. After his address In Mar's
hill at Athens, IV.ul proceeded to. tho city
of Corinth (verse 1), which lay In a- west
eily direction distant about ninety miles.
Situated In tho isthmus which Joins Pel
oponnesus to tho continent, it had two
harbors, ono at tho west on the gulf of
Lepanto, nnd ono at tho east on tho gulf
Saronlc. This favorabla position gave It
an oxtcnslvo commerco 'by water, while
all who visited tho .Morea from the main
land were obliged to puts through It. Cor
inth was tho highway of tho natural and
artistic products of tho Orient anl Oc
cident, while from Its Increase in popula
tion and wealth it becamo luxurious and
corrupt. Fired by tho worship of Venus,
sensuality prevailed to a most fearful
extent. Tho arts were cultivated, and its
archltcctutc, Us sculptures, and its vasoa
hnvo a world-wldo renown. In our lesson
today this voluptuous city comes for tho
first time Into Scripture history.
ASSOCIATES.-In all his ministry Paul
adopted a douhlo method, that of public
dcclaratlor of the truth and that of pri
vato lnllucnco over Individuals. Uy tho
latter ha gained many personal friends
who became earnest servants of Christ.
Such wero Timothy and Dlonyslus. To
day's lesson presents two, Aqullla ana
his wlfo Prlscllla, whom ho found at Cor
inth. .Natives of I'ontus, a province of
Asia 'Minor, they had resided In Romo,
but had been expelled with other Jews by
order of tho emperor (verso 2.) This man
and woman afterward bocamo highly use
ful In tho church. Removing to Bphcsus
(Acts xvlll. 20,) they wero tho lnstructois
of Apollos. Flvo years later (A. D. 50)
they unlto wtlh Paul in salutations to tho
Corinthian church (I Cor. xvi. 1.9 Later
they must have returned to Rome and
Identified themselves vlth the church
there, for Paul sends greetings to thsm
In his epistle (Rom. xvl. 3.) It is evident
that six years after (A. D. C6) they wero
again members of tho Epho3lan church,
of which Timothy was pastor, for Paul
mentions them in his second letter, giv
ing tho wife's name llrst (S Tlra. iv. 19.)
OCCUPATION. Tho missionaries of
apostolic times lecelved no salary. Tho
right of compensation for such service
was conceded, and, Indeed declared and
defended (I Cor. i. 11.) But there was no
ono to pay. No missionary society raised
funds and sent out men as in our day,
they went becauso God sent (Acts xill, 2.)
And certainly the people to whom they
went before convcrMcn contributed noth
ing, and afteiward they wero few and
poor. Resides, Paul had determined from
the beginning to bo without charge to
any (I. Thess. 11, 9.) Fortunately he wis
ablo to support himself. Tho Jews had a
maxim, "Ho who does net teach his pon
some handicraft teaches him to steal."
In accordance with this sentiment he had
learned the art of tent-making, and ha
might easily find employment in every
city. Moreover, It was, probably, thiough
this occupation that he had found Aqull
la. Entering Into tho home of this man
the apostle worked with his hands for a
livelihood (verso 3.)
TEACHING. While engaged hi manual
labor Faul did not forget his high and
holy calling. Rather ho made the elx
and particularly the diocese of St.
David, Ins been the scene of theso
phantoms.
The superstition of "Canwyll Gorph"
nppenrs to be peculiar to South Wales.
Theso mysterious llght3 were always
considered ns forerunners of funerals,
nnd they are said to pursue the exact
cour&e to be taken y the bodies, whose
liibt Journeys and final places of earth
ly repose they were supposed to trac
and determine. The color, size and the
distance the candle was setn to travel
above the ground, Indicated the age
and even the sex of the doomed. A
red candle went before the funeral of
a mnle, and a pale one before that of a
female; a. large one going the distance
of men's shoulders above ground be
fore a full grown person, a small taper
travelling low before a child. A man
cut off In the lull vigor of health and
strength was preceded by an immense
flambeau. Times.
CARDIFF, "09!
A special meeting of the general com
mittee appointed to take steps to Invite
the national eisteddfod for 1S99 to Car
diff was held on Friday, July 10, under
the presidency of the Rev. J. Morgan
Jones. There was a. large and influ
ential attendance, and In the discus
sion that took place several speakers
Ftrongly deprecated the envious spirit
displayed and the Intemperate remarks
made use of with reference to Cardiff
In some of the speeches- reported to
havo been delivered nt the Aberystwyth
meeting. It was agreed that there was
no need of nny ill-feeling in the matter.
