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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-24
One of The Wonders Of New Zealand.

Themost curious Of all objects in New
Zealand is that which the Maoris cali
'aweto.' one is uncertain whether TO call
IL an animal or plant In the first stages
Of it's existence IT is simply a caterpillar
about three or four inches in length. and
always found in connection with the rata
tree, a kind of Towering myrtle. II ap-
pears that when IL reaches fun growth Il
buries itself two or three inches under
ground, where, instead Of undergoing the
ordinary chrysalis process. II becomes
gradually transformed into a plant, which
exactly fills the body, and shoots I'D at
the neck 10 a height Of eight or ten inches
This plant resemblea in appearance a
diminutive bulrush. and the two, animal
and plant. are always found inseparable.
one is apt TO reicgate IL 70 the domain
OF imagination, among dragons and mer-
maids: but then its existence and nature
have been accepted by the late Frank
Buckland. How 1t pr3pagates Its speci IS
is a mystery. One traveller, after describ-
its dial nature. calmly otates that it Is
the grub Of the night butterfly. II so.
then the grub must also become a butter
fly. or what becomes OF the sDecies? One
would be ready TO suppose that the grub
does really SO. and that some fungus finds
the ccst-of slough congenial quarters
for its growth. But as far as present OBJ
servatIon goes the grub never becomes a
butterfly. but Is changed in every case
into a plant.-Chambers Jur1al.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-24

We are acquainted with a retired sea
captain who gains LIVELIHOOD In sum-
mer by renting boats to pleasure-seekers.
To the often-repeated question, rs this
boat safer he has but one unvarying re-
ply. Every boat is a dangerous boat"
And he is right, in the sense in which ne
means 1t. A boat is a dangerous thing TO
play with, but ii is valuable and obedi-
ent servant If rightly understood and sub
1ected to perfect control Every summer
the public is warned in regard to the dam
gers of rowing and sailing, and with each
returning vacation time come sad tales
Of loss OF life. Nevertheless the idea
that no one must use boats, because a
small proportion of those who do are
drowned is as foolish as it is useless.
There is one kind OF water craft that IS
growing in public favor with each open
ing summer, and that is the canoe. We
are heartily glad Of this, yet here, as
elsewhere, a word TO the wise is sufi-
Client, and as TO the foolish, there is lit
tie or no hope for them
Canoeing is a sport particularly adapt
ed to the American. With our innumera-
BILE water ways whether river. lake or
landlocked bay. almost all the American
people may have the opportunity of shar-
ing In this most enjoyable Of pastimes,
II they VIII but use the proper precau-
lions. Canoeing is easy TO learn, at least
canoeing with paddle. Sailing a canoe
is decidedly a gymnastic exercise, and
would better be left to the young athletes.
But to follow the old precept, Paddle
your own canoe" the same qualities are
required which are necessary when the in
junction is taken In a metaphorical sense.
TO know what he wants 10 do, and to go
and do IT, is the best possible idea for
canoeist 10 bear in mind. Albeit he must
do IL gently.
A canoe is considered by many to be
more decidedly feminine than any other
craft. She is coy. She has pretty little
coquetush ways and she is a store Of
perpetual surprises Beware, take care
she is fooling thee"
Perhaps because she Is a kindred spirit
the canoe is particularly adapted TO wom-
ans use. A canoe must be made friend
and it cannot be driven, but must be led.
canoe is shy water sprite, and violent
or sudden action frightens her, and If she
Is displeased, she throws one overheard
Boston Advertiser
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-24
What lie Meant BY II.

