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Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-20
illustrating the rneory OF Color.

Among the art objects and drawings
which have recently been displayed in
Horticultural hall, Boston, there was dis
played a large blackboard, covered with n
mosaic Of variously Colorel large squares,
superscribed: "Fausers Systematic Color
Scale" The display shows comprehen-
sively and clearly the theory OF color. &C
Cording to the idea of Mr.. d. Fausei Of
Boston. Commencing with the perfectly
white square, the scale presents by the
gradual introduction Of yellow, red and
blue, in three different gradations, 5l2
tints from clear white to deep black.
The method of obtaining the tintS IS
simply uperimposing of tint upon tint,
arranged in fields of decreasing Sizes
Chicago News.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-20

mast, foretopgallantmast and jibhoom we ,
gone; her fgurrhead smashed and part Cf
her hulwarks in splnters She looked to the
full as much a wreck as the Cleopatra. And
if there is anything certain in naval history,
it is that, could Sir Peter Grahame have put
his brig on board the Fronchman, disorgan-
lied by havoc, be would have carried her
So let us fling the union jack over the valiant
dead, and with r.vcrent gratitude thank God
that they were our countrymcn
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-20

A'genius in Morelia, Mexico, has made
a picture with feathers of humming birds
which represents the discovery of pulque.
The work is gem Of art as well as a
most ingenious and original representation
of that romantic episode The figures of
Xochitl, the beautiful TOltec princess, and
of Tecpancaltzin, the sovereign, as well as
all other figures, are exquisitely made.
The picture was purchased for 500 by a
German of Guanajuato, who sent it to
Germany-ChicagO Times.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-20
A PLEASURE CITY BY THE SEA.
Where Perpetual Picnic Prevails
Amusements Found at Brighton.

Amusements Found at Brighton.
To-day finds me down at Coney island
this magical city of pleasure by the sea
Here the world seems all holiday time
perpetual picnic prevails. and it is diff
cult to conceive of care. In the first place,
II is a perfect day. Nature Eever fluttered
fairer leaf from the folds of her book
The shadows on the sea are as varied as a
Florentine mosaic The purple Of pansy
away off there where the sun is clOuded,
while here at our feet the breakers fringe
the golden sands with silver. \ gleam Of
sapphire, like the bluest break in a
shOwery sky, has fallen athwart the main
distance, and through it a white winged
boat, full-saled goes coUrtseying down
the wind. \ haze hangs over all, like the
mist that rises from meadow at dawn.
and the shadOwy domes and towers of far
of ROCkaway breaks through like a city
III the air
1t is inconceivable that New York
should have been so slow TO appropriate
and use this beautiful island. For years
and years this strip Of sea girt sand might
AS well have lain in mid ocean as here A
few rOughs came down now and then and
perpetrated dark deeds that gave a flavor
of dsrepute to the island. Nobody who
thought anything either OF reputation or
pOCket-bOOk ever came here in those days
Now, half hour boats and numerous lines
of cars bring down all New York. Many
come by private conveyance over the
smooth and beautiful boulevard lead
from the city to the very margin Of the
sea.
Brighton at its lUveliest, in the full tide
of the season, can not excel this wonder
land of pleasure. There is everything Of
which folly ever dreamed Of in the line OF
amusement here. Are you fond Of riding
the tieet-fOOted ostrich, the gentle COW,
the domestic rooster, or the roaring lion
of the desert, to say nothing OF the stately
giraffe, and the mettlesome swan Here
you have your chance in the merry 90
round" Only cents, and you can mount
any one Of these animals, richly Capari
sOned, and fly around a ring to the inspir-
ing strains of a brass band.
If you want to spin like a rocket
through the air; if you want to hold
your hat while your back hair falls off
and in your ears the elements of wind and
fire make merry, ride down the switch
back" You take a seat at the top of the
inclined plane-you flash down the plane
like paper through printing press; you
skim up another like a swallow on the
wing: you dart down again like falling
star and up again like kerosene-fed
flame, and your ride is accomplished. For
another cents you mount the elephants 5
back and indulge in light refreshments in
different parts of the body. believe they
serve lemonade in one of his ears, and in
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-20

