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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-24
Sunday Morning Talk
The Contagion of Good Cheer.

Can a person be cheerful even if he is
not happy" asked a bright young woman
the other day. And ought he. to felgn
cheerfulness when he is at heart unhappy!
Now this particular young woman is one OF
the most constantly cheerful persons ever
knew 1t seems as if it were as easy and
natural for her to be sunny-faced from
morn till eve as for good many OF the rest
of us to be glum. And yet she leads rather
a monotonous life, most of her time and
strength being given to the care OF two
lively and sometimes eXacting little chill
dren But her question made me think Tor
the first time that what those about her
have always considered rare natural gilt
may be not a matter of temperament only,
but of patient cultivation also. We see only
the beautiful product. She alone and Goa
know the self-discipline and the struggle.
And though there may be times when she
has to feign happiness, l really think that
she has come into the possession of more
than the ordinary persons share of the gen.
une article.
And so 1 would say eff you can't be hap
DIV. seem to be happy, and the chances are
that you will soon be really happy. Al
least we can initiate the man who early in
life established the rule that he would force
himself to be happy until 10 o'clock in the
morning If he succeeded up to that point,
the problem took care of itself usually for
the rest of the day. There was once a man
of whom the dwellers in the same house
said that he always came down to breakfast
looking as if he had just inherited fortune.
One reason why children are so charming
is that they are happy, as a rule. A merry
child in a household radiates good cheer. An
English poet speaks of glad and winsome
child as
-. silver stream
Breaking with laughter from the lake divine
Whence all things how.
Why should man or woman outgrow
this mood of good cheer? The crucial ques-
ton is what kind of front will we show to
sakes, an attitude of hope and cheer? 1t is
good for a man every now and then to
shake himself free from the things that de-
press and annoy him and say, resolutely:
''Uncertain as is the way~before me, UNI
pleasant as are my surroundings, difficult
as is my problem, reruse to let the DIM,
culties and irritations sour my spirit, spoil
all my good times, blind me to the giories OF
earth and sea and sky, deaden me TO the
simnIe delights of every day, the music OF
children,s laughter, The solace OF great
hooks the blessings of friendship, the spieh-
aid achievements of he men and women
who are helping the world. or, many anu ah
chiefly, to the eternai soooneS" Va wv ~
Father Almighty.
cncb an attitude Is Of incalculable value
20 the man himself. Think too, what II
means to others. l worked once in an office
with a young man of moderate abilities, but
who was the incarnation of sunshine. The
more brilliant men there were respected,
but be was loved by all. from manager to
office boy, and when he left to take another
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-24
A Homemade Sun Dial.

From Indoors and Out
1t was from Mrs. Earle's charming vol
ume roses and sun dials that we first
guessed what it was that lacking on
our lawn. Given big stone house, family
Tudor, a vista of lawn closed by screen
of lilac and hydrangea and privet, and a
taste for the things of yesterday, it was
perhaps, surprising that We should not
sooner have hit upon it. At all events, it
was now obvious that we must have a sun
DIAL and as elder brother claimed the
only ancestral dial the family could boast
it was equally obvious that the instrument
must be bought made. The former alter
native was soon dismissed. Buy one of
those cast-iron. ready-made, bargain-coun-
ter dials?" said my brother scornfully.
Not while l own a penknife and a shin
gle!'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-24

From the New York Evening Post
About 100000 new pianos were made last
year by American manufacturers accord
ing to the official figures. Obviously, moth
ing could have been more futile than the
fears that this industry would be damaged
by the automobile mania or the great out
put of musical monographs. No doubt
these had their effect; but 1t was more
than counterbalanced by the vast number
of instruments needed to go with the me-
chanical piano players" the demand for
which is now being supplied by more than
seventy riva! makers. There are many
have thought of buying a piano had not
the application of the perforated-r prin-
ciple enabled them, after an hours ex.
perience' to play pieces which, by the old
method, would have required wears Of daily
drudgery. '
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-24
LUTHER LEAGUE
CENTRAL ORGANIZED

