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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-20
A County Teachers Institute will
be held in Lancaster, Commend
ing July 18th, 1871, to
continue two weeks.

In conducting this Institute we
are promised the aid of all the Facul-
ty OF the PlattevilIe Normal School,
unless some of the mem bers shall be
absent from Wisconsin. Prof. Chas.
IL. Allen has also promised to be
with us part of the time, if not
away to California. Prof j. Nc
Gregor, Principal of the Lancaster
Schools, and Mr.. A. w. Barber, late
Principal of the Boscobel Schools,
have promised to aid us. We also
hope that Prof W. B. Clark, late Prin-
cipal Of the Patch Grove Academy,
Mr.. and Mrs. Newcomb, present
Principal and Asst slant Of that ms
titution, and T. J Brooks, Principal
Of the Menasha Schools, will be pres
ent to labor with us part of the
time at least.
The above named persons will not
conduct all the exercises; our home
and untry teachers will also have an
opportunity to practice" We shall
form the Institute into kind of Nor
mol School, and special drill Oh the
manner of conducting school and of
imparting instruction will be given.
Essays, papers, and lectures on two
or more evenings each week.
We hope to make these meetings
profitable by awakening deeper in
terest in the cause of education.
Board can be obtained at reasona-
BILE rates.
Como with text books, and let us
take general review.
We extend a general invitation to
friends of education to attend all our
exercises.
Will District Boards whose schools
will then be in session allow their
teachers to attend the Institute p
We assure you that it will be no loss
but a gain.
W. II, H0LF0RD,
Bloomington, June 1911 Co. Sup OF Schools.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-20
FARM FOR SALE

IN the town of Little Grant, containing 20 acres So
l acres fenced aud improved; comfortable log DWELL
ing thereon also good log stables and other outbud
ings; the remaining IS beautiful grove of
timber. There is also orchard of IS trees, some
bearing, grapes and other small fruits good brick
school house half mile distant good road sides
of farm; is four miles from Patch Grove. AZ miles
from Bloomington 10 miles from Bridgeport and IL
from Glen Haven, steamboat landing the Mssis-
slppi river.
Price. SIS per acre, half cash, balance time to
suit purchaser If desired the crops will be sold with
the farm. Possession given Immediately. For
ther particulars apply to James Quinn on the farm,
James Balantine, Bloomington, Wis.
,June Sth 1871 2m3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-20
STONE FIGURING MILLS.
"ROWDEN FARM"
STOCK FARM FOR SALE.

The undersigned offers for sale his farm 20 miles
below the village Of Cassvle in the town OF Cdssvir
Grant county. Wis. The above farm consists of the
south half of section y, town B, range is well
tered by several largo springs and brooks; 200
of it under fence. and SO under cultivation; a
young, thrifty orchard of 2hO trees the prmises
a young Nursey of about IS 600 young Zone and two
year CID trees started comfortable brick dwelling
and pledty of good outbuildngs the place. The
building is beautifully situated to command a view of
the Mississippi river and the Dubuque and Minnesota
Railroad for Is miles up and down the river. THIS
Is THE PLACE WHERE l RAISED THOSE LARGE
WATERMEL0NS The place is unsurpassed in g rant
county for Stock Farm. l will sell the above place
either with or without Stock and Farm Implements
Terms-0ne-third Of the purchase money down, the
balance on time to suit purchaser.
JOHN ii. G. SNECLODE.
Dated Cassville January u, 1871. 35tf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-20
From Patch Grove.

Ma. Covert notice inEhe last issue of
the HERALD that my name is inserted as one
OF the officers Of the day for the Patch Grove
celebration. For good and sufficient reasons
which am ready to explain, decline 70 act
in that capacity The name Of Jesse Weed
should be inserted in place of mine on the ex-
ecutye committee as published two weeks ago,
as he was regularly elected TO that position at
the first and only meeting for that purpose
J. B. Cory.
Patch Grove, June IS, 1871.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-20
FARM FOR SALE.

The west half Of the noeth-east quarter of section
80 g. offered for sale. Said land is situated on
the old Military road, miles west Of Mount Hope :;
65 under plow fine young orchard Of about
$50 trees beginning to bear small comfortable house,
good granary good spring Of water; a large grove
protecting house and stock yard good school halt
mi lie distant. Also so of timber land hafmile
distantthe west half of the north west quarter of
Section 10. town 6. range 4. ANY wishing small
farm would do well to examine this place before look
ing further ALFRED BRUNS0N.
Mount Hope, February 10, 1871. 22-37*$2tf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-20
Potosi Celebrates.

