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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-06
Professor, charts: Not Cupd's Darts.

on the assurance OF an expert that
they were physically and mentally
adautcd 10 each other. John Ward Ells
and Miss Matte Weaver we're married
recently after an acquaintance OF less
than an hour. Both were present not
long ago al a lecture by Prof. VIII m
McShane on Love. Courtship and Mar
liage." The Professors contention was
that men and women pay too little at
tention in choosing life partners, 10
similarity Of temperament. taste, ana
education. lie urged that these con-
sideraticrs be made p1ramt unit IN the
selection Of husbands and wives rather
than mere blind passion. To Illustrate
his theory he picked ten young ladies ~
random nom the audience. defined their
characteristics and explained why they
should we'd husbands OF such and such
dlsposltlons and habits. Then he made
selections for them from among his
male hearers.
Elis and Miss Weaver were cmons the
ideal couples pointed ont thus. Neither
had ever seen the other before. but so
deer an impression did the Professor :
words make on tltm that q brief con-
sultation between them followed im-
mcdiarely after the lecture NJ which they
determined TO act On tho speakers sug-
gestlons. II was already so kite that Il
vas necessary 70 drag the Clerk OF the
Court and i Justice OF the Peace from
their beds TO issue the license and tie
the hymsneal knot. Prof. McShane APP
reared as a witness at the ceremony and
emphatically expressed the opinion
| that union so wisely formed could not
end otherwise than happy.
Ellis is a young farmer near Scranton
Ills bride is the 22-year-cld daughter OF
a merchant OF the town Scranton
Is. d. Correspondence Minneapolis
Tribune
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-06
MILLER & RHOADS,
1.-THE Always-Busy Store"

was all according to the literary fashion
OF the day"
Now. that Christ should have given
his sanction 20 such a trick. by quouhs
the book az Scripture. and that laul
should have ad led his sanction by quoths
Il as Moses" is rather more than l can
believe whatever the advanced critics
may say.
some time ago 1 happened 10 be in the
company of some literary people. when a
gentleman, evidently touched with 'dg-
nos,icism." rlGicued the adventures OF
Jonah. as set forth in the first ana sec
ond chapters Of that prophet \ preacher
Ia the company gravely replied; II Is
a remarkable circumstance that Jesus
Christ should not only have sanctioned
that story as historical. but that ne
should have used IL as a sign OF his own
burial and resurrection When some VI
his enemies d'manded sign from HIM.
He refused 20 give them any but the sign
Of the prophet JONAH that as Jonah sPeu'
three days and nights inside OF the hsn,
SO the son OF Man must spend an equal
time in the heart OF the earth. Jesus eyl-
IDENTIFY believed the story Of Jonah TO De
authentic history" Il was odd 20 see the
enect OF this reply. The "agnostic' was
evidently ignorant. or obliyious or the
fact that Christ had said anything or me
kind: and the subject was incont1nentiy
dropped. 81,
At a meeting of the Semitic CLUB
which l attended al Harvard. one or Pro-
fessor Toys disciples read a paper n
which he smoke OF that historical novel,
the Book of Daniel" But, IN Ezekiel xiv,
H. %. Jehovah himself refers TO Daniel
as historical character. In Ezekiel
xviii, 3. Jehovah arplauds Daniels wis
dom. and in Matthew xiv. 10. Jesus
speaks OF "the abomination OF desolauoh
spoken OF by Daniel the prophet.
Now. in spite Of all the difficulties
raised by those critics, who seem 20 MAKE
IN their special business 70 raise diiicul-
ties the plain Christian finds II easier TO
believe in Daniel than to believe that
Christ and His Father were both mis-
taken. He will stand by his Bible as "a
light that shineth in dark place: until
the day dawn. and the day-star arise
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-06

