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Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-22

The liquor dealers of Rome, Ca,
says the Savannah News, are pre-
pairing to ''boycott" large number
of men who continually drink to
excess, thus injuring themselves and
not beneftting the saloons. When
the list is fully made out, and every
saloon keeper will forfeit $50 if
he ever sells to man on the list.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-22

There are men and women who make
as great . mockery- of the marriage re-
lations ss the MOrmons, do, and who
are protected in it by the law, though
they are perjurers and debauchees.-
(hfnagn Her0id. ~.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-22
some METHODS OF YHE BHBKE.
MISSISSIPPI DOCUMENTS AND NORTHERN
OUTRAGES-THREE BLOWS FOR ONE
PROMISED TO TEMPERANCE, PEOPLE.
JACKSON, Mss, Aug. 5, 'S5,

JACKSON, Mss, Aug. 5, '85,
At called meeting held by the
citizens and liquor dealers of Jack
son, Miss, the following officers
were unanimously elected: Geo.
Lemon, Pres't. A. Fl, Muller, Sec,y.-
Lawrence FragiacomO, Treas. The
meeting was called. to order by the
president, and UPON motion the
following resolutions were adopt
ed
Resolved, l.. Thatthis Association
shall be known as the Union Pro-
tecttive Liquor Dealers Association
of the State of Miss,
"a. Whereas a number Of people
are without knowledge of the injury
that may incur towards the people
of the State of Miss, by the Prohi-
bition Of the sale of liquor.
3d. That in the even: Of the pro-
hibition it would be detrimental to
the merchants, farmers, mechanics,
and the community at large.
4th. That as free and independent
people we reserve our right to deal
in liquors if in compliance with
law.
9th That onr legislators shall be
instructed to oppose the passage Of
any law that will prohibit the sale OF
liquor in this State.
9TH. That the liquor dealers OF this
State shall unite for the purpose of
being protected by the Union Pro-
tective Liquor Dealers Association
of the State Of Mississippi.
7th. That Liquor Dealers State
Convention shall be held in j Jackson,
on Aug. 18th, 1885, and that each
town of the number or less shall be
entitled to one representative, =
Towns of more than three liquor
dealers shall be entitled to one rep
resentative for each three liquor
dealers.
8th. That the Secretary of this as
sociation shall enclose q copy of the
proceedings of this meeting to all the.
liquOr dealers Of this State.
Oh. That all liquor dealers are
earnestly requested to meet in their
respective towns and select repre-
sentatlves with such interest Of the
liquor dealers Of Miss, and to noti-
fy the Secretary of this association
of the name Of their representa-
tives.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-22

abused. HIS scts, cosHiaig to the door
6v this time, seas aot spared, blk met
the same fate. The mob then went
into the house, damaging furniture
and scattering the spoiled eggs pro-
miscuously through the rooms and
on the walls AniAdignstiohimeet.
ing of citizens was. held, and steps
were taken to apprehend the scounr
drels. g,
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-22

Geo. Lem IN, Esq, called and pre-
sided over the 4firewater" conyen-
ton, Perhaps, after all, it was only
Lemon-aid. The Prohibition
movement goes on in Jackson.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-22

The most decisive battle in its results
Of antiquity was Marathon, 400, B. C.
1t saved Europe from being Oriental
ized.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-22