Did pay for THAI wine we had last
night, landlorls" asked Crimsonbeak.
coming down in the morning with his
head tied up in towel Why, you
ought to know, Mr.. CrimsOnbeak," re-
piled bystander. jvkingly. We'll" said
Crimsonbeak, Il consulted my pocketbook
and it seemed to say that did; but when
consulted my head.I came TO the conclu-
sion that was paying for it this morning.
-Yonkers Statesmen
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-20

The Brothers RagpzInskihaver returned
from Africa, and are lecturing in their
native City of CrukOw. On the upper
Congo they were repeatedly mistaken for
Portuguese missionaries, and one native
,hief took occasion to compliment them
on their enterprise in representing the
firm Of SO distant a God, and privately
offered to baptise limited number Of his
subjects at shot gun apiece.
Chicago Graphic News.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-20

= colored man went into Galveston
newspaper office and wanted to subscribe
for the paper. How long do you want it2'
asked the clerk "Jes as long as it is, boss;
if it don't fit the shelves kin tar piece
of myself"
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-20

Some of Matthew Arnold's most popular
poems have been set to music by his son,
and are finding great favor with the
artistic literary world
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-20
Ladies

Do yOu want a pure, bloom
ing Complexion! If so, a
few applications of Hagan's
MAGNOLIA BALM will graf
ify you to your hearts con-
tent. 1t does away with Sal
lOwneSS, RednesS, PimpleS,
BlOtcheS, and all diseases and
imperfectiOns of the skin. 1t
OyercOmeS the flushed appear
ance of heat, fatigue and eX--
ctement. tmakes a lady of
THIRTY appear but TWEN-
TY; and so natural, gradual,
and perfect are its effects,
that it is impossible to detect
its application.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-20
To BE CONTINUED.

\ bunch of Seven-headed wheat, seven
feet three inches in height, was exhibited in
Stockton, Cal, last year.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-20
RCNAWAIS N THE PARK.
ADVICE FOR ALL WHO FIND THEM
SELVES IN PERIL.

Whatever Else You May DO. Don't Jump
to tn" Hard Roadway Cling to the
RunAway-.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-02-23
Notion for Bail.

On Saturday counsel for j. G. Fcrgu-
son made application to Judge Wither-
spoon for bail for their client. The
motion was based upon the testimony
taken in the three trials already had,
and on the further ground of failing
health. MI. Gary and Mr.. Benct We're
heard for the motion and Solicitor Orr
and Mr. Bonham against it.. His Honor
refused the motion but without prciu-
dice to the Defendants right to renew it
because Of failing health. We are not
informed whether the motion will be
renewed.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-02-23
Suspicious.

E. w. Watson, Esq, at Bradley writes
us that on Sunday, 2lst, a negro who
gives his name as Isaac Wardlaw was
taken mp near the Edgetield line under
suspicious circumstances. He had in his
possession a one horse wagon to which
he was driving a small bay horse mule.
On the wagon was a bale Of cotton,
which is bound with six ties and has
the ends scwed up with Irvine. The
negro said he got the cotton from Mr..
JAS. Evans's ,aill, but upon inquiry it
was found that Mr.. Evans had never
seen him and knew nothing about him.
He is very obstinate and refuses to
talk. We are requested to state that
the property is at Bradley, in charge Of
Squire Watson, and will be delivered to
the owner upon his proving his prop
.erty and paying costs.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-02-23
Township Board of AS
sesors, for Able
Vile County.

