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The New York herald., 1879-07-06

Now. he asks. does this SAVIOR of inat...aisin, OF
which his learned critic makes him sriily: Not
only 50, but the Doctor declares hc = S@i .n enemy
oi matcralisni. The Grcatest rOne-ssion 20, n'N,
gross materiaisin itself. Il woEd Eaye been 4 ne
had maintained that matter an inert dead .lrs Wa
the final cause OF all thngsf he had sand that the
chanicaI motion, as wearing away o. so many
atoms of matter. But, on the contrary, he dehieu
this All forces in nature combine 10 form perfec
unit.
MATERIAIIsM AND TlSAL CAUSE.
lhese forces are kept IL perfect equilibrium ana
harmony and hence prcsuppose that they are Dat
various indications OF one and the same force en-
circling and bearing the of all thin9s--tha
primeyal force call God. We must not look tor
this primeval force In matter If by its in
herent forces IL in motion from all eternity;
for these inherent forces could only be mechanical
they could produce motion in space. and. u con-
sequence, that distribution and arrangement of the
subs tances upon which the entire variety Of the
visible world depends. Thus far the Doctor go
with materalism but further. The theory of
matter a. final cause cannotc explain our spiritual
!. e. our mental and moral lie and all phcnonena
OF consciousness presuppose unit subject, the Ego
Matter could never be the Ego, the unit subject OF
our consciousness. The idea Of matter. scientif-
cally speaking, is a mere hypothesis, OF which
avail ourselves to explain things In truth, we have
i'll our minds put the phenomenon of the corporeal.
only the idea OF matter. which exists as real thing
without.
IyiaIUIABLITY RELIGION.
The Doctor maintains the instability of all human
things III accordance with the law OF human develop
ment and progress, and hence holds the mmutabil.
ity OF religion TO be at vAriance with the OF
the human mind aud the conditions OF its Develop
ment As mans religious notions and sentiments
closely connected with his spiritual life and his
state of culture 1t is impossible for them to remain
stable when the latter change 1t is absolutely
sary that religious notions keep pace with the
strides in science, the advances historical
search. increased thought, enlightenment OF our
ideas. cultivation OF our tastes and feelings. In
this sense he holds that what met the demands OF
one age would be wholly unsuited to another.
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TALMAGE IN LIVERPOOL.
THE BROOKLYN PASTOR DESCRIBED By LIv-
EEPUDLIAN WRITER.

THE BROOKLYN PASTOR DESCRIBED By A LIv-
EIPUDLIAN WRITER.
liverpool Daily Courier Juno 2l.]
Last evening DR.. t. De Witt Talnago. pastor OF the
Brooklyn Tabernacle Now York. who is now on y
lecturng tour in this country. appeared for the first
time IN Liverpool, - the Philharmonic Hall. which
was filled with an audience who. Judging from their
reception OF him. appeared to be intensely inter-
ested in the great preacher and lecturer. Several
ligious newspapers. which have for some time past
reported Tamage's sermons, wero distributed
freely at the hall. with portraits OF the
preacher on their front page; the Doctors works
were offered for sale. aud large numbers OF his
photographs disposed of, besides copies Of
his Life. Those who had not seen the Doctor IL
the flesh must, however, have been disappointed by
his portraits, as they give him heavy, tragic APP
pcarance, whereas he is exceedingly mild and
pleasant looking gentleman of slight build aud elas
tic action. DIR. Talmage rising to deliver his lee
ture "The Bright Side of Things" greeted with
quite an ovation. in acknowledging which ho said
there was something so generous and so kind in
those English audiences that although he was 5000
miles away from his own country, he felt as much
at home as though he had always known them.
Indeed, they could not tell him anything about
England that he did not know. He knew English
men well, had multitudes in his own congregation
in America and in the Sabbaths when he prayed for
the President of the United States he very apt
add God save the Queen" (Applause) DR.. Tai
mage has not a melodious voice. but 1t is of
his lecture, which lasted hour and forty minutes.
On the motion Of Mr.. Alexander Pitt, seconded by
Mr. John Houghton thanks given to the lee
turer and to the chairman.
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ADVICE TO ORPHANS.

