THE SU11A3STON TRIBUNE-SATURDAY. AUGUST 27, 1898.
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Early lit Juno n movement was
starter! In this elty known nn the boys'
brigade. At one tlmo a few years nfio
there was a brigade hero but not hav
ing tho proper caro dldnnded, The
brigade Is otgnnlzcd under a chnrter
and Is connected with the National fori
cado which Is composed of about Sev
enty thousand young men and vouths.
Briefly stated the Hoys' brlgado of
America Is u movement among young
men and boys for the advancement of
the kingdom of Christ The company
must be attached to snino Christian or
ganization, which will supervise Its
civil and religious affairs. Tho distinct
ive features of the movement Is that
all meetings of tho comrany are con
ducted under military regulations and
discipline. The required meetings are:
Some weekly religious exorcise; sec
ond, a weekly military ill III. conducted
strictly according to Infantry tactics
of the United States army.
The military features have foeen
found to possess surprising attractions
for boys who vvruld otherwise drift
away from church fellowship. They
nlso furnish excellent training physi
cally and hae many advantages which
need only to bo proven. Bern In mind
however that they are but a means
to an end, namely, to promote habits
of obedience, reverence, discipline, self
respect, and all that tends toward a
Christian manliness.
Tho company here Is connected with
tho Calvary Reformed church but Is
composed of boys from most If not all
of the churches of the city. The mem
bership at tho present time Is llfty
three. but It is the desire of those hav
ing tho company in charge to Increase
thli number to at least sixty-five.
Arrangements are being made to uni
form and equip tho company which no
doubt will be done during; the coming
month. The boys are to give nn enter
tainment In tho church on tho even
ing of Sept. 22, and It is hoped that
they may be uniformed and equipped
for this entertainment. The officers of
the company are ! C. Brink, captain;
Karl Hughes and R. Leo Htiher, lieu
tenants. Tho required number of non
commissioned officers have been ap
pointed by Captain Brink. The meet
ings of the company are public, sti an
gers being welcome to attend.
The closing services of tho Wyoming
camp meeting were held Wednesday.
The services were In progress for a
week but the attendance this year was
not as large as former years. The first
fcervlce Wednesday was the morning
love feast, held at 0.20 o'cloek, Rev. O.
C. Smith, I). D., of Carbondale, con
ducting the service and dellveiing a
very effective address. Rev. Mr. Smith
is one of tho oldest ministers In tho
Wyoming conference and is greatly
loved by his fellow ministers. The ser
mon of the morning was preached by
Rev. Mr. Kelly, pastor at Xnxen. Rev.
Mr. Armstrong, of Forty Fort, took
charge of the nfternnon service. Only
a short service was held. Rev. Clark
Callender. pastor of tho Cnrveitnn
charge, being the speaker. In tho eve
ning Rev. Mr. Van Ilnusen, of Avoca,
preached a stirring sermon. The heavy
storm of the afternoon prevented a
large audience In the evening. The
meetings were In charge of Revs. Wil
son Trleble. Stephen Jay and L. C.
Murdock. Rev. Stephen Jay has been
the chorister. Many of tho cottages
are already vacated nnd the Wyoming
camp giound. which has been so ani
mated the past two months, will soon
take on a slumbering appearance until
another summer rolls around.
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The following has been issued to the
pastors of tho Wyoming district. "Bish
op Mallalleu has informed Rev. I.
Thorite, secretary of the cabinet, that
the appointment of a Pennsylvania suc
cessor to our lamented Dr. Uckmnn will
he left vlth Bishop Fowler, whoso re
turn from England Is expected In a
few weelis. By order of Bishop Mall
alleu the uresldlng elders are directed
to look niter tho work nnd have re
quested Rev. Wilson Trelble, Stephen
Jay and U C. Murdock, tho committee
appointed to have charge of tho camp
meeting to look after this work. This
committee, therefore, requests tho pas
tors and churches to observe as neatly
ns possible the plan of Dr. Kckman for
quarterly meetings and send the quar
tage to Mrs. J. G. Hckman, until a suc
cessor Is appointed. Any information
or help will be gladly given by any
one of the committee. The above plan
has been approved by a meeting of the
preachers on Wyoming camp ground.
Fraternally, Wilson Trelble, Stephen
Jay. Leonard C. Murdock."
