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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-10
THE FENIANS.
$50 Irishmen Preparing to March ON
Canada.

25O Irishmen Preparing to March en-
Canada.
SYRACUSE, N. Y, May 9-There is some
basis for the reported Fenian movement in this
locality Probably $50 men are engaged in it,
claiming connection with general movement
along the frontier. Some money has been
raised and the men armed with pistols. They
say they await orders from O'Neil. The better
class of Irish citizens give no sympathy to the
movement
BUFFALO, N. z, May 9-An interview with
leading Fenians of this city gives no sort of
credence to the sensational reports of 5000 men
being under arms, the securing of steam tugs
and transports to take the Fenians to Canada,
sc. The police and military authorities pro-
nounce the report canard. The city is as
quiet as usual. No unusual number of stran-
gers Is noticeable.
The Mayor of Montreal Getting Fright
ened.
MONTREAL, May 9.-The Mayor received
letter from Massachusetts today, stating that
the Fenians are making formidable prepare
tons for raid on Canada.
At the suggestion of the Mayor, a meeting of
the Protestant and Catholic citizens will be
held to consider in friendly spirit the best
means to allay the existing party ference.
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Workiusmeu,s Mass Meeting.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 9.-The workiugmen
held mass meeting last night in response to a
call of the county committee and Kearny. The
latter gave out in advance that he would take
charge of the meeting, but what may be termed
the constitutional element of the party asserted
present, and the Kearneyites finding them
selves in the minority adjourned, to the num-
Der of several hundred, to the street, where
they held an open meeting, and the proceedings
in the hall were conducted to peaceful and
satisfactory conclusion. The result is accepted
as an Indication that Kearney has lost his hold
on the larger and more respectable portion of
the party
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The Pennsylvania Nationals.

PHILADELPHIA, May 9.-The State conven-
fiou of the Nationals continued its delibera-
tons until 230 this morning. The cause of the
session being prolonged after midnight was a
bitter discussion upon the platform.
In order to gain more time for the delibera-
tions the convention was adjourned until 8
O'Clock this morning, but it was 10 o'clock
before 1t was called to order. But little more
tnan half the delegates were present f. w.
hughes made lengthy speech in which be
toucneo largely upon the labor question,
advocating eight hours for workingmen and
and deprecating the employment Of children
IN factories: ne was followed by others who
names were applied by some Of the delegates
to each other
+. o. Dewes, chairman of tie State central
committee, read more conservative nlatform
than that of last night, which was loudly
cheered. A motion that it be adopted caused
q scene Of confusion.
The convention changed the name of the
party from the National Labor Party to
National Greenback Labor Party. Anoth er
platform, with unessential changes from the
former was adopted.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-10
MARINE NEWS.
A Bangor Schooner Wrecked at Hamp-
tom Beach,

A Bangor Schooner Wrecked at Hamp-
g ton Beach.
PORTSMOUTH, N. H., May 9.-Schooner
Hampton of Bangor, Capt. Albert N. Smith,
bound from Hoboken to this port with coal,
consigned to G. E. Walker & Co went ashore
on the ledge on Hampton Beach, between
Doors Head and Little Doors Head, this
morning at o'clock, there being thick fog
and strong southwest current with heavy
sea at the time. The crew were rescued by
fishermen and brought ashore all right. The
vessel, which will no doubt be a total loss, was
running on the usual course at the time, but
fell to the leeward. The cargo, which is in
sured, will probably be saved. The Hampden
was a schooner of $50 tons, 26 years old and
was owned in Bangor by Stetson & Co., and
was recently thoroughly rebuilt. She was
valued at about $4,000.
- Seamen Lost.
AZ HALIFAX, May 9.-The Alpha, from st.
I. Thomas and Bermuda. arrived today. She re-
ports that she spoke schooner j. 4. Thurlow of
Eastport from the western banks making for
: this harbor, and reported losing two of her men
in n dorv-
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NEW YORK.
Atlantic & Pacific Telcurapb Go.