The Rev. DR.. Baar yesterday addressed the children
OF the Hebrew Orphan Asylum taking as his text the
following proverb of Solomon lie who guarded
the fig tree will eat its fruit, and he who watcheth
his master will be honored.' las some of you," he
sad, very leave this institution in order
to enter upon the practical duties OF life wish
to offer you advice how to conduct your
selves in your new positions Above all things
endeavor to obtain the good will and affection OF
that person in whose employ you are placed. Watch
your master; read from his looks what he wishes;
learn from his hint what he desires; study his char
acter his individuality and his peculiarities, and
dismiss at once the naughty and presumptuous
thought from your mind tnat it is under your dig
nifty to do work of lower grade aud character. Pay
strict attention to every branch ot business with
which you are made acquainted show by the inter
est you take i'll your handcraft that you anxious
to profit by the instruction given you What
ever branch OF trade science you select endeavor
to master it entirely and in the most perfect
ner And AZ you have nothing else to fall back on in
life than your good name try keep character
free from every blame, rep-oach and accusation.
Make of honesty religion and cling TO 1t. whether
you are in or out of place. whether you in health
or sickness, whether you eat the bread OF sorrow
or the meal of luxury"
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REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Following is a statement showing the real estate
transactions recorded in the Registers office July o.
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churches called the Union Presbyterian Church
or Japan and have been abundanty blessed the past
year
single religious newspaper also has thus tar
beon thought sufficient This the shichi ichi Zaqo
or Weekly AsSeAgeyJ printed every Friday in tnis
city, and edited oy missionary, assisted by
Christian Japanese. 1t goes into almost every pro-
vince OF the Empire and circulates among the native
Christians tunder all the Protestant MISSIONS. II
contains contributed articles and church news from
all tho different stations and from time to time gives
notice OF the commencement OF any original OF
translated Christian literature that no two persons
may waste their labor OK introduce confusion by
preparation of sinilSr works. Indeed missionaries
are beginning to see more clearly eye to eye, and
work more unitedly shoulder to shoulder, OF heart
to heart. for the single end of Gods glory.
The NATIVE CHRISTIANS rEILowsHIp.
The Christian Japanese. too are taking up the idea
of union in practical way. About six years ago
there was held union meeting OF the Protestant
converts but thcre We're three parties who did not
think alike. Therefore, for three years similar
meetings were held. Then circular letters were
sent to all the organized churches by two Chris
qono snng ana has
The churches responded quite heartily. and
such conference assembled at Toxic last summer
Shimbokee Kuwai; or. The Fellowship Society of
Japanese Believers in Christ. The meetings lasted
three days and were greatly enjoyed by both the
Japanese and also by the missionaries, who
sembled at Toxic at the time for discussing
the translation Of the Old Testament. When the
question raised whether the churches would
hold another similar meeting tho following year
1t was Immediately decided to do so. Osako was
chosen as the place aud three days in the last week
of July fixed upon as the time for the meeting Of
1879. This meeting will soon be upon US. The ma
tive Christians looking forward to it with great
pleasure. and several churches have been
organized since the last meeting. this will there
fore, be much larger and interesting gather
ing. The number OF churches has now become
nearly fifty. Mr.. Davis, in view OF the approaching
conference. asks American Christians to make July
20 day of united prayer for its harmony and sue
cess, that tho maintenance OF the spirit of unity in
bonds of peace amid surrounding hcathenism may
be accomplished and preserved.
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CHAT BY THE WAY

