Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1873-08-16
4 Letter from the North.
VALLEY FALLS, RHODE ISLAND,


MIR. EDITOR Amid the beanti-
full scenery and stirring life of the
North I have learned that one Of my
great aspirations for the town of Frost
burg is realizing its fulilment. None
can hail more Joyfully than the sue
cess of the organization of a Young
Mems Christian Association
l believe it is a step that will prove
of incalcula bic benefit to all engaged
and be the instrument of exerting an
influence which will gradually extend
its borders and bear fruit in time and
eternity.
l am happy to learn the ministers
of the various denominations; have met
on common ground and are working
heart and hand in the cause. Earn
est, practical, Jealous, not trnst ing in
their own strength, but in q higher
power, why should they not reap a
full harvest and secure God choicest
blessings upon their endeavors?
All honor to the young men Of Frost
burg who have so brsvely and prompt
ly stepped forward to uphold the BAN
ner of truth, morality and religion,
thrown their influence in the scale of
right, duty and pledged themselves to
advance the cause to the best of their
ability May they not pause here,
but strive by timely precnIot and con-
sisteat example to lead others with
them, adopting for their motto and
| watch word Excelsior, -
| have not learned If such a step
has been taken, but | know there is
sadly needed In Frostburg a Public
Reading Room for youna men. Only
those who have witnessed their work
ings can estimate their beneficial eff
feet. When the busy ca res and work
of the day are over, the doors of the
Reading Room" are thrown inviting
ly open, allnring men from the de-
structive destinations and temptati ons
that surround them. The habitues Of
the saloons, who are frequently drawn
thither more for love of social con-
vivial place in which to meet their
companions than the intoxicating cup,
and the lpafers at the street-corners,
will find there pleasant retreat where
books, periodicals and papers are with
in the reach of all, and order and ele-
waiting Influences reign.
Then let all Join in this work let
the wealthy give of their abundance
even as it has been bestowed upon
them, and those in more Strengthened
circumstances what they can, remem
bering the widow mite and the cup
of cold water, given with the right
motive, are just as acceptable in the
eyes of Him who seeth not as man
seeth, as the abundant offering of the
rich.
Apropos, few evenings since, while
driving out, We passed through the
little village of Lonsdale a few miles
from Providence, place of consider
able manufacture and employing a
large number of hands, it was with
unfeigned pleasure l beheld 1.-The
Reading Room and Public Library, q"
combined, brilliantly lighted and
thronged by working men, who no
doubt appreciated the privilege and
profited by it 1t was their "house"
and their room. The building was
constructed for their benefit bv the
considerate kindness of the christian
proprietors of the manufactures, and
| was informed that during the win
ter weekly Lectures are delivered. -
Can such system fail to elevate, re-
fine and christlanize people, to a
great degree at least?
Concluded next week |