Cambrics sc inches wide smooth even
thread. a bargain at lsSc. lnNeh-
tory sale price makes II Bic
uhbleached Cotton. fine smooth thread.
regular Sc kind. Inventory sale
price makes it l-2c.
Canton Flannel. % inches wide, un-
bleachcd. heavy twill. a great number
at 10c Inventory sale prlce MAKES
II &c.
Unhleached Canton Flannel, 81 lnches
wide, very heavy twill, win sinootn
iorg fleece viii not rub of In laun-
dering. but there 10 stay, regular
Y he. value. Inventory sale price
makes it lVc.
Tnblsached Sheeting, heavy rounu
thread a bargain at lie inventory
sale price makes IL u l-2c.
Grass cloth. % inches wide, all linen
never sold for less man Ws' ON' ''-
yentory sale price makes IL &C.
leans medium and dark gray very
beaVlv. regular Sc. value. inventory
salo price makes u &C.
sussia. 2s inches wide. medium ana dalk
gray, black, real value NC
tory sale price makes IL &C.
Ta0eta. So inches wide, soft nnlsn' olIy
I'M black. cheap az l-5c. IhFeH'oiy
sale price makes IL 5 5-ic.
Canvass. extra heavy, good widln, reg
MAR loo value. Our lhNehNvly S"'0
price makes II &C.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-06
Too Many Yards Of
D ess Goods and Silks.

We always carry splendid line OF
Dress Goods and silks. It's Il way We
have.
were burdene1 with them now-stocks
nre too large, and THEY MUST BE RE-
DUCEDl
Atwood surah sergss. IN navy, me-
dium blue royal blue. medium brown.
Hunters green bright purple cardinal
and garnet, IS inches wide. price 2jc.
the yard.
All-Wool Henriettas IN bright, clear
shades ana smooth. even twill: this
is one OF the most popular fabrics
for house gowns and dressing sacques,
"a inches wide, price 3Sc. the yard.
Novelty suitings. in seven different col
ors 50 inches wide, price 29c. the yard.
Dress Flannels or Habit Cloths. in me
dunn and dark, as well as the new
spring shades such as bright green.
special blue. Hight gray. tan, etc, -
inches wide. price 0Oc. the yard.
Drap de Paris. In FIVE different colors,
40 inches wide, price Soc. the yard.
Melton Suitngs. 30 inches wide. IN
Teseda. green, army blue. cadet blue
olive, tan. etc, price Soc. the yard.
This Is one OF the most suitable and
best wearing cloths on the market for
separate skirts and tailor-made gowns.
SILKS.
China silks. % inches wide. all pure
SILK. in cardinal. old rose, apple green.
Nile green. light blue. lavender. pink.
navy and brown price 39c the yard.
Colored Satins, 10 inches wide, high
lustre. with smooth, even finish, i'm
cardinal. Hight blue, pink cream,
white, lavender Nile orange, brown.
apple green and olive price soc. the
yard.
Taffoto silks in plain and chameleon
effects, 10 inches wide. price Toe. the
yard.
Plaid Taffeta Silks. 10 inches wide, all
pure silk. price Soc. the yard.
Black Brocaded Gros-Grain silks, 10
inches wide. in both large and me-
dunn designs. price soc. the yard.
Black Taffeta SILK. IS Inches wide, all
pure silk, price zoe. the yard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-06

Ladies' Genuine Morocco Leather Bets
in Black. Tan. and Red, real value 9oc.'
10 sell az SOC.
Black Leather Chatelaine Bags. with
leather strap and nickel rim. value
sec, selling price. &c.
Ladies All-Leather Black Combination
case. lined with chamois skin good
strong clasps. really worth 50c., TO so
az 39c. special price.
Combination Cases. in Tan, Green. Red,
and Black. all leather and leather I'm
ed, worth 39c.. selling price. 25c.
Chiidren's Small Snap Purse. made out
OF the best quality leather IN Seal
Morocco and Alligator, value &c. 10
so at &c.
All-Leather Shopping Bag. large size
leather straps. and draw-string at
tached, we are selling them az 59c'
Card Cases in Black Seal. really worth
3gc.. special price. Nc.
Childrens Chatelaines. in all colors,
with gilt and silver chain, special
price, lie.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-06

