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best of all that we have and all tnat VIC
are.
Honor the Lord with all thy sub
stance and with the first fruits OF all
thine increase: so shall thy barns oe
filed with plenty and thy presses shall
burst out with new wine"
Delay not to offer to God the first
! fruits of thy substance, of thy time and
of thy strength. Delay leads to denial.
The more convenient season never comes.
Christianity is not left to our convenience
of time or season for its acceptance. Now
is the accepted time. Bring unto the
Lord this day thine offering, for ye know
not what another day may bring forth.
Neglecting the present opportunity. in
expectation of another. is the suggestion
| of the evil one, who seeks to cheat US OF
all our time.
In the Christian Church the festival OF
Whitsunday is observed on the fiftieth
day after Easter. in commemoration OF
the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the
apostles and of the miraculous powers
which were then conferred upon them
The visible appearance Of hery cloven
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@rate Reformed Congregation 0Mel1onres
Keb. q. q. Ran1k to pastorate

may be continued under their leader
ship.
Rev. Mr.. Ranck was the next speaker He
comes to Washington under d deep sense
of responsibility in assuming the leader
ship of the congregation He expressed
a prayerful desire to abor in such a way
as will rebound to the greatest glory OF
God, and pleaded for the hearty co-opera-
ton of every member of his congregation
in his efforts to do this. He urged his
members to bear patiently with his short
comings in the spirit that ministers are
only human and therefore not infallfble
He mentioned how he has been struck
with the cosmopolitanism of his congre-
cation, but withal its spirit of unity. He
also paid a tribute to the latent ability he
had discovered and to the universal de-
sire on its part to aid and cooperate with
him in every way to make his pastorate 4
rich harvest for the ingathering of souls.
Rev. L. +. Zinkham said il was his
special privilege and pleasure to address
his remarks to Mrs. Ranck. He spoke OF
the difficulties and responsibilities OF the
minister's wife, SAYING that without
good wife there cannot be a good minis
ter At the close of his remarks. in be-
half of the congregation. he presented
Mrs Ranck with q. beautiful bunch of
roses saying that they typified love and
goodwill.
Mrs Ranck responded briefly. express
ing desire for every member of the con-
gregation TO feel at liberty at any time to
visit at her home. and to feel that "A cor.
dial welcome always awaits every ona
there. She expressed her deep apprecia-
ton to the members for their thought
fulness and tokens of love in the shape of
the floral tribute and bespoke an earnest
desire on her part TO personify the vir-
tues as symbolized by the rose.
Rev. w. w. Barnes. president of the
Federation of Ministers of the District OF
Columbia extended welcome on the
part of the ministers of the city to the Co
worker who has come into their midst.
He spoke with pleasure of the crumbnc
of denominational barriers. and said that
so far have We progressed in this direc-
ton that he would welcome the new min
lister not as pastor of another denomina-
ton, but as a felow-laborer in the vine
yard of the Lord.
Representative \. r. Brodbeck of Penn
sylvana, a member of the General synod
of the Reformed Church, and one who
is interested in an its activities. spoke
of the pleasure it gave him to devote
part of his time and energy to the serv-
ice of the Lord. and said that if he We're
to have to make a choice between his
political and religious activities he would
assuredly choose the latter.
Refreshments were served near the
close Of the evening.
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Russian Drelate geahfs Amerira
ann Goes to kiStfneh
Most Rev. Platon Rozdestoensky to Leave American
Post for Important Home See.