Office Of the Union Protective
Liquor Dealers Association Of the
State Of Miss, Jackson, Aug. 5.
Dear Sir: At meeting held by
the citizens and Liquor Dealers OF
Jackson, for the purpose of organ
izing a Union Protective Liquor
Dealers Association for the State,
the enclosed resolutions were unan-
imousIy adopted, to which we hereby
frankly and diligently request your
co operation, and that you care
fully read said resolutions and ex-
tend to this Association your
helping hand III order to con-
quer the enemy towards this
Association as Liquor Dealers.
AS our past experience gives US
knowledge that all, or a majority. Of
those who desire to revolutiOnize
the feelings of the people of this
State against liquor dealers are, as
a rule, fanatics on the question as
anti-liquor men regardless Of any In
jury that may occur to one or all Of
the people Of this State by the Pro-
hibition of the sale Of liquors,
They will attempt to strike blow
at the Liquor Dealers Of this State
and the object and duties of this AS
sociation will be to give them three
in return. We desire for you pro-
lection, as well as ours, to have q
representative from your town to rep.
resent your interest at sgeneral
meeting that will be held here, in the
city of Jackson, on Monday, 18th
day of Aug, 1885, for the purpose
of fully determining what may be
necessary to take in order to main
tain our rights. Herein you will
find notice for the purpose Of no.
tifying the Secretary If this Associ;
alton to be signed by majority OF
the Liquor Dealers of your town,
notifying said Secretary Of the name
of your representatives, to be here
on Aug. 18th.
GEO. LEMON, Pres't.
A. II. MULLER, Sec'y.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-22

Local Option by counties |!
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1885-08-22

or, in other words, to enumerate
come Of the advantages of the Metric
System over all other systems OF
weights and measures.
Y. Y. Il.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-04-03
l1TTf n for working people. Send 10 cts
uEt Ipostage. and we win mail you free
HEE royal, valuable sample box OF
lHE goods that VIII put you In the way

E6b OF making more money in a few
days than you ever thought possible Mt any
business. Capital not required You can live
ut home and work Ia spare time only or nj the
time Ali OF both sexes, of all ages. grandiy
successful. 20 cents to IS easily earned every
evening. That all who want to work may test
the business, we make this unparalleled offer:
TO all who are not satisfied we viii send 81 to
pay Tor the trouble OF writing ms. Full partfc-
uiars, directions. ETC., sent free Immense pay
absolutely sure for ali who start 1T once. Don't
deiny- Address STIysoS xCo.. Portland Maine
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-04-03
COnanche Pool Horse Brand.

and ba under the
ta I. Tar marks Jim
gie bob I'm each ear.
Additional brands /:
Heart upside down
on left hip.
Ear marks, swat
low fork I'm each ear
on some cattle.
Another lot brand
ed H3 On side and
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-04-03

Il UUII and receive FREE : cost
III FnII p " box OF goods which win
HIuLSssigR you e ;s %or: :. %S%sy
else In this world An, OF either sex. succeed
from first hour The broad road 70 fortune
opens before the workers, absolutely sure. At
once address TEUE 3 Co.. Augusta. Maine
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-04-03
Notice to Settlers
Who are Looking for
Homes.

IF you want good claims wen watered and
L rood locations call on ]. VI. Curran Notary
Public and Snrveyor.two and a half miles north
OF Rumsey, Conanche County, Kas. He will
ind ytu claim. survey 1t and make out your
cling papers and final proof.
z3l-y. JIM CURRAx.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-04-04
Religious.

Usual service. ut the Christian church To-
morrow morning.
D.. Quarles will not preach Al Dover to-
morrow, As announced.
Usual services st the Methodist church To-
morrow morning and night.
Rev. W. A. Crouch will preach al The Bsp-
tist church tomorrow morning aud night.
Rev. Geo. l.. Lsyburn will preach 81 the
Presbyterian ,hurch to- morrOW morni.2 ami
nikh..
Rev. G. l.. I.eyburn will preach ~ Maple
Glen scLoolh0u,e ri ! o'clock Tomorrow Al
ternOon.
Rev. Geo. Koenlg will preach at Napoleon
tonight and tomorrow morning; aud in this
city tomorrow night.
Daily SERVICES at tlls Catholic church. "a
O'cloak, &. IN; Sunday services = and l04
o'clock, q. M, and "a o'clock, p. NJ, Rev. j.
J. Lilly officiating.
Christ church, Easter Sunday. SUM-
day school, 9: 10, a. m. Morning Prayer with
Sermon at IL. 3. m. Special service fo1
children In the afternoon, consisting of carol.
and Faster hymns, and distribution Of Easter
eggs. Evening prayer and lecture. Wednes-
day evenings at 1880 o'clock. Daily SER
vices morning and afternoon, during Lent, in
the chapel. Morning and evening on Wed.
nesdays. Rev. John Davis; Rector.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-04-04
THE TOMB.

