The National tribune., 1894-02-22
A BRIGHTER PAGE

C. c. FRIEsDs: have been scanning the page of
Lfe's Book upon which is written the story of the
worrying mother. 1t looks dark and dreamy
that turn the leaves to brighter page. on which
IS written the story OF another life. The coors are
bright aud beautiful. and all the world admires.
Here Is Il mother around whose neck ] see the
loving embrace Of one Gods own blossoms the
moiher receiving Kiss from two little lips for
which, II u was the last, all the gold la the uni
verse could not bay.
little farther along this brown-haired baby is
learning it's first words and taking its first step.
The mothers en- oyment of the scene far oHt-
weighs all the trouble and anxiety of sIeepless
nights.
StiI on across the page see a bright faced boy
returning from school. He has been promoted 20
"a higher class; and who is there that cannot see
the mothers advancement in like proportion TO
the boy'r. creating in her mind The thought of his
some day going 20 college and there becoming the
leader Of his class. She cali see him. on Com
nencement day, delivering address in which is
Of the ages
sh see him casiog his first ballot 1t reads
for temperance aud equal suffrage. She him
IA The halls OF Congress, wherein lac SWAPS the
Nation with his matchi-ss eloquence. His speeches
VIII he read by generations until the end Of time.
lie Ia Afterward President of this grand and yIo-
rious Republic, which then Includes all America
while All mothers point TO him "A fitting example
for their boys to follow.
These only IA very few OF the beautiful things
can rec upon this one page, aiid the book is fail
Of them.
think tie homes with children are by far the
happier; Let Us look at the bright pictures not
the dark ones up, not down and forward, not
back ward.
Yours for Progress
J. Il. Wright, Yisslia CAL
ANTIQUITY OF THE DANCE.
FRIENDS OF THE G. G.. Is the modern dance de-
| gradiugZ L believe IL is not. Dancing may be
defined In - general way the EXPRESSION Of in
| ward feelings by means OF rhyth mcai movements
OF the body, especially of the lower limbs usually
accompanied by music. Dancing may aim st be
said To be as Old rs the world, and present pre-
| walls ia all nations although differing as 10 forms
Ia nearly all The ancient nations IL forms "A con-
sltuent part OF their religious ceremonies The
Jewish records make abundant mention of DANG
tug. Moses aud Miriam danced their song of
| triumph when the israelites passed through the
| Red Sea dry land. David danced before the
| ark; and although The New Testament does not
mention IT, II Il certain that the primitive Christians
danced AT their religious meetings Dancing a. an
entertainment ia private society performed in
sBeieni times mostly by professional dancers and
not by The company themselves This custom is
| sill in practice among Eastern nations. Ia Egy pt
here professional dancing and singing girls
called sions, who improvise in Italy, and
40 festival takes place without them. As social
| entertainment dancing has mach recommend
Il. IL is heaitiaiul exercise. and the company of
| indies - very advantageous TO gentlemen that
| age when manners are being formed. Dancing Is
| sometimes abused by excessive hours but even
| the abuse should not wholly condemn H. as there
| are Few privileges We have that could nos become
] harmful by abuse. By many dancing is unfavor-