AT SC. -GOWNS-Made Of standard cot
ton. both Empire eject and high
neck with yoke Of insertion and tn, Ks.
finished off with rufie and Hamburg
around neck. yoke and sleeves; regu-
lar sl.25 goods.
AT H-COWNS-Made OF standard cot
ton. both Empire and high neck. yoke
and large sailor collar Of insertion.
edged with rume Of Hamburg; worth
at least sl.s.
AT 5Oc.-sKIRTs-Made OF standard
cotton. Umbrella skirts, deep lawn and
cambric nounce. edged with Torchon
lace; easily worth SOC
AT 75c.-SKIRTs-Ma OF standard
cotton. deep yoke band, n-inch lawn
embroidered ruhc; excellent value At
Sllo.
AT Splendid cotton, cut
extra fun. deep lawn ruffie. edged VITA
3-incn Torchon lace; bargain at Sl.z'.
AT 23c.-DRAWERs-st cotton,
many different styles to select from,
umbrella style, with deep rufle, edged
with lace. also plain with deep hem,
cluster Of tucks above hem; the Doe.
grade.
At 10c-CORsET COVERs-Made Of
good quality cotton. high and low
neck, cut full size; good value at l2c.
AT l9c.-CORsET COVERs-Cut cor
rect in size. Hamburg rufiie around
neck. V-shape: worth at least 2Jc.
CHEMIsE AT 25c.-Made Of excellent
quality Cotton. cut full, 40 inches Ions.
finished on with cambria, rufile around
yoke and sleeves, worth at least A2c.
CIEMIsE AT 29c.-1lade Of standard
Cotton. yoke OF tuck and inserting,
finished of with ruflio OF cambria. cut
full OF 20 inch, worth at least 5yc.
CHENnsE AT S9c.--Made OF Standard
Cotton, yoke OF pleats and inserting
cambric rulIie, finish, worth az least
59c.
CHILDREN'S DRESSES AT 25c.-Made
of fine quality Cambria inserting and
tncks I'm yoke, runle around neck and
sleeves deep hem. worth at least soc.
CHILDREN'S DRESSES AT 50c.-Made
OF excellent quality Cambria yoke Of
tucks. and inserting finished or with
cambria rufe around yoke, neck and
sleeves. worth at least Csc.
INFANTS SLIPS AT 2jc.-Made Of dne
Cambria. tucked on yoke. also Ham
burg on yoke. ruhie of cambria around
neck and sleeves, worth at least &c.
INFANTS SLIPS AT S9c.--Made Of lne
Cambria. yoke Of inserting and fine
tucks. cambria rufle around mech.
edged with lace. deep hem, cut full
length. worth at least soc.
CHILDRTNS PANTS AT i0c-Made
OF Standard Cotton, continuous facing
on sides. worked button-holos. deep
hem, tuck above hem, worth at least
lJc.
CHuDREN'S WAISTS AT y 1-2c-
Of good heavy quality jean. with extra
facing put on sides and front, impos-
sible for buttons TO tear of, worth at
least Csc
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-06
Tremendous Offerings
In Our B sem mt.

chinaware. Glassware, kitchenware'
An sorts Of Household Needs go o.
ridiculous prices.
can, think Of counting all the pieces
here now-so. wen lower the STOCK
Here's how:
N re-, Sets underglazed decoration, find
Fnglish China. contains IS pieces Ia
set some with one. two and three cups
short. were s. each. inventory sais'
S2sg.
Dinner Sets. underglazed decoration:
contains lOo pieces 10 set. usually SOLO
Tor SO. Inventory sale, $o.''
2O dozen Fine China cups and Saucers.
decorated I'm floral designs, right prica
s.. ~ dozen. Inventory sale. NN doz'
50c. and O0c. Covered Dishes. ana =
inch size. Inventory sale makes them
25c. each. 49,,
Grated i'm rosebuds. god traced; usu-
ally sold for soc. Inventory sale nc.
lot Cups and sauoers solid pink. In
Iof Ja6anese Bowls. decorated worth
I2c Inventory sale a.. each.
30. Cuspadores. patterns TO se.ect from
Inventory sale l0c. each
l0-inch Bowl 4 inches deep cur eiass
design. usually sold for oOc. inventory
Fine Lead Blown 9-ounce lumber fire
polish. 3 bands OF hand etching. ln-
vontorv sale 4Sc. dozen.
lot Tumbiers. fire polish. usually sold
FOR 3gc dozen. Inventory sale. &c.
each
an the new shades. Inventory sale.
19c.
tinted. right price S9c. Inventory saie'
2lc roll. -
500 sheets. extra large pure tissue Toi-
let Paper. wire hook. Inventory safe.
Largest size Bread Boxes. heavily ia
PANIED. right price, 6sc. Inventory
sale soc each.
Large size Cake Boxes. Japanned. In-
ventorv sale makes them 800. each.
50c. Foot Tubs heavily Japanned. paint
ed white inside. Inventory sale makes
them DC. each.
S-quart Granite Saucepan. worth SIC.
Inventory sale, SIC.
12-1uart Granite Saucepan. two handles.
worth CSC Inventory sale I5c.
3-1uart Granite Tea Kettle. regular
price soc Inventory sale. 42c.
2-quart Granite Tea Pot. regular price
&c. Inventory sale. &c.
6-quart Granite Bucket. for 25c.
apiece Tin Toilet Set Japan. gold band,
worth N.l9. II gentory sale SEC.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-06
Farewell Prizes on
Seasonable Wash Goods.