The people Of potosi propose to celebrate
the coming Fourth in becoming style by hav-
ing general picnic gathering There will
be speaking, reading, toasts, dinner, fireworks
and dancing. A good cornet band will be in
attendance. All are invited to come celebrate
with US, bringing full baskets of something to
eat. CoNmrrrRF
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-20
S25 REWARD !!

Strayed stolen from the subscribers, on the 5th
day of May, dark brown (geldng) horse, six years
old right hind foot white small spot of white left
hind foot small star in foreh lad, small bunch
kle of left hind foot, limb slightly thckened on the
inside of LETT fore leg hair of point of
hips by hip straps is about medium height, rather
slim built swall ears which he was inclined to throw
back when he started to trOt
We will pay any person returning the same Twenty
Five Dollars. suitably reward any one giving in
formation Of his whereabouts
PARKER. HILDEBRAND 4 co.
Boscobel Wis, May Gath 1871. Iva
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-20

EACH TICKET HOLDER will be entitled to free
admission to the Concert The drawing to take place
on the evening of the 4th of July 1877 at the Hall
ia Mascoda Persons living at distance will fare az
Justly and their rights and claims be respected the
same as If they resided Ia Musooda
MANNER OF DRAWING There viii be furnished
two wheels, containing 5000 Tickets repI
ing the number Of tickets soldthe other containing
; 900 Prizes and Blank Tickets with prize written
plainly on each Prize Ticket. ~ Remember the
Prize Tickets not numbered.
The Committee to superintend the Drawing, to be
chosen by the ticket holders present To show the
public in general that Just what we say, and
that everything will DO conducted honoraby we re-
fer all to the leading wholesale Houses in Chicago and
and the business firms of Mnscoda.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-20
Patch we, June Is, 1871.

49, Baxter & Kinney have just re-
ceived a very large stock of new style
Buckle and Bon Caters, of the cele-
brated Reynolds Bros make-prices
$3.50 to $3.50 per pair. Also Croquet
Slippers and Buskins, of all the latest
styles. These goods are lower in
price than they have ever before of
fered in this market. 2w
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-20

GIVEN AWAY. In orr advertising
columns this week viii be found
some uncommonly liberal announce
mcnts. Fifteen hundred dollars are
TO be given away at Prairie du Chen
ON the Fourth, etc, etc.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-20
sow STRAYED

strsyed from the subscriber living in British Hol
low, town Of Potosi, about the 18th day Of May last
one black Essex SOW, heavy with pigs, about one VT
old aud weighs from $50 to 200 pounds. Any person
returning said to me giving information that
will lead to hei recovery will be literally rewarded
JOHN KRUZER.
Britt sh Hollow, June II, ISL. 2w3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-20
NJ AR II led;

In Patch Grove, June 18th, 1871, by Rev c. Bushby
Mr.. Benjamin G. Jones, Of Eastman, and Miss Rhoda
Orria Policy, Of Patch Grove.
In Liberty June 9Th, 1871, by Rev Lyman Haskell
Mr. WILDER +. Latham, Of Clifton, and Miss Hannah
NJ Chestnut of Liberty.
IL Liberty, May 2lsE. ls7l, 10y Rev. Lyman Haskell,
Mr. Julius W. Bradley. of Ellenboro, and Miss Mary
A. Chapman, Of Liberty.
10 Platteville. May S0th. 1871 by Rev. J. Knibbs
Mr. Henry DenisoR and Miss Margaret Smith.
At sinsinswa Mound June 18th, ISL, by Rev
Muller, Mr. saml Murray and Miss Margart kinsella.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-20
COLT STRAYED.

strayed from the subscriber residing on the ora.
lard farm in north Lancaster. about the 1st Of NAV
iron gray horse colt years DID, good size rather
wild; had on a halter when he left. ] will pay a
liberal reward for the return of the animal or infor
nation that will lead to his recovery. D. BIRCH.
Lancaster, June g. 1871. lwa
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-20

cy- Arrangements have been made
to furnish those who may attend the
Patch Grove Fourth Of July celebra-
ton with dinner. A reasonable sum
will be charged.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-20

FOURTH OF jury BASKET Ic.-There
will be a Sabbath School basket picnic in the
Oak Ridge school house, town Of Mt. Hope,
three miles from the village, on the Miliyille
road, on the coming Fourth Of July. All
ueighboring Sabbath Schools are in
vtcd 10 attend. Come everybody, and let us
have a good time. Good speakers have been
engaged, among them the Rev Mr.. Bushby
Of Patch Grove.
Com. or ARRANGEMENTS.
Mt Hope, June 18Th, 1871.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-20
STRAY STEER.