AT an enthusiastic meeting of young peo-
Nil. held March L. in Zion Lutheran Church
The first stops were taken toward perma-
uently organizing the young people of the
Lutheran churches in Washington into
central body connected with the Luther
League of America. At this meeting
constitution was adopted. under which the
organization is known as The Luther
League Central of the District of Column
bia." Other business was transacted, but
the time was insufficient to complete the
organization. Rev. /. o. Baker OF the
Church of the Atonement addressed the
meeting on the work of the Luther League
Another meeting was held last Monday
evening March Is, in st. Marks Lutheran
Church. at which the organization was
completed and the following officers were
elected: President, H. X. Fellinger; vice
president George \. Huttel; second vice
president Miss DorOthea Lustg; record
ing secretary, Harvey y. Benner; treas
urer George Koehler. corresponding sec
Rotary. u. y. klapp-
T. r Ebert of New York city, editor of
the Luther League Review, the official or
gan of the Luther League of America, was
present at this meeting and made an ad-
dress. a social recess was taken before al
jnurnment, during which the members OF
the various societies represented formed a
closer acquaintance, and had an enjoyable
time
The organization is at present composed
of the Luther Leagues of st. Johns, lions,
ST. Marks and the Church of the Atone
men, and it's objects are TO bring together
the young peoples societies of the Lutheran
churches in the city for the purpose OF
promoting their growth and strengthening
their influence by conferences and co-opera-
ton: to bring them into closer association
with the national organization; to encour-
age the formation OF young peoples socie-
ties in all Lutheran congregations in the
city and to promote friendly spirit of in
terCourse among the members of the local
societies
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-24
Y M C.. A. Notes.

At the third biennial conference of Young
Mems Christian Associations in the District
and Maryland, which is being held in Ha-
gerstown yesterday and today. Edward w.
Hearne general secretary of the Wash
ington association. will preside over the
discussion of religious work, and c. E.
Beckett. physical director of this city. over
the physical work discussion.
Harry W. Arnold. director of religious
work in the Washington Y. NJ. c. A, is
attending the state conference OF secre-
taries and directors OF North Carolina at
Wilmington this week Mr.. Arnold will
conduct the presentation of religious work
problems and methods
One hundred and twenty-five Of the boys
department members closed the Bible study
season with supper Friday evening. The
enrolment in the classes this season has
exceeded that OF any previous season, ana
the work is said TO have been altogether
the most satisfactory. An address was
made by Brother Wills of Detroit, Mich,
in which he illustrated how much there is
in a lump of coal and argued from the Won
derful power and beauty in a piece of coal
TO the higher values in the life OF boy.
He was heartily applauded throughout his
talk.
over a thousand colored men listened to
the address OF Commissioner mcfarland
last Sunday afternoon in the True Reform
ers Hall In his address before the colored
branch of the Young Mems Christian AS
sociaton the Commissioner, after congratu-
lating the members on the admirable way
in which they are proceeding to secure a
new building for the work OF this branch,
said:
Speaking not as vice president of the
Young Mems Christian Association Of
Washington. and not as a member OF the
international committee OF the Y. NJ c. A
OF North America, but for the time being
as the president OF the government of
Washington, want to say that what You
are doing is not only a religious duty, but
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-24
Egypt's Boom.
From the Springfield Republican.

TVIH IIIt SPrIHgntIu NtpuDIIcah.
Egypt is having a boom. and that ex-
plains in part the old mystery where all the
gold goes to. There is a crazy land spec
ulation in Cairo the cotton crop is increas-
ing at good prices, and the area of arabic
land is increased by the new Nile DAM
Rain is more common, from the same
cause, and gold is being boarded in the
oriental way usual when times are good
consular report says that nearly $50
100000 was sent from London last Octo-
Der. but II has all been absorbed The
sellers of the cotton crop have the money
boarded in their houses. The gold beaters'
bazaar is crowded all the time. and 1t Is
estimated that each week many pounds
sterling in gold coin are melted or beaten
into bracelets, necklaces and chains. That
gold is always boarded in Egypt is proved
by the fact that some George Ill sovereigns
are coming into circulation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-24
The Monument to Ibsen.
From the Minneapolis Journal.

