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The Washington times., 1895-02-20
ALEXANDRIA HAPPENINGS.

The charter for the Alexandria Society for
the Prevention Of Cruelty to Animals is being
prepared by Mr.. Gardner Booth.
The funeral of Mr.. George T. Price took
place last evening from his home on north
Fairfax street. The Odd Fellows. J. o. q.
A. NJ. and l. o. NJ, OF which Mr.. Price was
member, attended the services.
The new flag pole has already been erected
on the Lyceum Hall on Duke street, and on
Friday next, Washington's birthday, big
American flag will be thrown to the breeze
for the first time by the Y. NJ. S. L. boys.
Capt Thomas Moore. well-known old res
ident of the Springfield district, Fairfax
county, was seriously hurt yesterday evening
by runaway horse. DR.. O'Brien, of this
city. was called in to attend him.
The Maryland annual conference of the
Methodist Church will open it's next session
in the Methodist Protestant Church here on
Wednesday, April 10.
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ANACOSTIA MEMS.

The lecture given by Father Hughes was
attended by over $50 persons, and was greatly
enjoyed by ALL
The Junior Epworth League of the Baptist
Church will give an entertainment and sup
per tonight Mt clock The proceeds will
go TO the poor.
The team of Mr.. William Brady. of Prince
George county, ran away on Harrison street
Sunday afternoon throwing Mr.. Brady out.
He received several bad wounds.
The Emmanuel Church bell was put in
place yesterday, and will be rung for service
for the first time tonight. when the bishop
will confirm number of persons.
A birthday party was rendered to Miss
Emma Harrison at her home on Grant street.
Those wh3 helped to make her thirteenth
anniversary pass pleasantly were: Messr5.
Taylor Byahson. Howard Peck, Martin Toll
son, Bennie MundeIl, Bale King. Willie
Readon, and Samuel Pumphrey, Misses
Matte Leonard. May Stevens, Laura Will
iams. Nellie Roach, Emma Crawford, and
many others
The Washington times., 1895-02-20
LETTER 40. 60.

Too close acquaintaneeship Gan evil of the
boarding-house) is but a stepping stone
to familiarity. "Familiarity breeds con-
Tempt contempt is a lisk forged in the
chain of disrespect, and here we have gath
cred in few words the multitudinous evils
of the average clearinghouse.
- Among young men and young women
thrown thus indiscrimiDately together there
will invariably be found, some good, others
bad. and the evil will, in course of time. have
an injurious effect upon the good, no matter
how ardently he or she may try to oppose il.
There is something magnetic about vicious
ness and yearly it numbers its victims by
thousands. This aseendancy OF the evil is
one OF the immutable laws of nature which
can neither be understood nor explained.
All honor to some inventive genius who
will eradicate the evils caused by the envi-
ronment of the clearinghouse.
FRED GRADwOHL-
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TRIPPED MANY GAY MEASURES
Annual Ball OF the Soceta unione Fra
tcllanza ItaIiana.