The present outlook Is that the state
Young Men's Christian association bible
conference to bo held at Kaglesmere,
September 3 to 11 will be ahead of those
previously held. The speakers are; D.
L. Moody, Henry O. Weston, D. IX,
Robert E. Speer. Rev. F. W. Farr and
James H. McConkey; Rev. Charles
Hurlburt, presiding elder; Harry L.
Maxwell, musical director. Tho stat"
committee t trongly ndvlse young men
to make this a vacation trip. The del
egation Is not confined to Young Men'c
Christian association members but all
people can attend.
.Religious Hews Notes,
The usual monthly missionary meet
ing held at the Young Women's Chris
tian association rooms will be led by
Miss Munson Sunday at 3.13 p. m. All
girls and women aro cordially Invited.
There will be special music.
Rev. Dr. Gullck, superintendent of the
Christian and Missionary Alliance
work In Japan, will conduct serlvccs
U the Gospel Tabernacle, North Jef-
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ferson avenue, unday morning and
evening, also Tuesday afternoon and
evening.
Captuln and Mrs. lloppes, ns ofOcers
In charge of the Volunteer In Peran
um for ono year, have? boon called to
another Hold of labor and therefore
will Imvo a farewell service Sunday
night, Aug. 2S, at 8 p. m., in their hall,
U10 Washington avenue.
W, 11. Jones, tho representative of
tho Faint. Krnus Milling company of
Milwaukee, Wis., will address the
men's meeting at thu Young Men's
Clulstlan association Sunday after
noon nt 3.43. Mr. Jones Is a fluent and
entirtnlnlng speaker. You will miss a
treat If you fall to hear him. All men
nro welcome.
Rev. Dr. a. Paison Nlcolls. nt Rlng
hamtnn, N Y., will occupy the pulpit
of the Dunmnre Piesbytcrlan church
tomorrow morning. Dr. Nlcolls is one
of the most eminent nnd eloquent di
vines of the Tresbyterlan church In
tho t'nltcd States and tho opportunity
to hear him will undoubtedly attract
a laige number of chfirch-gocrs. While
In this city the Dr. will bo tho guest of
Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Blacklngton.
Tomorrow's Services,
Methodist.
Elm l'ark Cliurcli-l'riiycr and pralo
servlco at 0.50; preaching at 10.30 n. m.
and 7.S0 p. m.. by the Rev. Hugh John
con, 1). n.j Sunday school at 2, and Ep
worth r.igtio nt (!.."o p. in.
Providence Mothodlt Episcopal Church
Rev. William Edgar, pastor. Esu.il
t-crvlres will be held. Tho pastor will
preach at 10.30 a. m. and T..:o p. m. Morn
ing subject, "llnw to llecomo Strong;'
evening miliject, "An Incorruptible
Crown." fiimda school nt 2 p. in.; 13p
wortli league, C.13 p. in. Seats free; all
are United.
Court Street Methodist Episcopal
Church G. C. Ljmr.n. pastor. Class
meeting, 10 a. m.; Epwerth lcasuc, uSO.
Preaching by pas-tni at 10.30 and 7.30.
Seats fiec. Evciyliody welcome.
Cedar Aveiiuo Methodist Episcopal
Church F. P. Doty, pastor. The pastor
will preach at 10.30 a m. nnd ".".0 p. m.
Sunday t-ehool at noon; Junior Epworth
league, nt 3 p. m.j Kpvvoilh league, G.30
p. m. Strangeis cordially welcome.
Howard Place African Methodist Epis
copal Church. Rev. J I. A. Grant, 15. D..
pastor. 10.M a. m.. subject, "Baptism of
Power;" 2.3ft, Sr.t day school; 7.30 p. in.,
nn cxegeslB of I Cor. xv, 2S. All are car
dlally Invited to these sci vices.
Presbyterian.
First Presbytciliin Church Rev. Thom
as W. Swan, of New Btlgbton, Pa., will
pieach morning and evening. Sabbath
school nftr close of morning service.
Orion Rldgo Piesbytorl.in Church
morning t-etvlcc at ln.Jil, evirlng service
at 7.1V Rev. John It. Duvles, D. D., of
Philadelphia, will ireuch at both ser
vices. Bible fcchool at 12 o'llock. All arc
welcome.
Episcopal.
St. Luke's Parish Rev. Rogers Israel,
rector; Rev. Edward J. Hatighton, senior
ctuatu; Rev. M. Belknap Nash, junior cu
rate. Twelfth Sunday after Trinity. St.