Drummond got down 10 the nerve ct
Chirstian living when he said In his great
sermon THE Greatest Thing in the
world" and YOU remember the pro-
found remark which Paul makes, Love IS
the fulfilling Of the law" Did you ever
link what ne meant by tbatY In those
avs men were working their passage 10
.saven by keeping the Ten Command
nents and the hundred and ten other com
maniments which they had manufactured
tgt OF them Christ said 4 Will show you
more simple way. II you do one thing
y0u will do these hundred and ten things
without ever thinking about them. II you
love you will unconsCiOuly fulnl the
whole law And you can readily see tor
Yourself how that must be so. Take any OF
the commandments. Thou shalt nave no
other gods before me- II a man love God,
You Will not require 10 tell him that.
Love Is the fulfilling OF that law. Take
not His name IN vain Would he ever
dream Of taking His name III vain II he
loved Him? Remember the Sabbath day
20 keep u holy Would he not be too
glad TO have one day IN seven 10 dedicate
more exclusively to the object OF LIS
aYectionf Love would fulnl all these laws
regarding God. And So II he loved man,
you would never think Of telling him not
90 KIM You would only insult him If you
suggested that he should not steal-how
could he steal from those whom he
l0yed9' Teachings OF this sort are some
Enat ahead OF stunned pew religion, put the
world Is coming TO them.-Commercial
Advertiser
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-24

UNCONVENTIONAL and organic church OF to-
day toward the legalized liquor trafic
and TO find remedy FOR the present po-
sition. which does not satisfy the desires
of the more ardent Prohibtionists.
The American Education Society OF the
Congregational Church and the New west
Education Mission under the care OF the
same churches, have arranged TO unite IN
one organization 20 be called the Congre-
gational Education Society. II is hoped
by this TO secure greater economy ana
simplicity In the administration and gam
greater efficiency.
The Presbyterians in Korea, represent
ing the Northern and Southern Churches
OF this country and those of Canada and
Australia, have formed a council similar
to that in Japan. They have also united
in a Joint committee with the Methodists
for arranging rules Of comfy in the con-
duct of their work.
The eighth annual convention OF the
Brotherhood OF st. Andrew protestant
Episcopal church, meets in Detroit this
week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-24
Umbrellas for Clergymen.

In country districts in Wales n custom
still exists Of setting up a chest In the
middle of the chancel at the time Of a
funeral. and before leaving the church
the Ynourners all file round and put their
offerings in. This is really intended for
the clergynan's fee, but II the people are
poor he often returns part Of 1t TO a
widow, for instanceD
There is at least one instance that It
was customary for the parish to provide
an umbrella for the use of the clergyman
on public occasions, more especially at
funel ais. The Parish accounts Of StJohns,
Chester. contain the following entries:
1929 Paid Mr.. George Marsh for an
Umbrell for the parish use....O0 10 6
1856 Paid for an Umbrell for Mr..
Richardson 20 read the Burial
service under. o 0
II was a general belief that II a corpse
was carried over the fields on the way
TO burial # established public right Of
way forever; hence 1t became customary
when for convenience. or in some cases
out Of necessity, a corpse was taken
across fields or over any private ground,
for the undertaken 70 stick a number OF
pins in each gate as the procession went
through. The pins were accepted by the
oWner OF the land as a payment for the
privilege of the corpse being carried
tahrough, and acted as an acknowledg
ment that the right Of way was granted
only for the particular occasion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-24
Clay and Randolph.

History has failed 10 convict Henry
Clay Of corruption ir public life; and to-
day he and Randolph stands forth as
eminent types of American statesman
They lived and died opponents in'politics'
though each entertained a cordial adnira-
ticn Of the talents OF each other A fe"
weeks tefcre Randoiph's death, he was
borne into the Senate chamber, the scene
Of 50 many forensic triumphs. when ne
entered. Clay was speaking. Let me
hear that voice once more" gasped the
dying ViIginian. as he sank YEARLY on a
sofa and greedily drank in the dulect
tones Of his old adversary. Perhaps I'm
some higher sphere these two men, refined
from earthly dross, have met, the explana-
ton refused here ben given, and that
voice" sealed n compact Of eternal peace
and good will. Florence Waller, IA
October LippincOts.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-24
THE CHRISTIAN LIFE.
70 Perfection without the Study OF the
Word Of God.