Annual Ball OF the Societa Unione Fra
tcllanza ItaIiana.
The Societa Unione Fratellana Italiana
gave its fourteenth annual hall at Masonic
Hall last night. The ballroom was tastefulty
decorated with Italian and American flags,
and on the walls were portraits of Victor
Emmanuel, King Humbert, Queen Margher-
ita. and others dear to the hearts of the sons
and daughters of Italy. An elegant buffet
lunch was enjoyed in the large ante-room.
The affair was under the direction of Presi-
dent Frank Sanfellipo. Committee OF ar
rangements-S. Desio, chairman; Joseph A.
Pessagno. secretary; l.. Simi. M. Laurenzi,
v. Giovanett. A. Ghiseli. and F. =. Gulli
Reception eommittee-M. Laurenzi, A.
Ghiselli, and T. S. GULL. Floor committee
S. Desio, chairman; V. Giovanetti. assistant;
l.. Ghiseli, Silvo Govanetti, M. La Caya,
James L. Pessagno, and Philip Ginliani.
Among others present we're: Congressman
Cummings. DIR. L. L. Friedrich. Mr..
A. A. Friedrich. Mesdames Golden
stalli, Saufellipo, GhisellI. v. Gio-
vnnnetti. Mrs. and Misses Bregazzi. Mr..
and Mrs. C.. Laurenzi, Mr. and Mrs. NJ, Lau-
renzi. Mr.. and Mrs. s. Desio Mr.. and Mrs.
Pavanni, Miss Pavanni, Mr.. and Mrs. Silvlo
Gioyannetti, Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Ghiselli,
Mr.. and Mrs. liani, Mr.. and Mrs. GULL, Mr..
and Mrs. Detterer. Mr.. aud Mrs. Jos. Pessagno,
Mr.. James Pessagno. Mr.. 4. p. Rallo. Mr..
Griesboner Mrs. Haideman. Mr.. L. Halde-
man, Miss Semple, Mr.. Lombardi. Mr.. John
Waerner, Mrs. and Miss Velati, Mr.. Joe De
Foutes, Mrs. Strausberger, Miss Swanson,
Mr.. Alfred Gluselli. Miss Adele Minnetti.
Mr.. John Wartham, Mr.. and Mrs. Christie
FAM, Mr.. and Miss Vital. Mr.. and
Mrs. +. S. Gull, Mr.. and Mrs. Garet.
DR.. w. II. Atkinson, Mr.. Joseph Frank
Mr.. Williams. Mr.. and Mrs. Simi. Mr..
st. Pietro. Mr.. and Mrs. Marinelli,
Mr.. La Scalo, Mr.. A. Le Cousi. Miss Mari
neili, Mr.. and Mrs. De Vincent, Mr.. and Mrs.
Costinetti. Miss Lochbaenler, j. E. Grow. Mr..
and Mrs. Cosinetti, Z. Phillips, Mr.. and Mrs.
John p. Zeregei, Mr.. Ginlini, and L.. A.
Ghiselli
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LINTHIcUM STUDENTS.
Their Thirty-niuth Performance Greatly
Enjoyed by Large Audience.

Ineir IniTty-niuth performance GTeatly
Enjoyed by Large Audience.
The Linthicum students gave their thirty
ninth performance in the institute hall last
evening. The commodious room was well
filled by an appreciative audience, who
warmly appIaudcd the excellent work of the
amateurs.
"a Cup of Tea" was acted by Messrs.
James Keliher. Guy V. Collins aud S. Det-
finger, and Miss Helen Prenriss Donohue,
the leading lady of the Edwin Baker Dra-
matte Company. Miss Mary c. Dashiell rem
dered selection on the piano, being followed
by Mr.. George O'Connor with comic songs.
Mr.. Talbot Pulizzi and Miss Blanche Pulizzi
presented little sketch entitled The Nettle, 4"
and Mrs. Anna Craig Hills, of the Philaar-
monte Quartet, sang "The Sea Hath Its
Pearls"
Prof. e. B. Hay, the instructor of the So
ciety, elected a great deal OF app 'ause by his
recitations, but the success of the evening
was Mr.. Maitland S. Wright, who sang,
swim Out, O'Grady," and ''One OF his Legs
Is Longer Than 1t Really Ought to Be-
The entertainment closed with a two scene
sketch in which Mr.. Robert Lowe distin-
guished himself
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PRIZE LETTER WRITING.
Does clearinghouse Life
Have an Injurious Eff ct on
the Character of Young Men
and Young Women?

THE TIMES is In receipt OF several letters
containing more than $50 words-the speci-
fed number. 1t must also be remembered
that only few OF the hundreds of letters
daily received can be published, although all
are entered in ompetition.-ED.]
LETTER NO. as.
Enter young man and woman. a Washing
ton clearinghouse.
The first Sunday each attends divine serv-
ice. according to respective creeds; the sec
ond. the two promenade to some music
famed church; the third. they loye-make in
the parlor.
They arrived with the idea that married
people were devoted only to each other-thIs
notion sufferers annihilation.
They harbored conviction that man could
possess but one living helpmate-the i'm
preston vanishes.
Hitherto gossip appeared bird of prey.
behold SANDER here the wine of entertain-
ment! Vanity parades; economy hides her
face; industry lies q ed friendship Is
convenience for pleasurable expedition; en-
ergy is expended in adventure.
The young couple become liberal to the
verge OF flicense-principle relaxes.
Surely IL .'idleness is the devils work
shop" he keeps busy in u boarding house.
G. /. q.
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DANCED FLEETING HOURS AWAY.
Hundreds of Pretty Girls at the Young
Mems Catholic Clubs Ball.