Atlantic & Pacific Telegraph Co.
NEW YORK, May 9.-The board of directors
Of the Atlantic & Pacific Telegraph Co. today
elected the following officers for the ensuing
year: President, Taos: I. Eckert; Vice Presi-
dent, Hamilton Nick Twombly; Secretary and
Treasurer, A. B. Chandler; Executive Com
mittee, Messrs. Thomas I. Eckert, Hamilton
Nick. Twombly, Norvin d. Green, Edwin d.
Green, Edwin D. Morgan, Augustus Schel,
VIM. j. Syms, John 81. Mortimer.
The Communists.
If statements of dealers in arms are con-
made In this city for communistic uprising.
They all declare that business was never duller
than now, that very few guns are bought by
residents of the city, and that the chief orders
come from Illinois, which is making great
efforts to get together a good militia, and from
California, where organizations are arming
secretly to expel the Chinese from the state.
This morning report was circulated that the
organizations in Brooklyn had assumed such
Threatening proportions and attitude that two
regiments of the National Guard had been
placed under waiting orders in anticipation of
early active work. This, no doubt, is due to
the fact that large number of clubs of work.
ingmen lately organized in Brooklyn, and at
their meetings the widest sort of communism
was talked. Their ostensible purpose is purely
political, and no efforts at arming or drilling
have been made The numbers thus organized
are considerable. The rumor that regiments
nave been put under orders in view of possible
trouble from these labor leagues originated in
this manner.
There is a law of the state which requires
that the fatigue uniforms, overcoats and
knapsacks of the regiments be kept in the
armories, and Col Ward of the 23d regiment
on Thursday ordered a more thorough obedience
to this regulation which had been somewhat
neglected. Similar orders were issued to the
47th regiment. In order to cause no useless
excitement orders were issued through the
captains of the companies verbally and conse-
quently the air of secrecy led to the exaggera-
ton which coupled the movement with pre-
parations for taking the field against the
communists
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virginia Hurricane,

RICHMOND, Va, May "a violent wind,
rain and hail storm, accompanied by severe
thunder and lightning, swept over this city and
vicinity last night and some damage was done
In the city by lightning. Crops, especially
wheat which is beading fruit trees, and in fact
al vegetation, suffered seriously. The course
OF the storm was west and east, covering not
more than mile wide Local storms of a
similar character visited nearly every section of
the state during the past few days, doing con-
siderable damage.
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Senator Cameron,s Marriage,

CLEVELAND. May 9.-At o'clock this even
ing at st. Paul's Episcopal church, Senator J.
d. Cameron and Miss Elizabeth B. Sherman
were married. The ceremony was performed
by Right Rev. Bishop G. T. Bedell, Bishop of
the diocese of Cleveland, assisted by Rev. N. S.
Rulison, Rector of ST. Paul's. The floral dec
oratihns were lavish and elegant. One thou
sand invitations had been issued and fully two
thirds we're present. After the ceremony 100
relatives and near friends attended the recep-
ton at the residence of Col. Gale aoyt, Esq
The wedding gifts were numerous and costly,
their aggregate value being $4,000
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-10

ments 400 head the market opened active and biob
En- closing slow at Yesterday rates. ali sola; choice
heavy at 81 g %; light finn at 80 q IS MIXED
Cattle-receipts 1000 head; Shipments 20oo beod
active and heavy; well matured; Steers in good de-
mahd at 81 1911 feeders and stockers STEADY al
Ats. ~ ""sou "s oV g
at 20 q 40. N'A'Ds0i' saies
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THE ENGLISH STRIKES.
The Blackburn Masters Yielding.