Taken up by the subscriber on lands owned by him
sectisn So town s. north Of range s. west town OF
Bloomington Wis. light red steer two years old
This spring. The owner is requested to prove prop
erty pay charges and take said stray away.
JACOB BLUIH.
Bloomington, May 9th, 1871. 50w4%
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-20
STRAY STEER.

Taken up by the subscriber on lands owned by him
section town S, range g. Lancaster. pale red
yearng steer. star in forehead little white on rump
marks. The owner is requested TO prove prop.
erty pay charges and take said stray away.
K. BUGBY.
Lancaster, May Goth, 1871. 5lw4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-20
DWELLING AND LOTS

FOR SALE.
viii sell my house and lots in the village Of
Lancaster house story with good rooms good cell
lar and estern some choice bearing fruit trees on the
apples plums cherries and grapes
Lancaster, June 9, 1870. If A. SWEENEY
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-20

GooD-A newspaper addressing
machine, for which many points Of
excellence are claimed, has been in
vented by Mr. Rindlaub of tho Platte
Vile Witness, and Mr.. J. Richard, jr.
mechanic Of considerable ingenuity.
Tho price Of the machine will be
much less than that of any other
kind in use
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-20

raA. Schooley's Chicago price list
Of dry goods and woolens quotes the
Lancaster Wooden Mill tweeds at 90
"a 100, which is ten per cent per
yard moro than any other wooden
goods are marked
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-20

Taken up by the subscriber on lands owned by him
in section 81 town range 4, town of Waterloo,
about the Oct day of May 1871. bay horse oolt
three years old star in forehead and hind feet white
The is requested to prove property pay charges
and take said stray away.
JAMES L. FINLEY.
Waterloo. June l. 1871. 3w2s
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-20

Ray Contractors and builders are
referred to the proposals for building
a new Jail at Lancaster, published
elsewhere.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-20

Ir CHEERS The beverage flowing
from the fountain in Mr.. James A.
Jones drug store cheers but does not
inebriate Try some.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-20
FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN f!
Rare Chance far m phvsi.t.,,

Ny residence office, ONCE stock and lots in Beetown
village are tor sale For physician wishing coun-
Try practice il is one Of the best locations in the
country. For terms and other information apply to
Beetown. May TO- 1871. Soft
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-20

r9sThe Congregational Festival
last Tuesday night was less largely
attended than it should have been,
yet upwards Of $50 were thereby
realized
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-20

CROWDED OUT.-Several important
articles and some very interesting
communications are unav oidably
deprived Of publicity in the Herald
this week Next Tuesday evening
you may watch for them. They are
already in type.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-20
Local Matters:
ssn Saiubrious weather pow.

p. O. HoURs.- From A. NJ. TO 80 r. M
and from 70 NJ. to p. NJ. on Sundays; =,
Il. r. CHEEsEBRo, Z. NJ.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-20
STRAY COLT.

Taken Up by the subscriber section /, town OF
Clifton on the 23d day Of May, 1871, one iron gray
horse colt supposed to be years old The owner IS
requested TO prove property, pay charges ana take
said stray away. NkLsON MlbLAhD.
Clifton, May 20, 1871. 9-"3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-20
BUSINESS ROOMS
FoR - ALE.

Alfred Green's very desirable business house and
lot In the village Of Bloomington offered for sale
situated between Wheeler a Wilson and Browns
stores. Having permanently located Missouri the
owner will sell these premises heap, on easy terms.
Enquire Of II. Nitcomb loom gton, Wis. 26tf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-20

COUNTY FAIR-The Regulations,
Premium List etc, of the Grant Co.
Agricultural Society, are published in
our columns this week. The whole
should be carefully read, by the
farmers in particular, and the paper
preserved for future use and re-
ference.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-20
National Anniversary to be Celebrat
ed at Beetown.