From the Minneapolis Journal.
On peaceful spot in Our Saviour's church
ward at Christiana the remains OF Henrik
Ibsen were returned to the earth on June
/, 1906.
few days ago Dr. Sigurd Ibsen, the
poets son. in honor OF his father, raised
worthy bauta. The grave Is entirely COW
cred by a stone, which bears the name Of
Henrik Ibsen and the date of his birth and
his death. The high stone bears a miners
hammer, indicating the laborlous work of
Henrik Ibsen, the great miner of human
character. The wreath at the foot of the
stone is Of bronze, tribute from Italy,
placed on his grave by the officers and
sailors of an italian man-of-war that visited
us last summer.
Hail to the man to whose honor his son
raises a stone by the roadside" runs a line
In an old Morse poem. This noble bautA
goes far to confirm the truth OF 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-24
Woman's Rights in War.

From L. P.'s Weekly, London.
Admiral Rodney, in a hot action with
the French, was amazed to see a woman
helping to serve one of the guns. What
on earth brings you here?" he shouted.
please, your honor. I'm here in place
of my husband. who is down in the cock
pit having his wouno looked after. Do
you think, your honor, I'm afraid of them
frog eaters?" Rodney said no more then
and there: but after the action he sent
for her aft and asked: What business
have you on board at all?" She was dumb
and troubled, till he added: ''Well, you
are brave lass, and here's ten guineas
for supplying your husbands place gall
lantly."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-24
How Animals Blush.
New Orleans Times-Democrat.

From the New Orleans Times Democrat.
Animals blush as girls g. but 1t is fear
and not modesty that in their case causes
the thrush of blood
Horses blush in their ears, especially in
the left ear. When a horse l. frightened its
left ear will be found very hot and swollen
This is also true of rabbits
Cows and all other cloven-footed animals
blush just above the fetlock. Dogs blush in
their tails. When a dog is frightened its
tail bushes so that il hangs limp the dog
having absolutely no control over 1t.
Insects blush in their antennae.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-24
Coughing in Church.
the British Medical Journal.

From the British Medical Journal
The muse of history has not felt it be-
meath her dignity to record the fact that
in 1927 Paris was visited by an epidemic
of influenza of such severity that sermons
had to be given up because the preachers
voice was drowned by the coughing of the
congregation. We do not know whether
the modern churchgoer has a respiratory
mucous membrane of greater sensitiveness
than his medieval homologue, but 1t is GER
tain that he often browns the voice of the
speaker without the excuse of influenza
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-24
British Charity.
From the London onlooker.

From the London Onlooker.
When the Jamaican disaster occurred the
only financial help from this country came
from a mansion house fund When the
labor member, Mr.. VIII Crooks asked for
help for Woolwich after the window break
ing explosion at the arsenal the other day,
the chancellor of exchequer promptly sent
$4,000. Comment Is needless.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-24

position there was a general feeling of loss
and of gloom. Coming out of a restaurant
last week. my companion called my atten-
ton to the young man who helps people
find seats and remarked: He'll be Pres
ident some day Why / asked. Be
cause he is always so pleasant" was the
reply
l came across this new beattude recently,
with which / close: BLESSED are the cheer
makers, for they shall be called sons of the
morning" THE PARSON
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-24
For Five O'Clock Tea.

From the jewelers. Circular.
Mounted in somewhat high rectangular
silver frame. with handle at the top, are
six dainty cups for o'clock tea, each cup
set in an Individual frame above silver
receptacle for the accompanying sandwich
or cake the whole arrangement being In a
most convenient form for carrying.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-24

Does a man outside a hospital for the
mentally diseased suppose that the money
of the larger part of this nation would, by
the men who control it. be put into the
charge of rogues and thieves? Honesty in
Wall street is always valued. 1t is i'm
peratively demanded To this fact the " all
Street Journal in a number of articles, has
recently given clear and emphatic .testi-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-24
Dolv QlQeek.
Most Important Season of Christian Year Begins To-
day, Palm Sunday.

