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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-07-01
OLAYMORT.
Death OF Miss LOrena w. Edwards


Death OF Miss LOrena w. Edwards
-RaIn and Cherries.
Special Correspondence of Gazette and journal
CLAYMoNT, June 24.-Miss Lorena W.
Edwards died at Claymont on Monday
afternoon, after an illness of two years.
Deceased was q most estimable young
lady, who bore her suffering with Chris
tian fortitude. The funeral takes place
this afternoon at 2 O'Clock.
Patrick Gallagher,a well-known ditcher
in the vicinity Of Linwood and Claymont,
died at the Media poorhouse on Monday.
He was q hard drinker.
The cherry business which has been
quite brisk is about over on account of
the recent rains.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-07-01

Aas,ciated Press Dispatch by special wires
Sr. I.ou1s, juno 30.--At an adjourned
Meeting lust night of ladies and gentlemen
in this city interested In the Irish cause,
81 400 received the last meeting, one week 80,
nro. was ordered TO DO sent TO Mr.. o,kslliy
of detroit, to bo forwarded immediately TO
Mr.. parnell,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-07-01

+, The locomotive attached TO the train
which left this city Mt 6. Is O'Clock Monday
evening for Coatesville was derailed ut
the west yard. The passengers were de-
lAyed about an honr.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-07-01
Bought a Farm.

+ A. A. Chapman, the well known
tobacco dealer, has bought 2l-acre farm
near Ohristiana, and will move his family
70 it as soon as the preliminaries are ar
ranged. The purchase was made from
Thomas Mckee, and the price paid was
10 ono
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-07-01

ESQUIRE T.. A. Be;tolette has had his office
No. sos shipley street, neatly papered and
the paints newly tonshed up, adding greatly
to the appearance OF the place, from which
the law ca, now be dispensed in greater
purity thu ar. ThIs of1lee ia an old
magisteriG 'avilg been occupied by
several 81 He's of the peace,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-07-01

A FELTON, correspondent writes; A
soaial game of baseball was played
between the East and West FELTON, clubs
on saturday, which resulted in a victory
sor the former by score of % to IA runs.
another game will DO played on Saturday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-07-01

Tho Wilmington q Northern Railroad
Company will sell excursion tickets to all
points on its road ON July I'd, Sd, dth ana
9Th, good to return until the 9th. These
tickots will be for sale Mt all offices OF the
road.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-07-01

Application was made before Judge
Wales in the United States district court
a Tuesday morning for the appointment of
a receiver for Andrews IL Locke, in place
of George s Oapelle resigned. The court
a pointed Joseph Il. Carpenter, Jr.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-07-01

A small boy fell into the Cool Spring
reservoir ON Monday evening, hnt WIS
rescued by companion. When the nus
hap occurred the little fellow was NJ,
tempting to rescue dog, which hAd
fallen into the water.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-07-01

Sumner Post, q. A. r., was visited last
evening by Smyth Post Of this city, the
I tier being accompanied by delegation
fro Smyth Post of Conshohockon, and
by several members of the Grand Army
from PHILADELPHIA,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-07-01
10th Year Darkness Academy
-oF THE
Delaware State Normal
University.
TRCSTEE:
HENRY q, CONRAD, Aa"vnf y-Nt-isv, 81


