The New York herald., 1869-01-03

At the noon prayer meetings held In Chicago the
exhorcrs have been considerably exercised over the
conversion Of Jews 10 Christianity The Standard
says:-Eev G. f. Rider speaks OF a very interesting
service held in Of the Presbyterian churches OF
the city last Sunday evening" recently converted
Jew was baptized. II had been previously an
nounced in the papers, and the house was
crowded, probably not less than fifty Jews being
present. After the close OF the meeting
number OF the Jews remained, some OF them
angry and full OF debate, but some OF them serious
and really affected. Tears were in the eyes OF more
than one. Monday morning several Jews sent to
the pastor OF the church and to Mr. Rider to have
further conversation with them. 'If this which You
tell il true said they, III Jesus really the Messiah,
the ancient people Of God in the city looks encourag
ing. Christian brethren OF the Northwest, let is
pray for this people. We owe them debt greater
than we ever can pay. They are the descendants or
Abraham and Moses and David and the brethren
according to the flesh OF Paul, and Peter and our
religion. They are the people whom God chose.
SHAH we be more negectful OF them s actn-
s tn are cars Weus oven them
Have we not so much as prayer for themY
brother froo Burlington, Iowa, tells US OF little
Jewish girl who was reached by q sunday school
meeting held in that city year ago. God used her
as a light in her own home, and her mother has
and the entire family are brought under Christian
influence.
Tho Morality Of "Those Curious Dances''-
"sIay 1 Put my Arm Around your Whist,
Miss ?v.
lady correspondent Of the Observer discourses
as follows upon the subject.of those curious dances
called .round dances,' and the duty Of Christian
parents in relation thereto:-
MEssRs. EDlToRs:-Your quotations from the Mo-
rar.aa on the subject Of dancing Is timely and sen,
sible What are Christian parents dOingf .'Round
dances,n as they are called, have always been OBJ
jected to by sober people. Waiting was for long
time the only form known, and in stories OF English
society only fast" young women were gwen to such
dancing, calling those VINO objected to them
1t is within the memory OF most OF us when the
polka and kindred dances were introduced Notes
Of preparation were sounded; very peculiar and
fascinating dance had been discovered In Paris; 1t
was to be taught to q select few, and first made
known to the world on occasions OF some great jee.
was found on this slie the Atlantic and spread with
American rapdity. Kindred dances with variations
followed. Children learned them, and forgot to drop
them when they were no longer children EVIL
minded people liked them, the careless did not
mind, young people were fascinated, the weak
yielded against their better judgment, and some
who ought 10 have known better were Overruled
The refined and delicate forgot to say that these
dances are borrowed " from the 9easantry 81 Europe
true one for us. The truth is that Christian and
right minded parents have not been firm enough
In the matter They know the practice is nischscv-
Gus they cannot tell young people all the evils nor
wonld they be believed u they coaia anu tney nave
never easy TO do just right there are always thorns
and brers the way but that Is no reason for turn
ing aside. - q. -. 49, -, r.u.o :.
man well known In s0ciety-not young, and who
could not dance-was sitting at party, near young
lady, and watching the mazes OF "Gerlnan.n He
turned to her. knowing her well, and said !" wish
you would let me put my arm around your waist"
or course she looked Ut him In amaZement. "Oh," /"
said ne, "you know can't dance, but don't see
the difference All these young men have their arms
about the girls waists, and why shouldn't have the
same privilege, though sit stillYp
Christian parents go and look on and see no
wrong, or ''hope no harm is DONE" uhey know
better) And young people go alone-no other friend
with thern-and dance till morning. and call 1t the
sGerman.n The mischiefs are manfold-the late
hours which totally unfit them for the work OF the
next day; the long continued and wearing excite
ment, making recreation toll; the absolute need not
only OF food but Gf stimulus to keep up fictitious
strength for SO many hours' work, and as we all
know these scenes, even In good society become
almost orgies. And parents mourn aud lament and
weakly say:-"What can we dof Our children must
must enjoy themselves Not one in q hun
dred has frmness enough to say ut shall not
be-" And yet they know the mischieis and
evils that must OF necessity spring from these late
exciting promiscuous dances; aud they shut their
eyes and let the devil have his own way and lead
their sons ana daughters To destruction. What shall
we dof In many doubtful questions 1t is very dill
entertainment TOO lavish or too late or what is
extravagant in dress, equipage or outlay. But here
the line Is plain. Round dances. Let them be for
hidden and banlshed to their "own place. where
they roursh. our police know where to fnd them
in their luxurfance.
1t Is marvel that anything 80 vulgar ever gained
place among decent people. one thing Is marked.
was ever found, to our knowledge, engaged III these
dances.