1t looked as II all the pretty girls in Wash
ington attended the complimentary dance OF
the Young Mems Catholic Club last night at
National Rifles hail. as on all sides they were
10 be seen. each enjoying the earnest and
and chiya rouS attention OF one or more OF
the members of the club.
The programme contained twenty-five
hunters. and il was only when the last notes
of After the Bali had died away that
dancers reluctantly left the ballroom, carry
ing with them sweet memories OF many con-
quests ana an ever memorable OCCASION.
Among those present were Misses Roth,
Lansdale. Rosie Miller Leona Miller, Rosie
BerIich, Miss Kiser, Miss Brozzo, Misses
Cook, O Neil. Heightmiller. A. Koch, Miss S.
Seitz. Misses Sullivan. ]. German, Miss Good.
Miss W1smer, Miss Chesine Trouland. Miss
Merrilatt, Miss Kesmodell Miss Ellen Grady,
Miss A. Sayne. Miss A. j. Willett. Miss Cur
ran. Miss McDermott, Miss Hattie DougEerty,
Miss Alma Mccall, u IS Rosa Mccall.
Miss Rosie Desch. Miss Mamie Desch, Miss
Kate Rupert. Miss Rose Miiier, Miss Mamie
Collins, Miss Maggie Harrigan, Miss
Claude Reynolds. Miss Mamie Hearne,
Miss A. Connolly, Miss L. Braskin,
Miss NJ. B. Wilson, Miss Harvey Fance. Miss
II. Brady. Miss Minnie Sehauh, Miss Alice
Schauo. Miss Susie Griffin, Miss jamie Grif
nE. MISS Helene iaenen, 1tlSS N. DoWney,
Miss RI. Horrigan,e Miss Heaiy, Miss
]. J. Sane, Miss P. Kennedy. Miss NJ
Dillon, Miss NJ. Barry. Miss Keelan.
Miss b. Bunch. Miss Blanche Wilson. Miss
Hart, Miss Riordan, Miss johnson, Miss Alice
Connors Miss Rousseau, Miss Blank
ford, Miss Gardner, Hiss Mcmahon,
Miss Smith. Miss Kendall, Miss j.
Waters, Miss Harberson, Miss Kate
Schaffer, and Messrs. Louis Carroll, Patrick
Cullum, T. Holiday, II. Gardner, w. J.
Moran. S. ". Stoddard. T. E. Johnson,
james Farrell, S. Tompkins. Daniel Wells,
W.. jenkins, James Howland, o. A.
Hart. F. W. Beaver. Warren W. Hoke,
w. Quinan, :. J.. Morgan. james o. Buer.
Thomas Healey. A. Mosier, James Waters.
Thomas Benshart. j. Collins. Gardiner,
Spear. McAIanor. Deyereau, ]. NJ. Crawford.
| West Trealor, NJ. A. keane. Wolfe Rudden,
! Hill. Mccall. John Mcdonald. J. +. Smith,
f. 2. Daily. J. B. Russell, II. II. Butler, d. J.
| Christopher. j. J. Mccormick, j. Berlich L.
| Abel, C. F. Geier, ]. Collins. P. McGrath,
/ Scott S:ratton. C. Finney. It. F. McAnnoiey.
| A. II. Hart, and Frank Lille and Miss Mamie
| Baur.
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MINISTER'S IN CONSULTATION.
Meeting of the Washington Conference OF
Congregational Churches.