Cardiff was desirous of welcoming the
eisteddfod Into the town, in 1899. It
was first in the field, and it would seem
that Aberystwyth moved in the matter
only when it saw that Cardiff was pre
paring to make an application. If
Aberystwyth could make out a strong
er case than Cardiff, well and good.
Further measures were taken by the
committee in the matter of appointing
a deputation to advocate the claims of
Cardiff before tho National Eisteddfod
association. It was resolved to ask
Lord Trcdt?gar to introduce the depu
tation, rtWl.to ask Lord Bute (or in his
absence tho Enil of Dumfries), Lord
Windsor, Principal Vlrlamu Jones, the
bishop of Llandaff, the mayor of Car
diff, Dr. Treharne, Rev. J. Morgan
Jones, Principal Edwards, and Coun
cilor E. Thomas, P. J., to act as spokes
men. CALDY ISLAND FOR SALE.
On Wednesday afternoon, July 14, at
the Mart, Tokenhouso Yard, London,
Mr. Phillips, of the firm of Messrs.
Walton and Lee, auctioneers, offered
for sale what was described in the
printed catalogue as "tho historical and
unique freehold, residential, and ma
norial domain of "Cnldy Island." The
sale excited no small amount of in
terest, and tho room was crowded. The
auctioneer, in describing the property,
declared it tho beau ideal Island home
in the Bristol Channel. Quito apart
from the extensive market gardens and
the well-ttnown "High Cliff" limy
stone, quarries, there was a commodious
mansion-house with the most modern
appointments. The first offer was one
of 8,000, Business, howovor, it was
at once evident was far from brisk. By
slow stages of 500 each the prico ad
vanced to 12,090. Then came a dead
atop in the competition. All tho elo
quence of the auctioneer could not In
duce another bid, and with a somewhat
disappointed air ho remarked that he
could not think of accepting 12,000
for so valuable a property, and it would
havo "to be withdrawn from tho mar
ket. Tho reeervo price fixed by the
owner was not stated.
NOTES OF INTEREST.
The oldest Welsh bard now living 13
July 25.
day's work contrlbuto to tho ono day's
work. If it la not tho most profltablo tho
shop may nevertheless become a valuablo
place of study. Tho apostlo might learn
tho habits, tho speech and tho dispositions
of tho people about him, and he might
at times hold prlvato conversations, or
in silence ho might meditate on the great
subjects that had long engaged his mind.
Many eminent scholars novo come out
of tho places of toll. But when tho Sab
bath camo Paul entered Into tho syna
gogue of tho Jews (verses 4,) and taught
tho people, both Jews and Greeks, who
would givo more earnest attention be
cause .his labor was gratuitous. Later,
when Slloa and Timothy came from Mace
donia, ho was "pressed in spirit," that
is, urged to greater diligence. Probably
they brought financial aid so that he was
ablo to devote his whole time to teach
ing. And then, 1 e changed the character
of his discourses and endeavored to show
that Jesus was the Messiah,
OPPOSITION. The earlier prcaohlng
of 'Paul In Corinth, being the ordinary ex
position of Scripture after tho custom of
tho fabbls, wis very acceptable, but tho
later utterances in behalf of Jesus were
extremely offensive (verse 6.) It Is prob
able that tho people had heard of Jesus
during His life-time, and that they knew
not only of His death but of the subse
quent hostility to His followers. In fact
strong opposition to Christianity was gen
eral throughout tho world. (Acts xxvllt,
23.) So great was the antagonism among
tho Jews at Corinth that Paul departed
from thorn. Shaking his raiment (Neh.
v, 13,) an orient habit, he declared that ho
was freo from all responsibility for their
sin, "that they must bo held nccounlabto
(Ezek. xxxlll, 4), and that hereafter ho
would confine his ministry to tho Gentiles
Inasmuch as In their enmity they had
blasphemed, an offense punishable with
death (Lev. xxlv, 1G), ho exclaimed "Your
blood bo upon your own heads." Thus ho
had dono his full duty to his lollow coun
trymen for whom ho cherished tho most
ardent affection. (Rom. ix, 3.)
CONVERSION -When Paul quit the
synagogue to labor among the Gentiles
ho did not go entirely alone. Crlspus, tha
chief ruler, "believed on the Lord with
all his hoi'se," how many wo do not know,
perhaps half a dozen persons (verse 8.)