The Most Rev Platon Rozdestoensky.
who for the last seven years has been
archbishop Of the Russian holy orthodox
archdiocese Of the Aleutian Islands and
North America, has been transferred by
the holy synod at st. Petersburg to the
archdiocese of Kishenev. in Bessarabia,
one of the most important sees in Rus
sia.
He will leave New York for his new
post Tuesday. A farewell service in his
honor will be held tomorrow morning in
the Russian Cathedral. on 9th street be-
tween Madison and 9Th avenues. in the
metropolis.
The archbishop came to America from
the diocese Of Kev. where he was not
only the bishop Of that diocese, but also
rector Of the academy. He also was a
member of the second duma of Russia
In the negotiations between the United
States and Russia because of the abroga-
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two Enthusiastically an innovation, and
most expensive one, but novelty one
must have. The trains were attached at
the shoulder or few inches below, un-
der a big bow of white satin, and trains
and bow, attached to the formal gown by
snap fasteners, may be removed when
the youthful matron desires to wear her
wedding gown as a dancing frock later
on-a commercially practical idea
One train-the upper one-is Of the su-
perb ivory-white nocturne satin, which is
unlike ordinary satin in that it's surface
is slightly repousse, an effect that gives
the fabric great richness and beauty in
high light. The lower train is Of lace,
matching the tunic. and the bodice is en-
tirely of lace. as is the fashion now in
wedding gowns, a bodice of the bridal
satin being most unusual this year.
neglige, showing the new long tunic.
There were two garments to the negli-
ge, an under one of very soft, thin
daphne silk cut to the lines of the nat
ural figure and slightly clinging at bust.
waist line and hip. At the foot the silk
slashed to the knee at both sides to show
an accordion plated lace petticoat be-
meath. Over this thin pink silk slip hung
a second slip of pale pink indestructible
voile, which is a chifony voile with de-
Sirable wearing qualities for negfige.
The overtunic fell ten inches short OF the
edge of the silk one and was at least two
and a half yards wide though the full
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Bishop 9. # Berrp @ibes
Rfasons for Ghangelism Ul0e
Methodist Episcopal Prelate Tells Conference in
Detroit That Newspapers Are Responsible.