Meeting of the Washington Conference of
Congregational Churches.
The delegates to the Washington Confer
ence of Congregational churches, which was
held at the Plymouth Congregational Church
yesterday. mad one of the most successful
meetings in its history. There were dele
gates from ten churches in all, and Baltimore
and Virginia were represented as we'll as
Washington.
From the former place the following Coz
gregational churches were represented: First,
Second, and Canton. while Virg mia sent one
each from Herndon and Falls Church This
city was represented by the First, Mount
Pleasant, Lincoln Memorial, Fifth, and Peo-
PIES
Those who read papers, made addresses or
otherwise took part in the exercises at the
afternoon ana night sessions were Rev. DR..
H. W. Ballantine, Jerome johnson, p. C.
Foster, Rev. J. II. Jenkins, Rev. Mr.. Adams,
Rev. A. Reach. Rev. Isaac Clark, Rev. J. H.
Daley, Rev. Mr.. Root, Rev. DR.. T. j.
Grimke, Prof. J. J. Ewell, Rev. Mr.. Beaden-
kof. Rev. Ross Fishburn, and Rev. S. Ii.
Newman.
The Washington times., 1895-02-20
LETTER no. 80.

Boarding g-houses are a necessity, without
question, and. since they are, let US deal
fairly with them.
There are, of course, the weak and the
wicked found there. the easily harmed and
the harmful element; kut certainly also the
strong and the good are drifted there by fate
or choice. and one might envy them their
golden opportunities for doing great good in
such house full of ''all sorts aud conditions
OF men,"
Not idle curiosity. but genuine sympathetic
interest shown, will gain for them the conf
dence of almost any human being they come
in contact with, aud thereby they will be en-
abled to help and council as is needed.
The weak and the wicked need the strong
and the good. so may nobody succeed in
frightening the latter away from boarding
houses: they are wanted there. that their
spare time may prove blessing Tor others.
O. K
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LETTER NO. 81.

I think that clearinghouse life unques-
tionably affects character. Without going
into details as to the known evils resulting
from miscellaneous association and lack of
family influences, clearinghouse life is
bound to affect the stomach. the seat of
physical life; and whatever tends to influence
the chemical center OF nervous and physical
energy is bound TO have reflex influence on
mental and moral stamina. To be sure there
is such a thing as necoming acelimated to
any particular boarding house; but boarding
house life in the abstract is pre-eminentIy a
nomadic Iiie-as far rs urban life can be-
nomadic-and the evil steals over one insen-
siby, like bad habit, until it is too late to
escape from physical and moral dyspepsia
H. v B.
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LETTER NO. IS.

In response TO your query, "Does board
ing-house life have an injurious effect on the
character of young men and women?" I
would say if culture and refinement. with
which Is mingled a regard for the Golden
Rule be the prevailing atmosphere or the
clearinghouse no fear may be entertained
regarding any possible injury to be desired
therefrom.
The amount Of good or evil that youthful
boarder receives during their sojourn within
boarding-house is dependant upon the
character of their temporary home.
Refined surroundings. although they may
not cure. will surely check tendency to-
ward evil. Corrupt association will fan
smouldering spark OF impurity into final
consuming flame. II the manager OF every
boarding house would endeavor to establish
a homelike influence within its precincts
they would do much toward strengthening
and ennobling the characters Of the rising
generation. Very truly.
DAISY E. WEDDING.
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LETTER NO. s..

The boarding-house question involves q
consideration OF advantages and iisadvan-
tages. Young persons are very susceptible of
the effects OF example. Association with ed
ucated well-bred people is beneficial II
there be. also, leaven of Christian principle
pervading the family circle a young person
so fortunate as TO enter it will profit by infu-
ences tending to elevate the character, polish
the manners. and improve the mind. Ii. on
the other hand, he or she becomes an inmate
of a boarding house where the tone of the
social atmosphere is neither elevated nor re-
fined the youthful boarder is surrounded by
examples that may prove hurtful in the ex-
treme. Frivolity, the love OF display. taste
for dissipation, fashionable or otherwise. su-
perllcia views of life and its responsibilities,
may be ingra ted in a partially developed
character with disastrous effects Oh the future
OF the individual concerned.
Answer: 1t depends on circumstances.
W. F. c..
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Emancipation paY Apnointmanta-Th

