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ILLINOIS.

Comrade J. N. Storm, Windsor H., writes
US that Post No. 1885, of that place, at a recent
meeting determined to make a grand effort to
double its numbers On the anniversary of Lees
surrender. Comrade Charles T. Reber Chief
Mastering Officer of the Department of Illinois,
mustered Post No 1873 on the 23d of February
with fourteen charter members and the follow
ing officers: Commander, John P Brisben: s.
V. c., d. f. Richardson; j. V. c., FL. f. Hardy;
Adjutant, J. N. Storm; @. NJ, J. S. Toppings !;
Chaplain, M. Shea; O. D., T. J. Goodman; o.
G., Chris. Shear; S. NJ, Alec Templeton; @. NJ.
S., f. M. Leeds.
Comrade Henry Funk, Farmer City, Ill,
writes that on the I'd inst, Lemons Post, No.
211, was mustered at that place, with twenty
six charter members, by Commander Edmiston
of Frank Lowry Post, No. 157. The following
are the officers Commander Phillip M Hollo-
way; S. V. c., Thomas S. Weedman, J. Y. c.,
William T. Burford; 0. d., George w Her
rick; O. G., Samuel B. Carver; Surg, Andrew
S. Norris: Chap, Charles s. Pryer: O. NJ,
Nathan WEIGH Adj't, VIM. r. Morley; S. M,
Henry Funk Q. NJ. S., George w. Bates.
CoInrade W. Bruce Cowan writes us that on
the LIST inst. steps were taken for the organiza-
ton of new Post at Georgetown III. Officers
were elected and name Capt. T. d. Kyger
POST chosen The application has been signed
by ffty-three veterans. The Post was to have
been mustered last Monday.
John G. Mack, T. V. G. of Stevenson Post.
G.. A. R., of Springfield, ILL.,. has been appointed
special mastering officer for the counties of
Macoupin, Jersey, Greene and Calhoun. Capt
Mack has also been reappointed assistant in
spector of the Tenth district, Department. OF
Illinois.
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memory of the Union soldiers Of the late war ans
to try to bring into disfavor the Arrears of PEN
sion act and 70 make it appear disgraeefnl to be
pensiOner even TO have served the Governments
IN the capacity of a soldier, and
WhereaS the Grand Army Of the Republic has
been organized for the purpose OF preserving those
kind and faternal feelings which bind together the
soldiers who united to suppress the late rebellion
and TO perpetuate the memory and history Of ths
dead,
ReSolred, That We as comrades Of Pea Ridge
Post No. lis. c. A. r.. Department of Kansas, in .
spirit OF charity and loyalty, do most respectfully
call the attention OF all Postsand comrades through
out the United states TO the attitude assumed toward
the soldiers and their cause by such papers the
New York Tribune Sun, Witness, EcesinG Post,
Utica Herald, Philadelphia Times, Chicago 1ri61tss
Cincinnati Commercial, st Louis Globe Democrat,
&c, and ask them IN the name of the memories Of
the past, in the of the memories of our fallen
comrades, IN the name Of their widows and orphans,
to defend themselves and their Just cause by giving
expression publicly and feariessly TO the con-
tempt which all true and loyal soldiers cherish for
them and their malevoient editors in their mali
eious and Underhand attempts to deprive the noble
defenders OF our country OF their rights and honor.
Reso'red That we earnestly request all members
of the c. y p and all soldiers and friends of the
soldiers 10 exhibit their utter contempt Of such
actions by Withdrawing their support from all such
papers, and thereby cease giving aid to the enemy
The Post held a meeting on the 18th inst.
for the purpose Of mastering recruits.
On the 23d ult Comrade W. A. Gebhardt,
Commander. and \. Il. Hepperly, Past Com
mander, of Ellsworth Post mustered Ellis Post
No. III, Ellis, Kan, with thirty-One charter
members and the following officers: Com
mander, Elisha Robbins; S. V. c., Geo. P. Tay-
Tor; J. V. c., B. F. FIetter; Chaplain, W T.
Robinson; Adj't, I. P. Hitsehler; @. NJ, A. A.
Bowen; o. D., VI. II. Fuller; Surgeon, John
Evarts; @. VI. s, FL. G. Wilcox; O. g., P. Nc
Kenna Guard, VIM. Johnson The Post, the
town and the country are all named in honor
Of Lieutenant George Ellis, Of the Twelfth
Kansas infantry, who was killed in the battle
at Jenkins Ferry, Arkansas, April so 1864.
This Post comes in answer to a TRIBUNE apph-
cation sent to Ellis short time ago.
Comrade I g. McKibban, MeCune, Kan,
who sends US three new subscribes writes that
Usage Post, No 157, has recently been mustered
at that place with thirty charter members.
The following are tie officers: Commander, w.
III. MCGUIRE; s v c., William Gwyn; J. v. c.,
C. W. Wilson o. D., C. w. Heap; o. G.. A. P.
Menard; @. NJ r. o. Harris; @. " s., Frank
lin Witt; Adj't, 1. G. AIcKibban; S. NJ, S. r.
P. Serface; Surg, G. W. Roberts; Chap, John
Ratchel5r.
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MISSOURI.

