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The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-25

~. ne ABOVE sale has been postponed until Mon
uhy. 2.th or January, 1916. nj the came time M,
p'ace' "a JOHN c. TEN EYUK, Trustee.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-25
1ss0td

dol, nc e a5ove sale has been postponed until, Mon
MAJ, Ma, sHn OF Jannsry 1885, At the game time and
pises ia JOHN c. TEN EYCK, Trustee.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-25

!, l. nc apovo sale has btcn postponed until Mon.
u my. aHh OF January, 1896, ut tn. same time and
paSe JOHN Z. TEN EYCK, Trustee.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-25

TRuSST,EES,S sALE.-oN THE GOTH DAY OF
~, 1aNUARf; lS6, AT q:a5 O'CLOCK A. Nj T
VIII orer TO- sale at public auction n, Tho
psen Is. INC following described parcel or land.
hOaGoke: AZ 'no City OF
~ beginning at point on tho south sido OF
Eenter street lt0 feet at OF Park street thence
IN n,Hmtnerly direction 1870 feet, more or less to
n,fS, tnSnce with said alley in an easteriy
urcct,on on fect.morc or less to pont thcn re IL
ah n0r.hery direction 100 feet to Center Street
more or lt's, TO plaza OF beginning. 'sS''
T., nc anov' e9lo Is made by authority obtained
m az aeeu OF trust from j. c FnrIow dated Inc
o dsy or hngust1>9i and recorded in the clerks
qlSo OF t1c musings conrt for the CITY OF Roan.ke
III ueeu TOOK 6S page IL. Dcfaut having b.tn
nno IN INC payment under Tho bond therein se-
caTGa Tor more than three months
he above sale will be made by 1 he undcrs,,ne5
VINO was substituted trustee In the sbovs
me nentioncd decd OF 1rust in the place OF Sins W
burt oy IN order OF Tho hastings court fer the
o'sE Ii NO noannse entered at the Apr term 1906
IEhhS OF SALE-Caeh. y he amount due mn.
ucr tne ABOVE mentioned deed OF trust Is SSS3S7.
as OF the Slst day or De Gem rcr 1875.
.ooo,, JUIlN G. TEN EYCK,
w. Substituted Trustee.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11
Sanitarium NJ otes.

DR.. II Fitzgerald returned to Chicago
to resume his practice after a six weeks
rest at this place.
Geo. G. Griggs, general agent for the
Hartford Insurance Company, is mum
bered among our guests.
Dr. Herrick Johnson writes that he
expects to spend the holiday vacation in
company with his wife at 1.-THE Alma. -
The average attendance at the SAM.
tarium is over twenty-five per cent.
more than at the same period last year.
Mrs. Pettyjohn and children will
spend Christmas with her father, Chap
lain Lozier, at the old home in Mt.
Vernon, Iowa.
A shadow entertainment will be held
in the Gun parlors Saturday evening
An excellent musical and literary pro.
gram has also been arranged.
DR. Pettyjohn goes to Ann Arbor to-
morrow to attend the quarterly meetin g
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11
RiSERDsLE.

We understand that our town will
soon have a new harness-maker.
There is new millinery shop in town.
1t is wonderful to see such additions
and still they come.
Several travelling men were i'll town
Tuesday attending to their holiday
trade.
We notice the Opera House" is
again vacant. What comes next?
Mr.. Strong now runs free bus to
his hotel
At last we can say "Amen" to street
family rows. Dutch Fritz has moved to
Edmore.
d. Fleming is buying elm poles for
st. Louis parties.
The stave mill has been shut down
the past week while undergoing repairs.
There is a new cobbler III town. He
has located in the building formerly oc.
cupied by John Ackron.
James Robinson has had all the belts
removed from his mill. This looks as
though he did not intend to run this
fall.
The band has at last been reorganlzed.
Several old players having resigned,
while their places have been filled with
good material.
Now let us see some work SO that we
may enjoy some new pieces during the
summer months
There are several young lads who
ought to be in school instead of running
the streets.
1t is understood that if Tim Kirwin,
the correspondent for the Gratiot County
News, does not go little easy that he
will soon figure III a SANDER case.
1t is certainly strange that our little
town is continually stirred up, especially
by such men
If defeat in politics served all alike,
what a glorious free-for-all we would
have several times year.
AS this brilliant correspondent has
several times quoted, "A word to the
wise is sufficient"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11