Emancipation Day Appointments-The
emancipation divisional changes set forth in
the general order issued by President James
". Poe do away with the annoyance of
multiplicity OF presidents, and create instead
the new office of superintendent. The District
has been divided into six divisions, and the
president of the day has appointed the fol-
lowing divisional superintendents: North
west division, Lloyd Fl. Brown; southwest
division. r. 81. Lewis; northeast division, T.
II. Gibson; southeast division, E. N. john
son; West End division, James L. Turner;
Anacostia division, Milton Goodlow. The
superintendent will, when instructed by the
president of the association. call meeting Of
their respective divisions to elect a chief mar
shall and secretary of such divisions for the
day. The association will soon hold con-
concert for the benefit Of the poor.
The Washington times., 1895-02-20

Collins Case Cast Cut Of Court-Judge Brad
ley yesterday took from the jury the govern
mont's suit for $4,000 on the bond of VIII
liam F. Collins. pension agent here in 1869.
The defendants were Robert Boyd and Will
liam II. Slater, the only surviving bondsmen.
Judge j.! adley held that proof of the death
OF the Witnesses to the signatures on the
bond, and proof of the genuneness of their
signatures, was not sufficient to make it
proper to offer the bond in evidence. The
jury, under instructions, found for the de-
PENDANTS. The government will move for a
new trial. 1t is said that in decision by
Chief Justice Marshall proof such as offered
by the government was held to be sufficient
to go to the jury on.
The Washington times., 1895-02-20
Land of the Midnight sun. !"

Norway" was thesubiect of Mr.. Stoddard's
brilliant verbal and beautiful pictorial de-
scriptions last night at the Academy. The
lecturer gave a splendid impression OF the
solemn grandeur OF its coast lines and the
picturesque inland landscapes. The city and
village life OF the northern land also received
good share of the evening
Mr.. Stoddard has faculty of finding and
preserving scenes which the routine traveller
misses. and his lectures are none the less in
teresting to one who has "done" Europe than
one who wants "to do it.
The Washington times., 1895-02-20
LETTER NO. 81.

We who have homes can shut out all that
is rough. uncouth, indelicate. or indecent,
but the unfortunate man or woman il a
boarding g-house must put up with some of
these. or be continually changing from house
10 house. We cannot go through life with
our eyes shut or our ears stuffed; We must
adapt ourselves to circumstances. and the
young man or woman who has to spend any
length of time in a boarding-house soon has u
false idea of life, its cares and responsible
ties. 1t is the inevitable result of people be-
ing thrown together, who under no other
circumstances would ever meet. Gossip,
idleness, late hours, and improI er food soon
make our girl ilirt and our boy fast man Of
the town. L. J. L.
The Washington times., 1895-02-20
LETTER NO. 81.

The evils which arise from clearinghouse
life cannot be too strongly depicted 1t is all
true, bat what are we going TO do about it?
Do the unsuspecting puUlie think that the
writer's on this question Will forthwith pack
their satchels and forsake the boarding.
houses themselves? Not much The liberties
of the boarding house may be hurtful to
others, but to themselves, never. They are
going to stay. W. a. \.
The Washington times., 1895-02-20
A Historic Downing Street Clock.

In the hall of 10 Downing street there is a
clock that has seen good many prime min
listers come and go. 1t is considerably older,
indeed, than the historic house in which it
stands. More than two centuries of life are
claimed for it, and not a tranquil life, either.
1t has seen much knocking about-has been
five feet of rubbish. For a generation 1t has
immured as peccant nuns are said to have
been in old times Yet, in spite of it all, it
remained true to its trust and always went as
we'll as ever after beng wound up. 1t has
passed through the hands of the cleaners and
is ticking away as steadily as ever.-Man-
chester Times.
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Charity EntertaInmen.-The officers and
members of the Memorial Chapel Sunday
school, corner of Fifth and p street north
west. held-a very enjoyable and successful
pound party and social on Monday evening.
the proceeds of which will so a great way in
relieving the needy in their neighborhood.
A pleasing musical and literary programme
was prepared for the evening. which called
forth great deal of applause, nearly every
number receiving aH encore. Those who
took part were Miss Edna Frazee. Miss Rose
r. Fairfax, Mr.. w. G. Reynolds. Miss Emily
Sauter, Mr.. h. G.. Hopkins. Miss Mollie W.
Balster, MIR. F. S. Browne, and Mr.. A. E..
PickrelI.
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Marriage Li@@ses.

