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THE SENSE OF SAVAGES.
Their Alleged Acuteness Scientific
ally Explained.
From the London Times

From the London Times
In his last lecture on the Senses of
Primitive Man" w. II. r. Rivers dis
cussed the acuteness of hearing in saw
ages. In this respect none of the Tor
res Straits natives were superior to
one of the Europeans composing the
expedition, while the majority We're in
ferior. No great weight, however,
could be attached to the observations,
because all the people We're divers-an
occupation that certainly damaged the
ears to some extent. To investigate
their range of hearing a Cations whis-
tie was used, and it was shown that
they could hear very high notes. Their
sense of smell was tested by means of
a series of tubes containing solutions,
of varying strength, of odorous sub
stances like valerian and camphor, and
the results, while not altogether sat
isfactory, tended to show they had no
marked superiority in this respect over
the members of the expedition. With
regard to taste it was very difficult to
get information. as the natives, ma
turally enough, did not like strange OBJ
jects being put into their mouths. One
fact, however, was noticed, which was
interesting when it was remembered
that sweet and bitter were probably
our most definite taste sensations, and
that was the complete absence of any
word for bitter. For the sense of tenn
perature the data We're very scanty,
but it was found that the natives had
points on their skin specially sensitive
to cold, exactly as was the case with
Europeans.
AS to touch, when tested to see how
close the points of pair of compasses
must be put on the skin before they
ceased to be felt as two, their sensitive
ness was in general better than that
of the members of the expedition. As
to pain, there was consensus of opin-
ion that savages were less sensitive
than the Europeans; but there was
always the doubt whether they were
really able to bear pain with more for
titude. However, the conclusion that
the Murray islanders We're distinctly
less sensitive than the Europeans in
the expedition was supported not only
by their subjective statements, but
| also by object tests depending on the
| condition of the blood pressure. In
the discrimination of weight it was
curious that these natives, who had to
express il, and who, moreover, could
have had no practice, were more ac-
curate than practiced European, Fin
| ally DR.. Rivers, while commencing on
| the defective knowledge of some of the
senses he had treated and on the alb
| sence of comparative data, concluded
| that in general the sense organs OF
| the savage were not markedly superior
to those of the normal of average
European, and that the recorded in
| stances of apparent extraordinary
| acuteness were to be explained by his
habits of observation and specialized
| knowledge
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TOrnOrrOW'S Services
EniSnona1
Episcopal.

st. Luke's Parish-Rov. Rogers Israel, rector:
Rev. L. j. Haughton, senior curate; Rev. NJ B,
Nash, junior curate. Easter day.
st. Luke's church-6 a. M, holy communion;
1880 a. m, morning prayer, sermon and holy
communion; 730 p, m, evening prayer and
sermon; .l5 a. M, Sunday school Easter service
st. Marks, Dunmore-6.3O a. m., holy com.
munion; 730 p M, evening prayer and ser.
mon; 3 p. m, Sunday school Easter service.
East End Mission, Prescott avenue-7.3 80 p M
evening prayer and sermon.
Church of The Good Shepherd-Corner OF
Green Ridge street and Monsey avenue. Rev.
Francis II. Bateman, rector. Easter Sunday
Holy Communion at 7.30 a. M. morning prayer
iermon and Holy Communion at 1890 a. IN.
sunday school at p. M; evening prayer and
sermon at 7.S0 p. m. Special Easter music by
The vested choir All are welcome.
Grace Reformed Episcopal Church Wyoming
Wenue, below Mulberry street. Rev. George H.
Alrich, pastor-Prayer and praise service, 9.3O a
n; divine worship, 1880 a. m, and 7.30 p. m.
communion at morning service. Preaching by
he pastor. Morning, Christ Risen in Power,
Rom. I. 4; evening, "Millenial Blessings" Zech
nj, 1923. Sabbath school at 2.30 p. m,; Eastei
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Methodist Episcopal.