HENRY q, CONRAD, Atom, y-ot-isv, 81
Marx, street.
EQUITABLE OWNERS:
GEN. HRSRY DUPONT Of x. ]. DUPONT De-
FsANcis BARRY, e,-presii-nt OF the Fam
ViGTSiR DUPONT. ssq, az rney-p.iaw pre- &
HENRY e CONRAD Esa
lev. CII ~ Rs n. SuA y. H. u
HEIRS Z JESSE LANE
HEIRS or BAUDUY SIMMONS
NATHANIEL BAYNE, merchant ,aiior,
seventh aud Market streets
ROBERT LEE
FACULTY.:
JOHN CALVIN HARDNESS. a. NJ, rre,d 'ent
AuREi IA ELIZABETH HAhk \ ~, Wis.,
HELEN MARIA tiNRAaEkNT S.-,,nh vice
President and nditrtas Hdrt ~ Maga.ine
LILLlE MAY Fk NOE, A Il
HENRY CLAY CONRAD. l. l. n.
PAN,'OAST ALLEN.
GKOKGE II ARDCASiL LIE
FERDINAND Fl'l1MsR
JOSEPH Jackson pEA Rt'P.
JOHN HENRY SIMMS, NJ. ID.
This institution was orgnuisel by John g.
ElR'Eu -, u graduate 81 Bowluin College in The
GLASS lSi4, on the % b dsy ~ November, A
~, II 60 for the then publicly AID tepeatedlYdA-
| Jared purpose Of popul r Rducationei ref rm-
alton several important elem nt- oi which not
| h II ~ "Slstrn'r bring expressly at~tfd, viz;
| N ,yta'Nl-h u stare superintrudtu cy a. puhli,
sch ~ u Stau'NIu tR'o nj i1@tltuuou o. higher
grads,county fra h''ts stitutfs ard a Whining
| ION ety high scnoal, o Cper rxAminHtonnf put
| " scho teachers, &c, NIL az which reicrms.
! a'tfr the expenditure OF thousands Of dollars To-
1 money by tbe uhlanthrOplc patrons end year,
OF ardnols self sacrificing, public agitation with
/ the cooperation Of distinguished and able ~
i sistance, were In time only accomplished. The
| people OF the city o Wilmington aud State OF
| Delaware need Christian educational revival
Il reformation aud progress rs much now, as they
1 did then-e0 years ago Their danger from tile
i absence OF such needed reformation and pro-
gress Is greater now than then. VIII they listen
l to their need personally aud puplictyg II 70
l let them attend the free public lsctures at 50
| and z. 80 D. M, sundays. Also our free public
| exercises at O'Clock mornings and evenings
| daily. Free and courteous consultations daily.
/ Respectfully,
JOHN O. nhRKN ESs, Principal.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-07-01
phiIadeIpbin StocKN.

Associated Prees Dispatch by Special Wires.
PHILADELPHIA, June 30-nOon--Stocks,st steady
Philadelphia 4 Erie. IN Reading, IL i-l6 /;
Companies of N. j., 22i bid Northern Pacific.
Hk do, do. preferred, 5yk; Northern Central,
=; Lehigh Navigation, 50A; Norristown,
=; Central Transportation. "a ; Bucialo, New
York a Philadelphia, sR; Little SGhuylkili,
AZ
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-07-01

PHILADELPHIA, June 2a.-ln the Episco.
nal convention ia. day the Right Rev. OH
William Whitaker was elected assistant
bishop of the diocese of Pennsylvania by
the clerical delegates. The lay delegates
have NOT vet voted.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-07-01
MIR. GIadstone Hoarse.
PRkLLsR's oRARAorER.

LONDON, June 30.-Mr. Gladstone is uffer.
Ing from hoarseness. He has gone Ia
HaWarden TO rest,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-07-01

John @. Lewis Of tile Deer Park Hotel,
Newark, has sold his road horse, barney,
to See-etary o. State Causey OF Milford
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-07-01
LiverpOOI,s Election.

LIVERPOOL, June 30..-The elections for
members Of parliament will take place here
on Friday. The day will consequently be
observed as holiday In the markets.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-07-01

E'ARM FOR SALE, CONTAINING 81
i ACRES. two miles south If Newark. Good
buildings and fences, lands IN high state Of cil-
tlvaiiDn Address JAMES N. MIRRAN,
iel7-2ms Newark, Delaware.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-07-01

