Morning journal and courier., 1894-02-08
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To the Editor of the JOURNAL AND couK1rn:
 To daily reader of your excellent ps. per there is qualification in the evidence of It's high moral standard. The editorials of week before last, particularly, awaken e dssire in the writer to give expression to his commendation of them. Without oaering any comment on the fact, it is true that all the other New Haven papers indulge more or less in the publishing of "socisty news, "fads and fanciss,p etc, scraps gathered from all over the city, from Grand street, and even invading the pre- oincss of Hillhouse svenus for items of a personal nature. Tha. no such depart ment has yet appeared in the columns of your paper is a fact to be greatly com nsnded, and for one, sincerely hope none such will appear. Promenade week, with Its gaities, and almost linitlsss extrsvs- ganoes has passed. As my friend is wo- man of wealth, was surprised al her dep recating the lavish expenditure of our ' ale boys, saying that at the present rate only the exceedingly wealthy eoald participate In these annual festivities, which should be conducted ou such a scale as to allow all students to enjoy tie natural pleasures of their youth without reckless drswing upon their incomes. We all admire the generosity and hearty enjoyment of the young, but older heads should control when it is noted that tine younger ones are turned in the way of too great indulgence of their fanciss. It was the writer's rare fortune to read lately the private diary of woman of 1776, whose family was prouI- nsnt at that time, and whose descendants are now among us, worthy types of her fine character. She writes, under date of Sep temher, 1756:
 'I went with Mir. and Mrs E. to com mencement, their dsushter, N, Mrs. 0. and her con and daughter went with us. The latter were related to the Rev J. N of New Haven, 10 his hospitable house they all went and I too, ss I wa under their wing. This was the frs. time evsr saw Mr N, who was afterwards my husband. My father came that night, too. being sn scq1sintsncs of Ar. N. (she elder) who had been at his house on a visit; they were now 50 full that come of us lodged at Colonel W's. When we were dressing to go to see the illumination. Mrs. E. said to me. perhaps you will see somebody this evening you will spend your life with, but l Dad then no attachment to any one there, or that I saw during the commence ment. Mr. N. came over to my lodging to wait on me to college but was previously engaged. We had or the whole an agree sble commencement. ate my meals at MT. N-s, and in the morning of that day saw good Madame N. cumeered about many things, and ss my custom was whenever l was st friends house, I offered to help her about putting the room 10 order, she thanked me with smile of complsissncs and said If would be so good as to put come buttons on jacket she would be obliged to me. This I did, and as she told me after was her daughter, these little matters made an agreeable impression on her mind at the urne and gave me favor in her eyes"
 Lst those who have been in the gay whirl of the past Wet contrast thete new times with the old and see If they can honestly convince themselves thst times have improved.
 There must be many Of your readers, who, with myself, were interested iu the letter of Professor Ukits and what has followed. Being but e mild eyed citizen and quite untutored in scientific lore, did not presume to answer the professor, but take of my hat to Miss Mary Gra- ham, who appeared SO just & champion for her eex. The professors statement that colloquisl and written Japanese produce different trsnslstions and lis now graceful tribute to American women is very well as far as 1t goes. But if the topics of his ar ticle were discussed by capable mind, think his opinions must go to the ground. In this line of thought, the Living Church of February has an article, "Hsve the Japanese Religion" by Henry Scott JeE- ries, professor of Latin and English liter sture, Zoshikwan, Ksgoshims. Japan, which gives light on the subject of Japan ese beliefs, as contrssted with Christian ity, and the writer would Ike to recom- mend its perussl. KEITH ST. JOHN.
 New Haven, Feb 9th. 1894.