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The love light in his eyes shall shins
On me alone
Ahi could wake sweet Lyra's notes
Thy soul to move,
Far from thy 'wlldering arts I'd bear
My ransomed love.
But-smile no more from out the cup
He looks upon,
Dear Gree thou hast many loves,
And but one.
The Voice.
ANOTHER REsoRMAToRY NEEDED.
Among the questions which confront our
lawmakers at Albany is the providing for
another State Reformatory. The State
Board of Charities recommends that Elmira
Rsformatory, which is oyercrowded, be re-
lieved by the erection of a new retormstory
building in the eastern part of the State.
The Board presents strong reasons in sup
port of its Recommendation, and it remains
to be seen whether the Legislature will act
ip accordance Herewith. The taxpayers of
the Empire State may, however, well in
quire why there is need Of this additional
reformatory, and what influences are at
work to create an increasingly large number
of wayward boys and young men with crim-
inal tendencies In the last analysis there
the State would be found largely responsible
for these untoward tendencies. York
Temperance Advocate. .,
WHAT DRINK BROUGHT HIM TO.
The sudden death of man in a lodging.
house in New York one night recently,
brought to light something Of the history OF
notable and wealthy family in Massachu.
setts; one which is recognized as leading
family in this State. He was cousin Of the
United States Senator and statesman,
Charles Sumner and was graduate Of Har.
ward College and valedictorian oil, his Class.
For number Of years he was Superinten-
dent Of the Public Schools Of Fall River. hold
ing that position when the war broke out. He
enlisted in Massachusetts, regiment and
did valuable service on the field. He, spoke
seven languages fuently, and was equally
brought about by an over indulgence in
drink. For years he had been an intem-
perate man. This love of liquor was tho
cause Of his wife securing a divorce from
him; the cause Of his son being appointed
conservator over him; and the cause Of his
being ostracized by his friends and relatives
He was worth nearly $50, 900 In his own
name, but for years he had been compelled
to work for any extra money he desired.
TEMPERANCE INSTRUCTION IN ENGLAND.
During the series Of enthusiastic and sue
cessful meetings which Lady Henry Somer-
set and Miss Willard have bean holding in
the north Of England, a special gathering of
school teachers took place at Middles-
borough. This town is in the centre Of the
vast iron districts (the English Pittsburg),
where the effects Of tho terrible strike Of
last summer among the Durham coal miners
is still visible. The population is almost en-
tarely composed OF the wage-earning classes,
and the influences of the board or elementary
school teacner is naturally potent force for
either good or i'll. 1t was therefore, with
peculiar satisfaction that Miss Willard and
Lady Somerset made this their first point of
departure in their campaign in favor OF the
introduction Of scientific temperance in
struction in public schools At least a
hundred teachers wei present-eight -tenths
Of whom were women-and, although tina
time was limited, discussion Of consider
able animation followed and a resolution in
favor Of temperance instruction was car.
ried. The ball has since been kept rolling
by the letters full OF suggestions whicl sew.
eral OF the teachers have written, :. and
which, it is hoped, will tend to elucidate tho
subject and ada pt it to the English educar
tional code.
DIREFUL EFFECTS OF DRUNKENNESS.
Drunkenness RODS man OF rea'on, darkens
his understanding, browns his memory, be.
wilders his maglnation, hariens his will In
vice, excites his passions and lusts, and de-
stroys the vital operations OF his soul and
body.
Drunkenness corrodes the entrais OF the
human frame, ruins health. brings on many
serious evils and diseases, causes grevious
disorders in the body, changes man into the
likeness Of u brute, brings on variety OF
affections, and shortens his vary exist
ence.
Drunkenness is the fomenter and foster
parent Of all vices and sin; it destroys the
peace of families consumes their pecuniary
means prevents them from lawful earnings,
wastes their necessary subsistence, and
causes discords and quarrels among neigh
bors.
Drunkenness renders its victims quite dull
and insensible in regard to their eternal
salvation. withholds them from hearing the
word OF God in sermons and instructions,
and shuts the gate Of the soul against all
that Is good, but opsns it to all that IS
evil.
Drunkenness sinks man to the level Of the
beast; renders him even more degraded
than the brute. makes him voluntary
demon, and subjects him to q wretched
state, worse than madness.
Drunkenness renders man ht for all crime,
and untitled for the practice Of virtue, it
brings him into bad company and places Of
cursing. gambling. profaneness and idleness,
and excite, him to dissolution and de-
bauchery.
Drunkenness causes idleness, destroys in
dustry, Injuries employers, dsappointi
customers violates engagements, spoils
work. prevents all improvements. depre.-
ciates labor, ruins trade agriculture and
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robbery.
Drunkenness wages war against the living
God. enkindles His fury and vengeance,
draws down His heaviest maledictions, robs
men OF that blessed peace Of Col, which
surpasseth all understanding Philip iv., ~,
makes them His enemies, tramples on tho
precious blood OF His Divine Son, deprives
him Of His love and grace here and
alienates their title to glory hereafter. .-Sa'
cred Heart Review,
TEMPERANCE NEWS AND NOTES.
God and the saloon keeper never agree
about anything.
There are men who starve their children
to help the brewer fatten his horses.
Sorrow has lighter specific gravity than
most fluids. You eau never drown it in
drink.
Fifteen thousand drunkards were last
year arrested in Dublin; OF this number
5000 were women.
The Governor OF the State Of Vera Cruz
has issuel an order providing for tue dis
missal from the public service OF all drunk
ard.
Mrs. Avery, OF Limonia, Fla, has offered
| .'l6) acres OF land AMI a cottage 10 be used a,
home for ornhans under thu direction OF
the w. C. T. U.
The favorite tipple in Hawaii is sail to be