ed at Beetown.
The citizens of Beetown purpose
celebrating the coming 4th Of July,
and cordially invite the citizens of
the neighboring towns and country
to join them, and have a a good, So
cial, old-fashioned time.
ORDER OF THE DAY.
Prestdent-C. Hutehinson.
pice Presidential. e liza thaway.
ChGpfaia-N. 5. Austin.
Orators-Geo. Clementson, e. Bushby.
Reader-Samuel Newick.
Marshali-bevi Showalter.
The programme will be as follows:
National salute at sa nrise
Assemble at the village Of Bsetown at O'Clock,
A. NJ. and march to the Grove.
Prayer By the Chaplain Music
Reading OF Declaration
Orations by Geo. Clementson and c Bushby,
Basket Picnic Dinner at O'clock Pm.
Dinner viii also 5e provided on the grounds.
Music, Toasts, with remarks.
A platform viii be erected on the
grounds for those who wish TO dance.
There viii also be a grand ball in the
evening given by Matthew Edwards.
Beetown, Junels, 1871. W.. MCCOY, sec'y.
Democrat please copy.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-20
LANDS FOR SALE
TN PARCELS.

The Lands Of Joseph Horner-about 600 acres are
or sale Apply to j. Allen Barber, his Attorney Lam
faster, Wis. 3On
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-20

SpEwALKs.-Road oversoer lvey
Il busy with q number Of men laying
new and repairing old sidewalks.
4 now walk has been built in place
Of the old extending east from the
corner of Ryland's block to Wenzels
saloon; also one from T. A. Burr's
corner to tho Congregational Church,
north, and from Fishers corner east
toward the spring. Other walks
have been and are TO be laid, all
which will add much to the "looks'
of our streets, and at the same time
cause no diminution in the value of
real estate.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-20
JAY COOKE &CO.

Philadelphia, New York, Washington,
Fina ncia agents Northern Pacific Railroad Co,
By BANKS and BANKERS generally throughout the
country. 52u
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-20
MILL PROPERTY
FOR q a LIE

The undersigned wishes to sell hallinerest in the
Grant Mills, situated mites of village of Ian
caster. The mill is in fine running order has two
set OF hurrs aud is doing good business; excellent
water power. For further information apply 10
ALEX. GRAY,
May 10, 1871, 5cm3f the premises.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-20
7.3O GOLD LOAN
OF THE
Northern Pacific Railroad.
RAPID PROGRESS OF THE WORK.

The building of the Northern Pacific Railroad, (be-
gun July las, is being pushed forward with great
ergy from both extremities ofthe line Several thous-
and men are employee in Minnesota and on the Pacific
coast The grade is nearly completed 266 mines west
ward from Lake Superior trains running ID
miles of finished road and track laying is rapidly pro-
crossing toward the eastern Border of Dakota. In
Guiding its purchase of the ST. Paul Pacific Roao,
the Northern Pacific Company now has 4f3 miles Of
completed road and by September next this will be in
creased to at least $50.
AGOOD INVESTMENT. Jay Cook Co.
selling, and unhesitatngly recommend, as a Profit
able and perfectly Safe Investment the First Mortgage
Laud Grant Gold Bonds Of the Northern Pacific Rail
road Company. They have 80 years to run, bear
Seven and ThreeTenths per cent gold interest (more
than per cent currency and secured BY first and
ony mortgage the ENTIRE ROAD ANR IT'S EQUIPMENTS
and also fast as the Road is completed on
$4,000 ACRES OF LAND TO every mile OF
track, 500 Acres for each 81, 600 Bond. They
exempt from S. Tax Principal and Interest pay
able in Gold Denominations Coupons, 500 to 200
LANDS FOR BONDS Northern Pacific 1905
lare at all times receivable at TEN PER CENT. ABOVE
PAR, in exchange for the Companys Lands, at their
owest cash price. This renders them practically INTER-
EST BEARING LAND WARRANTS
SINKING FUND. The proceeds Of all sales Of
Lands are required to be devoted 10 the repurehase
and cancellation Of the First Mortgage Bonds Of the
Company. The Land Grant OF the Road exceeds Fifty
Million Acres. This immense Sinking Fund will un-
doubtedy cancel the principal of the Companys bond
ed debt before IT falls due. With their ample security
and high rate OF interest there is access
ible to the people, which is more PROFITABLE OR SAFE
EXCHANGING u. s. FiVE-TWEHFIES.
The success OF the New Government per cent. Loan
Will compel the early surrender of the United States
per cents, Many holders of Five-Twenties are now
exchanging them for Northern Pacific Seven Thrties,
thus realizing handsome Profit, and greatly increas
ing their yesrly income.
OTHER sECURIrIEs.-AlMa MAJ ketabe Stocks
and bonds will be received at their highest current price
in exchange for Northern Pacific SevenThirties, Ex
PRESS CHARGES Money bonds received, and on
), yenThiries sent in return, will be paid by the FL
nancial Agents. Full information, maps, pamphlets,
etc. be obtained application at any agency, or
from the undersigned.
For sale By JAY COOKE &CO.
Philadelphia, New York, Washington,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-20