Palm Sunday. the beginning of holy
week the most solemn period of the Chris
tian church year and the last week OF the
Lenten season, Is being celebrated today
In the Roman Catholic. Protestant Episco-
pal and other churches the events proceed
ing the crucifixion will be concentrated
in an especial manner. AS the penitentai
season draws to a close communicates OF
Christian churches seek by contrition ana
spiritual mourning to do penance Ana as
the solemn anniversary of the passion OF
the Savior comes nearer the church owens
upon those prayers and hymns that have
especial and direct reference to the death
of Jesus and His atonement.
From many choir lofts in Washington
TODAY and the succeeding days of the week
appropriate music will be sung and listened
TO with Christian devotion. Directors or
choirs have for some days back been pre-
pairing programs for holy week-some more
pretentious than others, according to their
respectiye facilities and demands-while
clergymen are announced for sermons OF
moro than ordinary moment. Today and
fine succeeding DAYS until Easter mark the
grand finale of the most solemn and I'M
portant period in the Christian calendar,
and they will be signalized by ceremonies
of surprising Importance in relSlous cir
cles.
Palm Sunday takes its name from the
ceremony performed on this day of blessing
palms after which. in some cases. process
sion is made to honor the triumphant entry
of the Savior into Jerusalem. five days
before his crucifixion. This practice has
grown in popularity and palms are carried
by increasing numbers with each year Inc
Christians of today Ike to follow the eX-
ample of the faithful people in the time OF
the Savior. who paid their sincere homage
to Jesus and received Him with acciama-
ton.
In many churches, particularly the Ro-
man Catholic ones. the history of the pas
sion is either recited or sung. In some in
stances the passion is Chanted by three
clergvmen one of whom takes the part OF
the evangelist. narrator. another that
of the synagogue. and the third that of the
Savior. Therefore the Gospel on TINS daS
is the longest in the church year
\ particularly solemn feature of the foly
week devotions in Roman Cash olir churches /
is the office of tenelrac, which IS sung !
Wednesday. Thursday and FrdlE. rms |
Office consists of the mathis and lauds of |
the last three days and is either recited or |
chanted during which fourteen yellow |
lights mounted triangular candle |
stick are cXtinGu,shcd, one by one. after |
each psalm leaving only the white one at
the summit lighted. Also at the END or !
.,vcry second verse OF the "BenedictuS
cra Of ;he lights on the altar is put out,
til ap are extinguished. This eStnguish-
ment Of the lights is meant to typlfE the (
abandonment of the Savior during his
passion. He is represented by the Whlte |
candle at the top of the candlestick, winch |
during the "Miserere' is taken from the
triangular stand and concealed BEHIND the |
altar until noise is made by the chant |
ers at the end of the office, intended to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-24