of the Neurological Club of Michigan.
The club will be invited to hold its next
meeting here.
A partial review of the lists reveals
the fact that 1872 physicians throughout
the country have sent patients to the
Sanitarium for treatment during the
past year OF this number ll9 We're
Chicago physicians. We doubt If u
better showing can be made by any
other medical institution in the country.
Among other guests are; Alex Nc
Donald, A. A. Mcdonald, Jr, Cedar
Springs, Mich. E. G. Law, Catherine
NJ Hagcr, G.. Meinert, J. II. Meinert,
Toledo, Ohio; Martha +. McAllister,
Detroit Geo. +. Griggs, Chicago; Rosa
lind G. Bates, Evanston; L. w. Marsh,
Lansing; VIM. L. Conner, j. Q. Wilcox,
Plymouth, Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11
a Brilliant Number.

The Christmas number Of the Waiver
lev Magazine will contain story from
the pen of the gifted and popular writer,
John Strange Winter. entitled "Chimes
at Midnight" Fourteen other bright
and entertaining stories are included IN
the list of contents, besides poems by
such well known authors as w. D..
Chisholm, Minnie Irving, Clarence
Hawkes. and George King Copies can
be obtained of your newsdealer or of
the Waverley Publishing Co., Station
G., Boston, for 10 cents copy.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11

When most needed il is not unusual
for your family physician to be away
from home. Such was the experience
of Mr.. J. Y. Schenck, editor of the
CaddO, Ind. Ter, Banner, when his
little girl, two years of age was threat
ened with severe attack of Group. He
says: "My wife insisted that / go for
the doctor, but a. our family physician
was out of town purchased bottle of
Chamberlain Cough Remedy, which
resieved her Immediately. will not be
without it i'll the future" % and 80
cent bottles for sale ly G. f. Mahan.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11
VIM. r. Hayes Writes

PAYNE, IND, Feb, 1896
/ have been using DR.. CALDWELL s
Syrup Pepsin ever since the agency was
established here four months ago.
When began taking it ] weighed $50
pounds and now | weigh III pounds.
Feel better than ever did in my life and
mast say ii is an excellent remedy. In
l0c size 10 dose 10c) regular sizes soc
and 81 90 at b. s. Webb's.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11
Annual HaIf-Rate Excursions to
Canada via Grand Trunk Rail-
way System.

Canada Via Grand trunk KALI
way System.
The Grand Trunk Railway System
has arranged for the usual half-rate eX-
cursions TO principal points i'll Canada
for the season of 1886, Thursday, De.
cember nth, Friday, December 18th,
Saturday, December 10Th.
Tickets will be on sale at stations G.
81 CT. T. Division, Chicago to Inlay
City inclusive; ID. g. NJ Division, Grand
Haven to Pontiac inclusive; and all
stations on II. S. 81 NJ. and G. S. q NJ
Divisions, on above dates, limited to re-
turn up to and including January 18th,
1896.
Avail yourself of this opportunity to
visit Canada and spend the holidays
with the folks at home.
Through Pullman car service to
Canadian points. Tickets may be pur-
chased reading either via Port Huron or
Detroit as desired.
For further particulars apply to local
Ticket Agent 927-2w.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11
The NewI. o. F. Officers.

At the regular meeting Of the l. o. O.
f. lodge last Monday night the follow
ing officers were elected:
n. G.-J. A. Baker.
V. Geo. Soper.
Sec'y-V. 5. Hollenbeck
Treas.-Geo. Wilson.
Per. Sec'y-N. M. Wilson.
Trustee-Chas. Morden
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11
AMONG OUR LODGES.
X of p. Elect Officers.

