The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-03-06

cational institution Not to speak of the
various literary clubs and classes that as
semble there and disseminate information
of q lofty and intellectual character, there
are the art exhibits. the university extern.
sion lectures. the cooking classes and Ed
mund Russell, who. not satisfied with the
light shed on first visit 10 coming back
to illuminate Indianapolis darkness once
more. Intellect of all varieties cornscates
about the Propyi@um like electricity alOnQ
the street-car track. The enterprise of the
ladies in charge OF the admirable establish
ment keeps il on tap to suit all tastes.
II you don't care to absorb information
from profound aud Awe-inspiring club pa
pers. or to have facts and theories pumped
into you by university orators. You can
learn to compound the delicate omelet, the
toothsome salad or the less aesthetic but
not less nutritious fish-ball. If this does
not entlce you you can sit at the feet of the
man who will teach you how to be truly
artistic in dress. in movement and in en-
vironment. 1t is not enough to be sur
rounded by objects of art: you must be
able to live no to your property. If You
are u woman. you must know how to pose
and how to wear your gown or you will be
out of harmony with your parlor and your
blue china. If you are man. think not
that you can stand before one of the old
masters with your hands in your pockets and
q stiff shirt collar browning your other gar
ments and properly appreciate that pict-
ure. Clothed thus. you are crude and in
feriOr, and need to be led into better and
more aesthetic way. All these things and
moro can be added to you at the Propy-
leum. Culture permeates it from cellar
to garrett and the discerning sense can do
tect, even above the roof, intellect-inter-
mingled with the flavor of cOOkery-bover-
ing like mist. The ProDy laum is great
concern, and we cannot do without it.
THE members of ministerial association
in Chicago have united in the following
suggestions to the people In their respective
charges relative to the conduct of funerals:
That there be, ordinarily. no public Invita- ion
to the funeral services.
That no funeral be held Sunday when it is pos
sihle TO avoid II.
That attending friends view the remains, IL at
all, as they enter, and that the casket be closed
Immediately upon the conclusion OF the services.
That service Is ordinarily complete which
consists simply Of the reading of Scripture
lections and prayer, and that 1t may be properly
concluded at the house, without any ADDITION at
the grave.
That only such persons accompany the re-
mains to the grave as may be personally request
ed to do SO.
That needless expense, whether OF carriages,
flowers, or other matters, be avoided.
That, in view OF their multiplied and often ex-
acting ministerial engagements, pastors be not
requested to go to the cemetery.
That IL be remembered that Christian senti-
ment is not In accord with the practice to which
some have felt constrained TO conform, OF adopt
ing heavy mourning costumes after the death OF
friends
All these suggestions are founded on rea
son. and they show the tendency of public
sentiment. towards practical reform in the
conduct of funerals.
UNDER an existing law q term of the
United States court IS required to be held
ut Oshkosh. Wis, in July. A bill has been
introduced IN Congress to change the date
to the second Tuesday of June. The reason
Tor the change is thus stated In the report
of the House committee on tho judiciary:
''In Oshkosh the temperature is so high in
July that but little business can be or has
been done Tor years. The judge of the
court writes that for years the court there
has been OF but little value. In juno the