LONDON, May 9.-The master cotton spnners
at Ashton-on-the-ryn Staley Bridge, Dukin-
field aud Mossley have resolved to reduce the
wages of operatives five per cent after May 25
The operatives who accepted the reduction last
November will probably strike.
The London Echo publishes the following.
dated Blackburn, May g: Somebody is soften
ing. The Masters Association have authoriZ-
ed their members to make spy arrangements
they please with their hands, Messrs, Boat
man have set large mill in motion, with full
compliment of hands, on the operatives terms
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-10
Domestic Markets,

N! new S YORK. May 9-Evenng.-Cotto market
H nd anu ,9anenanged; sales 413 bales; Middng up
l az E AZ lVSc, orleans 1Oac Flour-recepts-8-
oso pols tne market is dull and strongly in buyers
s sae WIN en- limited export and local trade demand
tern and State at Ais @4sS extra Wester1 and
state at % e 3 70; good to choice Western and
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-10
Russiau RriYafeers.

NEW YORK, May 9-The steamers Har.
monia, Thuringia, Westphalia, Franconia and
Rhein have been chartered by Russia to trans
port sailors and war munitions to this country,
and if war is declared they will proceed beyond
three leagues from the land and then be con-
verified into Russian war vessels. The German
flag will be lowered and the Russian flag
hoisted. So says an alleged Russian agent.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-10
European Markets.

LONDON, May 9-I2.3O P. M.-Consols at 95 13-1t
for money and account.
LONDON, May 9-1230 p. M.-Amercan securi.
ues-United States bonds, CTS, 1851; new SIS, 1864
new AIS, 1O5; 1O-4Os 1915 Erie 1885, preferred S2t
LONDON, May 81 80 P. M.-Consos at 95 1916 TO,
money and 50 1915 for account.
LIVERPOOL, May 9-123O P. M.-Cotton market
nrm; Middling uplands at 50; do Orleans at gid
sales 900 bales, including 1000 bales for
export; receipts 500 bales, ali American.
Futures 1-32 @ Lie better; May delivery 1882
May and june 81; June and July at 81, also 20 81
Flour at rs u; Winter Wheat at II "a lis
Spring do 10 q 106; California averages at lis
!@ II q; club II q u q Corn at % q 26; Peas at
% PROVISIONS, &c-Pork at as; Beef 70; Bacon 25 8
@ D. Lard at Sc 8. Cheese 65 Tallow So g. At Lon
don, Tallow at 81 q SO.
PARIS, May 9.-Rentes 1O9f 85c,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-10

NEW YORK, May 9-Eveuing.-Money easy at 81
@ 3 per cent. on call, closing at 81 "a per cent.
Sterling Exchange weak at 1850 a 1856 for long and
1881 a 4SSa for short sight,
Gold firm at 1904 throughout. Carrying rates ~
per cent. and loans made fiat. Clearngs S10,653
g0O. The customs receipts to-day were $29S, 900.
The Treasury disbursements were 800 900 tor inter
est and $74O0 for bonds Governments are active and
strong.
The transactions at the Stock Exchange to-day az.
gregated III POO shares including $50 shares North
western, 1880 shares Lake Shore 800 shares
Pelaware Lackawana & Western, 200 shares St
1850 shares Wabash, HOO shares Pacific Mail 2s0o
shares Michigan Central.
The following were the closing nnotat;ons a, Gov
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-10
Chicsgo's Finances,

CHICAGO, May 9.-The Appellate Court this
morning affirmed the decision of the lower
court, that city scrip issued last year is legal
aud may be paid. This decision opens the way
OUT OF the financial middle in which the city
mas been involved. .ss - q
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-10
Base Ball,

At Lowell-Bnffalos 3; Lowells none. Buff
falos played without an error.
At Manchester anchesters IL; Alleghanys
10.
At Rochester s; Uticas z.
At dianopolis-Milwaukies 2; Indianapolis
/.
At Syracuse-Stars Z; Howells 4.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-10
MASSACHUSETTS,.