N OT
FitZ James Lodge No. 50, X. of p,
met last Wednesday night and elected
officers for the ensuing year, with the
following res ults:
G. C.-Caris Brown
V. Coco. Sharrar.
Prelate-Elliot Bivins.
NJ. of Emo. D. Spinney
NJ. of F.-J. T. LeMessurier.
K. of r. q Sc. L. Chadwick.
VI. at Al. G. Bright.
Trustee, for three years. II. Hayt.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11
II Beats All

The great success that DR.. Caldwell S
Syrup Peps.n has reached in so short a
time. Those who once give ii a fair
trial, then and there become walking
and talking advertisements of this great
remedy. Constipation, Indigestion and
Sick Headache cured Get a l0c trial
size, larger sizes SOC and Sl.00 of b. 5.
Webb
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11

Parties wishing ice for the coming
season will do we'll to call as l am now
prepared to fill all contracts for the
same. A speciality made Of furnishing
farmers at bottom prices.
927-2w. +. \. LEONARD.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11
Religious Notes.
METHODIST.

Rev. VIM f. Davidson who is spend.
ing a few days at The Alma will preach
III the NJ. f. church next Sunday morn
ing. The pastor will preach in the
evening.
There will be debate in the Epworth
League Tuesday evening. Subject,
Which was the reign of King David or
King Solomon the more helpful to the
cause of God.
Prayer meeting Thursday evening.
PRESBYTERIAN.
Rev. A. +. Bruske, ID. D., will occupy
the pulpit next Sunday, both morning
and evening All are invited.
BAPTIST.
Regular preaching service morning
and evening at the usual hours. Pastor
Clough will preach. Other services as
usual. All are invited.
UNITED BRETHREN.
The monthly praise meeting of the
w. NJ. A. of the U. b. church will be
held at the home Of Mrs H. G. Downs
Wednesday evening. All will be wei.
come.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11

wANTED-SEVERAL FAITHFUL
vvmen or women Co travel for respon-
sible established house in Michigan.
Salary $3.50, payable SO weekly and
expenses. Position permanent, Refer
ence. Enclose self addressed stamped
envelope. The National, Star Building,
Chicago. . l2-4mo
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11
The D. Off, Have Elected.

The following officers were duly
elected at the regular meeting of the ID.
of r. last Friday night:
n. G.-Mrs A. b. Angel.
V. G.-Mrs. Geo. Soper.
Treas. Mrs. Frank Ellicott
Per. Secy-Frank Ellicott
Sec'y-Mrs. Chas Morden.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR
HOLIDAY RATES VIA ANN
ARBOR R. r.

Dec. gath. 25th, and 3lst and January
lst, 1897 the Ann Arbor r. r. will sell
excursion tickets good for return until
January end, at fare and one-third for
round trip. Call on agents for further
information.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11
To Whom II Nav Concern.

All persons indebted to d. w. Adams
whose accounts have run over thirty
days will please call and settle if they
wish TO save cost. T. =. TIMBY, Agent.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11
Iessonsin German.

Parties wishing TO take lessons in
German will do well TO call on me.
now have small class, but wish t. in
crease it, Prices reasonable and to
please all.
921-lw. PAUL ENGELMANN.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11
NEW AND IMPROVED PULLMAN
SLEEPING CAR SERVICE
BETWEEN DETROIT AND BUFFA-
10 VIA PORT HURON.


10 VIA PORT HURON.
The Grand Trunk Railway System
have opened new route between De-
troit and Buffalo by way Of Suspention
bridge, Niagara Falls and the new ex-
tention of the Lehigh Valley Railroad.
Magnificent Pullman Vesti b u e d
Sleeping cars containing every modern
appliance for luxury, comfort and CON
venience, have been placed in service
via this route, running daily on schedule
as below.
Detroit, Buffalo and New York Line:
Leave Detroit (via tunnel ..... 80 p. IN. daily
Arrive suspension BRIDGE. Z 90 II. m daily
arrive Iohhw anda. ........ ......l :3O a. III dhlly
Arrive BuHalO. ..-....s 10 IA. IN. daily
Arrive Philadelphia ........ ..7:l1 y IN. datv
Arrive New York, co.. 49,. 90. ~ .33 p. m daily
Buffalo sleepers connect at Buffalo
with through sleeping and day drawing
room cars for Philadelphia and New
York.
The opening of this route will place
the Grand Trunk Railroad System in
the field for Buffalo business from
Detroit and points west, and will GER
tainly please the patrons of the Grand
Trunk Railway System.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11