That was a great victory Indeed, a proof
that the preaching was forceful and coa
vlnclng. And rrany of tho Corinthians,
mostly Gentiles, possibly a few proselytes,
also embraced tho faith. Justus, a prose
lyte, living next door to tho synagogue,
adhered to Paul and gave a room in his
house for tho services, and Aqulla pnd
Prlscllla likewise Joined In the new move
ment. So the church at Corinth was
formed Crhpus, Justus, Aqulla, their
wives, older children, probably some of
tho servsrts, and others not mentioned,
united together in the name of Jesus to
advance His cause. Hero occurred thoso
baptisms which constituted n rare fea
ture of Paul's ministry (I. Cor. 1, 24),
most of that service bejng rendeied by
others, while he devoted himself entirely
to tho word.
VISION By this time the situation had
become extremely embarrassing. The op
position of the Jews, the departura of
said to be Melrladog, who is well on In
his 85th year.
Alderman James Naysmlth, of Swan
sea, died July 17.
Major John Jones, of Fy Mawe, Aber
avon, died July 13, at the age of 59
years.
One of the oldest residents of Cardiff,
and In particular of Roath, died on
July 12 In the pel son of Mr. Job Dew,
Plercefield place, at the advanced age
of S2.
The Rev. Stephen E. Gladstone, rect
or of Hawarden, Is on a tour through
Wales, and at present staying at the
Bedford House, Tenby.
In the recent scholarship examina
tions held In connection with the In
termediate schools of Glamorgan there
were more than 300 candidates drawn
from the several elementary schools of
the county.
Principal Edwards Is the fifth occu
pant of the presidential chair of the
Cardiff Cymmrodorlon. His predeces
sors were Dafydd Morganwg, Major
Jones, Professor Powel, and the Rev. J.
Morgan Jones.
Sir Lewis Morris Is writing a special
ode for publication In tho biography
of tho late Rev. Richard Pary (Gwalch
mai), which is being prepared for the
press by the Rev. It. Perin Williams,
of Llandudno.
The Hon. Frederick G. Wynn, tho
son of tho late Lord Newborough, has
had erected on the Llanddwyn Island,
on the coast of Anglesey, a large cross,
which is meant to commemorate the
Diamond Jubilee as well ns to preserve
the memory of Dwynwen, who was
said to bo the patron saint of the
island.
A stained glass window Is shortly to
be erected in Hawarden Parish church
as a thankofferlng for the long life
granted to Mr. Gladstone, and in mem
ory of the many years of services that
tho greatest politician has found time
to give to the church. The window is
to bo ereceted by the sons and daugh
ters of tho ex-Premier. It is designed
by Sir E. Burno Jones, and represents
tho Nativity, with the visit to the
shepherds, and the adoration of the
Magi. Mr. Gladstone has himself ar
ranged the details of this memorial.
A shocking accident occurred at the
Bute Docks, Cardiff, about 11 o'clock on
Thursday, July 15. William John
Miles, a brakeman In the employ of
the Bute Docks company, was engaged
in shunting operations on the local
branch line of the London and North
western railway on the east side of
tho east dock, when the heel of his
boot was caught in the points nnd he
fell. Before the unfortunate man could
recover himself several trucks passed
over him, causing complete dlsembow
elment, death, of course, being instan
taneous. The spot on which the town of Mer
thyr stands, and the immediate neigh
borhood, were tho fortunate purchase
of Mr. Crawshay, and cost only 800;
and tho ground rents alone in 1832 had
increased to more than 1,000 a year.
The first person to discover coal and
oro in the neighboring hills was a Mr.
Baeon, at one time member of Parlia
ment for Aylesbury. He leased tho
district for nlnety-nlno years, at the
low rent of 200 per annum; and in a
short time after Mr. Bacon's heirs let
one part of the district for tho yearly
rent of 6,000, and the other part for
2,000 per annum.
A spinster lady of fortune died re
cently at Telgnmouth, Devonshlre.who
for tho last thirty-nine years has led
a most remarkable life. One ovenlng
in tho year 1858, being then in hor
thirty-eighth year and In perfect
health, she retired to rest as usual.
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Paul from among them, .the defection of
somo to tho Christian cause, tho forma
tion of a churoh, the establishment of Its
services next door to the synagogue ail
this tended to array the. two religious
movements against each other. Paul had
good reasons for approhenslon of trouble.
But the Lord spoko to him In a night vi
sion, as on other occasions (Acts xxlll, 11),
to encourago and strengthen him (verses
9 nnd 10.) Having been driven out of
Phltlppl, Thossalonlca and Bcrea, ho may
have feared a similar result in Corinth.