N1llE following citizens (%Frceholdcrs
L have been appointed TOWNSHIP
Boards of Assessors in their respective
Townships:
Ninety-SiX-F. NJ. Pope, NJ. II. Cole.
man, Madison. Richardson.
Grccnwood-C. \. G. Waller, j. W
Green, II. T.. Fuller.
Cokcsbury-M. b. McGcc, \. NJ,
Aiken, II. j. Ellis, ST..
Donnaldsvillc-J. r. Latimcr, G. NJ.
Mattison. w. +. Barmorc.
Due Wcst-II. T. McGcr, NJ. b.
Ci!nkscalcs, Hugh Robinson.
Long Canc-R. II. Hughes, T. n.
NicklcS, G.. y. Bolts.
Smithvil.c-W. 5. Lomax. J. l.. White,
+. l.. Morrow.
White Ilall-G. II. Caldwell. D.. W.
Jay, s. p. Brooks.
Indian Hill-R. j. Robinson. J.. D..
Nrcl, j. IL. Chilcs.
Cedar S.orings--J. l.. Prcsslv, John +.
Bradley, John Lyon.
Abbcville-T. G.. Seal, W. G. Mellow
an, }. w. Thomas.
Diamond Hill. +. Browrflce, DR..
j. II. Bell, w. A. Black.
Lowndcsvill"-T.l Baker, l.. II. Nc
Gala, John II. Baskin.
Magnolia-W. NJ. Taggart, B. u. Boyd,
G.. ". Spccr.
Calhoun'S Mill-M. o. Tolman, j. II.
Latimer. j. Fl. Morrah.
Bordcaux-Jas. Cothran, .Jr.. 4. a.
Traylor. w. II. Jennings.
The Township Boards will meet and
organize by %electing a chairman during
the first week in March. The chairman
Of each Township Board will meet the
County Board in Auditors office on the
9th March next, to cqualizc Townships
and hear complaints &c.
j. IT. PARKS,
Feb. 10 1886, If. Auditor a. &.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-02-23
Happy.

Our friend Mr.. Tom Syfan the popular
and accommodating conductor on the
Abhcvillc road was married on the 18th
to Miss Lily Gossatt Of Easley. The
happy young, people came down on
Thursday and that night were given a
reception by the groom's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. G. w. Syfan.
We heartily congratulate our friend
upon his winning so beautiful a bride.
Life opens happily for them and We
hope no clouds will ever darken the
horizon Of tlreir joint existence.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-02-23
Il. n. Delegates.

CoKEsBURY, S. g., Feb, goth 1886.
EDITORS OF MESSENGER
At a meeting Of the citizens of this
township held this day, for the purpose
of electing three delegates to attend the
stockholders meeting Of the A. G. & w.
r. R.. at Greenville on the 24th and 25th
instant, the following gentlemen were
elected John NcFnll. Of Cokesburv,
DR.. w. T. Jones, Of Mulberry, and j.
n. Cochran, Of Hodges.
H. L. ODIORNE, Clerk.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-02-23
COrOnaca Chat.
Greenwood Light

lUiceh"oou liSht.J
A railroad man is on the new line Of
railroad getting the right of way.
We have three stores ut C%oronaca.
Messrs. .Pylcs & Stuart and Henderson
Il Fuller carry on the sdry goods de-
partment and DR.. G.. II. Waddell the
drug department.
The farmers are busy gathering in
supplies of bacon and corn for the year.
1t is said that n Of our farmers who
lives near this place believes strongly in
cyclones. His house is near by a clear
ing i'll which the trees are deadcned and
Mt every blast Of the wind the limbs fall
freely, saving him the trouble Of hav-
ing to cut fire wood.
Oats are dead, comes from all quar-
ters.
The weather has been so bad and in
tensely cold hat it has been impossible
for the farmers to make any Roadway
towards farming.
The farmers are buying in a supply
of seed oats to SOW again, which is q
right step in the right direction.
Mr.. II. A. Graham, a graduate of
Wofford College, has charge Of a good
school at Stoney Point, about two miles
from this place with an attendance 20 OF
scholars.
Miss Laura Coleman a graduate of
Columbia Female College has charge of
the school at Coronaca Academy-29
scholars.
We have n church in town, the
Baptist. and the Methodist church
about threee quarters of a mile out from
town.
Coronaca like all other towns has
her share Of loafers and box whit
lers.
Mess. w. w. & j. S. Klugh have the
finest mills in the upper country, two
flour and corn mills and run on full
time.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-02-23
MORTGAGEE'S
Sale Of Land.
Feb. Q, 1886. St.