-n. CORRECTION OF Christian living can
80. he reached without the study Of the
Nd of God. Here God has unfoided TO
%. mai Christian living IS. what is the
--s,, principle Of Il, what are its trials,
100 lis Obstacles, what its triumphs,
"a how they are To be achieved. lie has
zen a history OF facts which are but
,.-l-al and real events IN this Christian
nj be has called some to live It in the
svrarerce Of all that attends it. and has
,rl. careful record of IT for our in
fr..tl0a.
The fourneyines OF His people 20 Ca
rtan from Egypt. lie has related as fl
,ugtrstive TO US Of His peoples passage
through this world. In these verses we
End me children Of Israel "encamped be
SIDE Plhahiroth before Baalzephon" by
the sen Their encampment seems TO have
taan reached through a valley on either
.IIa o. which were high mountains be-
Cove them the sea. Behind them were the
hasts OF Pharaoh. God placed them there.
They we're hemmed in. Escape seemed
ir,plsslble. Destruction stared them In
be face. Their conduct then was bitterly
rrrateful They began TO disparage and
prhraid their deliverance. They preferred
bondage Wistful eyes were cast TO their
old ways. The first great difficulty I'M
mans them, murmurings at Moses IS their
first thought. although he tries 70 COM
fort Them Then God says go forward"
This is all. They obeyed. went forward,
me wafer dip.ded and they walked
through the midst on the dry ground. the
waters proving a wall OF protection.
We learn from this that difficulties
must be expected I'm the Christian life.
Natural difficulties. Difficulties from our
every situation. Difficulties from enemies.
Murmuring is wickedness. 1t shows an
Ignorance Of God, Of our duty and OF self.
our duty is 20 go forward forgetting
things behind" We must turn not TO right
or left but go on, leaning on the promises.
AS. God promised the lsrealites Canaan
90 has lie promised obedient believing
Christians heaven. II is by patient crap
ping with difficulties that we Will tri-
uB m over them and show God IN them.
While we are in the way Of duty II we
meet difficulties God IS in them, and TO
God we may safely look for dehverance
and final JOY.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-24
Obedience 10 Orders.

Al time OF great danger. Napoleon
once gave an order to the pickets station
ed at the outposts Of his camp not 10 al
low anything 10 pass them. The long dark
hours u the night wore slowly away, and
the faithful sentinels kept close watch
Tor the appearance OF an enemy. when
Jus, before daylight a large dog was seen
approaching one Of the guard. The animal
was ordered back. but with every demon
STATION " affection ne persisted In pass
ing tho forbidden boundary. True 10 his
trust the soldier raised his gun and fired,
and he poor creature fell dead. Tie re-
port 81 the shot echoed along the lines,
ani the camp was awake in an instant
20 meet the impending danger; but when
j vas found 10 be orly a dog and the
missing dog OF one Of the officers, do you
think that faithful sentinel regretted obey
l1e hts order? No indeed and when a
4'a1 SPY WAS found nicely concealed be-
taafh the skin of the animal, he was
a'lhly thanked that he did his duty. SO IT
nay be hard 10 Withstand the temptations
wan appear IN friendly guise. but conceal
le-d.y foes: but the only safe way is TO
nee, them with the same firm ana I'M
1a'erins principle which prompted Ma
''eons seminal to do his duty
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-24
DANCING IN HALIFAX.
An Enjoyable Entertainment Given by
MIss Barksdale to Her Guests.