Bishop Joseph F. Berry of Philadel-
phia. speaking before the commission
on evangelism Of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church, at a conference in De
troit last week gave grounds for his
belief that there is a rising tide of
evangelism"
He gave five reasons.
First" said Bishop Berry. the en-
listment of the secular press. Some OF
the great daily papers of this country
have become powerful evangelistic al
lies. From many Of them liquor adver-
tisements have been banished. In many
Of them there are almost no sensation
al and shocking details Of crime. The
space given up to the activities Of the
church is larger than that given to
most other matters.
1--WE have in Philadelphia the best
daily papers in the republic. and their
tone is distinctly moral. We had been
debating for months a proposition to
invite Mr. Sunday to come to Phtla-
delphia. A strong minority of our min
listers was opposed to it.
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One hundred and fifty members and
friends Of Grace Reformed Church. 18th
and o streets northwest, attended by
Col. Roosevelt during his occupancy of
the presidency. gathered in the Sunday
school room of the church Wednesday
evening. May 81, to extend welcome to
Rev. Henry H. Ranck of Reading. Pa.
who has just been installed as it's pastor
in succession to the late Rev. Dr. John
NJ. Schick. Col. Roosevelt sent a tele-
gram expressing regrets at his inability
to attend.
The exercises of the evening were in
charge Of Mr.. Wilmer E. Moody. who
acted as chairman of the meeting. He
welcomed those present. in behalf of the
consistory of the church, saying that
this was deemed peculiarly appropriate
way Of ushering Rev. Mr. Ranck into his
new work. serving. as it does, the double
purpose of assuring him Of the welcome
that awaits him by his fellow-laborers
in the gospel and the people Of his con-
gregation.''
He then presented Mr.. H. M. Shook.
superintendent of the Sunday school.
who extended a welcome to the pastor
on the part OF that organization He
briefly outlined the growth Of the Sun
day school from its beginning as mis-
sion school, when 1t occupied but one
room in a little building, until today
when it occupies a substantial church
building to which has recently been
added a commodious and up-to-date Sun
day school building, and a modern So
cial room. He carried his hearers into
the future. drawing a word picture OF
the building being too small to accom-
modate the enrolment He bespoke an
earnest desire on the part Of the Sun
day school to uphold the hands of the
new minister in his efforts to advance
the kingdom of God.
He was followed by the Rev. J. d.
Buhrer of the First Reformed Church.
who spoke feelingly Of his long and in
innate association as coworker with
DR.. Schick. and said that in the death
of the latter he had lost a close and
dear friend whom he could never for
get He spoke with pleasure Of the
close relationship and mutual good
will that exists between the con-
gregations of the two churches,
and paid a tribute to the spirit Of unity
and enthusiasm that characterizes the
congregation which Rev. Mr.. Ranck takes
charge Of He closed by extending the
new minister a cordial welcome as the
leader of a sister congregation. and as
sured him Of his earnest desire that the
spirit of fraternalisfn which has always
existed between the two congregations
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ton of the treaty between the two coun-
tries the archbishop. when his country
was assailed, was not disturbed by the
heated words of fiery politicians.
He has been. 1t is pointed out, great
worker. His archbishopric takes in the
whole of the United States. Canada,
Alaska and IAe Aleutian Islands. and
there is no corner of his archdiocese
that he mas not been in. He has added
to the parishes organized under his prede-
cessor. Archbishop Tikhon. now arch
bishop of Wilma, Russia, one hundred new
ones.
This work does not include his over
sight of other national Holy Orthodox
churches which are not Slavic.
The Russian Seminary Of Minneapolis
was transferred by him to Tenf1y, N. ].
In east New York. in Kings county. he
opened a home for Russian orphans OF
North America He also brought into ex-
istence the Russian Immigrant Society in
New York, which has a home and chapel
at No SAT East 14th street, Manhattan.
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"The North American became con-
vinced that these pastors did not un-
derstand Mr. Sunday, and ought to see
him in action. Hence, the publisher
chartered a special train and took $50
pastors to Scranton. where the evange-
list was at work. and kept them there
for two days When they returned al
most every man was enthusiastic for
Mr.. Sunday, and we have just invited
him to come to our city early next
year. When the press co-operates in
this field of evangelism. is it not Won
derful step in advance?
But another hopeful sign is the mar
velous progress of reform. Take the
war on machine politics. and on graft,
land the demand for better men in pub
lie office. Look at the temperance re-
FORM
Other reasons cited by the bishop
were the progress in interdenomina-
tional cooperation, the current reac-
ton toward conservatism in biblical
Interpretation and the spread Of
evangelism in colleges.
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The modern Hebrews celebrate the
Pentecost for two days. They adorn
their synagogues and their dwellings with
towers. The services in the synagogues
include readings from the Pentateuch and
prophets bearing upon the festival, and
q discourse in praise of the law. 1t is
a special time of thanksgiving for the
bounties of nature and Of grace. and for
grateful acknowledgment of blessings.
Gods Word places great emphasis on the
duty of rendering unto Him the first
fruits of all our increase.
Thou shalt not delay to offer the first
Of thy ripe fruits and of thy liquors
the first born of thy sons shalt thou give
into Me. Likewise shalt thou do with
hine Oxen and with thy sheep. I.
Nj the best of the oil, and all the best of
he wine and of the wheat. the first fruits
= them which they shall offer unto the
GSrd, them have / given thee"
kiod is the first and best and to Him
she first and best must be given.
He conditions our prosperity on our
recognition of His claim To the first and
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even gathers. The pleated tunic is particu-
larly smart, but usually the pleats are
rather shallow ones and are taped under
meath to within a few inches Of the bot
tom.
Whatever the line of the tunic, how
ever, the rule for the skirt beneath is
capable Of no variation. It must be ex-
tremely narrow and extremely plain, sug-
gesting more than anything else a wide
trouser-leg into which both feet have
been thrust. Some OF these skirts cannot
measure more than a yard around and
the mincing step Of their wearers is al
most like the tripping gait Of the little
Geisha maid in her narrow kimono and
sandals.
How a woman in one Of these narrow
skirts can get into a trolley car is more
than ever the problem of the uninitiated.
OF course, the feet are much in evidence,
and footwear Is correspondingly dainty
and coauettish The buttoned boots OF
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Most of the smart black frocks one sees
are of black pussy willow taffeta. Such
frocks with very long tunics, huge sash
bows and line of small buttons running
straight down from neck to knee at
back or front are exceedingly chic The
collars worn with them-of organdie,
white tulle or very fine machine embroid-
ery-lend great eclat to these simple black
taffeta frocks, and when the hat is a
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Long Tunic Frock of Voile.

G IMPLE as it is. this blue-and-white
- frock could hardly be matched for
effectiveness The bodice. opening over
a chemisette of sheer organdie. and the
hem-deep tunic are Of blue and white
striped indestructible voile. while the
very narrow skirt is of the same voile in
pure white. Across the front of the
chemisette. in the bodice opening. is drawn
a broad, soft blue ribbon The slightly
shaped girdle is of blue velvet. Under the
trimming of three big pearl buttons the
girdle closes with invisible snap fasteners.
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tiny affair of black straw with one deep
red rose perched over the brim in front
the costume could hardly be matched for
coquetry and striking effectiveness.
In the thinner dresses Of cotton weave
for summer afternoons the long tunic Is
also seen, though such costumes still
show a preference for the gay. beruffled
short tunic, or two f1aring tunics mounted
one above the other. A lingerie frock
in mind at the moment has a narrow
skirt Of all-over machine embroidery on
fine, soft null The tunic Is of sheerest
batiste. gathered at the waist under a
wide, girlish sash, and Is trimmed with
five little lace-edged rufiies set five inches
apart The waist has long sleeves and a
deep collar of the machine embroidery
outlines a v neck
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Smart Tunic Frock of Silk and Serge