Luke's Church 7 a. m., Holy Commun
ion. 0.15 a. m., Sunday bi'hnol and Bible
clas.-(s, 10.3u u. m., morning pi.iver and
Mimon; 7.30 p. m.. evening prayer. St.
Mark's, Dunmon S.30 a. m.. Holy Com
munion; 0.13 a. in., Sunday school nnd Bi
ble clavs; 7.30 p. m., evening player. South
Side Mission, Fig strict n a. m., Sunday
school and Bible classes. East End
Mission, Prcscott avenue 3 p. in., Sun
day school nnd Bible clasts.
St. David's Chinch Coiner Jackson
street and Binmley nvir.ue. Rev. Edwaid
James Mcllenry. lector. Twelfth Sunday
after Trinltj. 10.30 a. nt., morning piayor
nnd sermon; 11.13 .u m., Sunday school.
No evening service.
Baptist.
First Baptist Church Scranton street.
Rev. S. F. Mathews, pastor. The usual
preaching service by the pastor on Sab
bath moinlng. in tho evening a le'ctuio
by the pastor; theme, "Vacation Experi
ences." Young People's prayer meeting,
(i 30 p. m., led by the pastor; theme, ' Con
quest." Sunday 'ihool, 2 p. m.; Dr. Bel.
doe, superintendent. Ptaver meeting
Wednesday events, 7.15 p. in. All are
cordially Invited.
Not th Mala Avenue Baptist Church
Rev. W. G. Watklns, pastor. Preaching
by tho pastor ut 10.10 and 7.30. .Morning
subject, "Ellsliu at Dothan; or. Heaven la
Just Bej nnd." Evening subject, "Nuamiin
Healed the Value of a Tcstlmon."
Tlmo will be speiial music by the choir
in charge of Mr. Reese Watklns. Biblo
school ut 2 o'clot K. All aro invited.
Green Rldgo Baptist Church Rev. W.
J. Foul, pastor. Senilis at 10.30 a. in.
mid 7.30 p. in. Subject in tho moinlng,
"God In Partneishhi with Man," in the
evening, "Habits a Blessing or a Curse."
Shlloh Baptist Chinch 313 Center btreet.
Morning subject, "Draw Near." Sun
day school, 2 . m., and Baptist Young
People'. union, 7 p. m. Evening subj -ct,
"Not Forsake Them." All aro welcome.
Rev. J. H. Bell, pastor.
Wnverly Baptist Church-Rev. A. 1W
gen Browe, pastor. Preaching by tho
pastor. At lo.'O a. in., "Jesus Christ, th
Truth." and nt s.(i : in , "Rsther, the
Militating Maiden," illustraltd with tho
stereoptiron, and acetylene gas. Bapilst
Young People's union prayer rneetlns at
7 p. in.. led by Mr C. M. llrovve.
Jackson Street Baptist Church I'rnyer
meeting at 0.30 a. m. ; pi earning at W."" a.
m.. by tho Rev. James Hughes; Sunday
school at 2 p. m. ; pn aching in the even
ing at 7 p. m. by licentiate D. C. Thomas.
Seats free; all welcome.
Lutheran.
The Evangelical Lutheran Twelfth
Sunday nfur Trinity. Gospel. Murk vll,
31-37; Epistle, II Cor. ill, 4-11; vestment
color, giecn.
St. Murk's, Washburn nnd Fourteenth
streets Kev. A. L. Rumcr, Ph. D pastor.
Services, 10.30 a. m. und 7.30 p. m.; Lu
ther league. ii.3o p. in.; Sunday school, 12
m. Moinlng subject, "Alnno with Jesus."
Evening subject, "Vo Shall Learn Doc
lilne." Holy Trinity, Adams avenue und Mul
berry btreet Bcv. C. G. Spleker, past jr.
Sei vices, J0.3O a. in.; Sunday school, .' in.
No evening service.
Zlnn'ti. Mltllu avenue Rev. P. P. Zlxel
mann, pastor. Services, 10.30 a. m. ; Sua.
d.iv school, 2 p. in.
St. Paul's. Short avenue Rev. W. C. L.
I .a tur. pastor. Si rv Ices, 10.30 a, m. and
7 JO p. m., Sunday scliooi. 2.M p. m.
(iiilst. Cedar iivenue and Reich street
Rev. II. F. I.lsse, pastor. Services, 10.30 a.
in Sunday school, 2 p m.