F. A. Jones Post, No %, Macon City, No.,
has appointed TRIBUNE correspondent, who,
under the signature of Reporter" writes US
that that Post, mustered last August by De-
partment Commander William Warner, with
twenty-six charter members, now has eighty
one, representing fifty-six regiments and or
CARNATIONS, and fifteen applications on file
The officers are: Commander, n. S. Richard
son; S. V. c., S. G. Brock J. " c., r. A. H.
Smith; Chaplain, George Yuncker; o. D., S.
]. Wilson; Adj't, R. W. Caswell; Q. NJ, ]. w.
Inman; Q. NJ. s., W. H. Faggans; S. NJ, T. III.
Mckay; o. c., II. A. Butler; NJ. D., E @.
Still. He adds: / trust that soon every good
ex-soldier will be member of our Order and a
subscriber to our TRIBUNE.
Comrade J. Jewell, Holden, Mo-, writes us
that on the 10th nit. Major G. w. Honey, As
sistant Adiutant-Genersl, mustered Winfield
Scott Post, No. So, at that place. The following
officers were duly elected: Commander, Mai. t.
j. Holsey; s. c., Capt. ID. w. Shideler; J. ".
c., A. Van Matre; Adj't, Mayor D. I. Metzler;
Q. NJ, J. Jewell; Surgeon, A. C. Silver; Chap
lain, I. Nichols; o. D., Capt. ]. ID. Gunter; o.
G., III. II. Still S. NJ, G.. w. Daskam; Q. NJ.
S., j. F. Ausman. The Post started with
wenty-niAe members and now has thirty four
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MICHIGAN.

Comrade A. NJ. Holt Chief Mastering Off,
Ger, Department. of Michigan, writes us from
Detroit, under date of the 6th inst, as follows
Comrade c. G. Hampton mustered a Post No.
119, at Lexington, Mich, ON March &c. with
thirty charter members. He reported to me
that it was good nights work. / mustered
Post at Howell, on the 9Th inst, for which THE
TRIBUNE is entitled to credit. 1t had twenty
four charter members, and would like to say
here, that if all our Posts start with as good
class of men as this one has, there will be no
doubt but that our Order will live long and
prosper in this Department. Comrades Hamp.
ton, Sheeler. and Woods, of Fairbanks Post, as
sisted me at Howell. We appreciate very
highly the inequalities there received. The
following is the list of officers installed: Com
mander Z. d. Sargent; s. Y. c., E. s. Hum
phry; J. v. c., E. A. Noble; @. NJ, A. d. Pap
worth; Adj't, M. w. Bullock; Surgeon, w. w.
Kenyon Chaplain, Mark Brown; o. d., Geo.
F. Dudley; Q. e., julius Hesse; 8. NJ, Lewis
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CALIFORNIA.

