A YOUNG friend in the interior of the State writes us in regard to the propriety of attending school exhibitions or amateur theatrical performances. She sends us a program of one, and states that it was midnight before the play was over. She says:— “There was some doubt in my mind whether it was right or not, and I asked some of the brethren about taking part in it, and they thought it was all right. After I promised to take part, I talked with some of the others, and they did not think it right to have anything to do with such things. I do not think myself now that it is right, as I could not ask God's blessing on it; but I ask you the question, that I may have authority on the subject. I also ask for the sake of those who do not see any harm in it.” The question is already answered. She says that the exhibition was such that she could not ask the blessing of God upon it. That condemns it. No other rule is needed to enable one to determine whether a thing is right or wrong. Let every one adopt this rule, and none will need to ask concerning any particular case. We would not presume to declare specifically what things may be done and what may not, for even if we had the wisdom to do so the list would be interminable. There are general rules of conduct laid down in the Bible, and God has given each of us reason and a conscience, and expects us to decide individual cases for ourselves according to those principles. As we said a short time ago, in answering a similar question, this rule will cover every case: “Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.” 1 Cor. 10:31. One thing more. The writer intimates that if she had a decision from us, she would have authority. This is a mistake. No man is authority as to what is right or wrong. We may declare the word of the Lord, or direct people to it, but that alone is authority. Our opinion, or that of any other person, is of no consequence whatever, in such matters. “To the law and to the testimony.”