PAGES. VA. Sept 23.-SpecIal.-On
Tuesday night last Brown HILL" ths
hospitaole home Of Colonel c. r. Banks
dale. I'm Halifax county, Va, was the
scene of a beautiful Domino BALI
given by Miss Barksdale TO her charming
guests. Misses Morton and Talbot, OF
Richmond. and Misses Eliza and Jennie
Toylor, of Danyille.
Pretty girls, lots OF them, in pink
dominos. A dazzling sight Il was. when
the folding doors were thrown back and
the merry throng trooped through the
spacious parlors, making the hearts or the
awaiting beau beat faster in anticipation
OF the dance.
Dancing was begun about y O'Clock and
until eleven the soft, sweet strains Of the
waltz was heard. Then supper was an
nounced. after which dancing was kept
up until : o'clock, when the merry party
DISPERSED bearing with them the most
pleasant recollections that could follow
after the Ball.
Among those present were Misses Nor
ris of Philadelphia, Misses Haynes. Miss
Mamie Barksdale, Miss Ford. Miss Prit-
chatt Miss Read Barksdale, Miss Fannie
Coleman. Miss Burgess. Miss Fowlks,
Misses Clark. Miss Annie Coleman, Miss
Lucv Coleman. Miss Lulu Marable of Biz
mingham, Miss Morton and Miss Talbot
Of Richmond.
Among the gentlemen were Messrs.
Kent and Lindsay, Morris Fisher of Phil
adclphia. A. c. Young and v
T.. Barksdale, Of Richmond, Moses
Irvine, DO. ehue, John Irvine Hoge
Irvine. Mer-iweather Lewis, Hunt,
and Dr. CLARK, Of NiHon. Jennings,
Hunt. and DR.. Clark, Of Milton, Jennings,
Dance. Boswell. Withers and Darlington
OF Danvlle; Fowlkes OF Houston. Johns.
Wimbish. Hutcherson Edmunds Of Hall
fax. and others.
The chaperoaes were Mrs. G. r. Barks-
dale. Mrs A. G.. Taylor OF Danvile, Mrs.
Wimblsh and Mrs. Pritchett.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-24
New Gold Field In Australia.

A new gold field has been discovered
In Western Australia, and is reported
TO be Of marvellous richness. A cor
respondent OF the Engineering and Min
ing Journal" states that the first rich
strike In this field gave yield Of 1900
ounces OF gold from only 4i-2 tons Of
quartz. The mines are located In q
desert district, about $50 miles from
Perth. on the west coast. and lack OF
water and dfficuity Of transportation
viii make their dsvsaepuAnt oompsra-
ttvs1v slow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-24

the city this week, after a delightful
sojourn at the White Sulphur and Chi
cago.
Miss Mamie p. Winston will visit the
Worlds Fair early in October, and during
her stay will favor The Times with a
series Of papers descriptive Of the Art
Exhibit.
Mrs. Chas. Lathrop and family have
returned.
Eirs. Gen. Joseph r. Anderson has
also returned.
Miss Sarah Bruce is expected home
about October ist.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-24

believe from my heart that the truth
'A this Gospel (St. john more especi-
enshrlnes the truth that Jesus christ
me very word 1ncarnate. the mani
'.''all9n OF the Father 20 manKind-is the
' lesson which. daily apprehended. VIII
-' more than all our feeble EFFORTS 10
t1'"} ana elevate human life here by
T.. i"'lins 90 Il hope and light ana
s.,,nsih. the one study which alone can
Ivy prepare us for joyful immortality
lteller.-Blshop Mestcott.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-24
FOOD FOR REFLECTION.
nrRrD IRON THE RELIGIOUS
lND GENERAL PRESS.
.,vi.dom on Religious And Moral
snb,.c,. which Are Worthy A''en-
zion From the Thoughtful.


The Cost.
.g-,ov tell me ! must oruisc
Tbe roses leaf
v-e u can keep and use
its fragrance orief.
me skyiark's heart
g.. her Gaze song Will make
rhe sAeat start
..rscv ten me love must bleed,
AID friendship weep.
e.. in my deepest need
touch that deep.
oAfust It be always so
Win precious things
Must they be bruised and so
Win beaten wings?
"Ab. yes, BY crushing days.
pv caging nights. by scar
~ thorn and stony ways
these blessings are.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-24
RELIGIOUS BREYITIEs.
'0nueAsed New. From Among tho
Churches.