Suspension of the Home Mutual Insur-
ance Company,
BOSTON, May 9.-The Home Mutual Insur-
ance Company of this city has been enioined
from doing further business and will close up
its affairs. Assets are $741, $50 and liabilities
$1,4i9,193. 1t has outstanding risks at the
present time of 100000.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-10
DEPARTURE or sTEAmsHTps.
PORT OF PORTLAND,
Thursday, May o.
ARRIVED

Thursday, May 0.
ARRIVED
Steamer City of Portland, Pike, Boston for East
port and st John. NIB. '
Brig Albion, (Br) Wilson, Cientuegos-molasses to
Geo Hunt q 20. Vessel to Ryan 6 Kelsey.
Sch Dauntless, (Br) Waddell, st Andrews NIB
Rt sleepers to E G Hersey & Co.
Sch Albert ID Waite Blake, Boston,
Sen ID v Crandali, (Br) Ross st Andrews NB--
RR sleepeIs to Hersey 81 Co
Sch v0lant, lBr) Balloon, Bear River, NS-wood
Sch John g Hall, (Brl Anthony, French Cross, MS,
with Wood to Randall & McAllister.
Sch Nellie +, Huntley, Machias-cedar posts to e C
Jersey s. Co. f'''' ~ -
Sch Ocean Romp, French, Cutler
Sch Native American, Agnew Calais.
Sch Revenue, Freethy, Ellsworth-wood to RAN
dali & McAllister. 'NA
Sch Convoy, Norwood, Mt Desert for Boston.
CLEARED.
Steamship Franconia, Bragg, New York, -Henry
Fox.
Barque Shawmut, Hartz, Buenos Ayres-C Clark
Sch Harvest Queen, Fash, French Cross, NS-A u
Whidden.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-10
Clearing House Trausact ms.

PORTLAND, May 9.
The Clearing House Of the Portland Banks report
the transaction of business as follows to-day:
gross exchanges ..,.................$118O 07 II
Ne' oaances' ..... ."..."..".."... 1888 70
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-10

At Magdaien Islands 7th inst, schs Eagle, Hattie A
White, Frances Ellen, Balance, A Higgins, Sea
Spray, Silver Heels, H King Carrie W. Nellie H,
Boynton, and Gen Stubs, Gall waiting)
Ar at Portsmouth Sth schs Danl Marcy ,Nckerson
New Bedford. with 45O bbls mackerel; Anna NJ Nash,
DOaue, do, 25O do.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-10
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCEAL
Portland Wholesale Market.

FOFt1And WhOIeBAIe Market.
THURSDAY, May 9.-The markets show but few
changes to-day. Granulated Sugars however are
little higher and quote them at 95c for granulated
and 9ac for Extra G. Corn is firm SIS q SIC for car
lots and SOC for bag lots. Oats are quoted at 40 "a
45c. Flour is dull and unchanged at oil prices.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-10
MARRIED..

In this city, May sth, by Rev. W. E. Gibbs. Ever
EFT ". Furlong and Miss Hattie Stevens, both of
Portland.
In this city, May 8. by Rev. W. E. Gibbs, Freder-
!ck ". Bailey of Portland and Miss Mary E. Moul-
ton of Boston.
In Gray, May 9, by Rev. Mr.. Smith. wm McCon-
Key and Miss Fanny Pencil, both OF Gray.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-10
Indicted for Murder

The grand jury in Brooklyn have found an
indictment against John M. Wright, the MUIR
derer of Bernard Ferou.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-10
Fire In West waterville.