Prices on Wash Goods are lower IMAM
the lowest you've ever paid.
we've thousands OF yards that must
make a hasty exit That's why
WASH GOODS.
ontlng Cloth. Is inches wide dark COL
orsEtn stripes and plaids-res uia 7
Sic. value; inventory SAFE P'''0
makes it &c.
coicoes. light colors, in stripes. piiads
and dots. a great number al &C. ~"
ventory sale price makes 1t '-Sc'
Dress Gnghams, good width. fine auai-
itv. stripes and plaids, bargain ~ =.
ioc': inventory sale price makes 1t
l-Sc.
rlannellettc. heavy quality, dark
grounds with pink and blue figures
inst the thing for wrappers, cheap
m l-sc.; inventory sale price makes
Il l-4c.
Akron Gngham-colors blue brown and
green-regIlar Sc. value; inventory
sale price makes II &c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-06
Marvellous Price Cuts
On S cond F cor.

There is an enormous stock on hand
on Second Floor-too much to be inyen-
toried. We must cut 1t down. Here's
what the Inventory Sale does for you
Wnere YOU read OF one offering, We have
dozens more not in print.
AT 0c.-GOWNS-Made OF standard
cotton, yoke Of tucks and insertion,
N-shape cambria rufIle around neck
ana sleeyes-The usual 75c. grade.
AT 69c.--GOWNS-Ma Of standard cot
ton V-neck. yoke OF embroidery, fin
ished of with pearl buttons rufiies OF
embroidery around neck and sleeves;
worth at least 81.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-06
Mems. Women'sand Chldren's
Winter Underwear.

Wen tell Of maybe two dozen sorts
but each one Is extraordinary. In the
lot will be found exceptionally good bar
gains IN manufacturers samples ODD
suits. and such like.
chfdren's Zine White Merino vests.
worth 3Jc, each, price DC
Children's Scarlet Atwood Vests and
Pants, DC EACH worth oOc.
Children's Jersey Ribbed Fieece-LAned
Union Suits. 21c. each.
Childron's Scarlet Atwood Pants and
Drawers. large sizes SOC. each; worth
75c.
Ladies Jersey Ribbed Fleece-Lined
Vests 15c. each.
Ladies' Jersey Ribbed Fleeco-Lined
Vests and Pants. l9c. each.
ladies' Jersey Ribbed Vests and Pants,
bleached and unbleachcd' -Jc.
LADIES' Jersey Ribbed Gray Wool Vests
and Pants. J0c. each
Ladies Natural Wool Non-shrinking
Vests and Pants, soc.
Ladies Fine White Marino Vests ana
Pants 7Jc.
Mems Gray Mixed Underwear heavy
Mems White Merino Underwear, heavy
weight: these goods are the real 5oc
grade. for 35e,
Mems Natural WOOL Mixed Underwear,
the real 7Jc. grade, for f4c.
Mems White Wool-MiZed Underwear
as good rs any you pay Toe for TO
go at SOC.
Mems Natural Wool Underwear goods
worth 81, TO 90 at 15c.
Mems Tan Elastic Ribbed Underwear,
the real 81 grade, for 75c.
Mems Fine Camers Hair Underwear,
heece-lined goods worth $l2o' FOR 81
Mems White All Pure Wool Under
wear. good weight. as good rs any
garment you pay Sl.25 for, to 20 at 81.
MEMS NFCKWEAR. All-Snk, in
Tccks. Four-in-Fands. Club Ties.
Band Bows. and Shield Bows, the real
25c. goods. TO so at lie.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-06