NEW CASTLE, June 26.-The commence
ment exercises Of the New Castle high
school were held last evening in the,Opera
House, u fair-slzed audience being present.
After music 10y the orchestra, the introduce
tory prayer was offered by the Rev. W. W.
Ferris, followed by song of welcome by q
class OF young ladies. Miss A. M. Mahoney,
49,, delivered the salutatory address. Prin-
cipal J. IL. George then introduced the
orator Of the evening, Professor G. s. Con-
we'll OF the Conference Academy, Dover.
The Grafton abounded In rich
thought and was listened to with
strict attention by the graduates. A piano
duet by Misses Goldman and IiaBoub fol-
lowed. Prizes were then awarded for deport-
ment and progress by the board of eduea-
ton to the following pupils; Miss Estella
Deakyne, high-school; James McPike,
Matte McCarty, Katie Tins, Jennie Barr,
May Weldn, Lucy Frazer, Julia NIahoney
and james Calhoun, The graduates then
Lscended the platform and after an ad-
iress to them by Principal j. II. George
'eceived their diplomas. They were Mamie
V. McGue, Anna M. Mahoney, Gertrude A.
Richardson, Lizzie NJ. Reilley, Fred. W.
Hoffman, Harry W. Herbert, William
Boulden, NJ. G. Rogers, Jr., and Louis o. Wise
They were the recipients of many coral
tributes and handsome presents. Principal
George was presented with handsome
gold.headed cnne by the pupils Of his room
Miss Susie Sherwood was awarded the prln.
cipal prize, gold pen and pencil, for the
best Improvement 10 peHmanseip, and Miss
Lizzie NJ. Rellley, the certificate for being
tho best scribe in the school. Miss Sarah
La Bonbrand, Miss Beatrice Coffman each
played u plano solo, after which the vale
dictory address by Miss Mamie v. McCiue
$50, was delivered. The closing song
NGoOd NIGHT Camilla Folks - nv the Girls
concluded the programme. Music wis fur.
nished by Prof. Drncan's orchestra.
The Mlddletown and Nameless baseball
clubs played game here yesterday which
resulted in favor Of the Nnmeless club by d
score Of so to Q.
Tho new boiler placed In Knowles wooler
mill was built by s. S, Adams OF Whining
ton. instead Of the Pussy ~ Jones Company
as previously reported.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-07-01

will NJ once hiring you In money faster than
anything else III America All nbout the 500
Oo0 in presents with each box. Agents wanted
everywhere OF either sex Of all ages. for all the
time, or spare time only, 10 work for MS at their
own homes. Fortunes for all workers Abso-
lutely assured. Don't delay. II. HALLErT a
Co. Portland, Maine.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-07-01

The president OF tho Cambridge, Mass Fire
Insurance Go. recommends Hood's sarsapa..
rillE as building up and strengthening
remedy.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-07-01
mrDDIrroWN.
Preparations for IA Br'ck-ynrd-A
Plcn for a Factory.


special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal
MrDDLErowN, June 24.--George W,
Stephens, proprietor of the Central Gro.
Gerry, this town, has leased of L. H..
Cochran tract Of land on the west side
Of the railroad, near the Delmarvia
evaporating house, and last Monday
morning gang Of men was on the spot
scraping and otherwise getting the place
in readiness for brick-yard. Mr..
Stephens has been prospecting for n suit
able site for some time, and here, finding
o superior quality of clay, he at once
began negotiations with Mr.. Cochran.
These completed, he secured the services
of Oamac, the boss brick maker, who will
have charge of the yard. II is proposed
to make and put upon the market at fair
prices good bricks for all uses. Mr.,
Stephens says he does not expect
to make any money IN the
business this year, but he is
sure that there is demand for building
bricks at all times and when the qualities
of his manufacture have been tested, he
will begin 10 receive some profit for his
outlay. About IL hands will be constantly
employed and this will be the only yard
in the town. II Mr.. Stephens, who is a
young man and by no means wealthy,
has the courage to enter in this enter
prise, ought not q number of "well-fixed"
gentlemen in this town to follow his ex.
ample and form company and give us
other factories? Here is chance, put
in sash factory. BY the way, as our
merchants are anxious to know whether
either of the drying houses is TO be
operated this season, IL wouldn't be a bad
idea for them to form stock company
and operate one Of them they get about
$500 per week from them when they are
running, and by operating them they
could about dopble their money. Middle
town should have factory of some sort.
Secretary Causey was in town yester-
day. Internal Revenue Collector Causey
was here ON Friday last on official bust
ness.
The band boys are trying 20 raise funds
with which to buy band wagon. Such
Il vehicle is badly needed and our citizcns
are literally aiding them to secure one
As we have no board of health il would
be the right move il the town commits
sioners would look after the sanitary con-
dition of the town,
Severalnew dwellings have been erected
in Hamtown and others have beep con-
tracted for.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-07-01

