The Republican journal., 1914-10-08

hose were run out and the fire completely
extinguished at 5 p. m after burning over
about two acres, mos thy dry underbrush Four
telephone poles were burned eff. Chester
Overlook. who has a cottage on the land ad-
joining the reservoir property. was burning
some brush near his cottage, which got be-
You'd his control.
THE GAME OF LIFE AND DEATH" Of Lin
coin R. Colcoro's new book, on sale by Mrs.
C. 4. Adams, the Bangor Commercial says:
Upon the appearance of Lincoln Colcords
The Drifting Diamond critics throughout the
country had great deal to say on the pictures
of the sea which it contained. MIR Coicord,
who spends much of his time at his home at
Searsport was compared to Conrad. to Steven
son and to others who have written of the sea
with much success. 1t is gratifying, therefore.
that il his new book. The Game Of Life and
Death. the briny deep furnishes the back
ground, in some instances the plot Itself, tor
each one of the II tales which it contains Coup
led with his own intimate knowledge and APP
probation OF the sea and the life of those who
live on It, knowledge and appreciation bred
in him through long line of sea- faring ances-
tors and fostered by his own tastes he has a
powerful style of writing. Vividness is.
perhaps. its distinguishing CHARACTERISTIC,
though fuency and peculiar feeling for words
also mark it!
The Game of Life and Death contains sew
eral stories any one of which would have been
sufficient to establish its creator as factor IN
the making of really interpretative sea iitera-
ture. There is, for example, the title piece.
very intense ma rrative which reaches CLIMAX
in game of cards between some Chinese pl-
rates and their English prey. This reveals,
Mr. Colcord not only as master of description,
but also as one having a keen insight into
Chinese character. 1t is an unforgetable bit
of writing. Following this come The Meas
ure of M an; The Leak de Long; A Story
of Sunda Straits; Thirst; An Incident of the
Pacific. and some six or eight others all equally
absorbing.l
EGATIoNAL CHURCH NOTES. "He
must increase: l must decrease" (John 3;3O)
These words Expressing the losing of self IN
the worhs of another do not signify defeat.
They describe a character of wisdom ana
strength. John was wise enough to appreciate
the worth of Jesus. strong enough to forget
self in service. Success is ever paradoXical,
In order to truly succeed man or an organlza-
ton must seek som ething greater and more
lasting than personal glory. Men come and
90. man goes on forever. Churches rise and
fall; Christianity is immortal. Many are TOO
little to be great; and he who thinks personal
success necessary will never fiud it, Seek the
blessednesss of we'll dong rather than personal
happiness that is vague and lhtai elpie Inc
blessedBess of the Beatitudes is ever In the
n-esept tense The Sermon the Mount is
as revolutionary as when Christ taught the
listening multitude. The world does not yet
comprehend blessedness in poverty, meek
ness. peace and persecution for righteousness.
Popularity and fame fade and are but the whim
of the restless crowd. Never can they be-
come the measure of actual worth. Strive to
he honorable and you will be honored Perfect
self respect is the approval of God. John, de-
creasing that Another might increase, was the
Friend making ready for the Bridegroom. .
Someone toied and sacrificed for US. All we
value has come from the past the gift of
parents, teachers and friends. We are the ser
wants of the future. Parenthood and friend
ship is not rewarded by applause. 1t is de-
creasing that another may increase 1t is
struggle, pain and toll for betterment. 1t not
an effort for self existence; but that another
may live Thus must Christians get outside
of self, be strong for the weak. Each must
live for all and all for EACH Those who con.
slider that the world owes them honor achieve
little, even tho they break lot single COM
maudment Their lives small and I'm.
worthy. In the shell of an Egyptian mummy,
grains OF wheat were found. Wonderfully
preserved. they seemed perfect kernels; but
when tested by planting it was seen that they
were as empty as the tomb from which they
came Many people are content to be merely
saved; but oh. !" how hollow and useless. Grains
| of fertile wheat even tho they be scattered
by the wayside will spring into life. Lost fol
time in darkness they will seek the light. Il
is the well doors who will hear "Well DONE
They must decrease; but oh what an increase
in the harvest of God. Next Sunday will be
observed by all the classes of the Sunday
school excepting the Urinary as "Rally Day"
Sides have been chosen and lively COMPETE
ton is going on to see which will do the more
recruiting this week. All class members are
urged to be present, and cordial welcome is
extended to all not already affiliated with some
Sunday school to be enrolled at this time. A
count will be made and the side that has in
creased the more will be entertained at the
vestry by the losing side the following Friday
evening If you are not already wearing e
a Rally Day button ask some member OF the
| school present last Sunday to give you one
Come with it on next Sunday and help increase
| the count.