Elm Park church--Prayer and praise service
$50; preaching at 1880 a. m. by the pas
tor, c. NJ Gifiin, ID. d. Special music. At IL
M, half.hour Bible study in Sunday school
room Sunday school at and Epworth league
at $50 p. M At 7.S0 p. M. short address by
the pastor and special Faster music.
Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church-Corner Of
Monsey avenue and Delaware street. Rev. w.
G. Simpson, d. D., pastor. Devotional meet
ing of the Brotherhood of st. Paul at 9.30 a. /;
special Easter sermon by the pastor at 1880 a.
m. special Easter music prepared by the choir
for both morning and evening services. Sunday
school at 2.3O p. m "A fine Easter programme
will be rendered by the members of the school;
Senior Epworth League at $50 y. M. business
meeting Of the Brotherhood of st. Paul on the
second Tuesday evening of each month at 7.30
p. m. Seats free. Everybody welcome
Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Corner Cedar avenue and Cherry street F. p.
Doty, pastor. Services next Sunday. Sermon
by the pastor at 1890 a. IN. The choir will
render Easter music at the morning service. At
7.30 p. m., the Sunday school Easter missionary
service will be held. This will be a very in
tersting and profitable service for old and young.
Every one welcome.
Court Street Methodist Episcopal Church-G.
G. Lyman, pastor Easter service by the Sun
day school; missionary collection; baptism and
reception of members 1890 a m.; mems meet
mig, 8 p. m. ;, ADDRESS Dy pastor; JUNIOR League,
$780, Epworth League, $50 p. IN. At 7.3O the
choir will have charge Of an Easter song service,
| with recitations. Also q short address by the
| pastor. 1t will be well worth your coming To
| hear. Seats free. All welcome.
| Ash Street Nj, nodist Episcopal Church-Rev.
| o,ln II. Austin, pastor Morning sermon al
| 1890 O'Clock; subject, "The Resurrection. -
Glass meeting at l4.30 a. M. j. f. Masters
| leader; Sunday school at . p M. L. W. Stone
| superintendent; Epworth league at 645 p. m.
Mrs. NJ. Z. Martin, leader. Preaching of the
| gospel at 7.9o p. m. Seats free A cordial wei
| come to all.
| school at 2.30 p M, William Nixon, superin
| tendent. Preaching OF the gospel at $50 p. M
| Glass meeting at p. M, Frank Turner, leader
I All welcome.
Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal church
| Rev. James Benninger, pastor. Services on Sun
| day as follows: At 1890 the Sunday school will
| have charge of the Missionary programme; NJ
| Sunday school in the afternoon; Epworth leagu,
| service at $50; preaching at 7.30 subject, 'Tht
| Resurrection Of Christ" The choir will rende
| appropriate Easter music.
Lincoln Heights Methodist Episcopal church
Sunday school at p. m, Joseph Davis, super
| intendent; preaching service at p. m. An ap
propriate Easter service. Welcome to all.
Howard Place African Methodist Episcopa
| Church-Women's Day and special Faster eXCr
| cises. 1890 a. m. and 1.45 p M, special ser
| mon by the pastor and extra music. ESQ p. m
Easter programme by Sunday school, Rev. J
NJ. Gilmere pastor.
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Miscellaneous,

Blakcly Baptist church--Special Easter ser
vices, music and decorations. The pastor. Rev
David Spencer, d. D., will preach at 1890 Il.
m. on The Empty Sepulchre' and at 1.3o p
IN. on "The Empty Cemetery" Everybody cor
daily welcomed.
First Church Christ scicntisO-5l0 Adams
avenue, Scranton, Pa. Sunday school, ll,45 a.
M subject, probation After Death" Test-
monial meeting Wednesday evening at O'Clock
The church is also open every day during the
week. The Bible and all Christian Science lit
eTature is kept in its free public reading room.
Visitors and letters of inquiry are welcomed and
given courteous attention, and information ree.
Zion United Evangelical church, 1920 Capouse
avenue-Rev. J. W. Messenger, pastor. Sunday
school at 9.45 preaching, l0,45; subject, "Christ
Is Risen" and 7,S0 p. m, subject, knowledge
OF Resurrection Life" X. l.. c. r., $50 Sunday
evening; praker meeting, 7.30 Wednesday even
ing All seats free. Everybody welcome to all
services. There will be a union sunrise prayer
meeting at a. IN. on Easter morning.
All Souls Universalist church, Pine street,
between Adams and jefferson avenues-Rev, o,
r. Beardsey, pastor. Residence, 699 Adams
avenue. Morning service, 1880, subject, "Christ
in You, the Hope Of Gloryi" evening service,
730 subject, "The Redemptive Forces" Sunday
school after morning service, Mrs. 5. Benjamin,
superintendent; Y. p. C. U. meeting, led by
Prof. A. j. Donley, $50 p m; subject Easter
Sunday-Newness Of Life" The morning service
will be appropriate for Easter, consisting Of
admission of members to church, christening
children and communion service. special Eas'
ter collection will be taken. Invite your friends
to be present.
Calvary Reformed church, Monroe avenue and
Gibson street-Rev. Marion l.. Firor, pastor,
Service Sunday 1890 a, M, 7.S0 p. m. Holy
Communion at both services. Easter song SER
vice at night.
Free Methodist church-Seryiees in Finn
chapel, Penn avenue. Preaching by the pastor
Sunday at 1880 Q. m. and 7.SO p. M All are
welcome,
Il. n. Y. NJ. c. A.-There will be a special
] Easter service on Sunday afternoon at Si5 The
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EVANGELICAL Lutheran.