Diei-Io Clay township. March 9Th. orchiid.
bir,n. SARAH. vile OF Geo. Barker, aged -
years
- In this CITY. Monday. Aarch 30th
FRANK. aged l year. child OF Robt. Minnean.
- Ia Odessa. al the residence Mrs. Mccall
~, March 2sth. OF p~neumohis. HAM. An
DREWS, aged 40 years.
- At her home, near Buckner, on the 26th
Of March, of heart disease. Mrs. ARMlLDA NJ.
GARRISON, aged "a years.. widow of the late
Capt. Garrison. anu alsn widow OF the late John
Hudsou, and sister.in-law of Mrs Martha
| Grant. of this county. Her remains were buried
Friday ut Sibley.
- At MAYHEM. March ssth. Of OLD age and
Renerai debility. Nj. WA F. BRADLkl'
aged about IS years.
He was an old citizen OF the county. having
lived here nearly fifty years. He was known Ii
yearly everybody, and was highly esleemeC
by all.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-04-04
These are Solid Facts.

The best blood purifier and system regula-
tor ever placed within the reach of suffering
humanity, truly is Electric Bitters. Insc-
tivity of the liver, biliousness, iaundice, con-
situation, weak kidneys, or any disease OF the
urinary organs, or who ever requires an ap'
~petizer, tonic, or mild stimulant. will always
find Electric Bitters the best and only certain
cure known. They act surely and quickly,
every bottle guaranteed to give entire salts
faction or money refunded. Sold at fifty cents
A bottle by d. W. B. Tevis. july19eowly
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-04-04
Just as Good.

Many INSCRIPTIONS dealers may tell you
they have remedies for coughs and colds equal
in merit and in every respect just rs good as
the old reliable DR.. Bossnko Cough and Lung
Syrup; unless you insist upon this remedy
and will q no other, you are liable to be
greatly deceived. Price - cents and u.
sold BY LOOMS. noVeee"iY
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-04-04
RuckIen,s Arnica Salve,

The best salve in the world for cuts. bruis-
es, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores,
letter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and
all skin eruptions, and positively cures piles,
or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money
Price 25 cents per box. Fer sale by D. w.
B. Tevis. janoV1
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-04-04
Cure for Plies.

The first symptom Ct piles Is an intense
itching at night after getting warm. This un-
pleasant sensation Is Immediately relieved by
an application OF DIR. Bosanko's Pile Remedy.
Piles in all forms, itch, salt rheum and ring
worm can be permanently cured By the use
of this great remedy. Price so cents. Manu-
featured by the DIR. Rossnko Medicine Com
pany, Piqus, Ohio. sold BY Charles W.
Ioom;s novSyl
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-04-04
koomis,

The druggist, who is always looking after the
interest Of his customers has now secured
tine sale Of DR.. Bosanko's Cough and Lung
Syrup, q remedy that never fails to cure
colds. pains in the chest and all lung aztec
tions. For proof, try a free sample bottle.
Regular size 90 cents and 81. povoeow1y
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-04-04
Wall Paper! Wall Paper! !!

Our stock IL most all in and our samples
are all ready and we shall be glad to show
them, our stock Is entirely new aud of the
latest styles, they will please all, and our
prices will be as low rs possible.
fsb2lw9 LOOMS BROS.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-04-04
Solid Silver and Plated Ware.

Grimes & Nenable, jewellers, established
1871 Of course our house i. too we'll known
throughout the country &c render necessary
shy allu-ionato the extent. rep~leteness and
sttractlveness OF our large and complete
stock of the above goods. Prices have been
materially reduced. apr4t4
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-04-04
GRAND CONCERT
-:
THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 1885,
Hagen's Opera House.

