Bible Reading.—Revival services are being held in Philadelphia under the lead of Rev. J. Wilbur Chapman. In connection with these services, what is called the "Pocket Testament League" has been formed, the members of which pledge themselves to make it the rule of their life to read at least one chapter in the Bible each day, and to carry a Testament or Bible with them wherever they go. Its headquarters' address is "The Pocket Testament League, 518 Witherspoon Building, Philadelphia, Pa. This is good. We rejoice at every new impetus given to the reading of the words of life. Small Testaments, easy to carry, can readily be obtained. Ladies who belong to the League are having pockets made (think of it!) in which to carry the Testament. But thinking, judgment-bound men and women ought to find time, ought to take time, to read more than one chapter a day. Read the Bible thru with the year. But one chapter a day is better, infinitely better than nothing. God bless the movement.
It Is Well Said.—Speaking of "Our Workless Workingmen and Our Worthless Workingmen," the Western Watchman remarks: "God has blessed the prosperous many with ample means to meet the necessities of the dependent few. Religion teaches those who have something to share what they have with those who have nothing. And the greatest alms that the rich man can bestow is the means of making an honest living. The employing classes are God's best almoners. But among the dependent throng there are thousands who would be beggars in Golconda; whose hearthstones would be black if they lived in New Castle. These are the manifestants against whom the police must arm. They demand both work and drink, as the lazy rabble in the declining days of the Roman Republic demanded bread and amusements. Between the millionaires who water their stock, and the worthless workingmen who liquor their labor, the industries of the world are made to suffer. Would that some way could be devised to rid mankind of both."
The Summer Session of the University of California offers opportunity for teachers who wish to spend their vacation in study in science, literature, manual training, domestic science, agriculture, and forestry. Price for the session, $15.00, regardless of the number of courses. No formal examinations required for entrance. Fees entitle to full privileges of the library, also to medical advice and hospital care without extra charge, in case of illness. Particulars may be obtained from the Recorder of the Faculties of the University of California, Berkeley, Cal.
An automatic violin after the plan of the piano player is the latest musical invention. The notes are produced by perforated music paper rolls, which influence the action of automatic fingers for fingering and revolving disks for the bowing. The mechanism is controlled by electromagnets and a small motor. The most intricate pieces are played accurately and with a sweet tone. It will, it is said, compete successfully with the most accomplished human fiddler.
A Hindu temple was dedicated in San Francisco on April 5. This is said to be the first temple of the kind ever dedicated in the Western World. The despatches, however, tell of another that is being erected in Oregon, and soon to be dedicated. There is quite a large class of people who seem to think that religion should be shrouded in such impenetrable mysticism that no mind can comprehend anything in connection with it. For all such these mystic religions of the East are quite in harmony with their ideas of things.
"Correct English."—Three numbers of a bright and useful little magazine with the above name have come to our table. It stands for "Correct English in the home" as well as for "Correct English in the school." It is of itself a course in English, helpful, instructive, stimulating. The editor is Josephine Turck Baker. It is issued by the Correct English Publishing Company, Evanston, Ill. The price is $1.00 a year.
Religious liberty, if it be true religious liberty, belongs to no class, but to every man.