Easter sunday.--Gospcl, Mark 1918; Epistle,
I Cor. sos.
1t. Mark s. Washburn and Fourteenth streets
kev. -. L. Ramcr, Ph. D., pastor. Services 1870
a. M, 7.3O p. M, Luther League, 1S0 p. m. {;
Sunday school. II IN. Matin service at a. m.
Holy Communion at 1890 a. IN. The Sunday
school will celebrate the Faster festival at Nes-
per service.
Holy Trinity, Adams avenue and Mulberry street
Rev. G. q. Spiekcr, pastor. Services 1890 a..
M. 7.3O p. m, Luther league, $50 p M; Sun
day school, IL m. Meeting Of the Catechumcns
Monday, p m; Bible study, Wednesday, 7.4j
p. IN. Matin service at a. m. The Holy Com
munion will be celebrated at $50 A. m. pro-
grammc Of song and recitation will be rendered
by the Sunday school at Vesper service
St. Paul's Short avenuc-Rev. W. C. L. Lauer,
pastor. Services, TO- 80 a. M, 7.30 p. n Sunday
school, 2.30 p m.; Matin service, $50 a. M.
Celebration Of Holy Communion at the morning
service. The Sunday school will render an East
cr programme at Vesper service.
Zion, Miflin avenue-Rev T. +. Zizelman,
pastor. Services, 1890 a. M, Sunday school, 2 p.
IN. The Holy Communion will be celebrated.
Christ church, Cedar avenue and Birch street
Rev. James Witke, pastor. Services, 1880 a. M,
80 p. M, Sunday school, .. p. m. The Holy
Communion will be celebrated at the morning
service.
st. Peters, Prescott avenue-Rev John Ran
dolph, pastor Services, 1890 a. m, 7.30 p. M
Sunday school, . p. m. Celebration of the Holy
Communion at the morning service.
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church Of the
| General Synod. corner Madison avenue and Mu
| berry strcet-Rev. Luther Hess Waring, pastor
| $50 a. M, Sunday school; 1880 a. M, divine
| worship; Easter sermon, a'aent the Lords
| supper will be administered reception of mem
| bers into the church; Gas p. m, Young Peo
| pies Society of Christian Endeavor; 7.30 p. m.
the Sunday school will render its Easter anc
| church extension service.
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MUSICAL GOSSIP.

Mr. Henry p. Dreyer, who left Scranton some
time ago for Boston, Mass, and entered the
New England Conservatory of Music, at that
place, is winning for himself a reputation as
a bass soloist. At a concert recently he TOOK
the place of Mr.. Myron Whitney, the celebrated
basso, who unable TO appear, and sang the
solo that Mr.. Whitney was to have sung, namely,
Leporello's aria, "Madamina," from Mozart 8
Don Giovanni" and received many compliments
from critical musicians. Mr.. Dreyer studied voice
culture and singing incessantly during the years
of 1867 under Mr.. Alfred Wooler, Of this city.
Heaven Is Not Far Away" is the title Of a
sacred song published this week by Oliver Ditson
company, Boston, Mass. 1t is from the pen Of
Mr. Alfred Wooler solo tenor of the Elm ParS
church, this city. This is among the best Of
Mr.. Woolers sacred songs, being written for
tenor or soprano, and has very sweet and
flowing melody to the accompaniment of cNqui'
site harmonies, the climax being exceptionally
fine and effective.
Mr. Lawrence is well fixed for piano players,
having three--Mr. Vinal, Mr.. Wehner and W. c.
OFT, and all three rseful for band and Cr-
chestra, Mr.. Ninal playing alto and VIOLIN Mr..
Wchner playing baritone and violin, and Mr..
OFT cornet Mr.. Lawrence's new violinist, Mr..
Lilly, is also very fine sol claronetist, having
been solo carionetist several years with the
Iowa State band.
Il Il Il
The Liederkranz minstrcls are going TO Wilkes
Barre on April % in fine style They will have
special car; give a monster street parade, and
give the performance al the Nesbitt theator.
After the performance they will have dance at
the Liederkranz, OF Wilkes Barre. Lawrence's
band and orchestra, under direction Of w, C. Oft,
will furnish the music.
\ 4 II
Alfred Wooler's popular song, 'Mollie Love
YOU" will be sung by Mr.. Storm at the min
Stlels to be given by the Electric City Wheel
men in Mears' hall, May g.
II II Il
Bussler Ludwig, a German teacher, theofist
and writer on musical subjects, died in Betiu
on Jan. ls lie was born there in 1885
Il II Il
The JEFF De Angels Opera company, in the
"Jolly Musketeer," at the Lyoeum, will be
among the musical events OF rext week
4 Il 4
Binghamton is soon to be inflicted with
"Princess Ida," in the hands OF amateurs.
Nine Nordica will sing in Wilkes.Bare May Z
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Sunday School Lesson for April is.
The Daughter of Jairus Raised.
MARK v: 22-24; 35-43.
BY REV. J. e. GILBERT, D. D. LID,
Secretary of American Society of Religious Education

