New First-Page Design and South Lancaster Visit
By Editor
WE hope our readers will agree with us in thinking that our first-page design is artistic in appearance, and that the symbols are expressive of gospel truths. In setting forth his own thought of the design, the artist says: “My scheme is after the renaissance style, and starts at the bottom from the commandments. The scroll starts full, and blends into the cup of sorrow and thorns. From the cup unfolds the passion-flower into the candlestick, into ivy, and topped by the emblem of purity—the lily.” With very slight changes the same characteristic heading of the paper is retained, so that the essential individuality is preserved, while, in our estimation the general appearance is improved. We trust also that the contents and make-up of this issue will be acceptable to our largely increased circle of readers. THE secretary of the General Conference, Elder W. A. Spicer, spent last Sabbath and Sunday at South Lancaster, Mass., speaking at different times to the church and the students of the academy. On Monday Brother Spicer delivered the address at the closing exercises of the academy.