MANAGER. Me. Haerle.
uustcal Director, . Chas.
Tickets. 30 e-nts; Children. q cents. For sale
at GIimes s. Venasle's anu ri The
Postofhce. ma
office
Curtain rises at 8 O'Clock, sharp.
PROGRAMME.
PART PIRsT.
Overture: 'Zauber1nete"- Mozart Lex
IDas Dornroeschen," A FAIRY T.le-in i've
Tableaux.
zither Trio~M,ssss l.. Mehl and A. schseter-
meyer and Mr.. VIM. Mehi;
Second Tableau: "Dl D,rnr0eschen in her
Cradle" The appearance OF the Water aud
Duet: Guitar and Ha1moniea. Me.srs- Geo.
Thirk Tableau-s'Thr Magic Castle and TIE
sleeping Dornroeschen:
Vocal Solo-wuh plano accompaniment by
Fourth TaHieauN: Dornraesahen Awaking >,
Slay-'waltz.' (strsus. } Lexington Social
Club >,
PART SECOND.
Overturned. NJ. von Weber. Lexington Social
First Tshleau-tBy general r~equesD,,..Faiih.
Hope and Charity" Nicely arranged for this
Either Duet: Miss L. Mehl aud Mr.. william
| Mrhl.
| Second IuDleRu-'t ne Night, SThuu OIikiuh
Tabieau-in two parts.
Duet-Guitar nnd observation-disclosures. Geo
yenable and Chris. Walk.
Third Trblesu- ''Friendshtp, Love and
Truth
Vocal Solo: With piano accompaniment b,
Prof Chas Glmhel. Mr. A ". Smith.
Fourth Tsblesu-.'The Battle OF Amazon. ,
in two parts.
Aurera Waltz-Lexing,or Social Club.
Fifth Tab, au- N;y general rcGuest)-''Th
Perverted WOrld.'
To conclude with the Laughable fantomime
1.-THE Village Barber" In one act. mchst:
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-04-04
THK CRADLE.

Born-In CLAW township, recently, TO the
wife of Mr. George Barker-a boy.
- In Paris. Texas. March 44th. TO the wife
OF Mr.. Charles COrs. nee Belle finElinR-a
girl.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-04-04
FRIDAY. APRIL 10Th. ls,I

FRIDAY, APRIL 10Th. 1885,
The following properly. to-wit:
About 30 head OF thoroughbred and high grade
Short-hOrns. consisting of some 20 Breeding
Cows and Heif.rs. and 20 thorough bred yearl-
ing I!u!ls and H-iiers.
Also. a head OF h!gh-bred Brood Mares and
: snr Horses; all hOr.e stock Denmark. good
=a'ic:le and harness qualities.
Also 5 head Of Mules-ioUTy earlinGs and one
3-year.old this spring
Also. ] hne Jack, 8 years old. got bv Black
hawk; he by Dan Juan out Of = Spanish Jenn.t.
Some farming Implements will also be offered
for sale.
The cattle mentioned above are the offspring
of 'Secord Duke of the ltOses' (So. Isll,
Vol I. ShOrt-lIoIp Record
sale to begin promptly at 8 O'Clock. Terms
made known on day of sale.
AucuOneer, Col. l.. r. Muir. Of Independence,
SAMUEL
mar2lt2 Brownsville, No.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-04-04
THE ALTAR.