The first anniversary of John A. Dix Post,
No. a. San Jose, Cal, was celebrated at the
California Theatre on the 23d. Every avail
able seat was occupied The stage and prOsee-
mum were handsomely adorned with dee0ra-
tions of a military character. An excellent
programme, which included addresses of well
come by Commander Geo. NJ Bowman and
Rev. A. 5. Fiske, Chaplain, Department. OF
California; reeitations by Miss Virgie Cali
hOun, Miss Blanche Blanchard and Mr.. c. T.
Boots; singing by Mrs. T. G. Farley and the
AriOn Glee Club, and music by the city band
was presented. A bali concluded most sue
eessfuI entertainment. John A. Dix Post is an
OfshOOt of Phil. Sheridan Post, No. Z, of san
Jose. The former now has Ia members on its
rolls, and the latter about ITO. The officers OK
Post ~ are: Commander, Geo. NJ Bowman;
S. V. c., Joseph III. Barbour; ]. V. C., Frank
c. Young; Surgeon, S. F. ChapiR; @. NJ, c.
w. GansEim; Chaplain, J. M- Phipps; 4dj't,
S. B. Anderson; o. d., B. G. Longyion, o. g., l.
N Van DOren. Comrade A. G.. Bennett, OK
this Post, is J. v. Dep. Com. of the State The
motto of the Post Is: If any man attempts 70
pull down the American flag, shoot him on the
spot"
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IOWA.

The seventh annual Encampment of the
Department of Iowa convened at Joe Hooker
Post Hall, Des Moines, on the morning of the
4th inst. Department Commander George B.
Hogiu called the meeting to order. All the
Posts in the State except four were repre-
scented, the delegates aggregating in number
about 300. During the absence of the COM
mittee on credentials, Comrades w. Y. Lucas,
w. Galland and L.. NJ. Abrams entertained the
Encampment with several stirring songs, and
after that committee had made its report an
adjournment was had until D. IN. At the
reassembly of the Encampment, Commander
Hogin read q concise address, showing the
condition of the Department at the date of
assuming charge and the progress made during
the past year. Colonel n. Townsend, A. A. c.
in his report showed that there were at present
157 Posts in the Department, of which eighty
seven had been organized within the year.
The total membership is 4,701. The report of
the Assistant Quartermaster-Genera showed q
fund on hand of over 81 800. At the conelu-
sion of the reading of this report, Commander
in Chief Paul Van Dervoort, who had been
met at the train and escorted to the hall by a
detachment led by Post Commander Griswold,
was introduced to the Encampment. Inspector
General L. s. Tyler then read his report which
showed that he had given the work constant
and earnest attention, and made special notice of
L. M. Thomas Post, at Marshaltown, being the
largest and most prosperous Post in the De-
partment, and though only about four months
old, has, at this date, over $50 members Re-
ports from the Chaplain, Judge-Advocate and
Council of Administration followed, after
which came interesting speeches by COM
mander-in-C Chief Van Dervoort, Inspector
General Barst of Illinois, Governor Sherman
and General Vandever. The report of the
committee on history was unanimously adopt
ed and vote of thanks passed to those who
performed the work. The evening session
was secret. The second days proceedings be-
gan at 8 q. M, Commander Hogin in the chair.
A number Of committee reports were read,
among which was one urging that steps be
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WISCONSIN.

