p. 707 | The Theater as a School of Morals

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Nov 26, 1885

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 11, No. 45.

The Theater as a School of Morals

THAT the theater is a school of morals cannot be denied. What kind of morals are therein taught is also well known. Once in a while, however, we get a confession on that point from an unexpected witness. The London correspondent of the Boston Herald, after recounting a disgraceful quarrel between two of the English gentry over Mrs. Langtry, remarks: "But this new scandal may help the Lily's theatrical interests, which have of late begun to languish."—Watchman.

THE late Dr. Holland characterized card-playing as "the resort of the starved in soul and intellect, which has never in any way linked to itself tender, elevating, or beautiful associations."