DROgATE NO1ICE:-stte of Michigan,
i 'ounty of Grati l. IS. Notice Is h. rrby
givtn, that The final account Of ill"m A.
FUery the Executor Of tie estate OF William
NJ Howell, iate OF Bratiot county. Mo gan.
decpas, vii be- allow q by me at the Probate
Ofice, In tn village of Ithaca, in said county.
IN MOHCay. he llth day OF January next at
one O'Clock y IN. of SAID day.
Dated Iths ga, Dec sth a. y. 1896.
91t-4w joins NJ EvERDFS.
ludRe of PrObnte.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11

DtOBATk NOTICt;- State of Michigan,
L County of Gratiut IS Notice Is rehy
given. th1t tae I'm account of W, n Kennels
the adm nstratoro o. the estate Of Joseph o
Gee ate cf trrtiot county, Michigan. de-
&c sed. will bee allowed 10y me at the Probate
Office. ir the v'lHv" OF Ithaca. ~ said county.
N Monday he 2Nth dav OF December 1880, at
10 o'ClOl k Il IN. OF said day
Dated Ithaca, Dee sth A. d. 1896.
9-t3W JONI EVERDER.
Judge of Probate.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11
DrV Wood.

1 have quantity Of dry tamarack
eighteen inch wood for sale. Leave
orders at express office.
927-tf. FRED KERNEN.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11
gv

N1FAN1ED-SEVERAL FAITHFUL
w men or women to travel for Iespon-
Sible established house in Michigan.
Salary $50, payable SO weekly and
expenses. Position PERMANENT Refer
ence. Enclose self-addrcssed stamped
envelope. The National, Stas Building,
Chicago. 8l2-4mo
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11
A BIG OFFER
S. 80 Worth of Fine Old Wine for
$500

The speer N. }. Wine Co., OF Passaic, N. j.,
IL fferinR case Of rs bottles choice and old
assortment of wine for o. 90 This offer, below
costs. only 20 stand two or three months ard
hut one case To- a family. ms II is a loss and is
only done 10 prove 10 the finest connoisseur
the high character and richness OF these choice
wines, produced NJ Passaic. n. j. We have
one OF the circulars and list OF the wines
offered with all particulars. Every person
who sends y postal card TO The Speer N. j..
Wine Co., Passiac, N. j., may procure one
These wines are superb.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11
INJANTED-sEvERAL FAITHFUL

Wv men or women to travel for respon.
sible established house in Michigan.
Salary $3.50, payable $40 weekly and ex-
penses. Position permanent. Reference.
Enclose SELF addressed stamped envelope
The National, Star Building, Chicago.
l2-4mo
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11

DkOBATE MOTT E State OF Mich gan
4 County OF GratiUt, SIS. Notice il hereby
given, that the final account of George Watt
the executor OF the estate of Thu ron A. Jonn-
SON, late Of or tiot county, Michigan. de-
ceased, will be allowed by me nj the Probate
Office, In the village of Ithaca in said county
~ Monday tue 2ith cay of Dece mber, peXt
at ten o'clock IN. of said DAY
Dated Ithaca, Nov. 2ltn, A. p 1896
ions VI EVFRDyN
93h-4W Judge OF Probate
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11
For Exchange

A farm Of forty acres of land will eX-
change for village property. Call ut
this Office.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11

pBOBATE MOTT Estate O Michigan,
1 County of Grstot Notice is hereby
yivrn that the final account of Francis
taimcr the executor of the estate of James
AK, late OF Grauot county. Michigan, de-
ceHsed. will le allowed 10y me at the Probate
Onic'. IN the Village OF Ithaca in said county
on Monday, the 18th day of January next at
10 O'Clock d. m % said day.
Dated Ithaca, Dee sth, A ID 1896
92,-lw JOHN " EvERDFN
Judge OF Probate.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11
For Sale or Exchange,

A pair of runners for carriage or light
wagon. Will sell cheap for cash or
trade for cutter. Inquire at this Office.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11
- look HERE