WATERvILLE, May 9.-The barn and farming
tools belonging to John W. Hsrrick of West
Waterville were destroyed by fire last night
Loss $3.50; insured for $500.
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Foreign Imports.
CIENFUEGOS. Brig Albion-2s5 hhds 4s ties 70
bbls molasses to G S Hunt & Co.
BEAR RIVER, Ms. Schr Voent-45 cords wood
90 doz eggs to A d Whidden.
81 ANDREWS, NIB. Schr H Crandall 300
sleepers to Hersey & Co.
ST GEORGE, NIB. Schr Dauntless 5000 sleepers
to @ Hersey & Co. '1Sf'-'
FRENGH CROSS MS: Schr G Hall-6O cords of
wood to Randall & McAllister, II doz eggs to d
Whidden. Nse' w -
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For New England

and New York, rising barometer, north an,
west winds stationary temperature, partl,
cloudy weather Rivers will generally fal
c1i
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providence Prins Cleths Market.
rkoviDENoE, r. l., May 9.-The Printing cloth,
market is quiet and unchanged. '-''n'
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-10
EDUCATIONAL.

English aud Classical School,
Corner Cumberland aud CascO Streets.
Prepares for College, Scientific Schools and Bust
ness.
summer Term begins Monday, May 9th.
Pupils received at any time.
E5f-Private Lessons at reasonable rates.
CYRUS Il. VARNEY, A. NJ,
ap3Oeod2w' Principal.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-10
Boston Stock Market.

Daily Domestic Receipts.
BY water conveyance-1000 bush corn meal to 9
" True 8 Co. wa A '"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-10
California Mining s,ocL,
May 8. Man 8.

pan FRANCISCO, May The following are the
pared with those of yesterday. ''N"' -0oln-
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DIED.

In this city May g. Grace E., daughter of the late
Antoine and Ellen Cook.
In Bath, May 6, Mrs. Sophia Pepper aged 81 years,
In Augusta, May 6, George F. Alberls, aged Fl
years 10 months.
In Alma: May 8, Thos Woodbridge, aged 81 years.
In vineland, N. j., April rs, Mrs. Mary Bracket,
aged % years,-formerly Of Saccarappa.
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Foreign Exports,
Foreign Imports.

Foreign Reports.
lumber, o'''0 AVN
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boston STOCK Market.
lSales at the Brokers Board, May 81
l Boston q Maine Railroad. ...,..103
6ortiand. Saco q Portsmouth r. r. .......- a 70
Boston q Name Railroad 7s....,....,..- "a 1121
eastern Railroad new bonds). ............63 a 63a
haS1etn halroad. ....................,,S4 q 81
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-10
METEOROLOGICAL.

INDICATIONS FOR THE NnxT TwTNTY-EoUR
HOURS.
WAR DEPT, OFFICE CHIEF SIaNALl
OFFIORR, Washington, DO,
Nav 10 1 A MAJ
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MEMORA NDA,
FISHERMEN.

Br brig Georgia Staples formerly Am schr) from st
Jago for Porto Belo, put into Aspinwall Masch = in
leaky condition, and was condemned and sold at
auction.
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Sch Leml Hall, Trip, Kennebec, to load for Balti
more-J Nickerson & Son,
lsROM MERCHANTS ExoHANGE,1

Ar at New York 9th barque Henry Knight, Ames,
Matanzas; sch Z DeHart from AUX Cages.
SID I'm Amsterdam 7th inst, sch Benz b Church,
Kelley United States
ga I'm Cardiff 9Th inst, ship San Joaquin, Drink
water, Rio Janeiro.
Falmouth
Newport, E,
Watts, New York.
ar 9Th, chip Caledonia, Potter, New Orleans.
son. New York.
Sid I'm Cientuegos Apl 9th, brig Adelia McLoon,
SID I'M Cardenas I'd inst, brig Stephen Bishop Gil
5sy, So1tn OF hatteras sch Kate Carlton, Thorn
dike, LOT North Of Hatteras.
Smith. Havana s ~
AT Yokohama Apl 20. ship Sumner Mead fol
hiqgo; MT washington, Perkins, unc; baraue Henry
a Lltcnneld Drummond, do; Monhegan, Luce, from
New South Wales.
QUICK PAssAGE-Ship Oracle, of Bath Capt j
humphrey, made the run from Norfolk Va, will
eZOo saes cotton, to Liverpool discharged and sailed
Ior delaware Breakwater, where she arrived a few
days ago, 6S days round.
Capt Manly Wood, master of brig Josie e Hazel
tine OF Belfast, died on board his at Savannah
4th inst OF consumption. Capt j H Perkins has gont
on to take charge of the vessel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-07
BRYANT AND ROGERS.