Comrade A. f. Abbott writes Us that George
81. Irwin Post, No. %, Lodi, Wis, had a Camp
fire on the 9Th ult. in the opera house. which
proved q very pleasant affair. The exercises
consisted of martial mW singing and adj
dresses by DR.. Barry, Department. Chaplain,
and by Philip Cheek, Esq, of Baraboo, Depart
ment Commander. At the close of the exercises
the audience was dismissed, while very few
of the outsiders We're invited to step up stairs
to the armory and partake of the good things
provided for the inner man. After this came
more music, songs, and good social time, and
at a late hour the assemblage dispersed.
Comrade L. P Hotchkiss writes us as fol-
lows: "At q recent meeting of Eagle Post, No.
81, of Eau Claire, Wis, we mustered eight
comrades and referred ten new applications to
committees. Our Post is expecting to make
quite demonstration on Decoration Day. L
had quite pleasant circumstance to happen to
me recently at the depot here. A gentleman,
seeing my c. A. r. badge, inquired to what Post
| belonged. This opened a conversation, and to
my surprise he proved to have been the adju-
tant of my old regiment, Twenty New
York volunteers
The first Campfire of Curtis Post, No 81
Whitewater, Wis, on Tuesday evening, the 18th
ult, was a grand success. The hall was
crowded with old vets and their families, and
everybody was well pleased Colonel E. B.
bAdSI VI amy uAu SuoO NUEh IoT lHG
cause in a grand old talk to the boys Com
mander W. B. Clark, and number of COM
rades from Post so, of Milton were present.
A Post was recently mustered at PlatteviIle,
Wis, with thirty-one charter members and the
following officers Commander II. j. TRADER; s.
VIC, w. 81. Beebe J. Y. c., F. Libert; o. D. H.
Fl. Virgin; Adjutant, w. ii. Funston; Chap
lain, D. McGregor; Q. NJ, c. Weittenhiller; 0.
g., NJ t. Camp.
Comrade NJ E. Coons, Abel, Iowa. writes us
that Colonel Mills Post on the 9th, 10th, 18th,
and 18th of March gave a fair and festival
which cleared over 1901.
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NEW YORK.

Comrade c. Hall Grant, Brooklyn, NY, writes
Us that James II. Perry Post, No So gave a
reception to their friends on the evening of the
9th ult. at the Labor Lyceum Hall on Myrtle
street, Brooklyn, n. Y, which was a very nice
affair. Dancing commenced early, and lasted
until o'clock the next morning Among
those present were Past Commander Walker,
DR.. Little and Comrade Phelps of Rankin Post
No. 10, Commander Mclaughlin of Devon Post
No. l4S Commander P. J. Johnson of William
Lloyd Garrison Post No. 207, Past Commander
Norton of Kerswell Post No. LAG, and Comrades
Mutton Of Harry Lee Post No. 81, and Parsloe
Of Chaplin Post No 2 of Buffalo There was
also present delegations from the Fourteenth,
Thirty-second, and Thirteenth Brooklyn regi-
ments, n. T. S. n. G. After supper speeches.
songs, and Rotations were given by Comrades
Parsloe, Vanhoughton, and others. Comrade
Langtry, who is on the reportoral staff of the
New York Times, gave the poem " Back From
Furlough in most effective manner, and
Comrade Parsloe made all merry with
"Snyder's Ride" During an intermission
Major Walker, of Post No. 10, in neat speech,
presented Commander LHommedieus daugh-
ter with beautiful pyramid of flowers
A grand concert and literary entertainment.
under the auspices of Judson Fitzpatrick Post,
No. 143, Harlem, n. Y, will be held at the
Lexington Avenue Opera House on the even
ing of april 18th.
William Lloyd Garrison Post, No. POI (coI-
ored), numbering over 100 men, accompanied
the remains of Philo Jackson, member of the
Post, Sunday afternoon from his late residence
in Williamsburgh to Cypress Hill Cemetery.
Kerswel Post, No. las, will have an enter
tainment on the 10Th inst at Flatbush, N. Y.
Object 10 replenish their relief fund
Frank Heard Post, No. 16, will give a variety
entertainment on the 23d of this month They
intend TO have first-class show, and expect q
big house, as the tickets are selling rapidly
The Drum and Fife Corps of Rankin Post,
No. 10, Brooklyn, n. Y, gave successful bali
on the 9Th inst. During the evening ban
quet was served, and number of speeches
were made.
Sumner Corps Hall, Syracuse, N. Y, was
crowded TO the doors on the 21st ult with the
members of Post Root and their invited guests.
Posts Summers, of Baldwinsville and Lilly, of
Syracuse, attended and were received with adj
dresses of welcome and yociferous cheering. It
was the first Campfire of the receiving organi-
cation. The hall was tastefully festooned with
bunting, flags, and emblems. A litho-photo of
Colonel Boot, of the Fifteenth New York cav
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MASSACHUSETTS.