PARALLEL.-The passage for to-
days lesson, like that studied March
Is, covers events recorded in the writ
ings of two other evangelists. Matt.
ix:1S-19, 1925; Luke, v:21-2i, 35-43)
The account in the first gospel is brief
est, contradicting the theory OF some
who claim that Mark and Luke copied
from Matthew. while the main points,
those of chief interest, are to be found
in all three of the records. 1t is inter-
esting to note these correspondences.
When some matters are omitted and
others are related, greater importance
must attach to the latter, and the stu
dent should have this thought in mind
as he advances. 1t is also worthy of
comment that the three writers break
their narrative to insert an incident,
which, as it has no relation to the main
event, is not included by the lesson
committee in our present meditation.
REQUEST Oversees 90, 90, 24).-As
Jesus returned to Capernaum from that
memorable voyage on the lake, in
which He stilled the storm, He was
met at the shore by Jairus, one of the
| rulers of the synagogue. He came in
| an hour of extreme anxiety, asking
that his only daughter might be
healed, then lying at the point Of
death. In token of his earnestness he
| knelt down before the Master, an atti-
tude of reverence and prayer. Mark,
| i:40) The healing of the court official
| and of the servant of the centurion,
| there or in the immediate neighbor-
| hood, were sufficient to arouse the
faith of the suppliant in the ability of
the Savior to perform this miracle.
There was also this additional fact to
| strengthen his confidence that Jesus
had several times spoken in the Caper-
naum synagogue, and that with the
| consent and even invitation of this
ruler, and His words on all occasions,
had made a most favorable impression
upon those who heard.
| TIDINGS Verse 35).-The response
of Jesus to the rulers invitation was
prompt, and he set out for the house
of the dying girl, followed by great
company. The episode in the way
Verses % to 3D gave opportunity to
test and develop the faith of Jairus
but it does not come within the range
of our present thought. AS they pro-
ceeded, one who had fastened from the
house for the purpose brought the in
telligence that the daughter was dead
The intention was to terminate any
further effort in her behalf. The fatal
hour had come, and all was over. There
was no longer any need to trouble
Jesus with the matter. 1t was very
natural conclusion which any person
would reach under like circumstances
and the motive was kindly, viewed
from any standpoint. Death is ever tc
be regarded as a finality. We do what
we can for friends, but pause wher
life is extinct.
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quartette, under direction of Mr. W. j. Long,
will furnish music. The secretary will speak
on The Resurrection"
The Peoples Prohibition Church--Rev. DIR.
Bird, pastor. There will be regular preaching
services on Sabbath evening at 7.30 o'clock in
Morell hail. Breaker street, Green Ridge. Sub
ject Resurrection Anthems Amid the Shad.
ows of Death" All are welcome.
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Considerate Young Women.

Twigley-I don't think the Sands girls read
the funny papers
Snapleigh--Why?
Twigley-Well, was up there pretty late the
other evening and when | said in thanking Miss
Kate for singing for me, that her singing quite
carried me away none of them said she ought
to have sung earlier in the evening,
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Cause and Effect.

"Your engine makes queer coughing
sound" remarked the lounger
eyes, sir" said the boy temporarily in charge
Of the machinery. II guess it caught q cold
that's settled in its steam chest. Chicago
Tribune.
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RFFLECTIONS.-W was accom-
plished by this exercise Of power? ].
young life, that otherwise would
have terminated 81 opening of woman
hood, was prolonged, whose value
cannot be estimated. although with
little ground for conjecture some have
attempted to show the maiden's after
usefulness. .. JariUs and his wife, the
afflicted parents. have regained the
only domestic jewel, the brightest or
nament of their homes, and the seal of
their welded love. 3. Three apostles,
destined to act an important part m
establishing Christianity, have seen
what will confirm their faith in their
illustrious Master !. The masses OF
the people have learned that He has
come who is able to wipe away tears,
to restore broken households and loos-
on the bands of death. 5 Jesus Him
self has gained lustre to His name.
won place in grateful hearts. and Sc
cured satisfaction through doing good
the highest reward known among NOR
to1r
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! Religious....