NEW CASTLE, June 2S.-Admiral s. f.
DUPONT Post, No. 2. numbering SO men,
visited Captain Il. s. Watson Post, No. s.
on Saturday evening. They came over
on the Tug Taurus and were accompanied
by the Orion Fife aud Drum Corps. They
formed in line on the wharf and marched
through the principal streets to the posts
headquarters in the city hall, where q
pleasant evening was spent. They re.
turned home at 4 p. m.
Work on the new Episcopal parsonage
will begin at once. The contract has
been awarded to Gardner Il. Jemison for
IS, 400. When completed it will be one
of the handsomest residences in town and
credit to the church.
Hamilton Disston and party of plea.
sure-seekers spent Saturday evening here.
They came on Mr.. Diston's steam yacht,
the Manitee, and left for Philadelphia
about midnight.
Robert White, about ~ years of age,
met with painful accident on his
fathers farm Saturday morning The in.
cisor was taken out of the reapinl
machine and laid on the ground, when
Robert accidentally tread upon il, cutting
severe cash in his right foot.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-07-01

ELKroN, June 90. The weave mill be-
longing to the Elk Mills Company, about
three miles from Elkton, and leased by
George L. BoyntoD, suspended operations
on Saturday.
Last Friday evening during a heavy
thunder and rain-storm lightning struck
the residence of Mrs. David Scott in Elk
ton. The lightning struck the roof pass.
ing down tin spout into bedroom and
passing out by a gas pipe. No one was
injured.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-07-01

NEW CASTLE, June 30.-The Board Of
Education held its monthly meeting last
night, President Herbert in the chair.
Members present, Eckles, Worthington,
Ferris, Stewart, Janvier, Wilson, Her
mann and Eliason. The minutes of the
last meeting were read and approved.
Committee on commencement exercises
reported receipts for the two evening en-
tertainments $50 60, expenses for prizes,
printing Nc, $S3.23. The balance of
1857 was ordered to be paid into the
treasury.
The resignation of Jacob Hermann who
has removed to Philadelphia was read and
accepted. 1,he board then held an cleo
ton TO fill the vacancy. George M. Riley
being the only name mentioned was
elected unanimously. MIR. Riley was q
former member Of the board. The fol-
lowing teachers were elected for the year
commencing September 9th: j. II.
George, principal; Mary Lofand, room
No. q; NJ. F. Dobb, No. 8; Helen D.
Wendell, No. a; Mary Janvier, No. 5;
Carrie Downie, No. @; Kate p. Mahoney,
No. q; Flora Lunt, No. 3.
The election for room No. 8 WINS post
poned for two weeks. The following
were applicants Mrs. Jacob Richardson
Nellie Wise, Emma Davidson, Mary
Fleming and Emma Janvier. A resolution
to dispense with the examination was lost
and the committee was instructed TO hold
it within the next two weeks. The board
then adjourned.
The house on the corner of Orange ant
Chestnut streets, belonging to Arthur
Melon, which was nearly destroyed by tir'
| in May last, is being rebuilt.
Samuel b. Copper, one of our oldes
and most esteemed citizens, was stricken
with paralysis yesterday afternoon; h
now lies In very precarious condition.
Ira Whitelock, aged 35 years, proprieto
of the Gilpin House livery stable, die'
this morning of consumption, after
lingering illness.
The brick house on Orange street be
longing to the Misses Stockton, whiel
was pronounced unsafe, is being de
molished.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-07-01