ne, ne Hebrew DenOminational Congress
~, ned week before last in Columbus
.l IN Chicago. At the opening session
by "a thousand persons were present.
p1,ht bonney was accompanied on
~. Platform by Rabbis Leucht. OF New
c'.,@ns, Hirsch. Of Chicago, Wise. of
NJ. 'n,natl' and Gottheil and Kohler. OF
M tofk. The opening addresses were
ga ~, 10y Mr.. Bonney and Rabbls Hirsch
I,.s, wise. Later sessions were somewhat
-. t.. IN attendance. but number OF in
ba,s"ng papers were presented. among
NO. 1eh as the study of post.biollcal
Icy the organization OF efforts for the
rs~lsh poor. and others, according 10 the
ums since. ''' = N'De
eer, val has been issued for q general
b. Fence OF Christian Prohibitionists, 10
su.. "..a September 18th. 10th. to dis
"s question Of the duty OF TIE
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-24

In Chicago-"Mamma, why does wo-
man wear a ring when she's marriedY'
so she won't forget it, my child"
A man run over by a furniture van
might be said TO have move on him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-24
XIKEG.lIIMSlILA NAyIGATIoN CoMPANY,s

VIRGINIA NAVIGATION COnfpANY's
JAMES RIVER LINE for the sea-
shore cheapest and most pleasant routs
20 Norfolk. Portsmouth. old Point. New
port News, Claremont and James river
i1ndtngs. Connections: At Old Point ana
Nort0ik for Hampton and Smithfield
a, asnlngtoa. ID. g., Baltimore, Phila.
asiphla and New York. James river by
uayngnt, Great tourist line. James,
foMh. dutch Gap and war scenery. Rates
less tnan half charged by rail. Fare TO
portsmouth. Ola Point aud Norfolk
Sl'lo, Sl.oo and Si0o. Steamer Pocahontas
IeaNts Richmond every NON
pay, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY at
/. a NJ. SSTREET CARS GO DIRECT
Ii 10 STEAMERS WIZARD for above
named places. Through tickets on sale
on steamer and at CAREERS Agency. No,
WI Main street Baggage checked
thtoagh. State-rOoms engaged for day
or night. Music by a grand orchestrion.
FREIGHT Freight received daily for
aboye-named places and Eastern Forth
carolina; also for Eastern shore OF vir-
Sinia and all regular landings on the
James river. at LOWEST RATES. and
through bills issued
EDWARD E. BARNEY, President
IRWIN WEISIGER. Superintendent.
General Offices: Planters Bank Build
ing
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-24
sTEAMBOATS
OLD DOMINION STEAMSHIP CON
" PANI.
sEu-wEEKLY LINE FOR NEW

~~~~-~.~.~~N-~~~-~-~.~-~- -~~N-~.~.~,~.~.@~~~o
OH DOMINION N STEAMSHIP CON-
sEM-wEEKi-Y LINE FOR NEW
YORK.
Z Steamers leave Richmond
every TUESDAY and FRI.
EN Steamers leave New York
Qrom Pier ~. North riyerl
for RicnmJnd EVERY
WEDNESDAY and SATUR.
MONDAY and FRIDAY MORNINGS.
Passenger accommodations unsurpassed.
Cabi" fare to New York Qnclud.
ing meals and BERTH via James
RouEd-trlD tickets. limited To- thirty
- uays after date OF issue.........., IA 20
steerage fare, with subsistence... q %
Steerass are, without subsistence. 3 w
Sapin rare VIA Chesapeake and Ohio
kailNay ana Richmond and Peters,
gurs Iallroad. tickets limited to
tour days............- On
hS2 an tickets limited TO thirty
Tickets can De obtained at Richmond
chesapeake aud Ohio and Richmond and
leetersourg depOts, and at the company's
Rockets. ' ""''
Freight received daily until SPIN.
DsSVsssehsers leaving Richmond on MON
S n SATURDAYS by the Chesapeake and
0hio railway VITA Newport News, AZ 4
= NJ. and by Richmond and Petersburg
railroad same days, at $40 Z. NJ, viii
ers leaving those days
GEORGE w. ALLEN & co. Agents.
No. 1901 Main street ana
Opt1 Company's Wharf ROcketts
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-26
0VRASss0NNl


Mr.. Stephen o. Edwards of this city
has taken the Fisher cottage at K igar-
town for The season and is now located
there with his family.
Mrs. William Sprague Of Canonchet
Is at the Bartholdi In New York.
Mr.. Henry A. Kirby OF this city was a
