The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-03-17
TALMAGE AT COOPER INSTITUTE.

LECTURE ON THE HOMES OF NEW YORK AND
BROOKLYN
Rev. T. De Witt Talmage delivered lecture last
evening at Cooper Institute In aid of the African
Methodist Episcopal church OF Peekskin, his sub-
ject being 'Tbe Homes OF New York and
BROOKLYN" The interest felt by the public in
the church at Peekskill would seem to be small
as not more than hundred persons were
present, which the speaker in his opening,
attributed TO the entire lack Of advertising
In the public journals. IL is natural, he
said, for man to love the country and
city In which he resides better than any other.
Standing at the gate Of the Continent We endea-
vor to retain the best and let the balance go West
The best pictures, the best parks. &C., are ours
The question we are now to consider IS, what shall
we do to beautify and adorn the homes OF New
York and Brooklyn, Wealth Is not necessary to q
comfortable and beautiful home. We should
adorn our homes with pictures-cheap ones II need
be. Remember That pictures are constant edu-
cation OF your household. Ano let these
be cheerful not dOleiul represen atoms OF
DEATH bat something bright and pleasant.
Let US bring into our houses, too, the attractions
Of music; piano II you can, If not, guitar or &C.
cOrde0n-tne latter the meanest music You can
have. Mr.. Talmage advocated parlor games AZ
tending to make home happy. 1t is an ignomlni.
was young to go about at fifty or sixty growing
because other people are having a good time.
Tho old game Of blind mans bun was graphically
described AS sample OF the games which might
be lnnOcently INDUCED In.
There are men who think themselves too good
for the sociatles OF lie. This class was rldlcued
In q manner which called forth hearty laughter.
We can't afford TO be anchortes. ] have no
patience with those who are always being III
treated. From whatever degree or nationality
man may come let US welcome him into
homes II loves God and hates
sham. Again, II we would make our homes
attractive we must throw around our dining
tables great, good cheer. He denounced the rapid
two O'CLOCK the stOmachs are crying out, Man
alive, give us time; what do you expect OF us y,
He also spoke bitterly against the adulterated
food too often used and advised all TO De careful or
what they eat. There are he said, million men
in the country to ling. toillng, VINO are denying
themselves all Social advantages, grasping grasp
ing. what tor TO spoil their children. believe
the reason why young people don't get along bet
ter 10 they do not have to work haru enough.
table was ADVISED as calculated TO aid
the digestion and improve the temper
Again. let us create especial attractions Tor
the children. Make the nursery bright, Tor We
never escape from It's power. Wnen you depart
from this place tonight take blessing to the
homes OF New York and Brooklyn. See to the
children and go 70 bed without fret or care.
Don't worry about the world: All wrongs shall be
rlgbted aud we shall yet see the gush OF the morn
ing. Dom, fret; you Will sleep better II you 40
not, leave you at the door OF your sleeping
apartment. Good night to old and young on
your com or table couch thank HIM who nad not
where 10 lay His head.