Married-At Odessa. No. April LIST. Mr., C.
NJ HUBBARD. OF Detr oft. Mich. and Miss
CARRIE G. RYLAND, OF this city
- At the residence Of George Kruel. at Ma
poleon, on the 18th of March. Mr.. JOHN JAP
RING and Miss MARIA PEPPER.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-04-04

Farmers all busy blowing INT sowing.
For Sale-A good residence, one Of the
best In the city, on Main street. large house,
good outhouses, well, ~cistern, etc. Price
only 81 600. Terms easy. Inquire OF j. P.
ArdinEer, novsSu
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-04-04
CHEAP. CHEAPll CHEAPl!i
P.C.PATTERSoN
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

COUNTY SCHOOL COMMISSIONER.
We are authorized to announce Geo. NJ. Cat
ron for reelection to the office Of county
school commissioners. Election iuesuay.
Anril
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-04-04

We invite attention to our Mammoth Stock of Dry Goods, Notions.
CARPETS, &C., unsurpassed by any in the county for careful selection i'll styles
and adaptabiity Il the requirements of customers. Goods in all lines
never were a cheap al now. We have taken more than our usual care In
selecting u stool, and have succeeded in filing u house brimmng full Of
the choicest things IN the market, and at the
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-04-04
SALE OF LAND

SALE OF LAND .
TgE executors of Benjamin Gratr. deceased,
i will sell. ST the courthouse door. In the city
of Lexington, between the hours OF 8 O'Clock
$. In. and 3 O'Clock p. m. on
MONDAY. MAY ath, 1885,
the ioliowing described land. to-wit: eighty $50
scres OF land near 1abo creek, being the N-sl
half OF the southwest quarter or section elesen
llll township afty t36l of range tw enty-six l:di
all in Lafayette county. Mo.
TERMS or sALk-Ons-ih!rd OF the purchase
money cash. The remainder in one and two
years, with interest y. the rate OF six per cent
per annum
By direction OF The Executors.
5. Il. WENTWORTH. agent.
Lexington, Mo. Aps!l III. 1854.
The Splendid Farm Stallion
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-04-04
PUBLIC SALE
FINE STOCK.

TNIIE Undersigned Will offer at E-1-~
i public vendue to the high We LA
est bidder, Ut his iaIm sight N~SA
miles south CT Brownsville, on -Nz>SsN
6NSrWrSrA~
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-04-04
NOTICE.

DISSOLUTION NOTICE.
NOTICE 10 hereby given that the arm OF
~ PrieOr & Hoike IN the dry goods and gro
Gerry business Is this day dissolved ny mutual
consent. Mr.. Prieor retiring and Mr.. HOlke
continuing the buRiness under his name. All
debts due the iaie firm will be coil, cied, ana all
outstanding debts will be- paid by Mr.. Holka.
CHARLES IL. PRIEOE.
ap-4 g WILLIAM Il. HOLkE.
NopnIoon 4n Aprl lar lbs,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-04-04

I xu0 ~ulto0 Ut SCpointos thVuSu 80 Soh1OS
see why they should he so, as there Is no d.
vision wall or semblance of a wall between
them.
A conference of the A.. n. E. church at Le-
banon, was called to order Monday. by Bish.
op Fowler. The appointments for Lexing-
ton District were as follows ". q. H.
Brown. presiding elder; Arrow Rock, P.
Atkinson; Brownsville. &. 81. KentOu; But
Ter and EiaIrisyiile, j. W. BROWNE Carter.
VILE and Joplin. 4. RAMSAY; Dresden aud
Lamont. supplied by 7. Dixon; Georgetown
and Mt. Zion, supplied by A. Smith; Green
field and Nit. Vernon, A. Coleman Higgins
Vile and Odessa, H. Baker; Holden and Cen
terview. supplied by c. F. Foley; Kansas
City, j.. ". jackson; Lexington. j.. y.
Somers; d ,rshsil, j. D. Evans; 4arsheii
circuit, B. Smith; Neosho and NewtOnis,
Thomas Williams: Slater and Gillian. sup
piled by II. Irwin; SaltpOnd and Malta Bend,
B. Steele; Warrensburg and Knob Noster. c.
Tags: Waverly, W. McCutchins; Wellington,
supplied by Dennis Payton.
A dispatch from Marshall, saline county
dated April Cd, says: "News reached this
city this afternoon of a destructive cyclone at
Waverly last night about 0 O'Clock. Three
or four houses, the property OF Mr.. J. II.
Bellamy, q large brick dwelling Of John s
Webb, Of that place, and 8 dwelling, tn.
property Of W. Il. Fletcher OF this city were
totally tori to pieces. The roof of the Chris
tian church WAS carried nearly a mile.
Strange to say no lives were lost, and no ons
was seriously injured. The occupants Of Mr.
Webb's house anticipated danger, and left the
building Just a few minutes before 1t Wa.
lereled to the ground, and thereby escaped
with their lives. 1t is estimated that tbs
damage to property will exceed $40, 600. 1
was during this month three yssrs ago ths
Brownsville and the.southern part of this
county were visited by a cyclone which carried
:. with 1t death and destruction. This city wa
visited bya heavy wine and rain storm las
, night, although no damage VA dons to prop
erty."
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-04-04
LOWEST PRICES We Have EYER BEFORE KNOWN !