DR.. j. r. Peters, v s., will be at +.
a. Leonard's Livery Barn hereafter from
9 a. IN. until p. III. The rest of the
time at my residence north side of the
Driving Park.
All calls strictly attended to day or
night. Telephone direct to my house.
DR.. j. r. PETERS.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11
3. ". SANIlt, KATE BENEDICT,
Attorney for Mortgagee. 922-i3w Morlgagee

nRDEH or HEA IN.i:-state Of Michigan.
" COUNTY CO.. CITATION. - AZ Il session OF he
Probatc co 20 for said county ld a. the
Probate tu 100 the village OF Ithaca on me
3lth DAY a. >n1cuher Iu the ar one thous-
md eight hundred ara ninety SIX. Present,
Tom ~ Eve. der. Judge of Probate In the
m tie OF tn "a. a." o. Jane T, lark deceased.
On rcri'up % ming the petition daily verb
hrd, o' ~HWu j. Thor en-. praying that an
administrator bee appointed OF the estate of
sali dCCCae' O..
Thcrupun is ordered That Monday, the
3Sth Oh, y of December next. NJ ten O'Clock in
tn" forenoon. Boz ASSIGNED for the hearing OF
sdjo pcfiuup. and h the heirs At.aw of said
deceased Hnt uIi O'b"v pcrs ms interested in
>g.H estate arcr quirrt toHppear AT session
( sg.0 &. uIf, t1cu 90 b. holden Iu the prob tte
Office. in TIL ,IlHEc OF ithaca, and show cause
DO H3y m re- Doc. ny he prayer 81 the petitions
rr should no. ue gra tet, and !! Is further or
der't. Ola - 'itHI ar give 't'C0 70 VI"
prrsuh> IniOr' Sod iu SAID est a.. OF IN peu-
dency az "a q p. titiun aud the hearing the reof
by causing copy o, this ord o he pub!-hed
in The ALMA RECORD. a newspaper piint-d and
rUcuiNt'd IN ssid county three successive
weeks previous 10 said day Of hearing
(A tru" copy JOHN Nj FVEt DEN.
SEAL go lW Judge OF Probate.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11

NtIl w. Of FORE IoFURE AND SAi Il
" or MOhTGAGkD PREMISES. w hereas
default has tctu made IN the payment OF the
money secured bj "A mortgage dated the thir-
tecnih day OF July, 1883, executed by Apheus
Davis aud "ery DAVIS. his wife, OF SumnerT
Gtuiiut county. ana stat" OF Michigan TO KatG
Bru.'dtct OF saginaw g unity ichiga", v h ch
said mortgage was recorded In the Office of the
r. g'~ter OF deeds of The county Of GrHtiot in
lthcy - ct M rtgages on pHge 432 on the nine
ara whereas the amount claimed 10 he due on
sad mortVsg- AT the dHte hereof and Of thil
notice IL the -utu ct three hundred AMI nine
dol 'rr- ana stN nty-ii ve seuts 500 49, princ-
pHl and interest. Ulud further sum ot twrnty-
five dollars ~ am atturt cy Zee stipulated for i'm
SAID Uolt gaLe) and which is the whole amount
claimed 10 be Cut and unpaid on sad mort
gage. ana no sur al law or IN equity having
bee, II stitutrd 20 recover the debt now re-
maiuir ~ secured by saii mortgage or any part
Thereof. whereby the power OF sat contained
ln said MORTGAGE has tee me operative.
Now therefore Duii q is hereby given that
d. ~ tue eft Snid 70 wer OF sHle. and in pur-
suHncc OF the statute in ruch case mace aud
pro, idcd thu srid ma ttgpge viii he torecinsed
public auction 10 the highest lid r. at the
north front door OF the courI house in the vii
lH"c a. Ithaca % said county. tthat being the
place OF no dry the circuit court of said
county. on the fret day Of February. 1897 at
rem o lO' X Doc the ioreu Don of SAID day. which
said premise ore described IN SAID mortgage
AS follows. .,,yt: AL that ctrtain piece or
Ter ratiOt county. ard state OF MiChivan.
VIZ; The no. tt-Vtst quarter Of The south. west
quarter of ScCti n seventeen in township
tI,N'H nor TtUgc tour I west.
Dated November M, 1896.
b. u. SAWYlE, KATE BENEDICT.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11