Friday evening, March 80, Post 60. Of Nat
lex Mass, lighted a Campfire for the benefit
81 rs friends. Concert Hall was engaged for
TIE occasion and was comfortably filed with
Comrades and friends, although the evening
was stormy one. On either flank of the plat
iorm was stack Of muskets and equipments
and campfire burning brightly Over one
OF these latter was the cross-bar. of fragrant
memory, resting in crotches and by the fire sat
tAo historic mess-kettle. Delegations were
present from Holliston, Ashland, Framing
lsm, Newton, Waterfowl and Brighton.
Among the invited guests present and address
ing the audience were Department Commander
Efailss = " department Commander Billings,
Chief Mastering Officer Gibbs. n. r Tobin. of
the Conncil of Administration. Medical Di-
rector Wright, Past Commander-in- Chief Mer-
f7h and Adi't-Gencral Dalton and Col. Huguley,
OF the Governors staff. The speech making
Was interspersed with music by the Natick
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PENNSYLVANIA.

On the Goth ult. Burnside Post, No. SO, of
Mt. Carmel, Pa, celebrated at its hall its six
teenth annual supper. A special train from
Shamokin brought number of visiting COM
rades from Lincoln Post, No. 140. 1t was the
largest and most elaborate affair ever witnessed
in Mt. Carmel.
On the night of April ~ testimonial, voted
by the Department Encampment of Pennsyl-
vania, will be presented to Past Department
Commander John NJ. Vanderslice, of Post No.
2, by Department Commander L. S. Osborne
who will pay an official visit to Philadelphia
at that time.
Comrade O'Gorman, of Post AZ, Philadelphia
was a soldier in Lord Cardigans brigade, and
made the famous charge at Balaklava, in which
he was wounded.
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MINNESOTA.

Comrade NJ. Craven writes US that Post
was to have been mustered on the 9th inst. at
Waseca,s MINI, with at least forty charter men,
bers, and adds that THE TRIBUNE has been
largely instrumental in stimulating the move
ment.
Comrade j. Cannon, Mankato, Mimi, writes
us that the Post mustered at that place two
months ago now numbers ffty-six members.
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Decoration DaJ Badges.

We have received a Decoration Day silk
badge for Grand Army Posts. Ii is Of hne
black satin ribbon, two and one-half inches
wide, with the exact representation of the G..
A. r. regulation badge stamped IN silver leaf.
and the flag in exact colors. At the top ara
the words Decoration Day, 1885," and 40
ment of Ohio" These badges are the work ok
Torseh Bros, Baltimore, Nd, who manufac-
tured all the Grand Army silk badges used
during the last National Encampment nc Balti-
more. The Commander-in-Chief and Seniox
Vice Commander-in-Ch Chief have both highly
recommended their work.
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NEBRASKA.

General Order, No. A. issued at Lincoln, Web,
by Department Commander Jno G. BOnnen,
Brad P. Cook, A. A. G.. calls attention to changes
in ritual made at the last National Eneamp-
ment. All acquisitions for supplies should be-
made to John Steen, A. @. VI. G., WahOo, Neb.
The order also notes that low rates have been
secured to Denver during the National Encamp-
ment there, and also urges the Importance OK
properly observing Decoration Day.
Comrade j. B. Day writes Us that j. A. Mower
Post, No. 80, StrOmsburg, Neb., are making
preparations for a district Reunion on July g.,
4, and 3. This Post has gained thirteen re-
cruits during the last quarter.
Comrade Fred Walters, ST. Edward, Neb.,
who sends Us two new subscribers writes Us
that Post has been organized at that place.
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VERMONT.