TWO fabrics in combination are smart
1 er than one used alone. and a par
ticularly modish combination is that Of
dark worsted fabric, like navy blue serge.
and striped taffeta in rich but subdued
colors This little trotteur for cool even
ings at the beach is essentially smart in
every detail. The long tunic and semi
fitted bodice are of striped pussy willow
taffeta, the~-skirt of navy blue serge. A
belt of the blue serge divides coat and
skirt and bead-fringed tassels dangle at
back and front The narrow collar of
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cost because it was celebrated the fiftieth day
after the sixteenth of Nisan, which was the second
dav of the passover, instituted first to require
the people to repair to Gods temple and make ao-
acknowledgement OF His goodness and care, by an
offering to Him of the first fruits Of the harvest; ;
and secondly, to commemorate and give thanks
to God for the law which He had given them from
Sinai on the fftieth day after their coming out OF
Egypt 1t was also called the feast of weeks, be-
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5unnap morning TaM.
first fruits.
Bp Barhep s.. 9rmin.
first fruits.

And thou shalt the feast of weeks Of the first
fruits the feast of ngaerng at the
wears end Exodus, "a
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Nowadays most persons receive many
calls to help. This prih.5- the responsi-
bility to weigh each one CO. >fully. The
exercise of Judgment is as i'm. .,ortant a
gift as the bestowal of money. The OBJ
ligation to give wisely is as sacred aS
the obligation to give at all.
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machine embroidery fastena under an ex-
aggerated bow Of green taffeta.
Some Long Tunics Closely Pleated.

IDOL and graceful is this summer after
~ noon frock of white tango crepe made
with utmost simplicity. but smart and
modern as a frock can be. The narrow
skirt is mounted on a foundation of coarse
white net, for the sake of GOODNESS. White
embroidered silk gloves and white buck
skin buttoned boots accompany the white
frock A very smart feature is the enor-
nous sash bow, attached to belt and hip
at the back with snap fasteners.
Extreme Type of Long Tunic.
T-HE fuller the flare of the new long
tunic. the smarter. if more extreme,
the effect. The contrast between this very
wide tunic and the very narrow skirt be-
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n striking contrast
to the gay. iutter-
ing. berufhed tu-
mics of early spring
are the almost
ankle-length tunics
of early summer.
But SO fashionable
has the long tunic
become that the
frock with two or
three short tunics
is Immediately in
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meath is striking. This costume of check
ed worsted and black nocturne satin 10
belted with vanished leather. and the
high collar Of white pique is attached 70
a waistcoat of the same fabric, the wide
leather belt rising high over the white
waistcoat
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observance took place weeks after the passover
In the celebration OF this festival besides the oerng OF
they lambs OF that
wear calf and offering and goat Tor SIN
offering
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of rejoicing has The day for celebrating
kfe first fruits of the Spirit of the earth
rla-col nloft tIeIe ledP Pente-
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danger of being passe. and the woman
who makes any pretensions toward keep
ing up with the modes must Immediately
provide herself with lorg-tunic frock
pr lay herself open to the horrible as
persion OF being just a bit behind the
times.
Tho long tunic is seen on every type
eS costume from the street tailleur to the
heglige. Fluffy lingerie frocks of sheer
hrEandie and embroidery have these staid
knd stately tunics. and If there must be
b1mes the ruffles put the tunic.
Even the brides white satin gown has
Fallen into line with the new idea of
Paris. One of the authoritative wedding
Gowns Of May made for a New York
bride-to-be had tunic of rare lace fall
ng below the knees over a very narrow
skirt Of white nocturne satin. There were
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multitude of good causes. We project
our personality by means of our purses.
Connecticut western news., 1914-04-09
SOUTH CANAAN AND HUNTSVILLE