We take great pride in presenting our stock to the public, KNOWN
other house can show such q line OF unparalleled bargains. Below
partial list of the many attractions and novelties we are showing, al
YOU to compare our prices, styles and qualities before purchasing
else. You can save money by buying from US, and we assure you th
on earth will appreciate your favors more than we will. We have in
to arrive, IS wanted
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-04-04
Farmers all busy blowing and sowing.

""s J : ulNNVf
Lexington, Mo-. April 8, 1855.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-05-14
DOWN ON CRANKS.
Rev. II. Dewitt Talmage Tells What
he Thinks About Ecclesiastical
Straight Jackets.

In his sermon Sunday night, Mr..
Talmage said: "In this course of SER
mons am now preaching, you must
have noticed that have no sympathy
with ecclesiastical stright jackets, or
with that wholesale denunciatiOn of
amusements to which manyare pl dyed.
believe the Church of God has made a
tremendous mistake in trying to sup
press the sportfulness of youth and
drive out from men their love of amuse-
ment. IfGod ever implanted anything
I'm us, He implanted this desire. But,
instead of providing for this demand of
our nature, the Church of God has, for
the main part, ignored it. AS in riot,
the Mayor plants battery at the end
of the street, and has it fired off, so that
everything is cut down that happens to
stand in the range, the good as well as
the bad, so there are men i'm the church
who plant their batteries of cOndemna-
ton and fire away indiscriminately.
Everything is condemned. There are
great many who denounce ball play
ing, they have puzzles, they despise
charades, they abhOr tableauX, they
say: Away with all parlOr gamesv
They talk as if they would like to have
our youth dressed in blue uniform, like
the children of an orphan asylum, and
march down the path of life to the tune
of the Dead March in Saul. They hate
blue sash or a rosebud in the hair, or
tasseled gaiter, and think a man almost
ready for Sing Sing who utters conun-
drum. Young Mems Christian Associa-
tions of the country are doing a glorious
work. They have fine reading rooms
and their influences are of the best kind,
and are now adding gymnasiums, bowl
ing-alleys, where, without any evil sur
roundings, our young men may get
physical as well as spiritual improve
ment. We are dwindling away to mar
row-chested, weak-armed, feeble-voiced
race, when God calls us to work in
which he wants physical as well as
spiritual athletes. 1 would to God that
the time might soon come when in our
colleges and theological seminares, as
at Princeton, a gymnasium shall be es-
tablished. We spend seven years of
hard study in preparation for the min
istry and come out with bronchitis, dys-
pepsia and liver complaint, and then
crawl up into the pulpit and the people
say: Don't he look heavenly?' because
he looks sickly. Let the church of God
direct, rather than attempt to suppress
the desire for amusement. The best
men that the world ever knew have
had their sports. VIM. Wiberforce
trundled hoop with his children. Mar
tin Luther helped dress the Christmas
tree. Ministers have pitched quoits.
Philanthropists have gone a-skating.
Prime Ministers have played ball.