Earlier text: No Bad Habit Broken To-MorrowA New Application.
By Uriah Smith
NEARLY all our readers are doubtless familiar with the criticism given on Mark 13:32: “But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in Heaven, neither the Son, but the Father.” It is claimed, and we think very justly too, that the word “know” here is not to be taken in its most literal import, implying knowledge of, or acquaintance with; but that it is used in a restricted sense, signifying to make known, or concern one’s self with; just as Paul uses the word, when he says, “I determined not to know anything among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified,” 1 Cor. 2:2; that is, he determined not to make known, or concern himself with, anything else. One of our exchanges which believes in the conscious state of the dead, while heartily endorsing the criticism, endeavors to draw from it further consolation, by using it to dispose of one of the principal texts which lie against the last-named theory. It says:— “There are other passages beside those above quoted, in which the word ‘know’ is obviously used in the sense here developed. Expressions, for example, in Eccl. 9:5-10, ‘The dead know not anything,’ &c. This is certainly a new application. We cannot say of it as is sometimes said when a new invention is brought out, simple, yet ingenious and useful, “Strange that nobody has thought of this before;” for in this case the strangeness consists in the fact that it should have been thought of at all. It gives very apparent evidence that the view under consideration is laboring hard under that combination of circumstances which is “the mother of invention,” sometimes called necessity. “The dead know not anything.” “Obviously,” says this writer, the word “know,” in this case, is to be taken in the sense here developed; that is, in the sense of making known or concerning one’s self with. “Obviously,” we reply, the word is to be taken in the same sense in this expression, that it has in the first part of the same verse, which says, “The living know that they shall die.” That which “knows,” in the first sentence of the verse is that which “knows not” in the second sentence. And it is the same kind of “knowing” in both instances. In what sense, then, do the living know that they shall die? Is it not in the sense of being aware of, having acquaintance with, that fact? In the same sense, then, the dead know not anything; they are not aware of anything, have no acquaintance with anything. But how will the passage sound if we apply to the word know, “here,” the sense which evidently pertains to it in Mark 13:32: “The living know [that is, make known, or concern them about the fact] that they shall die; but the dead know not [do not concern themselves about] anything.” In this sense, the first declaration in a majority of cases is not true; and the second only brings to view a state of voluntary, instead of forced, inactivity. Solomon is plainly contrasting the condition of the living and the dead. In life there is intelligence, knowledge, and the exercise of all the different emotions of the mind. In death there is nothing of this kind, “for,” says he, “there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave whither thou goest.” The living, intelligent man is addressed; and Solomon’s testimony must be impeached, or the doctrine of utter unconsciousness in death is unequivocally established. Obviously the criticism in question, does not, and cannot, apply to this passage. There are only two other ways in which efforts are, or can be, made to nullify its force. The first is, to say that Solomon speaks only of the body in the grave as knowing nothing, finding no work, device, wisdom, or knowledge, while the immortal entity, the intelligent part, is enjoying in intensified consciousness, all the glories of the heavenly world. But this is making Solomon speak of one part of man while he is living, and of another part when he is dead, giving us meantime no intimation of this change in his subject; and this part which he speaks of as knowing nothing when dead, namely, the corporeal substance, is that which of itself is not claimed by any one to know anything while living; so that, on this hypothesis, Solomon might just as well have said that the living know not anything, as to have made that affirmation of the dead. This makes sad havoc with Solomon’s logic, and materially detracts from that degree of wisdom which is usually conceded him. This point may, therefore, be dismissed. The next position is, to assert that Solomon is here stating the Epicurean argument, and denying all future existence! This is the last effort of despair. If Solomon had designed to be so understood, he had ability so to express himself that there should be no mistaking his meaning. But as he has given it as his own language, and moreover affirmed, chap. 12:10, that that which was written was upright, even words of truth, we must take it as a plain, straightforward statement of the facts in the case, as authoritative as if found in any other portion of the sacred record, or from any other one of the inspired penmen. U. S. Pope's Susceptibilities and the Emperor's Visit to Italy
THE pope has received assurances that the projected visit of the Emperor of Austria to the King of Italy “will be conducted so as not to wound the susceptibilities of his Holiness.” That is a very tender point, and the tenderness with which the “susceptibilities of his Holiness” are being guarded by European sovereigns generally, gives a flattering aspect to his future influence. The S. D. Adventist Meeting at Healdsburg.