The East Canaan Grange cordially in vites the Hollenbeck Grange to unite with them on Monday evening, April I3 Brother and Sister Miller, of Great Bar rington Grange, will talk on the exten- sion school. Refreshments.
 MT. M. O. Dean has been on the sick list.
 Mir. Miner, of Cornwall. is working for MT. Harry Dean.
 Trout are now in danger. Fisherman were seen in this vicinity last Tuesday.
 Another baby boy made his appearance at the Silvernale home on Sunday, Mar. 29.
 Miss Ellen Hanchett is sick with 8 hard cold.
 Pussy, the little black horse owned at the Ganser home was found cast in her stall one night last week, and they think now that they will have to loose her.
Connecticut western news., 1914-04-09
SUFFRAGE-PRO AND CON
The Big Mems League Dinner.

The Big Mems League Dinner. The two most important events of the near future in the suffrage world oi Connections are the Mems League din ner at Greenwich on April IT, and the Suffrage Parade and Pageant in Hartford on May 3. The Mems League fo, Woman Suffrage of this State is to hold the second of it's dinners at the Green wich Country Club. This is made pos sible through the courtesy of Mrs Ernest Thompson Seton, who is taking charge of the arrangements in Greenwich. The President of the League. Hon. John H. Light will preside at the dinner. and on the programme there is a list of six speakers-representing the five political parties and the press. in addition to whom number of other gentlemen are expected to be called upon for short ad. dresses.
 The object of the dinner is to bring together Tn pleasant and social way the men and women in Connecticut who are interested in woman suffrage that they may exchange ideas, plan new activities and rejoice ill the growing popularity of the great movement for which the Mems League stands. MT A. s. G. Taylor of Norfolk. the Secretary of the League is in charge of che arrange ments and the sending out of invitations He is assisted by large committee which includes men and women from every part of the State, and up to date the indications that the attendance at the dinner will number over three hundred.
 Besides the President the Mems League has six vice presidents. These include Colonel Osborn of the Journal Courier of New Haven; Hon, Archibald McNeil Jr, who showed himself so good friend to the women when he was in the Senate of the last Legislature Dr. Edward B. Hooker of Hartford, whose mother, Mrs. Isabella Beecher Hooker IS identified with pioneer suffrage work in the State i; Professor Henry Wade Rogers, Dean of the Yale Law School MT Francis Atwater and MT George D. Harrison.
 Hartford, Conn. Press Sec.
Connecticut western news., 1914-04-09
What a Girl Can Do.

Plays may come and go with all their heralding, but |" What A Girl Gan De- will give you more genuine amusement and satisfaction in one evenings enter tainment than any other show playing this class of theatres. A great big clean, wonderful hit is what it really is. The title, What A GIrl Gan De-" is strong, forceful and effective but there is noth- ing to offend, to cause blush of shame to anyone. It's managers. Henry and Thornton, are proud of the lesson it teaches to the world. At Town Hall, canaan, Friday, April, IT; Citizens Hall, Falls Village, Saturday, April IS. adv.
Connecticut western news., 1914-04-09
Liuuor Men Not Terrified.

'In no state in which women have voted on the question has statewide prohibition ever been adopted and nine states where men alone vote have state. wide prohibition. This is statement of cold figures that cannot be controverted. It shows how woefully the suffragists have misled many people on the liquor question:.
 This is salient sentence in stinging statement issued here today from the Washington headquarters of the Nation. al Association Opposed to Woman Suf- frage to show that the votes of women have no terror for the liquor interests.
 Washington D. o. Press Chairman.
Connecticut western news., 1914-04-09
CIea nina the Ruo.

All genuine oriental rugs and many of domestic make can be washed with soap and water. The method most successful is to take a thick suds and apply it with a heavy cloth. wrung almost dry in it. The cloth should be rubbed in the direction of the nap of the rug. and after all grease spots and other dirt have disappeared the whole surface of the rug should be sponged until all trace of soap is gone with cloth wrung out of clear water. The rug must be left to dry where it ts cleaned, lat on the floor.
Connecticut western news., 1914-04-09

Guire, with whom he made his home since the death of his mother. Edward is survived by his father and one brother, Morris. The funeral will be held Friday. Burial in St. Patrick s cemetery.
 A CARD. sf We desire to express our thanks to the friends who SO kindly lent assistance at the burial of our sister aud aunt, Mrs. D. L. West.
 EUGENE s. RooT,
 MR. AND MRS. L. J. RooT. . Canaan, April 3.