Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-06-16

CHE UNIVERSE. The 'Chicagoan,
started over year since by H. N. F
Lewis, publisher of the Western RuraD
as literary weekly, and which has dis
tinguished itself for some months past
by its discussions Of social questions, is
to be enlarged and name changed to the
Universe. The Chicago Sorosis and Ad-
vance Guard have also been purchased
to be merged therein. The first issue
under the new name, to appear Jano "a,
will contain paper by Hon. Robert Dale
Owen, entitled 'Spiritualism Moral and
Social Necessity Something on this
subject from man of Mr.. Owens emil
hence will attract much attention am
ong all thinkers. Mr.. Owen, Epes Sar-
gent and others are to write regularly.
There w. also be commenced a new
story involving social questions, enti-
tied Married; or A Woman $ Deception
by Caroline F. Corbin, author of 'Rebec-
ca; A Woman's Secret
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Publisher, Fl. N. F. Lewis, Chicago.
BOAT CLUB.-Several times have we
presented this subject to the young
men of Norfolk. Now is the season to
reap the benefits and enjoyments afford.
ed by such an organization. There is
no place on the Atlantic coast where
should be evincsd more nautical spirit
than in Norfolk, and yet we cannot
boast of one regularly organized boat
club.
There is not city in the Union, half
the size Of Norfolk, on the Atlantic or
Pacific coast, that has not two or three
such organizations. Go to work, boys,
and form two or three clubs, raise the
Flag of Health, and, beneath its fresh
folds, bravsly and sturdily compete for
the mastery--see which shall deserve
and win the championship. Yes, we
need two or three clubs in order to
create rivalry, engender spirit ofemu-
lation, and impart an interest to all
concerned. The fact that clubs have
been started and not sustained shows a
lack OF courage and proper apprecia-
ton of manly vigor and love of healthy
sports, anything but complimentary TO
our young men. 1t is to be hoped,
however, that this rebuke will not be
deserved longer, but that a Norfolk
Boat Club will rival, comparative ly
speaking, in esprit and style even those
of New York. Boat rowing is man
ly, athletic exercise, and the many ad-
vantages to be derived therefrom are toe
we'll understood to mead explanation
from us. Boys, organize.
MARTINs.-Every evening the air i.
filled with these joyous and chivalrou,
little birds. They may be seen singly,
with the quickness OIL, a flash, cutting
| with their pointed wings, black holes
through the evening twilight, or moving
by myriads in circling, whirling clouds
making mid-air noisy with their peculiar
gatherings. In different parts of th'
country English sparrows have been i'm
ported by thousands to devour thu
worms that attack shade trees, and the,
are said to be a complete protection.
We wonder if Our little feathery visi
tors cannot be induced to undertake OH
protection against gnats and musketoes
If they will wage war of exterminatiol
against them hereabouts and utterly
destroy them, We will not only be eve
a