aA6eOcihted ffos5 DbphVcn Dy spttia WHITE,
NEW YORK June 30.--Flour, state and western
dull ard depres aed; south IN, firm.
Wheat, Askc. higher, aud fairly active; 30
l white, nonin Il; No 2 red July, Si9ia'4Aa
August, SAY RS6c !; September S5lS aS5kc; No
vember, axe; D cember, ssAsss4c.
Corn, dun, without declied change; miIet
western spot. 3S4JOc.: do future, t57s646kr.
Os's quiet but firm; state, 36G4sc western
34RA3c
Beef, du'l; IS.
Pork, firm
Lard, higher and Arm; SO 6aS.
Spirits Of turpentiBe, firm A2A3lkc
Eggs, State aud Pennsylvania, liable; west
ern, 14al4kc.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-07-01

A CoIored Boys Fatal Nap--A shift
HpWRffa.

Special Correspondence Of Gazette and journal.
New CASTLE, June Yesterday af-
ternoon l2-years-old colored boy named
Thompson was killed on the Delaware
railroad just below State Road station.
The boy becoming tired of playing lay
down on the track and fell asleep. An
extra freight train moving north ran over
him before the accident could be avoided.
Station Agent Wilson at once notified
Deputy Coroner Palmer and he will in
vestigate this morning. The boy was a
son of Henry Thompson, the well-known
wharf boot. black who died in Whining
ton in November, 1888.
The barge II. T. Earring and the wreck
ing steamer Chester have been dischnrg-
ing cargoes Of coal, the former at Truss
wharf and the latter at Morrison's wharf.
The Rev. 4. e. Terry and wife have
gone to Dover to attend the commence
nent exercises of Wilmington Conference
Academy.
David Boulden is making preparations
for a Cunning RkiG regatta 10 take place
some time in July. The course to be
rowed, TO Pennsville, N. j., and return, a
distance of six miles, to be participated in
by boys ranging from IA TO IL years old.
The oupalo on the old courthouse has
been newly painted, greatly improving its
appearance.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-07-01

WEST PHILADELPHIA STOCK YARDS. June g.
Cattle, market allow; receipts, 800 head one
quarter higher than last week on ali grades
Sheep, and lambs good stock In goo demand,
common neglected receipts, 5000 head; prime,
&c; good, fj6a4kc.; medium, 9Jfa4; common,
2a9fc.; good stock ewes, 3Gaak lambs, 4A7kc.
Hogs, selling A. an advance of hRNc over
last week IN sympathy with the Yves ern rices;
receipts, b,l0O head; country, &c; good choice
western. 0ka6sEc., with prospects Of further
advances this week.
NEW YORK, June 2S--Beevea -Recelpta 10, lOG
head; poor To prime steers sold at S49Oa
| $50 extra do at S5a0i6iB; and fat bulls 81
| 81 25a4 % Sheep and Lambs - Receipts
IS 4Oo head extremes ~ o ~ per lOO pounds
/ -Receip :, 81, $50 head nomlnally steady fol
| live hoea at s4.60aa 80 per 100 pounds
BALTIMORE, June Ys.-Beef cAttle-Tht
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-07-01

New CASTLE, June 5.--The commence
ment exercises of the city public schools
took place in the opera house last even
ing. The large auditorium was filled
with the parents and friends of the
scholars. The exercises began with the
chanting of the 23d Psalm by the chill
dren. The invocation was then offered
by the Rev. 7. e. Terry after which a
song of greeting was rendered by the
schools. The exercises were varied by
Rotations, dialogues and marching and
singing by the scholars. The
cornet solo by Il. X. Lam
caster, one of the pupils,
was highly appreciated by the audience.
Quite number of baskets of flowers
were presented TO the scholars. Music
was furnished by Prof. +. s. Duncan's
orchestra. The performance of the bur
lesque band and military drill by the
Honest and Earnest Club was highly ap-
plauded. The programme concluded with
the closing song, "Good Evening""
The Grafton by Professor Con we'll of
Dover, sAlutatory and valedictory ad-
dresses, and the granting of diplomas and
prizes will take plnce tonight.
81. Johns Lodge, No. 2, A. F. A. M,
installed its ofiicers-elect last evening,
after which the members partook of a
collation..
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-07-01