To enjoy good thing exclusively is very often to
exclude yourself from the true enjoy ment of IL.
Who is powerfully He who can control his pas
mon. Who Is rich? He who is contented with what
he has.
novel sale took place recently at u yth, England
IN auctioneer having offered for sale large collec
lion OF ''lIallelujah IDOLS" comprising poultry
sanaries. parrots. bird cages. dress rings, meer-
schaum pipes. ladies' and gcntlemen's dress orna-
meuts. and other articles. which had been given up
by parties in the district their conversion at tho
meetings of "Hailelujah Lasses." The omission of
the hrst letter OF that last word would describe
large and growing class in this country well in
England.
A quaint writer says:--"I have seen women so
delicate that they afraid to ride horse for fear
Of the horse running away afraid to sail. for fear
the boat might bc upset: afraid to walk. for fear
they might fall; but have scen afraid to
be married. which IL far riskful than all tho
others put together"
Two things characterize evory church that Is In
the highest condition OF spiritual health The one is
that they all worship and the other that they all
work. The hrst appersAins more directly to the
heart; the SECOND appertains as well TO the head the
hand and purse The fullest combination of the two
would almost rcaIize the ideal Of church life In its
very highest form.
At the mestibe of the Limekilu Club Brother
Gardner stated that no was in rccoipt OF personal
le.icr from cclorcd Inan in Indiana asking tho
club to contribute financial aid to assist him and
four other colorcd men Ia building church. .I
favors de church." explained the president "but
siore make any contribution TO do cause want to
be sartin' dat dese Ave called men can't do all dc
prayin' dat am nccessory right at home. II dcy
cant. and dcy mus hcv church. will dey pay thcir
pew rent? OATS de stick. Some nicn will cau of
adoctsh's hin, some viii hang OF when dey owc
butOhsri edsrs wll walk milo sroun' to keep away
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THE SURPRISES OF HEAVEN.

The surprises that await in heaven have fire.
Quently been subjects OF comment in press and pull
pit. in the pew and in social conversation But the
Christian at Work takes it UP and applies the subject
this to certain eminent historical perso nages:
Who, it asks. will be the most surprised people in
heaven? Perhaps, it adds next to those will be
very much astonshed, not to say astounded. ut see
ing some-not all--of the supreme pontifs in heaven
the pontihs themselves who get there will be most
surprised. Take the late Plus TX. for example,
We suppose him to have been . good man.
very erroneous in doctrine and not by any
means impeccable in lite. Still, when the heavenly
gates swing open to him--we hope some of our very
nice Presbyterian brethren won't be offended the
suggestion that very likely Pope Plus TX. is
very happy in the company Of Luther, Calvin, Me-
lancthon. Knox, Zwingli, Latimer. Ridley. Tyndal
and Rogers-well, when the heavenly gates swung
open to Pope Plus TX. doubt he was surprised to
learn that he had committed good many mistakes;
that his vicegerency was not acknowledged by
the great Head Of the Church, that the
dogma. was psrdonable error and bunder, and that
the court of Rome was conducting its affairs very
differently from the methods of the Court OF Heaven
and that the Roman hierarchy assuming rights
aud prerogatives not at all in accordance with the
Masters teachings And no doubt also. We may add.
that like condemnation, IL not severer one would
rest. rs it should. upon certain presbyteries and
councils OF Congregationalists which within few
years or months have assumed rights and preroga-
tives not at all In harmony with the Masters teach
ings spirit.
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1870
Av A, n W corner Of LIST st. to Bcrran sv. (24th
Mardl 75x2uo; W. A. Boyd rcfereel TO Mary Ann
Av A. a. W. corner Of ist St. to Berrian av cath
ward 1ax2oo; Mary Ann Wright to sarah r.
4ith st. Nos si2 and 5i4 Sjx5s: spencer e. Doty
aud wife To Linda T. Furgeson. .................
smith and wife 80 Mary Acker 7.ooC
Harlem savings hank to James $. Ramsay...... 22oC
lam a. Scott and wife g Joseph soper 80. 1900
KRAFT 49,. 1905
Becker aud wife TO otto Roller. ........... 1850,
47th st.. 40 10. W. of 9th av 25x45.3x 25x3T.S:
William j. sk lingto TO Mar. skiniugton.. "a
Bauer aud wife to l. NswSarscr ...,'.,,,'. 4,ooC
I43d ST. =, 200 II. e OF sth sv.. 23xrD ~ also
4. W. OF I'd av aud 4Uth st.. 24.st4 4x1OD.5t
also n g corner OF Lexington av. and 3Oth ST..
2i.ll l-3NlUl aud also n > OF keade ST.. lot No.
ts1 siNo,; RobertE bay to Ann,e H. Mctah..
Me and wlfe to Abraham l. Finkis ~. 5000
4th av.. u. corner Of lWnh st. Sn~iuol1; J. II.
Deane aud wife Elizabeth Meehcn .,..l.... $500
iUth ST.. n a.. .s55 IT, OF Sd av. 2sxiuv 10; r. H.
johnson and wife to A. Baamgarien. 80. i7ii
iU,th St, u. ., 36D IT, 9 Of Sd as i22xyis, Maria
j.. Wood and husband to \, Baumgarten. s3s
MORTGAGES
Acker Mary J. aud husband. 20 II. II. Pcct n g. of
West Ioth st. . years. ........,.. 80. sl2k
Amcs sarah \. aud husband. 10 Mary A. Wright n
of A. aud LIST st. cath ward years .5Ot
Baumgarton, A.. TO q Feely. s. s. OF lu~th ST. g. Of
Meehcn, Elizabeth ana husband To- Bertha A
Deanc n O. corner OF sth as. and luJth ST -
Same to Johu "a. Deanc. same property; months 7aI
Ramsay James = 10 The Harlem savings Bank, -
Of i2Itn st W cf Ith av year ......... 1.5s
Sander. q aud wife. to d. sander. O. s. OF 9Th avn
Nncofnkn AssioswrSrs or norr,aers
American Musical Fund society. to A. Bischct $jUN
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THE OLD GENrLEMEN'S HOME.

