The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-06

Three Young Mon.
A few weeks ago college men generally
were shocked TO learn OF the sad death Of
Frederick BrOkRw. a member OF the senior
class Of Princeton; and catcher of the
Varsity nine, IA a gallant attempt 20 save the
lives Of three maid servants. IN the surf at
ElberOn. \. j. One who knew him well al
college thus writes of him; "Brokaw was
one of the simplest, sturdiest. gentlest souls
have ever known. Yet with all his sim
plicity and humility Of character he had the
pluck and endurance Of a bulldog, rs all
know who have seen him stop the ball
through 8 long hos afternoon. with bruised
and bleeding hands. Brokaw was just such a
chivalrOus, -unassumlng, gentle soul ss
would be picked ont, though he were twice
the millionaireis son, 20 save the life Of one
Of the least Of these and who would go out
of life as be had lived IN ~it-imposed on with
Rood-nature. and bearing good OF evil gently
and IN patience" kOr several years be was
s member Of the church Of which the late
Dr. Howard Crosby. Of New York, WAS
pastor.
-Four years ago freshmen entering Harvard
University were told by the upper classmen
that the manly and proper thing for a college
man 10 do wss TO drink, gamble politely. wire
pull for the societies and cut recitations.
Since then "a great and thorough change has
taken place, largely through the influence Of
one man. This is Arthur CumnOck, who WAS
graduated with the class Of 81. When be
came TO Harvard he resolutely set his face
against the prevailing idea OF the manly thing
and threw all his influence on the side of
right and temperance IL eli things. When. at
the end of his sophomore year, he was elected
captain OF the Varsity football team and
thus became the most conspicuous under
graduate at the University, the false idea of
manliness received its death blow. and in its
place was set up the standard of Christian
manliness for which Arthur CumnOck stood.
La pfaaaU44f.g ghnNyr1 THAR arprauf.ffAn ~
his frmness Of character by electing him
first marshal on class day. the highest honor
the graduating class can pay one Of Its mem-
bers.
One of the most successful agencies for
working among the poor of the East End Of
London is the Tower Hamlets Mission. con-
Quoted by Mr.. f.. N. Darlington. Mr.. Car
rington Is the son of u wealthy London brewer,
and after leaving school entered bis fathers
business. Soon after he became an earnest
Christian, and at once began 10 work for
others. Al the suggestion OF his rector he
opened a night school and began the dihiCul.
uphill work of teaching East End boys. This
work brought HIM face TO face with the sin
and suffering arising from the liquor traffic.
He therefore Informed his family that ho
would have nothing more to do with the bust
ness Of the brewery. That a young man
should calmly renOunce S4O0. 600 rather than
be connected with the liquor traffic was look
ed upon as madness. but Mr.. Darlington WAS
ufm III his UtitIMluhtlDQ. HO at DICc started
the Tower Hamlets Mission. which now en-
braces all the means by which the kingdom
Of Christ may be spread. the people elevated. |
morally and spiritually, and the condition Of |
the poor bettered. Mr.. Darlington has waged
incessant war against the low music halls,
which are the curse of East London. On one
occasion he WAS imprisoned all night for dis
tributing tracts outside of che Of these dens.
smile That Banished Tears.
There is a face for you" said one man to
another as they were crossing the City Hall
Square. Isn't it grandY You seldom see
faces ike that nowadays. They are getting
rather rare"
Yes" said his companion, 'but one must
i've correctly TO have such q face. A mans
mode Of life will show in his face, no matter
no" hard he NAY try 70 conceal 1t
a reporter was walking behind the two
men and overheard the conversation. he
ooHroed an elevated train at Park Place and
happened 20 take a seat near the man whose
lace had attracted favorable attention.
IN the opposite side sat two women and q
htlo girl. The child suddenly and apparently
,wmithout cause began 70 cry quietly to herself.
Inc younger woman. who evidently was tho
hid mother. tried TO comfort her. but 10
10 purpose. The child continued 70 cry. and
tno ois tears rolled dOwn her cheeks until the
hanoKercnlei borrowed from the mother was
wei. once as the little one looked up she
caught the eye Of the man sitting opposite
nor ana evidently saw something in his face
whicn attracted her. Her blue eyes opened
wide and a smile spread over her face. leaving
the big tear-drops and a little rednoss about
the eyes as tho only evidence of the sorrow
whlch confused her q moment before. The
man smiled, too. and the child glided off her
seat and, crossing the aisle, climbed up into
his arms and settled herself comfortably on
hs knee. The mother sat dumbfounded for
a moment ard cast searching ~glances at the {
perfectly, said reassuringly Il viii
not harm her. madam; il is all right 1
When the train stoned At Fourteenth 4