St. Peter's. Prcscott avenue Rev. J. W.
BY J. E. GILBERT, D. D., LL. D.,
Secretary of American Society of Religious Education?
INTRODUCTION. The prophets of
Israel filled a varied ministry. They
were the poets nnd historians of their
times, the teachers of morals and rell
Clon, the expounders of tho law, the
KtHtunients for revealing God's will
to men, tho bearers of comfort to the
distressed and warning to tho wicked.
They predicted the future which they
saw as related to the coming of the
Messiah (Rev. xlx, 10). Withal, tlu-y
weio statesmen, their patriotism foe
Itiif dominated by religious motves. To
them tho enemy of tho nation was the
enemy of God; the traitor to tho public
weal was a rebel to the Almighty. They
mndo exhortations In behalf of Jeru
salem ns tho Kingdom of God (Psalm
cxxvll, C). Tho prophets were esteem
ed by the kings as among tho national
defenders, and their opinions were
sought on all lmportnnt occasions (1
Kings xxll, 6). Our lesson today pre
sents Elisha In this political function.
Dining the war between Syria and Is
rael he had his residence nt Dothan, a
short distance from tho national capi
tal, where he was able to give advice
as best served tho public good.
SECRECY. The lesson opens with a
brief reference to Syrlnn strategy
(Verso S). Tho king called councils
of war to determine the best plans of
campaign. The geography nnd topo
graphy of the country would naturally
be considered. Where might the attack
bo most successfully made, and by
what route might the army march. A
camping place or headquarters would
be selected, In which the forces might
He (n nmbush, from which they might
be quickly moved to como upon their
adversaries nnd surprise them. If
strategic positions could bo secured vic
tory might bo expected. It has al
ways been regarded as proof of good
generalship to compel nn enemy to
fight under adverse circumstances. Of
course in all this planning the utmost
secrecy was necessary. If any one
should divulge tho conclusions reached
In the war council defeat was certain,
and the guilty party, If known nnd
nrrested, would suffer speedy death as
a tialtor.
DISCLOSURE The results of all de
liberations In the Syrian councils were
made known to Elisha in his home nt
Dothan, hundreds of miles distant. No
ono came from the Syrians to tell him,
but the spirit of God revealed tho se
crets. (Verse n.) How this was done,
whether by oral message or vision. It
matters not. With great promptness'
he sent the intelligence to the King of
Israel. This he did, not because of the
vlttue of the king, who had no personal
claim upon the regard of a man of God,
but who, on the contrary, by hl3 sins
merited nothing of favor. Rut It was
for the nation's sake. Israel, although
in rebellion against the house of David,
was nevertheless a part of God's chosen
people. Destined ultimately to bo car
ried Into hopeless captivity. (2 Kings
xvil, fi,) this northern kingdom had a
mission to serve before its downfall,
and God would protect It until thnt
mission wns accomplished. It was on
that account that the prophet of God
was permitted to know the seciets of
tho Syrian king and report them to
the King of Israel.
DELIVERANCE Ry the Information
obtained from Elisha the king of Israel
saved his army from capture, and him
Randolph, pastor. Services, 10.30 a. m.;
Sunday school, 0.30 a. m.
Emmanuel, Reeso street Rev, John ki
wala, pastor. Services, 10.30 a. in.; Sun
day school, 2 p. m.
Graco Lutheran Church Corner Madl
non avenue nnd Mulberry stiect. Rev.
Foster V. Gift, pastor. Services at 10.30
u. m. and at 7.30 p. m. Morning theme,
"Two Gates und ivvo Way3j" evening
theme, "Evening Sight; or A HopctuI
Meditation."
Miscellaneous.
Grace Reformed Episcopal Church Wy
oming avenue, below Mulberry street.
Prayer and pinlse service, 0.30 a. m.; dl
vlno worship, 10.30 nnd 7.30 p. m. Preach
ing by the pastor. Morning, "Rooted and
Grounded in Love," Ephes. 3;17. Evening,
"Studies In ThessalonlPiis, " 1 Thess. v,
1-11. Sabbath school, 12 m.: Young Peo
ple's Society of Christian Endeavor, C.J)
p. m. Seats all free. Strappers welcome.
Calvary Refom.ed Church Comer Mon-
loe a venue and Gibson stie-et. Rev. G. W.