To THE EDITOR THE HERALD:-
The shabbily dressed old man. slightly bald. with
side whiskers, collecting in the name of the ''oid
Gentlemen's Unsectarian Home" is an impostor.
Mr.. Thomas Jackson, inmate of the Home. aged
seventy eight years. whose books seal Of
institution is the only authorized solicitor be-
longing to the home. WILLIAM II. RAMSCAR,
Manager aud Secretary. b
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A SERVICE OF FLOWERS.

INTERESTING RELIGIOUS CEREMONY IN May
FAIR-A CHURCH FILLED WITH FLOWERS.
An interesting witnessed on . recent
Sunday afternoon in the neighborhood OF Mayfair
Soon after two o'clock the street adjoining Berkeley
square was filled with groups of children and their
parents. the little all bearing bouquets Of fresh
flowers, which they were to present at q special
"hower service" in Berkeley Chapel. The church
was filed to overfowing with crowd
chiefly consisting of those well known in
West End society. AS they entered the church
all passed up the middle aisle and pre-
sented their flowers at the altar rail- and speedily the
whole chancel filed with a mass Of and
lovely flowers, which quite covered the altar and all
the surrounding space. Shortly after three O'Clock
panied by the Princess Louise, Princess
Victoria and the Princess Maud of Wales.
arrived. and the royal children each pre-
sented most lovely bouquets Immediately after
ward Her Royal Highness the Princess Mary
Adelaide, with whom came the Princess
Frcderica of Hanover entered with all her children.
who likewise all brought most choice flowers. The
members of the royal family having passed to the
seats which they usually occupy at the children's
service, the service commenced. and was completed
in the short space Of thirty minutes including an
address ny the Rev. T. Teignmouth Shore, chaplain
to the Queen. and incumbent of this church. the text
being 1.-THE flowers appear the earth and the time
OF singing birds is come" children's litany
OF Dunmore and the effect of hundreds of childrens
voices joining in il was most touching. After
vice the flowers were all sent to hospitals for sick
children work which was carried out by the Coun-
tess of Aylestord Countess Brownlow, the Countess
of Zetand. Lady Anne Murray, Lady Blanche Nor
rs. Lady Margaret Cecil and other lady members Of
the congregation, who distributed them personally
to the great JOY of the little sufferers.
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tongue always runnin' and she "nebber ketehed
up wild it,"
An Arabian proverb says:-'The world is snp-
ported by four colurnnshe justice of the great the
prayers of the righteous tho bravery Of the valiant
aud the science of the physician
The New York herald., 1879-07-06
REAL ESTATE,

All the sales advertised to take place at the Mer
chants Exchange Saesroom yesterday nd.
journed to future dates.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-05-02

Instead Of regarding obesity a. an abnor-
NAL condition. many people have errontously
considered IL as an evidence Of health, and
any agent that reduces fat Is therefore at
once suspected OF being injurious. Starting
to reason from the false position that fat Il an
evidence Of health, IL is not surprising that
they should. very naturally, fail into the error
Of sEpposing that an agent possessing prop
critics capable OF reducing corpulency would
prove injurious 70 the health. Reasoning,
however. from the rational basis, that an un-
due deposition OF fat. constituting obesity. IL
not healthy hut a morbid condition, IL Is
slteconclusion, 4 e. which Is sustained by expe-
rience andobservarion, that the reduction Of fat
IN cases Of corpulency Is invariably followed
by an improvement Of strength, spirits and
physical comforts Allan's Anfi-Fat will re-
duce IA. person from to ) pounds week
SrlA By druggists.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-05-02