100000 +. !. &: :; /; 8; !! I;
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-07-01
ELK TON.
"Engaged'' 90 be Presented-A New
--. ... Doctor

1tEngaged'' 90 be Presenied-A New
IT." Doctor
Special Correspondence of Gazette and journal.
ELKToN, june 24.-The Elkton ANA
teur Dramatic Association, which was
compelled to postpone the play of I'm
gagged, twice, owing to the illness of tie
lady taking the principal female charac-
ter will present the play on July 7th
and sth, the lady having fully recovered.
The Rev. j. p. Otis, one of the Will
mipqton Conference visitors to Dickinson
College, is attending the annual com
mencement.
Elkton has another doctor. DIR. Cooper
formerly of Chestertown, has come among
ma and hung out his shingle. He is I
homeopathic and the only one Of tina
school in the place.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-07-01

The O'Clock bids Of the Rev York atnok
market to-day, received over the private wire OF
Elliott, johnson & Co., stock brokers, at No. 6i2
Market street. were as follows: N. Y. Central
a Hudson, 1861 ex div; Erie, M: Lake
Shore, ssh O. a. N. Western. common, il3L
Ohio & Mississippi, -; Pacific Mail. n
ST. Paul. common, aIh; Canada Southern. -;
Michigan Central, 70 Union Pacific, 55k
Central Pacific, -; Texas Pacific, =; New
Jersey Central, b4N: Delaware, Lackawanna &
Western, 1874; delaware & Hudson, ess
Wabash, St l. q p, common, =; Wabash
St l. q p. preferred, 29k; N. Y. Ontarl,
:; Missouri, Kansas a Texas, SOY; Man
hattan,-; Denver a Rio Grande, 26N Nash
VILE a Chattanooga, =; Pennsylvania, 539t
Phila Ssips a.. Reading, y Lehish Valley
d Western, 81; Philadelphia a Erie, -; North
ern Central, :; Northern Pacific, common
"a; Northern Pacific, preferred. bsst; Heston
mental SSH: Oregon NAVIGATION, los.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-07-01

NKw YORK, June 80 --noon-Sto ks, dull and
steady money, easy, ltaT; Virginia d.
a: Missouri 6s. 10lh bid; Canton Com
extra dividend, 1O5k: Erie, 2S; Adams, l4i:
Michigan Central,7S Lake Shore, s4h; Illinois,
Central, 1875; Pitusburg, Isl bid; Rock Island,
i24A Fort Wayne, ldlH Western Union,
AN; Wabash, II New Jersey Central, 5ik /;
Ontario q Western, 10.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-04-07
Be Kind to the Aged.

The loneliness of age How few
think OF this and treat with due tender
ness and consideration those who have
outived their generation, and whose
early companions and friends have
been taken from them! Unable to
engage in the activities of life, they
are no longer brought into contact and
sympathy with those around them, and
no tie of common interest and mutual
dependency binds them together
Their views and tastes have naturally
grown apart. They share but little in
common with others. The future of
this life has nothing to inspire their
ambition or excite their hopes. What
calls forth the energies of others has
no Inspiration for them. They 'neces-
sarily, to a great extent, live in a
world of their own, with which those
around them are not familiar. The
communings of their hearts are with
the scenes cf the past and the COM
panions of other years who have long
ago passed away. Lover and friend
have been taken from them, and their
acquaintance laid in darkness. The
forms they admired and loved are
gone, the eyes that looked into theirs
with the tenderest affection are sight
less, and the voices that cheered and
stirred their souls have long been
silent. Their early world of hope and
joy has become desolation, and they
sit in silence contemplating the ruin
that has been wrought. They have
but little to interest them in this world.
They are
"Only waiting till the shadows
Are little longer grown,'
to pass to the reunion that awaits them
and the glad greeting of those they
love. Who would not do what he could
to cheer the loneliness of the aged, to
smooth their pathway, and comfort
them in their declining years.