SHIRT WAIST-AT 5Oc.-Nioe quality
quality Scotch Plaid Wooster Waist
detached collar, regular price, 81.
EIDERDOWN SACQUEs-AT N.S9-
Only q few shades left. as Lavender,
Nile, regular price, SIS.
SEPARATE sKIRTs-AT sl5o-All
large patterns figured Mohair Skirts,
Percaline lined, worth S2.75.
AT a.75-rAured Mohair. entirely new
designs. velvet bound. q perfect fit.
regular price, s..
AT S29S-Plain Black sicillian Mohair.
Plain AH-Wool Scrges and Fancy Fig
ured Mohair. nicely lined and velvet
bound, regular price $40.
AT s5.9s-An-silk Figured Gros-Grain
skirts. all sizes, guarantee a perfect
III. regular price $50.
AT ssc.-special closing price Of Elan
nclotte Wrapper. nicely made and
finished. worth Sl.5o.
At l9c.-Faucy stripe Felt Tam O'shan-
ter Caps with large rosette on top,
regular price, 5oc
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-06
Farewell Prices
On Co ton Goojs

We've a Tremendous stock OF Cotton
Goods-two great stock 10 inventory
so. here goes a goody portion az fare
well prices.
Victoria Lawn, 20 inches wide fine sheer
goods chcap at l-3c. inventory
sale price makes IL Sc.
Checked Muslin. satin finish. good
width. regular Zoe. value. inventory
sale price makes 10 Use.
French Naiusook. 40 inches wide. fine
sheer quality this quality usually
sells for 2gc. Inventory sale price
makes IL 17c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-06

Misses Fine Ribbed Seamless Fast
Black Hose. worth loc. pair only &C.
pair.
Misses Jersey Ribbed. double knee neei
and toe Fast Black Imported Hose
sizes 10 Z IL. l5c. pair: sizes 10 u
l7c. pair.
Ladies fine Imported Hose. Herms-
dort Dye. spliced heels and toes dou-
bic soles. worth 25c. pair. only isc'
pair.
Ladies Fine Maco Hose. Fast Herms-
dorf Dye. with double Baiorlssan
soIee. worth 33c. for 2Sc. pair.
Ladies' Heavy Winter weight hose:
double soles. high spliced heeis an"
toes. 2jc. pair.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-06
Table Linens
In Surerabundance.

Housekeepers should avail themselves
Of this splendid chance 10 stock up.
We've too big q quantity 20 inven-
tory. so we lower the prices 70 lessen
the amount.
Checked Towels red and blue. frineed.
good size. regular value. &c. Inventory
sale price makes them &C..
Bath Towels. cream and h'eached. IS
inches wide by - inches long. cheap
at j. 1-2c. Inventory sale price makes
them Zoe.
Huck Towels. al linen. hemmed and
fringod, q inches wide by AZ inches
long. "A bargain az l5c. Inventory sale
price makes them Il l-2c.
Bleached Damask. 5S inches wide good
design. a good number at 29c. lnyen-
tory sale price makes it zoe.
Half Bieachei Damask Linen IS Inch
Is wide regular 2. lie. value. InFen-
tory sac price makes IL &c.
Three-ouarter Bicached Damask Linen.
o. inches wide. extra heavy. a bar
gain az soc. Inventory sale price
makes IL &c
Dinner Napkins IT inches square. Ger
man Linen cheap az ~. Our invcn-
tory sale price makes them 75c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-06
Hundreds Of Pairs
Of Hosiery to Go.

4 great opportunity 20 lay in a good
supply Of Hosiery.
The Inventory sale comes az the height
OF the season, and you should not fan 10
attend
Misses Fine Ribbed Fast Black Hose
worth So. a pair. special price Be- pair
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-06
Leather Gods
On the Juno Tc-Morrow.

Tomorrow Will witness some lively SELL
ing I'm our leather Goods Department
The day Of reckoning pushes good
things TO the front az newly little prices.
Ladies' Black Leather Belts, with
leather covered buckles. actually
worth l9c.. selling price. Ice.
aides Au-Leather Belts in Tan, Green
Red, Black. and Brown. with covered
and military buckles. value &c., 10 sell
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-06
To Cure Cold In One Day.