The United States is the greatest
Misunderstanding country in the world,
and uses annually more raisins than the
whole Of Europe. This market is
mainly supplied from Spain, the raisins
known as = Malagas being consider
cred the best. They come from com.
paratively narrow strip Of country in
the south Of Spain, which has hitherto
been regarded as surprising all other
regions for raisins Of that character.
The annual yield of Malaga grapes av-
erages 2,25O,000 boxes OF 20 pounds
each 1t sometimes reaches 1880, 600
boxes, and last season about 1900, 600
boxes were marketed. OF this enor-
nous yield the United States takes fully
one half, on which it pays q du.y-as
on all other raisins--of % cents per
pound. The American raisins are
made from a white grape, the t" Muscat
q Alexandria," to the raising of which
the sill and climate OF q large portion
Of California are well adapted. The
vine begins TO bear somewhat in the
second year, although the full bearing
capacity Is not developed until IL Is Eve
years old, and continues 70 bear for
about half . century, and sometimes
Tor sew nty-five years. In the cultiva-
iion OF raisin.grapes American grape
growers have little TO learn from Spain.
but IN the curing and packing Of the
raisins . lack Of experience Is still felt.
The raisins are not cured by any artifi-
clal process, however, but in a compar-
auvely simple manner. The grapes
are laid on gravel-beds, and are ex-
posed to the sun for ten Or twelve DAYS
IN August or September, when they are
ready for packing, having turned from
white to brown, and gradually changed
70 the familiar dark color Of the raisins
Of commerce. The white sugar which
y generally found attached TO the
raisins sold in the market is entirely q
natural product of the grape, AMI
comes on with age--first appearing, As
. rule, when the raisins are ABOUT two
years Old Scientific Amcrias.
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-Turpentine will remove ink from
white woodwork.
Milk soup Is very nice dish for
children Or sick people.
--Yelk cf eggs Is a. nourishing as
the white, though little heavier.
To soften the hard, dry putty in the
windows, WEI il with muriatic acid.
Onions may be soaked all night
without taking the flavor out Of them.
Rubbing the hands with a slice a
raw potato will remove vegetable stains.
Water can be purified in a cis.ern
by dropping in large piece Of common
charcoal.
-Oxalic acid will remove stains, ink
and iron rust, but must not be allowed to
stand long on the goods or paint.
bleeding Of wound in man or beast
can be stopped by mixture Of wheat
Hour and common salt, in equal parts,
bound on with cloth.
A good wash for the teeth is made
by putting equal parts Of borax and
camphor gum into bottle Of water and
letting it stand for short time before
using.
In making apple-dumplings il is
best 70 put little sugar inside the apple
before putting il in the stove. The
melting Of the sugar helps to thaw the
apple.
A good way to clean zinc is to rub
It with piece Of cotton cloth dipped in
kerosene; afterwards rub with dry
cotton cloth and it will be as bright as
when new.
In making an Irish stew the suet
should be chopped finely and the dough
kneaded as lightly as possible. The
less It is kneaded the lighter the crust
will be.
Refined chalk made into a thick
plaster with one-third as much glycerine
as water and spread on the parts will
cool inflammation and reduce redness
OF the nose or face.
Fish and other dishes often come
upon the table very greasy. The way
to prevent this is 10 place brown or
white paper over them, letting it touch
the greasy surface Paper absorbs fat.
If those who black their own stoves
will grease them before blacking they
will find il prevents them from rusfing.
Add pincn Of brown sugar TO blacking
just before applying. This causes il 70
stick, and it polishes much easier and
with half the rubbing.
In frying any thing the fat should
never be allowed to boil. Its proper
heat for frying may be known by OBJ
servation. When it reaches 3-5 of
heat faint blue smoke rises which tells
that 1t is ready for use. II, however, il
begins 10 smoke before the things to be
fried are ready to 90 in it its tendency
TO boil may be checked by throwing in a
raw potato or piece Of bread, which
gives it something to work on.