Welsh, pastor. 10 n. m.. catechetlcs; 10 30,
morning service, "And God Saw That Ev
erything Was Very Gcod," Gen. 1-31.
11 43, Sunday school; 6.13, Christian En
deavor: 7.30, evening service. Subject,
"Tho Completeness of God's Power to
Save." Seats free. All welcome.
All Souls' I'nlversallst Church-Rev. F.
W. Whlppcn, pastor. The. pulpit will bo
occupied In tho morning by tho Rev. J.
Richards. No evening service.
First Welsh Congregational Church
South Main avenue. Rev. David Jonns,
pastor. Services, 10 a. m. and 6 p. in. Tho
pastor will occupy the pulpit at both ser
vices. In the morning tho theme will he
"Amputation," nnd in the evening, "De
nying for the Sake of Others." Sunday
school nt It. 30 a. m. All welcome.
First Church of Christ (Scientist) No
51D Adams nvenue. Sunday service. 10.30
a. m. and S p. m. Testimonial meeting
Wednesday nt 8 o'clock. All welcome.
Seats free.
People's Prohibition Chinch Rev. Dr.
Bird, pastor. There will bo regular
preaching service on Sabbath In Co-op.
erntlvo hall Hydo Park, at 7.30 p. m. Sub.
ject, "Some Crowned nnd Uncrowned He.
iocs." Everybody welcome.
Plymouth Congregational Chinch
Jackson street. Mr. Evan R. vvilllams,
of Marietta college. Ohio, wUI occupy tho
pulpit tomorrow. Pre.lchtng at lu.30 a. m.
nnd 7.30 p, m. Sabbath school ut 12 o'clock.
Sherman nvmue Sabath school at 2.13 p.
m. Young People's Society of Christlai
Endeavor irtctlng at 6.30 p. m.
MUSICAL GOSSIP.
i
James O. Huneker, tho renowned
New York critic, writes in his "Racon
teur" (Musical Courier) ns follows:
"-'hero Is a plinlst coming to this
country in a few weeks on whosa foro
front Is engraven tho word perfection
Moris Rosenthal, according to the most
learned authorities, on tho art of play
ing tho piano, Is thu man among men,
tho king of plunlsts. I was told In
Germany that his playing has gained
heavily on tho musical, tho imagina
tive side. Ho plays Liszt, Brahms,
Chopin, Schumann equally well. JIo
storms at heaven's portals technically,
and his play la described na being fab
ulous, sensational and a miracle of per
fection. Now perfection In any nrt la
rare, for he begins where most pianists
end. We are ripe in America for play
Ins of this sort, playing like that, the
whirlwind reasons not. calolea not. hut
1 sweeps you off y.our critical Ices, Shu
Lesson for August 28.
Blisha at Dothao,
2 Kings VI: 8-18.
self likewise, because he was comman
der In chief and usunlly led the forces
In tho field. Indeed, this wns his chief
function, that for which the people
had clamored when they changed tho
form of government from a theocrney
tn n monarchy. (1 Snm VIII, 20.) Tho
tenth verse Is n little obscure. It seems
to Indicate that on receiving tho pro
phet's word the king sent spies to veri
fy the statements, and on learning tho
facts avoided the place of danger. The
Vtllgnto gives n different turn to the
passage. Having learned vvhero the
Syrians Intended to estnbllsh them
selves the king of Israel sent and took
possession of tho place and occupied
It In advance, so thnt when tho enemy
enmo he was surprised. And this was
done repeatedly, so that by the advice
of Elisha Israel outwitted Syria In mil
itary movements. A king, an army, a
nation were thus under the protecting
care of God through his faithful minis
ter, and the evil designs of a powerful
neighbor were frustrated.
TREACHERY After several such
experiences the Syrian ruler naturally
suspected that he was betrayed by
some of his own men (Verso 11), nn In
ference that caused him much anxiety,
because a secret foe In one's household
Is always most to be dreaded. (Psalm
XLI, 0.) A council was called to ferret
out the treachery. It was an Interest
ing moment when the chief captains
gathered about their commander to
solve a mystery and determine how the
plans of campaigns were so quickly
carried to their enemy. Which of
those present wns the offender, a
question not unlike that raised among
tho disciples when the Mnstcr foretold
his betrayal, each doubting his follow
nnd all In suspense. (Matt xxvi, 02:)
But the doubt was soon dismissed. One
of those present affirmed that therp was
no traitor among them, that Elisha had
revealed the king's secret, (verse 12.)