Licenses to marry were Issued yesterday to
Cowhing. John Riley and Julia Sullivan.
James Devine and Florence Cole. Andrew
N. Green aud Gertrude D. Drummond, both
of Anacosta, ID. G. Harry A. Lucke and
Fannie f. Schaffer, of Hagerstown, Md.
Patrick R. Hilliard and Annie McGrann.
William III. Welsh, and Carrie Young, of Hall
fax, Va. L. F. Fletcher. u. S. N and Susan
Hunt Stetson. William a. Lewis and Jennie
Acwith
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sity, and furnishes temporary asylum for
those without homes or with limited means.
young man starting in life finds It eco
nomical; young woman compelled to battle
for subsistence, an independents and respect
able retreat.
AS in any other public or semi-public place,
one will find human nature as varied rs
colors in q kaleidoscope. but manly man
or womanly woman will net be injured by
contact. With pure hearts and gentleness
they can set an example to others less fortu-
nate
BY kindness and consideration distribute
sunshine where darkness preYailsi good
where evil exists
The boarding mouse should only be used
as means TO an end, viz: home.
For i'll all the world ''there is no place like
home" Yours sincerely, +. S. s.
The Washington times., 1895-02-20
bowling and Basket haII Games,

league game of basketball will be played
tonight between the Carroll Institute and
Washington Athletic Club teams in the gym
nasium of the former, beginning at $50
o'clock sharp.
The set OF games In the bowling league
series between Y. Nj. G. c.. and W. A. c..
which could not he played within the limit OF
the schedule, will be played on SATURDAY.
night upon the alleys of Y. NJ. C. C. These
games win end the championship contests.
The Washington times., 1895-02-20
LETTER No. 6S.

Does boarding-hous life have an injurious
effect on the character of young men and
mingli1g OF many men and women of many
minds. and the absence of nearly all social,
religious and domestic affiliations and ties in
most boarding-houses have the most disas-
trous effects on the characters of young men
and women.
But is that all? How about the diet, the
woeful sameness of the bill of fare, and the
toughness of the viands? Hippoerates said
men are what they eat, aud he was right. In
other words, the average boarding house diet
will cause indigestion and dyspepsia, and
these, in turn. will affect ones character.
Consult any physician, and he Will tell you
that happiness and good digestion are
closely related; that bad and pooly prepared
food will produce sickly body and mind.
FREDDIE NEsTLER.
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LETTER WRITING FOR MONEY.
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This Query:

InIS query:
Does clearinghouse
Life have an injurious
effect on the character
of young men and
young women?
This contest is inaugurated
because
First. The art of letter writ
ing needs individual cultiva-
ton, and "The Times" desires
to stimulate practice.
Second. The best of these
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be interested in them.
Third. The subject is one
that is of peculiar interest to
Washington.
Do not forget that
First. You must limit your
letter to one hundred and fifty
words. If it is shor er, so much
the better, but if it is longer no
attention will be given it, and it
will not be entered in the con-
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Second, Write on one side of
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Third. Send your name and
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the letter.
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Send all letters and all
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The Washington times., 1895-02-20
LETTER NO. 40

Your admirable paper affords me the pleas
ure OF stating that the. influences OF board
ing-house life unfit young men and women
for the social, happy home life, which IS
eminently essential to build up Christian.
cultured society, the very basis of our liberal
institutions.
In such houses they are subjected to the
evil influences, temptations and gossiping,
meddling ways. avoided only in a home.
Their transient lives drift naturally into that
OF opolitans-havine no domicile
or eountry-claiming no social or religious
affinities, the highest aim Of domestic happi-
ness
Having home they avoid nomadic tenden-
cies and assume a settled condition OF con-
tentment and refinement generally found at
a family fireside, where the lovely Grecian
motto is appropriate, Cultivate and adorn
what you have; go no further C. NJ. C.