THERE is [some time since now] a peculiar suit in court at Springfield, Massachusetts. A certain man died, and a relative has brought a suit to recover compensation for time consumed and expenses incurred in saying suitable prayers for the deceased. The following is the itemized bill: Fares and expenses of two trips to Springfield $ 40
Expenses for a five weeks' stay in Springfield 50
Loss of business at Buffalo ....................... 150
Time spent in saying prayers for the dying.. 13
Time spent each day for one year from the
death in saying prayers for the dead at
$6 a week .................................................. 300
Total ......................................................... $553 Under such circumstances the phrase "saying prayers" is most appropriate.—Christian Advocate.