DY virtue Of n Power Of Attorney ex-
- ecuted to Theodore X. Miller, Dan
iel Miller, VIM. II. Miller, Robert c..
Davidson and j. Frank Supple. partners
as Daniel Miller & Co., bv John f..
Bradley. George C. Bradley and Will
liam T. Bradley, partners as Bradley
Brothers, bearing date l6 April 1885. to
secur payment Of several notes Of same
date, with interest, the balance due be-
ing !: ,1O7.49, besides costs and fees, we
will sell at public auction at Abbcville
Court House, between legal hours Of
sale, on Salesday in in March next, all
that
LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND,
situate and being in the town Of Troy,
county of Abbeville, on which are the
TWO BRICK STORES,
lately occupied by the said Bradley
Brothers and DR.. j. S. Addison, part of
Block B, corner Of Main and Twiggs
streets. bounded by said streets on two
sides and on the other two sides by va
cant lots.
/. TERMS.-CASH. Purchaser to % v
for papers and Taxes If any.
DANIEL MILLER & CO.,
Mortgages.
For information apply to Parker &
MCGOWAN. Attorneys.
Feb. o. 1886. St
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-02-23
il SIMPSON, AGENT FO.
fraley Quilting Frame.

INlE only thoroughly practical invention
i for making QUILTS and COMFORT
ABLES ON the Sewing Machine. Works
equally well on all the different makes of Ma
chimes, and does all manner of Quilting. On
- takes two hours to make a Comfortable
and three to four hours to make n Quilt.
Will make Quilts and Comfortables Of any
size. With this QUILTING FRAME quilt
ing is done with less effort on the part of the
operator than any other sewing within the
u charm: Examine it, and see for yourself.
No family Sewing Machine is compile without
this attachment. Retail price only $3.50
JAM, 26, Si. If j.. l.. SIMPSON.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-02-23
MESSAGES.

Capt. j. T.. Bronwlec was at court last
week.
Gen'l. Hemphill has returned from
Charleston. n-~
Capt. john Cothran is visiting friends
in town.
Westinghouse birthday was observed
only at the post Office.
L.. w. Smith, Esq. went down to
Cokcsbury on Saturday.
Mr.. d. ]. Jordan and family will now
occupy the Archer house. =
j. NJ. Baker. Esq. Of. Lowndasville
was in town one day last week.
Miss Ellen Parker is on n visit to rel
atives and friends in Charleston.
Yesterday was a beautiful spring day
and garden work was all the go.
Rev. j. Lowrie Wilson is now com
f"rtably quartered at the parsonage.
The lawyers say that the term of
court just closed was barren os rruit for
them.
Judge Witherspoon left for Anderson
on Saturday. and opened Court there on
yesterday.
Mr.. w. Fl. C~ogswell, travelling for
Walker, Evans IL Cogswell was in town
yesterday.
Yesterday was the birthday of the
"Father of his country" 1t is now n
natinal holiday.
Court begins in Edgeicld next Mon
day. The Culhrcath lynching case will
be called for trial.
We counted seventeen bales Of cotton
on the public square yesterday. The
price must be going up.
Communion services will be conduct
ed in the Presbyterian church at four
O'Clock p. m. on next Sunday.
Maj. w. T. Gary, Of Augusta, came
over on Friday to attend court, but his
case was not reached.
The auction at Quaflcs & Thomas's
store is still! IN progress, all the goods
not having been disposed of as yet.
Mess. Jos. Ganahl and f. F. Verderv.
of Augusta attended court last week in
the case Of Bell VS.. the A. & X. II. R.
Did you make your tax returns?
The time has expired and the fifty per
cent. penalty will be added if you did
not.
Rev. Father Monaghan arrive ! in Alb
beville yesterday and will conduct SER
vice this morning in the Catholic
church
DR.. j. Fl. Bell, Of Antreville. was in
town on Wednesday. His son who
has been SO sick at Due West, is re,
covering.
Maj. L. J. Jones, the Nestor Of the
Newberry Bar. was in town last week
on a visit to his daughter Mrs. l.. w
White.
The %juries were not dismissed unit
last Friday, having been in attendance
nearly the whole Of the three weeks
term.
The Abbeville Literary Club will
hold its regular meeting on next Fridav
night at the Central Hotel. the guests o.
Hugh Wilson Esq, who will also read
the essay. His subject will be "Hy.
giene.'
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-02-23
Nearly q Fire.