Take Laxative Promo cr.rine Tablets;
All druggists refund the money = y 70!
10 cure. 25c. The genuine has / y
on each tablet
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-06
Ladies Jackets
To Go Tomorrow
At Sacrific, Prices.

We've never before made such sacri-
fees in Ladies' Jackets. and. too, just in
the midst OF winter
Think Of The days OF comfort and pleas
urs; think OF the dollars saved think Of
tbs extraordinary inducements we offer
yDu: think OF the most praiseworthy gar
irent you've seen th,s season and come
and get II at about twenty-five cents on
the dollar
our entire linc has been reduced and
reduce until there's hardly vestige Of
former prices left
The up TO s. Jackets now s2.9s.
The Up 10 $40 Jackets now SL9s.
The up 10 SIS Jackets now $40.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-06
Miller & Rhoads' Half Yearly Inventory Sale!

% HTH - nc.
0M WayaS
The Republican journal., 1898-03-17

Although the leading object.of Farm and
Home, which our readers may procure in
connection with this paper, is, of course, to
acquaint the cultivator of the soil with the
best methods of farming, it realizes that the
success of the farm largely depends upon
the management of the household Accord
ingly, much valuable space in each Issue is
devoted to the wife, mother and daughters,
not forgetting the boys and girls, who are
soon to become-at least we hope they are
farmers and farmers wives. Replete each
issue with great variety of original arti-
Giles on the farm, garden and household, by
the leading rural writers of the day, Farm
and Home is not only indispensable to the
farmer, but meets the requirements of the
entire family. We cordially recommend it
as pure in tone and well devised to instruct
and entertain the farmer and his family.
The Republican journal., 1898-03-17
Colby University.

The seventy eighth annual catalogue of
Colby University makes an attractive pam
phlet of seventy-tive pages. The work of
the college in its various departments is
clearly outlined, and an examination of
the courses of study will show how am
pie is the provision that has been made
for the students. With the new chemical
laboratory to be erected during the present
year increased facilities in the department
of chemistry will be afforded. The whole
number of students in the college is oil,
of whom 1873 are in the mems college and
70 in the women's college A new feature
of the catalogue is the prominence given
to the preparatory department, as the col
lege includes the academies at Waterville,
Hebron, Houlton and Charleston. The
Phi Beta Kappa orator this year is Presi-
dent Harper of the University of Chicago,
and commencement occurs June 20.
The Republican journal., 1898-03-17
NY Youthful Friend.
concluded next week.

1 often think of my youthful friend, and
sometimes I almost fancy that hear her
footsteps as | used to hear them only a
few short years ago, when she came to see
me with a smiling face and her coun1e-
nance beaming with intelligence
She was a remarkable child in some re-
spects. When not more than eight or
ten years of age she had more good sense
than many of ripper years, who claim to
have quite share of intelligence She
seemed to know what to say, and when to
say it.
1t was wonderful to see the organ of
friendship developed as it was with her.
1t was uphill business to turn her against
a friend. We often sec people who like
the last one they see the best; and the last
story they hear they are quite apt to
believe.
She had kind, forgiving disposition
| Child as she was, she seemed to realize
that to herr was human, but to forgive
divine She was always ready to do a
kind act, and was generous to a fault.
| She had a contented mind and was never
coveting the unobtainable. She was
bookishly inclined and was a good scholar
and delighted to be in the school room.
She was companionable and enjoyed visit
ing her friends.
Early in the bloom of life she was
taken with lingering disease, and while
many would have been sick in bed with
it much of the time she kept about. 1t
is not often that persons of mature years
have the endurance she had. A strong
will power kept her up. She was not
confined in bed until the great change
came. The death angel came in haste.
and made no delay.
While my youthful friend is enjoying
unalloyed bliss in the beautiful home
above, her young friends and school
mates are engaged in the pleasures of life,
which soon fade away. They bloom for
a season, but soon decay
seldom think Of my youthful friend,
without verse in Mrs Barbauld's beauti-
full poem on life coming to my mind.
The verse seems to be complete of itself:
Life, We've been long together
Through pleasant and through cloudy
weather,
lis hard to part when friends are dear,
| Twill cause a sigh, sometimes tear.
Steal away, give little warning,
! Say not good night,
| But in some brighter cline
| Bid me good morning"
JULIA c. MIDGET,
Stockton Springs