guest at the Gilsey house, New York.
Mr.. S. Fromhold OF Bristol aud Mr.. G..
Bromley OF this city sailed on the Nor
MAMMA for Europe last week.
Mr.. Daniel B. Fearing of Newport Is
at the Broadway Ceatral hotel, New
York.
Mr.. Markus w. Jernegan and Mr..
Tristram c. Phinney Of Brown Univer-
sity are spending their vacation at their
home in Edgartown.
Mr.. John j. Banigan and family are
at Buttonwood for the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel French are at
Cottage City for the summer.
TIL, Cottage at Martha's bVineyard
owned by the late Col. Nicholas VanSlyck
has been purchased by Mr.. Walter Ingra-
nam Cf Bristol, Conn.
Mr. Marshal Meade and wife of this
city are at Martha's Vineyard.
Mrs. Thomas A. Lee ard daughter of
PawJuckeJ are at Martha's Vineyard for
the season.
DR.. Brug and wife have returned to
this city afur shore visit to the Vine
yard.
Mr.. Robert Bonner, the well known or
ganist at st. johns church, leaves toda;
Tor three weeks rip to Chicago aud the
Worlds Fair.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-26
CONFUSION IN GERMANY.

Relieved That the Army Bill Will bs
Pushed Through by n Small Majority.
BERLIN, June -Confusion-rank con
To prophesy how the whole thing will turn
out is taking great risk. The news
papers here are giving one opinion on one
page and another opinion on the next.
The various parties are maneuvring,
haggling and huckstering with one another
and are trying to get another turn of the
electoral wheel. Experienced politicians
shrug their shoulders when you ask ques'
tions about TIE situation and reply that
they have never known such a condition
Of affairs before
The general opinion is, however, that
the Military bill will be pushed through
by small majority.
Herr Richter will probably be retired
from the leadership of the Freisinnigs
party. The Tageblatt, Vossische Zeitun0
and other organs demand his resignation
as they hold him responsible for the ex-
tinction of the party. Personally Herr
Richter gives no sign Of defeat He Is en-
ergetic, cheerful, and confident of the
early reconstruction of the Freisinnige
party.
The speech Of Emperor William opening
the session of the Reichstag is awaited
with much anxiety as a report widens that
his language will menace restriction Of the
suffrage Talking with prominent min
lister he said that the Government neither
anticipated a further dissolution of the
ReichsJag nor any encroachment on the
suffrage. On the contrary, he hoped that
an entente between the dominant political
groups would be effected and the Army
bill speedily passed.
Basing the calculation on the most re-
liable data, the aggregate Socialist vote
will fall short of the 1900, 000 predicted
by the Vorwaerts and the Cologne Gazette.
1t was estimated that the vote will show
an increase Of 372 000~Sver that polled In
1890. The anti-Semitic vote is about
DOC, 600, being ten times the votes cast by
that party In 1890. Both sections of the
Freisinnige party cast a total vote of 940,-
600, loss Of 214. 800 votes since lS9J.
The increase in the anti Semitic vote
accounts for the failure Of the Socialists to
reach the figure they expected, the anti
Semitic1 drawing a large proportion OF
their gains from electors who would have
otherwise voted for the Social Democratic
candidates
The paperspow recall how Prince Bis
marck favored the anti-Semitic agitation
at its inception as a safety valve to the
movement against capitalism.
Chancellor Won Caprivi also. speaking at
the last session OF the Reichstag, said that
both the anti Semitic and Socialist streams
came from n common source The Vor-
waerts therefore justly holds that large
part of the anti-Semitic vote ought to be
placed TO the credit of Socialism.
IL is now stated that the engagement OF
Princess Alice of Hesse to the Czarewitch
II definitely settled