carols and exercises Young Peoples Society Of
Christian Endeavor at $50 p. M Seats all free.
Strangers welcome. The Union Bible class for the
lesson study at rs D. m. evory Thursday.
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large choir of children will sing some Easter
hymns at both morning and evening services
and two or three good rccitations will also be
given by some of the Sunday school scholars.
Time of service 80 and 7.30 o'clock Sabbath
school at p. IN. Mr.. Chandler superintendent.
A cordial invitation is given to ALL
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MARK. v: 22-24; 35-43.

COMFORT Verse 36).-The tidings
must have carried the deepest sorrow
to the fathers heart. Doubtless he ex.
perienced a sudden shock which comes
only when hope departs. But the power
of Jesus had not been exhausted,
neither had it yet been applied. Death
was no serious obstacle to Him. He
came to be the conqueror of death, the
giver of life. (John, xi:25.) Some about
Him may have expected some new ex-
hibition of His power. Jairus himself,
after the pang of the first announce
ment had subsided, may have begun
to cherish a new hope, a faint spark
may have kindled in his breast, prom
ise that all was not lost. With infinite
tenderness Jesus turned to the grief
stricken man, even before he had op-
portunity to speak, and said, "Be not
afraid, only believe" Those assuring
words in such an hour were like cor
dial, causing the fainting to revive.
WITNESSES (Verse 3O.-With full
purpose of benevolence Jesus continued
his way to the house of Jairus. He de-
sired that his deed should be known,
that a salutary influence might there
by be eXerted upon the minds of all,
to the advantage of His cause. This
was not His primary motive. Confess
ing the divinity of Jesus we would ex-
pect Him to do good unto unfortunate
humanity, simply through the prompt
ing of a loving heart. But it was right
and proper that He should also have
regard to the kingdom which He came
| to set up. (John, Xiv:11) Hence on
this occasion, He selected three-Peter.
! James and John-to be witnesses OF
what might transpire, and dismissed
| all others. Matt, Xvii:1.) These men
| were favored in a similar way in sew
eral other instances. They were lead
ers of the three great divisions of the
church, and were therefore properly
chosen.
DERISON oversees IS and al.-On
reaching the home Of the ruler .,rcat
company of neighbors and friends were
found. among them those professionals
who, in eastern countries, are TO weer
and wall. and make noisy exhibitions
of grief. Here is one Of the marked
pecularities of the ancient world. Be-
fore Christ came death was the king
of terrors. 1t was regarded by al
classes as an unspeakable calamity
Little was known of future life, anG
that little was seldom proclaimed 10y
public teachers. When Jesus came
into the midst of those who made dem.
onstrations He chded them, asking The
reason for the tumult and declarine
that the maid was not dead but sleep
ing To Him death and sleep Were no
unlike. His words We're greeted witt
instant derision and laughter.
AIrTHORITN' (NerceS 40 and Al, -
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With utmost calnlness and conscious
dignity Jesus Immediately assumed the
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place of authority TO which He was
entitled by His superior worth as well
as by the invitation of Jarius. The
weeping, noisy crowd was ordered out
of the apartments (Acts, ix:i0). The
father and mother of the girl and the
three apostles were suffered to accom-
pany Him, and the six entered the
chamber of death. Five sympathetic
hearts were beating with mingled emo
tions of hope and faith as the door
was closed. and the silence was broken
by the mighty voice of Him who had
called Lazarus back to the home at
Bethany. "Talitha cumi." was all He
said. The words were not Greek, the
language spoken by the people, nor
Hebrew, the language Of Jewish rabbis,
but Syriac, destined to be vehicle of
thought in the early centuries of the
Christian era.
RESULT oversees AZ and 4S).--These
two words, "Damsel arise" awakened
the sleeper and restored the dead. The
Masters authority had been recog-
nized: His command was obeyed.
Once more the life blood coursed
through the veins. The girl arose un-
alded. Sne sat UP. Sne lelt inc
couch and walked. She was so per-
fectly restored that food was ordered
for her, that all the functions Of life
might proceed in their usual way.
! There could be no mistake about the
occurrence. Four men and one wo-
man, two of them parents, beheld it
all and were competent and glad wit
| nesses Of what transpired. But
though faith had sought the Master
and had clung to Him after the mes
sage of death, yet when that was ac-
compljshed which had been desired,
they who beheld their child alive and
WE'LL were greatly astonished. They
We're not prepared for such an instan-
taneous work.