About twelve o'clock Sunday morn
ing the chimney to Mr.. Cason:s dining
room caught fire, and caused an alarm
in the neighborhood. The ncighbors
came promptly to the scene and the fire
was soon put out. The colored people
were particularly prompt and efficient
in rendering aid.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-02-23

Debtors and Creditors {
Cunningham & Templetc:

A lI. persons indebted to the firm
"A CUNNINGHAM & TEN PLETO ..
Merchants at Abbcville, are notitiH
that they must make Immediate ia
mcnt to the undersigned. y meeting
the CREDITORS is called at this pla,
(Ahbcville, e. ll.,) Thursday, the 4
day of February, next.
WALTER l.. MILLER,
Jan. ~, Ut. It Assignee.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-02-23

The best salve in the world for Cuts, Bruis-
es, Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum' Fever Sores,
letter, Chappcd Hands, Chilblains. Corns,
and all Skin Eruptions, and positively cures
Files, or no nay required. 1t is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction, or money refund
CO.. Price Is cents per box. For sale by
Cothran Il Perrin. IA
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-02-23

We have still a small lot of Millinery on
Hair. Switches, etc. We offer Plumes and
Feathers costing as high as So for so and rs
cents, Flowers costing as high as rs cents for
Is cents, real Hair Switches. black and COL
ored. costing rs cents to 81 for SO cents
Smith d. Son.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-02-23
SHERIFF SALES.
Bannistcr Allen against j.. K. Vance and s.
G.. Merriman.
Auditor.
Dec. l, 8

". NlcTTlll1al.
Order of Court to Sell Land.
pY virtue of a dccretal order to me di-
- rccted, in the above stated case, l will
sell to the highest bidder, ut public auction,
within the legal hours of sale, Il: Abbcvillc
Court House, on Monday, the first day of
March, a. d. 1886, the following described
property, to wit
All that tract, or parcel of land, situate, ly-
ing and being on Turkey Greek, in the county
of Abbeville, South Carolina, and known rs
the MERRIMAN LANDS md containing
TWELVE HUNDRED AND FORTY (l24O)
ACRES,
more or less, (less 900 acres sold to J. II.
Bramlett) bounded by lands of a. NJ. Agnew,
j. S. Johnson, Marshall Sharpe, John IIig-
gins, Louisa McGee, w. T. Jones and others.
Levied on and to be sold as the property of
the defendants to satisfy the aforesaid judg-
ment and costs.
TERMS.-Cash.
j. F. G. DrPRE,
Sheriff a. G.
Feb. 0, 1886. st.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-02-23

Remember, when you want a pound
or two Of french candy for your girl,
that we have again added it to our stock
and intend to keep a fresh nice lot
always on hand. Speed Il Neuffer.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-02-23
Refreshments at the Palmetto.