MORTGAGE SALE:-Default having been
vi made in the conditions OF II mortgage.
executed 10y Joseph Wiles Jr and Lucinda n.
Hes 20 John W. Outcalt dated june 4th,
1880 and recorded June 18th. 1890 In the Office
Of h" Regist OF Deeds tor CratiOt county. In
Michigan. 10 lber % of mortgages on page
lb2. ou which mortgage there Is claimed 10 be
due al thf cate oi ths notice'sIX hundred and
t.ty two dollar and ftty cents. besides an at
tOInCy tee OF twenp nv dollars stipulated in
sad mOrigag. 10 be paid. should any proceed
Hgs hC taken 10 forrCOse said me rtgHge; and
no suit or preceding AT law or in equity hav-
trV been Instituted To recover hny part of the
de bt secured 10y snid mortgage: therefore by
virtue ~ the power O sale Ia said mortgage
contHut q, and Of the statute i'm such
made and Iroyid' d notice is hereby given
that on lcccmher oh, 1896, AT one o'clock in
he af IeTnocn. "a the norm front door OF the
curt Huusr. for Grauot county in Michigan
In he villsye o. Ithaca. IN SAID county there
will be sold AT public vcndue 20 the hig hest
bidder, the prem ses described in said mort
gage. w: Inc sOutneHst quarter OF the north
eH-i quarter OF section twenty in township ten
DCTth OF range tour west. IN Michigan.
Dated ~cpt' mber "a 1886.
PFRRI>s a BALDWIN. JOHN w OUTCALT,
Attorneys for Mprtgagee. gl6-l3w Morigagee
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11
Ice! ICe!! Ice! !!

PAUL ENGELMANS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-24

men should think OF tho Bible. of the Church. or
of Chrstendom Chrstendom IS great and wonder
full. but Christ is Infinitely greater. The Bible "a
surprisingly great. but He is the light which flashes
from It's pages. We may compare Moses Zoroas;er.
Socrates. Confucius Buddha and Mahomet among
themselves. but when we mention before "A company
OF Christians the name OF Jesus Christ. who for
them has the spiritual significance Of God. we feel
that worship supplants criticism and comparison.
and that an act of homage in pra!sefu hymn or
grateful prayer is the first commanding duty.
Men rapidly coming TO the conclusion that
Christianity is Christ II ask what is tho
substance of the Christian belief. point them TO
Christ predicted by the prophets, disclosed in
the gospels. as interpreted by the epstles.
Standing to-day in His light. which streams all
around US. feel that no mortal with Him
compare among the sons OF men He sustains diff
ferent relations to the Christian spirit from those
disciples. Men who are gullt-smitten and tortured
with agony QUie,cd and transformed BY His
stand any celestial height; Buddha and Con-
fucus may bo ranked with saints ana sages. and
plainly the unity OF God but the world has only one
Saviour. who brings the same hopes. fashions the
age among nations as remote from each other AS
the Greenlanders and the native Australians, the
jewellers by the Oregon and the jewellers by the
Ganees: distant In time as those who assembled
sing His praises in stately cathedrals or in the
barracks of the Salvation Army
the substance OF the religion bearing HIS name We
cannot say OF Mahometan!sm that 1t is Mahomet.
though he is certainly "a part Of ii-the tom
poraTy strength. the real weakness the ultimate
dsintegratIon OF IT, the clay mixed with the iron. on
account Of which Islam VIII yet fall. No cannot
say Of Buddhism that II IS SautAma Buddha. for
not only does that prOtein system recognize many
Budd mas, but even IN the beginning il was Nirvana
and the Law rather than the gentle saint himself
that his loving disciples preached. H!ndocisn Is
scarcely associated with any great historic name.
and We cannot ray OF COnfucianlsm that Il is Con-
fucus, for the Chinese sage was a scribe and HIS
tor!an Of the ancients, transmlttcr and not a
creator. lie Is the symbol rather than the living
embodiment OF the faith which he taught.
but In Jesus Christ il found the truth personal'zed
Our creed IS merely Christs sermons. not merely
what Jesus said. but also what lie was and d'd.
He is larger than our creed. IL IS our claim that
Christianity alone presents In It's Founder ana CEN
trail parsonage the Universal Man and Rcdcemcr.
who meets at the need the temper, the intel
lectual and spiritual demands Of all peoples: The
East may claim Him as well as the West We re-
member how Keshub Chundcr Sen rcJOiced that
Jesus Christ an Asiatic. that His disciples were
Asatics and that all the agencies primarily EN-
poyed for the propagation of the Gospel were As!atc
that in Christ not only the exaliedncss Of
humanity, but also the grandeur of which Asiatlc
nature IS susceptible.