Ho was informed, however, that no such
disaster would oveXjko him, that no
man would hurt htm. vXat was still hot
ter ho was directed to contltrvsbls minis
try without fear, assured of n Dlvlno
presence and support. Tho Loi'd also de
clared that ho tad many people In tho
city, Implying thereby that ihe labor of
tho apostlo would be attended by a largo
and gracious ingathering. "
RESIDENCE. TMs vision must have
exercised a most Balutary Influence upon
the mind of 'Paul. No one could deslro
Stronger Inccnttvo to labor than ho thus
received personal safety, heavenly pro
tection, abundant tucces. He thercfoio
took up his residence in Corinth for a
considerable time. During a year and six
months ho had uninterrupted opportunity
to teach the word of God (verse 11,) And
after tho Incident under Onlllo (verses 12
to 17) ho "tarried thero a good whllo"
(versa 18.) The labor of this great man in
this commercial metropolis of Greece re
sulted In establishing a largo congrega
tion composed of Roman freadmen, na-
tlvo Greeks and Jems. Tho heterogenous
elements did not fully combine. Pactions
sprang up after Paul's departure, with
tho watch-words Apollos, Peter and Paul
(1 Cor. 1, 23); and the Immoralities, abuse
of ordinances, heresies and law-suits
among tho brethren were reproved by tho
apostle In his two letters. Taken alto
gether Paul's ministry at Corinth was In
many respeots tho most Interesting as it
was tho most protracted In any city, a
determined effcrt to plant Christianity In
a poor soil.
REFLECTIONS. Several points de
servo emphasis In this lesson. 1. Wher
ever he labored Paul adapted himself to
circumstances. Entering Corinth alone,
without money, he went to reside with a
Jew, engaged In dally toll at his trade
for a living, and on tho Sabbath he en
tered tho synagogue to teach, attracting
attention only as a rabbi. When Timothy
camo ho changed his whole policy,
preached Christ, ceased to work, and
formed a church. Every minister must In
like manner be governed by tho condi
tions under which he Is placed. 2. God'3
protecting caro over His servants may be
exercised in either of two ways, by de
livering them out of trouble, as at Phlllp
pl (Acts vxl, 20.) or by preventing others
from doing them harm. The latter
method was employed In Corinth (verso
10.) Either accomplishes the Divine pur
pose. 3. Wo nc-tlco that tho miraculous
features have almcst disappeared from
this lesson. Paul's work at Corinth was
on the lino of tho pastor of our time he
was a teacher of the word. By tho truth
addressed to tho understanding, that evtr
most efficient tword of the spirit (Eph.
vl, ,17), he v on converts.
The following morning she remarked
that the bad was the most comfortable
place In the world, and announced her
Intention of remaining there for the
rest of her natural life. And she did.
From that day until the day upon
which she was placed In her coffin last
week she never got up again, although
remaining to within a few months of
her death In the best of health.
Itrsigiintion.
"e man whoso manners are always
apologetic went up to the restaurant pro
prietor and said;
"I wouldn't havo mentioned It, perhaps,
If It hadn't been for jour sign, which says
"If you don't sea what you want, ask
for it." "
"Somo little dainty you'd like? Some
thing In the way of strawberries, or early
vegetables?"
No, I left an overcoat and an umbrella
bv the door. When I went back there I
didn't see them and I did want them. I
don't suppose It'll do any good, but I al
ways obey rules when I see them posted,
and so I camo over just as a matter rl
form to ask for them." Washington
Star.
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3 Try Grain0!
0
It takes the place of Coffee at $
about 1-4 the cost. !
There has recently been placod o
In all grooeiy stores the whole- w
somo table boverogo called $
GRAIN-O, which completely
takes tho placo of coffeo. IT
IS A FOOD DRINK, full of
health, nnd can bo given to the
children as well as the adult
with Rreat benefit.
It is made of pure grains and
looks and tastes llko the finest
grades of Mocha or Java coffee.
It satisfies overyone.
A cup of GltAIN-0 is better
for tho system than a tonic, be
causo its benefit is permanent.
Wb,at coffee breaks down Graiu-O
builds up.
Avoid cheap bran imitations
claiming to bo the ouly original.
Weigh a package of Qrain-0 and
you will see that it is solid grab.
Ask your grocer for Graln-O.
15o. and 25c. per package.
I Try Grain0 !
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