Thomas McGettigan, Of the old relia
pie Palmetto Saloon. invites his many
friends to give him a call during Cont
week. The Palmetto Saloon is we'll
stocked with first-class refreshments.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-02-23
Notice
TAX PAYERS !

sTlHE COUNTY AUDITOR HEREBY
! gives notice that ALL RETURNS
REAL AND PERSONAL KROPER-
TY subject to taxation, also, ALL
TRANSFERS OF REAL ESTATE
made since the LIST Of May, 1884. will
be received at the following places on
the days designated below, viz:
Nincty-Six--llth, 18th and 18th Jan
uary, 1886.
Grcenwood-14th, 10Th and 10th Jan
uarv. 1886.
Hodyes-l9th and 10Th January, 1886.
Donnalt svillc-2Oth and 21st january.
1896.
Due West-22nd and 23rd January,
1886.
Nerdcry-25th and Goth January.
1886
Bradicy-27th and 2Sth January. 1886.
Troy-z9th and Both January. 1886.
McCormic,,-lsC and End February
1886.
B~ordeauX-3rd February, 1886.
Mt. Carmcl--5th and 9th February,
1886. =
IIestcr's-Sth February, 1886.
Graves Dcpot-9th February, 1886.
Antrcvillc-1Oth and llth February,
1886.
Lowndesvillc--12th and 18th Febru-
airy. 1886.
Mountain Vicw-15th February, 1886.
Gilgal Church-lGth February, 1856.
Cedar SprimgS-l7th February, 1886.
Abbeville G. list January to LIST
March, 1886.
The law imposes n penalty of twenty
five per cent. on all Real Estate and
fifty per cent. OF all Personally not re-
turned on or before the LIST Mach, 1886
il. PARKS,
Auditor.
. Dec. l, 1885.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-02-23
WHY H. H. P. IS A SUCCESS

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SECOND-It is pleasant.
THlRD-It is safe.
FOCRTH-lt does exactly what we claim fAr
it
FIFTH-It is made by reliable parties.
SIATH-It hao no equal.
SEEENTlI-lt does not mauScatc.
EIGHTH--It does not grippe.
NlNTH-It will cure you.
T~ENTIl-It is The best Liver Medicine known.
ana costs only Fifty Cents il Bottle.
Never Failing Prevention of Spring
WILL INVIGORATE THE SYSTEM.
Gives Tone to the Stomach.
Relieves Torpid Liver
and removes all excessive bile from the sys
tenn and impurities from the blood.
Has been tried by thousands in the mast
four years and found worthy tho commcnda-
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TRY III
II. II. p. only so cents per Bottle.
BARRETT s. McMASTER,
Wholesale and Retail Druggists,
Augusta, Ga.
March lS-tt So
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-10-06

Each becomes responsible for the din
and clash of q world of warning judg-
ments.
Is not this the very simplicity Of the
teaching of Christine very difficulty
withal which stumbles the sinful worldP
He surely goes into the individual soul
to accomplish the redemption of the
world. He saves men only as He
saves man; and this man He saves
after the man has come to q sense Of
personal need of salvation. Always
must our Lord be read and understood
as dealing with the best interests and
deepest needs of individual. souls. Ae
appeals to self that He may abolish
the selfish life. He saves the self that
the saved self may live unto Him who
died for him. No, that can not be
really a low motive which lifts man
to self-surrender in the very interest OF
self-preservation. The fact that it
lifts, that the man rises by it, is the
sufficient proof that the motive is high.
1t is in truth no mean motive, but the
highest in our human horizon, which
prompts us to obey the law of that
self-restraint which imposes silence on
our clamorous judgments against our
fellow-men.-M W. Christian AdUo-
| cate, .f' 'f.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-10-06
Gods Love.

Into all our lives, in many simple,
familiar, homely ways, God infuses
his element of Joy from the surprises
of life which unexpectedly brighten
our days, and fill our eyes with light.
He drops this added sweetness into
His children's cup, and makes it to
run over. The success we were not
counting on, the blessing we were not
trying after, the strain of music in the
midst of drudgery, the beautiful morn
ing picture or sunset glory thrown in
as we pass to or from our daily bust
ness, the unsought word of encourage
ment or expression of sympathy, the
sentence that meant more for us than
the writer or speaker thought-these
and hundred others that every ones
experience can supply are instances OF
what I mean. You may call it acct
dent or chance lit often is; you may
call it human goodness-it often is;
but always, always call II Gods love,
for that is always in it. These are the
overlooking riches OF His grace, these
are His free gifts. Samuel Longtellow.