Comrade Il. II. Tilley writes us that the fol-
lowing officers Of Cummings Post, No. 81, Hines
burg, Vt, have been elected Decoration Day
committee: Commander J. III. Allen. Chanlain
ii. III. Tilley and Sergeant Major A. II. Weed.
with power to engage e speaker and make ali
necessary arrangements. At recent meeting
the suggestion to make the 9Th inst. general
recruiting day was faYorably commented on,
and, on motion Of Surgeon Toby, the Post
formed itself into committee TO get recruits
o. that Cay.
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MAINE.

Campfire was held on the 9th inst. by
Geo. S. Cobb Post, Camden, Ne, to celebrate
the anniversary Of Lees surrender. Invita-
tons were issued to all the soldiers in the
vicinity and they were requested TO bring their
discharge papers with them.
Comrade C. III. Jackman, s. V. c., of Post
No. 81, Sherman Mills, Me-, who sends us two
new subscribers writes that the Post now num-
bers some sixty members and is mastering in
new recruits at every meeting.
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CONNECTICUT.

Admiral Foote Post, No. II, New Haven,
Conn, on the evening of March 2eth rendered
to their friends at the Atheneum choice mu-
steal and literary entertainment. The hall was
well filled bySse friends of the Post. The
several artists acquitted themselves finely and
especially Mr.. Edward Reynolds, who plays six
in himself. A duet by the little Reynolds
children was quite cute and took the audience
by storm
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WEST VIRGINIA.

In General Orders, No 1, issued at Martins
burg, w. Va; Department Commander w. LEI.
III. Flick announces his assumption of com.
mand, and promises to strive for the advance
ment of the Order. His appointments are as
follows: Assistant Adjutant General, ii. ".
Daniels; Chief mastering Officer, G. e. Dud-
row; Aides-de-C Camp, R. E. Fleming, Meade
Post, No. 6; Lee Raymond, Custer Post. No. 8.
By resolution Of the Department Encampment,
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VIRGINIA.

"Adjutant," t. f. Meagher Post, No. 8, Hamp-
ton, Va, writes us that ON the 29th ult the
Post mustered four new recruits, and has eight
applications ON file. The case of soldiers
widow in destitute circumstances was recently
brought to the notice of the Post, and the relief
committee, at an expense of over $50, sent her
and her two children to Philadelphia, where
they had friends. A member of Garfield Post
(colored), of Hampton, was buried on the 2sth
ult
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KENTUCKY.

Comrade James t. White, who has been ap-
pointed correspondent to THE TRIBUNE by
Sergeant r. T. Whittinghill Post, No IL, Fords-
vile, Ky, writes us that that Post, organized
January 9th with fifteen charter members, now
has forty-eight, and is in good working order.
Preparations are being made for Decoration
Day.
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KANSAS.

Comrade IT, f. Sterling writes us that at
recent meeting of Pea Ridge Post, No. lis,
Chetopa, Kan, the following resolutions were
unanimously adopted:
Whereas certain papers in the United States have
Tor the past year taken special pains to aiign thu
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THE NATIONAL WASHINGTON THURSDAY

held at Clarksburg, W. Va, February 20, 1888,
the capitation tax will be twenty cents per
quarter upon each member for the ensuing
year
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justify the confidence reposed in them
as a shield against the enemies OF
society.
In broader and really more signiti-
cant sense, it may also be claimed for
the age In which we live that 1t excels
all former ones in the extent and vari-
ETY. of its benefactions and It's reforma-
lions, Never before has there been 80
much of charity at work in the world
which is but another form of saying
that never before were spiritual inf1u-
ences so active and potent in human
affairs. 1t is the habit of cyrncs and
selfstyled advanced thinkers to de-.
clare that Christianity is relaxing its
hold and the Church losing its power
and opportunity; but the facts make
such declaration trivial and foolish.
The figures demonstrate that Christi
ality is to-day stronger and more per-
vasiye than it has ever been before, and
the forms of church conversion and
beneficence are far more numerous and
efficient than the records show for any
former period. What We most need to
concern ourselves about is the duty Of
making the best possible use of the
chances offordedus The rest will take
care of itself.