New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-11
PERSONAL.

The Rev. DR.. George c. Lorimer. who preached in
Chicago on Sunday. startled his hearers with some
novel views. lie declared among other things. that
Christians should not consider the first day Of the week
an especially sacred day manual labor should not be
performed 1t, but otherwise 1t should be day OF
rest. amusement and recreation. DR.. Lonmer also
asserted that place is especially sacred, and that
the sacramens are not means OF grace but oil nStlc-
ton. 10 Will be remembered that DR.. Lorlmer Is q
Baptist.
Nakaiiura MasanOa, who died in Japan few weeks
ago. was OF great influence in his native country
Born in 1880, he was educated in the days when
Chinese science held exclusive sway in the land OF
the MIado. No man In Japan, it is said was so well
versed in Chinese history and tradition Masanoa He
knew his Confucius as schoolboys know their multi
plicatiOn tables He did not oppose. however, the
Introduction of European knowledge and customs. Flo
made a visit to England in 1868 for the sole purpose
of becoming acquainted with the leaders Of English
school, where he delivered lectures upon politics and
famous throughout the land, and MasanOas influence
extended far and wide. few years ago. at the
quest of his friends he accepted the chair of Chinese
in the University of Toxic; lie held the place until
books including Sunless Self Help" into japanese
His death is a great loss to Japan
Maurice Bernhard, who is travelling with his wife
in this country is rather handsome specimen Of the
Frenchnan, with tall, wiry physique, a clear olive
complexion, and a small dark mustache. He re-
embes his mother in the prominence of his features.
and is as exquisite In dress.
Francis Darwin, a of the apostle OF evolution,
is making name for himself in the science of biology.
lie was recently elected president of the biological
section Of the Congress Of DemogIaphy in London.
Grace Greenwood writes to "The Home Journal"
from Washington to say that she is not blind, has
been reported in the newspaper press. She says she
can see to thread up her sewing machine, and even
TO find her way Fifh-ave. at hour when the
mllonaires are out in force She adds: 81 am not
blind, neither to my neighbours sins TO my
litto human frallties can still read my title clear
Because of his championship of the Rev DR. Briggs
the Rev. j. H. Bausman, Of the Rochester Pesby terrain
Church. in the Allegheny PENN Presbytery Is to be
tried for heresy. Anticipating this, he resigned but
his congregation refused to accept his resignation
The poet swinbume is small, red-headed, and a
bachelor His forehead Is very prominent, but his
mouth is small and feminine and his chin weak His
eyes are large and brilliant The poet Is frank and
courteous in manner, but he avoids general society
because Of Ills deafness. lie talks well, and Is fond
Of taking long walks and reading his own poetry.
any first trip abroad says James Whltcomb
Riley, taught that the United states is "a very
nice country in which TO live. England Ireland and
Scotland very picturesque but some Of The famous
old historical spots mnrred by the presence Of
modern Improvements, including the intensely modern
guide, who invariably uses bad English and lies 10
you about thing whose history is well known TO the
average American. For instance, az Avon you can
learn good deal about shaIespearcs Inner life
than IS set down In books You would be surprised
TO learn that people there know descendants OF tho
great hard who still living. offered a subslan-
tal bride 10 man who made such "a claim to produce
one 0f said relatives. But of he couldn't
DO ~ he was just lying because he thought / was
IN American, aud therefore fool. Another stIik-