How did he know this? Perhaps some
one had reported, nnd the news had
been carried from one to another. It Is
more probable that tho statement wns
a conjecture. The extraordinary pow
ers given to Elisha, exhibited In the
cure of Naanian, were doubtless known
throughout Syria.
CAPTURE As might bo uxpectod,
the king Immediately resolved to tako
this man of God, and so prevent fur
ther Interference with his plans. (Verse
13.) But that was Justly esteemed no
easy matter. He who could heal the
leper and make known the councils of
war was regarded as a most formida
ble character. Besides, on account of
his service to the nation it was rightly
judged that the people among whom ho
lived, as well as tho kingdom whom ho
fnlthfully served, would lcslst any at
tempt to capture Elisha. The expedi
tion was regarded all the more hazard
ous when It was told that the prophet's
residence wns ver near to Samaria,
and, consequently, nny expedition sent
against him, wns liable to encounter
the flower and strength of Israel's ar
my. For these reasons Benhadad
gathered a strong force, with horses
and chariots, nnd they came down un
der cover of the darkness, of night and
invested the city round about. (Verso
14.) The war for tho tlmo b-dnc is
transferred. Tho military of Syria has
been arrayed against tho prophet of
God, heathenism against Judaism.
(Psalm II: 2)
pianist who can accomplish all tho
wonders universally ascribed to Posen
thul must bo a magician. That ho has
Improved vastly since his visit hero
f.ome years ngo is not to bo doubted.
He will be tho evening star In the mus
ical firmaments this season." Rosen
thal will make his first appearance this
season In Carnegl-- Music Hall on Oc
tober 20th and 29th.
II II I!
Professor J. Alfred Pennington will
be at his post nt the organ In Elm
Park church tomorrow after a short
vacation. During his absence Mrs. F.
P. Price substituted very acceptably.
Mrs. Price Is a pupil of Prof. Penning
ton and uniting ns she does high mus
ical ability with Indomitable perse
verance she Is bound to succed as an
organist. In nsklng Mrs. Price to sub
stitute for him at the largo Elm Park
organ Professor Pennlnstnn conferred
an honor which ho would be willing to
confer on very few.
II II II
The quartette of Elm Park church
will bo In their places the first Sunday
In September after a month's vacation.
A delightful feature will be begun nt
that time and continue throughout the
year, namely, a four page "Order of
Serlvce," containing every word which
the choir sings, bo it anthem, hymn
duet or solo, Tho usunl method 13 to
print tho names of the pieces only.
II II II
The Lawrence band will give a con
cert nt Nay Aug Park this afternoon at
3 o'clock. The programme folows:
March. "Tho Vampire' Mosh
Musical potpourri, "A Night In Berlin, '
Hartmnn
Medley, "Tho Merry Minstrels" ..Voelker
March, "Tho Nation's Honor" ....Shields
Medley-overture, "Herald Squaro
Echoes" Beyco
Selection, "The Last of tho Hogans,"
Braham
Grand American Fantasia Ilcndlx
Mnrch, "The Nation's Trlde" ....Scouton
(Dedicated to Rear Admiral Dovvcy.)
II II II
Special music will bo rendered by tho
Schubert quartette nt tho Elm Park
church tomorrow morning nnd evening.
The members are Thomns Beynon, Da
vid Stephens, J. W. Jones, under John
T. Wntklns' direction, Thp programme
will be: Baritone solo, "Lead Kindly
Light;" duets. "Cnlm ns tho Night."
"Crucifix;" quartette, "The Land That
Is Fairer Thun Day."
II II II
A quartette from Bauer's band have
been furnishing delightful music to tho
cottagers at Lake Wlnola during tho
pa! week.
II II II
Mr. David Blspham recently Intro
duced to a Parisian music teachor a
young Boston gentleman with a beau
tiful "Top C" and predicts for htm a
phenomenal career.
II II II
)I, Evan Williams, tho superb Welsh
tencr, of Now York city, spent his
holidays near his old Ohio home, where,
with dieting and systematic out-door
everclse has taken off for,y-ono pounds
of flesh.
Owllym Miles, the Welsh baritone, of
St-vf York city, Is to be one of the
K'adlng soloists at tho Bangor, Me.,
musical Xestlvol Oct, B4 fi and.