SUNDAY School Picnic About
the first Of September il is proposed
to have a Sunday School picnic, sim
liar to that which was held last year
at Buckwhoat Ridge with so much
success, but,if possible, more general
and enthusiastic. The friends Of
Sunday Schools are requested to
meet at tho Aupperley Church, be-
tween Lancaster and Ellenboro, on
the Sth of July, at , o'clock p. NJ.
for tho purpose Of making prelimin.
airy arrangements. 4w
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-20

MORE MEANNEss. On Sunday
evening last some low, dastardly
wretch set fire toa quantity OF
dressed and matched lumber belong
ing to Mr. H. Hite, and lying on the
grounds where his new house is now
building, in the north part of the
village. Nearly q thousand feet
were destroyed. The fire was first
seen about half past ten o'clock and
il would, but for the timely interven-
ton of parties living near, have cons
sumed all the lumber that Mr.. Hite
had already conveyed to his lot.
---.--e- .-
OUR ExCURsIoNIsTs.- Lancas-
ter party that went to Dubuque on
the .uilpdukes last week report that
they had very fine time indeed.
All of which we do most potontly
and powerfully believe. They pro-
nounce Capt Laughton man COM
pounded of every other captains best
qualte., and hereby recommend him
TO the travelling as we'll as pleasure
seeking public. The party had a
breakfast At a certain great, grand
and mighty hotel in Cassville. This
was about as manageable a col
lation, look you, rs was ever concoct-
ed a. ia it should have made every
one that toasted thereon, cry out with
Macbeth,
Now with some sweet, obliyious antidote
Cleanse tha stuffed stomach Of the perilous-
hash that lies so COMPOUNDED heavy
on the chest The young people re-
turned on Saturday evening, looking
as fresh aud lovely as the fairest
roses Of June, and causing by their
recital OF the many pleasures by
them enjoyed (ineluding the break.
tast) feelings of sulkiness and envy
"a the part Of those who remained
AINome.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-20
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Muscoda, March Goth, 1871.
We the undersigned are personally acquainted with
Messrs Sage& Jackson, ard believe them to be men Of
known integrity who would not engagage any dis
honorable business, and believe they will do all
they obBgate themselves to do.
Graham Bremmer, merchants; W McKittrick
merchant; Charles Rudolph, merchant Bunker
Stanard, druggists; Ralph Carver, Postmaster; L
Thurber, Ticket Agt NJ. St. P. r. R; McCallister
Brothers, hardware; S Mcdonald, J. j.; Moore,
G V Dlston, Charles Falley, VIM Jameson, D !;
John smaey, smalley House 1tf
Tickets for Sale
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-20

MAKING HAY.-Msny farmers are
now engaged in this variety of real
hard, tho by no means unpleasant
work. And soon the arduous duties
Of tho harvest field will begin, for
already,
in schwanken Silberwelen
Wogt die Saat der Ernie gu
lin waves OF silver, drifting on to
harvest, rolls tho grain"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-20

The TITLE CLEAR. - Remember
that the Muscoda Gift Concert takes
place on The 18th Of JuIy-no post-
ponement Any person drawing any
of the real estate will receive a title
clour of all remembrance, Any one
drawing the house and lot can have
$500 i'm currency therefor, and $500
for warehouse and lot. We have
authority from Messrs Sage & Jack.
son, tho proprietors, 10 make this
tatemcnt. 3w
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-20
STRAY COLT.

Lancaster, May Goth, 1871.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-20

Bloomington. June 49, Il. Co. Sup t OF Soho
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-06-06

II these productions are allowed, 30 must
the opera OF Faust for the same objections viii
apply to the others TO it. IgL OF evil may
be very good thing but in this wicked world It is
impossible that the average man or woman can re-
main ignorant OF evil and the best inteects in the
church and out OF It are OF the opinion that the
study OF just such works those we have referred
ito exert an important influence In strengthening
Christians for the work OF combating evil, and In
bringing the minds Of the non-re.igious into suit
able state for the reception of religions ami moral
impressions. or course, there are some professed
teachers OF religion whose opportunities for literary
and artistic study and investigation have been lin
ted and they settle the matter to their own salts
faction by dealing out general damnation to what
ever may not happen to strike their uneducated
fancies fsvoraby at first glance. That the cause OF
religion is promoted by such proceeding we do not
believe