Mr.. Bryant has travelled extensively in
this country and abroad. His frs: visit to
Europe was made in 1884. In 1859 his
journey was extended to Egypt and Pales-
tine. He has also travelled in the West
Indies, and in his latter wears in Mexico.
With many OF the countries and literatures
OF continental Europe he was familiar by
protracted visits ana studious observation,
having been no less than six times abroad
During his visits 10 Great Britain he was
cordially received by many distinguished
men OF letters but ne was perhaps on the
most intimate terms with Wordsworth and
Rogers. His days at Ambleside are still
remembered with pleasure. He always
found Wordsworth amlable, glad to walk
and talk, and not disagreeably egotistic.
Mr.. Bryant received particular attentions
from the poet Rogers, with whom he fire.
qaeDtly dined aud breakiasted. Among
the many interesting "reminiscences of his
intercourse with the English poets there is
an anecdote of Rogers which is too char
teristic to withhold. On visit to London
in 1919, Rogers said to him: "Our poets
seem to be losing their minds. CampbelI's
son was in a mad-house, and il the father
had been put there in the last years of
his life 1t would have been the proper
place for him. Bowles became weak
minded, and as tor Souhey, you know
what happened to him. Moore was here
the other day, and said Moore, how
long have you been in town?' Three or
four days, he replied. What, three or
four days and not let me know it p Il beg
pardon said he, putting his hand to his
forehead, Il believe l came to town this
morning. As TO Wordsworth. gentle
man who saw him late ly said to me, You
would not find Wordsworth much
changed; he talks rationally.'" The let
tiers OF Mr.. Bryant written during his
travels are graceful and valuable compost
tons, showing his enjoyment OF natural
scenery, his accurate studies of society aud
governments, and his interest in all that
concerns human welfare. -ScribRer's
Monthly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-07
Daily &rnnfbrt gournaI.
now NOT TO BORE.

None of the books of etiquette that we
have vet read give prescriptions which
will cure the tendency which most OF Us
have to bore other people. The reason is
that none of US suspect he is or can be a
bore under any possible combination OF
circumstances. The supposition is SO
wild and absurd as to be dlscountenanced
at once. And vet so often are we bored
by other people that 1t would only be
reasonable for us to conclude that we too
might sometimes place ourselves in the
same unenviabe light. To know when
TO come and when To go, when to be ST.
lent and when to speak. what to say aud
how to say it, to be properly aware how
to express those thousand little tones and
acts which endear one, it is difficult to eX-
plain precisely how, is either natural
gift or an art obtainable after long years
of training. Yet he who is not master OF
these things will run the risk sometime or
other OF being considered a nuisance.
We sli ought To learn how not to bore.
We owe il TO our nelghbors as well as to
ourselves. 1t is knowledge we exact
from them Ii they do not Detray it we
feel personally aggrieved and are apt to
consider them tor time, our enemies
One certain way of not boring is never
to give people too much OF our company.
This is a rule difficult TO observe. There
are times when we are too ready TO be-
lieve that our friends want US more than
they really do. We take their protesta
tons literally, and when they say they
could live with us forever and day, we
positively give them the day. THIS is "a
great mistake. Probably SIX hours of the
day would have been quite sufficient.
But we are unwilling to believe that our
destinations are SO weak a not TO stand "A
longer trial. and yielding to that weak
prejudice in our own favor we become
unmitigable bores. Ii would be well If
we could hold the hand glass up to our
faiings in this respect and see ourselves
as we really are.