ALARM. When the morning broke
upon Dothan th Syrian host compassed
tho city. (Verso 15.) Men on raising
from their couches were filled with ter
ror. So quietly nnd stealthily had the
movement been executed that there
had been no attempt at defense. The
Inhabitants nppeand to bo nt tho mer
cy of tho Invaders, who might nt pleas
ure plunder, destroy nnd murder, ac
cording to tho custom of war In those
duyn. Elisha'n sorvnrits rushed In tho
presence of IiIh muster, uttering the
despair which was In every heart. Hla
words had, howover, a measure of
hope, "How shall wo do?" as If he
supposed the man of miracle might do
something even tinder these distress
ing circumstances. The spirit of Eli
sha did not fall In this hour of alarm.
Sustained by an unfaltering trust, he
called tho fenrs of his servant by as
suring him that there was ample pro
tection, a greater forcr that might be
used against tho Syrians. (Verso 16.)
IBs was like tho faith o,f Hezeklah.
(II Chron. xxl: 7-s.) a century later.
Ho knew that ho would not beforsaken
by the Almighty (Matt, xxvi: 63).
VICTORY. Elisha did not rest In
tha righteousness of his cause, but ho
prayed. That prayer was In two parts,
each having n specific object, and both
parts exhibiting faith and leading to
victory. Tho purpose of the first prayer
was to strengthen the seivant, that he
as well ns his mnMer mlcbt be confi
dent nnd know the secret of defense.
( urse 17.) In answer to this prayer
the young map's spiritual vision wau
quickened so that he saw angelic forc
es In form resembling chariots and
horiies ot(lre, (Psalm xxxlv: ",) the
same appearance printed at tho trans
lation of Elijah. (II Kings It: 12.) It
Is Impossible to give any further ac
count of this phenomenon, although
many attempts have been made to find
here figures of spiritual things. The
second prayer (verso IS) was offered
while the Syralans were approaching
tho prophet's house to lay hands on
hlin "Smlto this people with blind
ness," he cried, a measure of defense.
(Gen. xlx: 2,) employed by Lot In So
dom. Here our lesson closes abruptly,
but the verso following, relates how
Elisha led tho blinded men to Samaria
and delivered them to the king.
CONCLUSION. Tho lesson shows.
nnd was doubtless Intended to show,
tho worth of a good man. However
nooessiry may bo armies and navies In
tlmo of war, men who trust In God aro
more valuable, a greater defense
ngainst enemies, (Psalm xxxilt: 16-19).
for they secure the wisdom and help of
God, who alone gives victory. We learn
hero nlso the secret of tho good man's
strength It Is In praer. Laving hold
upon the Almighty by faith one nllles
hlipself to the unfailing source of all
wisdom and player. (Peter ill: 13.)
Su-h a man Is cnlm when others are
excited, courageous in the midst ot
fear, and safe even In the time of ex
treme peril.. And what does all this
menn, except that righteousness exalts
a nation? (Prov. xlv: 34.) This is the
ono great truth to be learned fiom tho
history of tho Jewish and Israelltlsh
nvinirchy, the lesson which needs to
b" learned In all nations. So long as
Elisha Is at Dothan the king Is safo In
Samaria! A faithful minister of God,
delivering his word to rulers, will bring
peaee to a land, and defeat Its foes.
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LETTERS TROM THE PEOPLE.
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nama. Tho Tribune will not be held re
sponsible for opinions here expiesacd,
Dr. Hill Still at It.
Editor of Tho Tribune.
Dear Sir: The shelter at tho park Is
all right for I tried them last night. We
wero up there at tho commencement of
the rain. Quite a few picnickers wero
there. We were dry when we went under
tho tents and dry when we came out. I
know I wns dry. More contributions to
day for tho park: Dr. S. P. Longstreet,
J5; Hunt & Connell gave the boiler wo
asked for yesterday to heat water with
a faucet in It, tco, so the picnickers can
make tea or coffee. Tho Mount Pleasant
mini) sent up a load of coal,
John Jermyn gave $25 for a llttlo en
terprise wo have on hand In the puk nnd
about which wo will tell you later. Ho
said If It cost more he would give It.
Now I want to seo how many will send
mo $1 each, only want ono dollar each,
remember. But I want lots of them.
Youis truly.
Dr. G. E. Hill.
Scranton, Aug. 26, IMS.
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