signify the convulsed state of nature at the
death of Christ when it is brought forth
again and replaced on the candlestick
whence ii was taken. This is meant as a
sign that the divinity of the Savior was
never separated from His humanity.
Next Thursday is celebrated by Christian
peoples in memory of the Savior's last
supper, when He instituted the sacrament.
The day is known as Maundy-Thursday,
so-called from the first word of the anthem,
"Mandatum,' etc. John, viii:34 Il give
you a new command that you love one an
other l have loved YOU This is sung
Thursday in the Catholic churches. In by
gone times prelates began al this point, the
ceremony of washing the feet of the faith
full in imitation of Christ washing the feet
of His disciples before He instituted the
sacrament.
During the Gloria" of the mass on this
day the sanctuary bells are rung, after
which they and the other bells about edi-
fees are silent until the same part of the
mass Holy Saturday, to honor the silence
of the Savior during His passion. Bishops
on this day consecrate holy oils which are
used in the administration of the sacra-
ments. The faithful also visit various
churches, when the sacred host, consecrated
for the office of the following day, is ex-
posed at decorated repositories. There is
pous practice among Catholics of visiting
at least three churches on this day. 1t is
declared that a generation ago the Catholics
of Washington were accustomed to make
these visits foot further repara-
ton, but with the coming of expeditions
street car facilities this practice has been
abandoned. 1t is. however. one Of the most
faithfully observed of all Catholic customs.
Good Friday is held in reverential awe.
The Savior, Crucified, is the great subject
that engrosses the attention of millions on
this day, and for this end the Christian
world reads such lessons and tracts re-
offered up for all sorts of persons, to
show that none are excluded from the Suf-
frageS of salvation.
After Holy Week comes Easter with it's
joyful celebration of the resurrection. 1t
comes earlier than usual this year, falling
on the 31st of March In this connection
it may be stated that March % is the ear
lest date on which Easter may occur
Though becoming more and more noted as
an occasion OF great sartorial display, it is
first and foremost the most solemn of the
festivals which the Christian church cele-
brates The passion of the Savior is COM
memorated with tears and works of pen
ance. only to celebrate the more joyfully
the mysteries of the resurrection. Its i'm
portance in the Christian calendar is con-
tirmed by st. Paul, who declares that the
mystery of the resurrection marked the
foundation of Christianity, saying: IF
Christ has not risen again, your faith is
vain"
1t has also from time mmemorial been
styled the day which the Lord hath
made" it being the day of his triumph
over the power of his enemies and the dark
ness of the tomb. The principal disposition
of the devout Christian on this day con-
sists in renewing his faith in the truths of
his religion and his hopes to share one day
in the glory of the Savior.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-24

One hears many stories in the east con-
corning independent missions. without sub
stantial and responsible bodies back of
them at home. Especially are tales told of
the faith missions Jealous and unquali-
fled enthusiasts come out on faith" and
the other missionaries and foreigners have
to support them to keep them from starving
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-24

aries concerning the evil lives of non mis-
sionary foreigners are as unfounded as
many of the criticisms which the latter
make of the missionaries Investigation re-
veals the fact that in Tientsin more effort
is put forth in behalf of the moral welfare
of the Anglo-SaXon young men and for the
reclamation of those who have strayed, by
the non-missionary residents than by the
missionaries themselves.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1907-06-28
CONTRACT for the Supply and
Use of School Text Books
Besesn DE maa Book Company e Nes Yo Cincinnati and Chicago
ID Successors and Assigns. ard de sard Of County Commissioners

ed during the period of their
adoption.
It is further agreed that when
ever the state of South Dakota
shall have published a sufficient
number of text books used in
the public schools of the state,
to supply the schools of any
county in the state, upon
notice given by the Gov
ernor to the county auditor of
any county, this contract shall
be void as far as it relates to such
books. and the county au ditor
shall Immediately notify the said
American Book Company.
Platte, s. D. June IL, 1907.
The Board of Education met
at the Office of the County Sup
erintendent, and on motion
adopted the following list OF
school text books for the ensu-
ing five years.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1907-06-28

OF Charles Mix county South
Dakota, this 18th day of june
1907. In consideration OF the
adoption of school text books
named below. By the Board of
Education of Charles Mix count y
S. D., and their uniform use in
the schools of said county for
the term Of five years:
1t is hereby agreed by the
American Book Company, its
successors or assigns, that it
will sell the said books to the said
board of county commissioners,
or its authorized agents, at the
net contract price, annexed,
transportation to be paid by
purchaser.
II is further agreed that the
quality OF binding, paper and
general mechanical execution of
the said books shall be maintain.
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1t is hereby certified that at q
regular meeting of the County
Board of Education of Charles
Mix County, South Dakota, held
at Platte. s. D., June II, 1907,
In pursuance of the law govern
ing the selection of school text
books the above named text
books were adopted for the use
In schools Of said county for
five years, TO be supplied on the
terms an above stated.
Dated June IL, 1907.
Olivia Heron.
President County Board Of
Education.
Fred ]. Gibson,
Secretary County Board of
Education.