, 1874-03-22


the cullen waters covered them with b1ackness
ana moved On IS before. Then came woman.
| la"sers and women ministers, with buckets ful
OF OF sermons aud pleas. The river eagerly orani
them up. and huge, dingy waves danced owe,
their burial. Then came stroue, brave com.
ranv. headed by . martial band of. fe'
tpna ea5 21gnE nv y 1sy RaEns s,s
| They raised their buckets, labeled '' Wonaan'E
| Vofas. " ard with triumphant air daehcd them
! into the river. The black waters splashea up
Ike serpentsF heads, hissed their defiance, and
| then settled over tho pure votes with fendish
laugh.
I asked, Where are the homes OF these
women? Surely, faithful servants are bard to
find. The scene instantly changed, and, With
the qulckness OF Thought, looked into l. thou
tlons, neglect and disorder we're everywhere ap-
pareut. The home-guards we're away. Little
children were crying and quarrclng. In some
places, the poor, half-dstIacted husbands and
fathers were trying to tTing order out Of chaos,
and satisfy tho cravings Of hunger. Half-groN u
daughters. dressed in their hest attire, we're
pro1nenadiag the streets for the sole purpose Of
display while balf-erown BOYS we're idly lo1ng
ing around the places OF temptation: and seeking
tue back-doors OF vice. ':Behold," said my
River of Sin: for child left to himself bring
eth his mother 10 shame" But ia thece no
remedy ? I said.
Instantly the scene changed. We stood in s.
beautiful bower, aud before Us hung curtain
woven with Farlands Of exquisite flowers,
ful female deure,--in her right hand
a si1vered parchment, on which was in-
scribed in letters Of gold, 81 Man is womans
Representative in all tue public and political
On tho other side stood the majestic figure Of
man, holding in his hand a similar SCROLL on
which WAS this inscription: "Woman is our
Representative III all the private domestic affairs
OF life. We will love and protect her." These
two tasures were supporting banner sarmoant
that Eparkied like diamonds, q Man and woman
are equal, bnt unlike, as one star diTeretf from
mother star in glcry. Man is the Husband,
Father, and Lnwgiver. Woman, the Wife,
Mother. and Teacher" At motion from my
guide, the dower-curtain rose, az il BY magic,
disclosing wedding-scene. noble youth, in
the first flush Of manly strength and power Ind
exchanged hearts with The lovely Maiden By his
eide, whose white robes and orange-blossons
we're no purer than tho bright young soul within.
An aged clergyman WAS just repeating, in q
solemn voice, 'And they twain shall be one
flesh. What God hath joined together, let not
man put asundcr," *Not put asundor!" re-
peated sweet~voiccd echo, and the curtain slowly
descended.
Soon it rose again, and another scene met my
gaze: In neat little room. plainly furnished,
the name young couple were knee1iug by the
cradle OF their hrst-born son, and praying for
strength from On High to train him in tho uur-
tuse and adnorition Of the Lord. It was holT
acene, and white winged angels seemed floating
in the air. "Behold how pure the fountain!"
said my guido. and the curtain again descended.
Soon it rose again. and third scena met my
view: The sweet-browed mother sat with tho
ant girls its holy principles. She reals and c1-
plains the Ten Commandments in such beau- |
tiful manner that her little hearers are charmed
and .Rcad more, Mother" bursts from every |
lip IS she pauses Again she reads: ''Heed |
thou, my son: and be wise, and guide Thy heart
wisdom, and instruction, and understanding
Look not upon the wine when it is red when it
giveth it's color in the cup: at the Inst it
oiteth like serpent ard stinceth like
IN adder. To do Justice, and Judgment /
sacrifice. The getting OF treasures by living
onsue ia a vanity tossed to aud fro OF them that
'eek death. Happy is the man that fndeth wis
lom. Length OF days ia in her right hand, and
n her left hand riches and honor. Her wars are /
>eace." "See," said my guido, show the little
treams of life broaden aud deepen, and are
;ept pure; and the curtain dropped again.
Once more it rose, and tho last scene present.
d itself: It is Electlon-Day. Seven sons hare
,rown to manhood, and the eTaE-haircd mother,
Gaming on the arm Of her noble husband, stands
q their midst, Teplerly and lovingly, as Of old,
he bids them remember her teachings, aud be
rue to their country, themselves, and their God;
or - What shall it profit man Il be gain the
'hole world and lose his own soul?" Tie aged
ather bleasea them. aud the fower-curtain
hanges into wteashs OF hav and immortel1es.
he first is reveren:ly placed BY his frst-born on
he gray head Of his sire. and the second is laid |
oviuglv nbove the white brow OF his mother by
he Youngest.
Suddenly the scene changes, and we are stand
ne again on henlountain overlooking the plain.
'honsends Of snch pure streams as VIC have
ust left are pouring into the mighty river: and
ehold! its waters are pure and transparent.
nd it's broad, unruffled surface spafklcs like
iamonds in The setting sun. BY the rivers
de staods female fgnre holding in her hand
scroll. on which arc these words: 'Whoso- |
YER would cleanse tile stream must first mako
ure the fountain. Woman, the fountains are
thy keeping: be faithful to thy trust.''
Ny guide uttered . deep Amen. and awoke.
Mrs. ". g. WHEATON.