By A Stranger
EDITOR OF THE SIGNS OF THE TIMES: I feel that I was providentially detained during the ten days’ meeting just closed. I came from one of the Eastern States, nearly three thousand miles away. Two days after taking the cars, I was attacked with fever, which prostrated me during my journey. I stopped one day with a kind family in this town. They urged me to tarry with them till I could recruit my health, and enjoy the privilege of the meeting. I was thankful for their offer of hospitality till I might regain my health, but the idea that I would consider it a privilege to attend the meeting, I thought was preposterous. My early prejudices had bolted and riveted my heart. I made up my mind, through courtesy, to go with them to the four meetings of the first day. They had religious services and Bible lessons connected with all their business meetings. It was new to me, to see hundreds come in with their Bibles, and join in the search for the truth connected with every principle of our holy religion. Some portion of the meetings each day was devoted to relating religious experiences and a consecration of hearts to the service of God. In their Bible lessons, everything was brought to the test of the law and the testimony. I became thoroughly convinced of their orthodoxy in the faith of the gospel. My prejudices all gave way, and I looked upon them as a people consecrated to the service of God. I wished and prayed that I might know the truth. The Spirit of God was manifestly felt by every one who came into the crowded congregations. A spirit of love and brotherly kindness was prevalent among all the members of the church, and near the close of the meetings there were more than fifty persons earnestly inquiring, “What must I do to be saved?” I am thoroughly convinced that there is no divine command to change the Sabbath from the seventh to the first day of the week. I am also convinced that the Seventh-day Adventists in their belief and doctrines are orthodox. I know the common expression is, There is no good thing in the Seventh-day Adventist Church! To such I would say, “Come and see.” Healdsburg, Jan. 16, 1884. The Signs for 1884.
By Joseph Harvey Waggoner
We have commenced our work on Volume 10 of the SIGNS OF THE TIMES under very encouraging circumstances. And we feel assured that our patrons will be pleased with the success which has crowned our efforts to make improvements. As we look over the past of this paper, we feel that there is great cause for gratitude in the prosperity which has attended it. About nine years ago, Eld. White, foreseeing the importance of California as a field of missionary work, commenced the publication of the paper of eight pages, without the certain prospect of immediate support on this coast, and without encouragement from others which would warrant him in fixing any definite dates of publication. It was a work of faith. Three years ago it was changed to twelve pages, adding to the amount of matter it contained, and necessarily to the expense of its publication, without any increase of price. And again it is now changed to sixteen pages, with another increase of matter in its pages, without increasing the price. One motive alone has actuated the publishers in every step they have taken: to better serve its patrons, and increase its efficiency as a means of spreading the truth. But the improvements made at this time are far in advance of those made at any previous time. A folding machine has been procured, which will also paste the paper, thus doing away with the stitching, which was far from satisfactory, either to us or to the readers. The type, rules, etc., on which it is printed are entirely new throughout. And we have arranged to stereotype the pages, by which means the type will continue the same as new through the year, as they never go on the press. This will be far better for the reader than to print from the type, which thus becomes worn and presents a dull appearance before the volume closes. This we consider one of the most valuable improvements which we have made, where so many impressions are taken weekly as we print. By the action of the general meetings lately convened in Battle Creek, a new paper, a monthly, has been started in that city. Its specialty will be the subject of the present agitation of the question of the proposed Religious Amendment of the Constitution of the United States. The Review and Herald will continue to be our church paper, and as such should have its place on the table of every Seventh-day Adventist in the world. It will contain many articles of information of great interest to church members, which will not be found in any of our other papers. The SIGNS OF THE TIMES occupies a place differing from that of both these. While it will keep its readers acquainted with the progress and avowed intentions of the so-called “National Reform Party,” it will not make that subject a specialty, as the Sentinel will. In like manner, while it will contain many things of vital interest to our churches, it will not contain that which may justly be called “church news,” which is always of interest to believers and church members, but to few others. It will occupy a field peculiarly its own. The reader will readily see that the publication of a third paper in the English language is to meet this acknowledged want, of a classification of their contents. Our work has so enlarged that it has become impossible for one paper to supply the demands for weekly or monthly matter suited to every current of thought, and to every development in the Church and in the State. And it is our intention to make the SIGNS more peculiarly “a pioneer paper” than it has ever been before. The Sabbath-school Department will be retained, and, we trust, improved, as we shall increase the amount of labor put upon it. As this department, in its notes on certain texts, has the features of a new commentary, it will be of interest to all who love religious reading. The General Articles will be similar in character to those which we have published in the past; and we intend that every article shall be moral, religious, and instructive. The fulfillment of prophecy, and expositions of important Bible doctrines, will be prominent subjects in this department. The Home Circle reading differs from that of all other religious papers with which we are acquainted. No continued stories are ever published. Nothing will be admitted but that which is moral, instructive, or illustrative of principles. In fact, no “light reading” is ever found in the paper. The Missionary intelligence, as well as the News Notes, will be carefully selected and arranged. It will be our aim to give the best that can be gathered from all the sources at our command. The editorial pages will be devoted to expositions of Scripture, and subjects of current interest. Practical godliness as well as doctrinal instruction will receive due attention. But as in the past no controversies have been admitted in the SIGNS, so it shall be in the future, and it will be our effort that articles on doctrines shall avoid the controversial style, even more than in the past. This, we think, will make it more suitable to place before new readers, especially those who are on short-time subscriptions, and who have not had opportunity to judge of the general work which it is striving to do. Temperance, on the broadest basis, will be advocated as heretofore. The variety of matter in the SIGNS cannot fail to make it of interest to all classes. The times are ominous, and we have reason to look for stirring events not far in the future. The wide circulation of this paper is loudly called for at this time. The last year has been one of great encouragement and prosperity; during the season of tent meetings our subscriptions were doubled, while the list of yearly regular subscribers was increased by more than half. The wants of the cause demand that the present list should be more than doubled during the present year. And we know it can be done; we invite the hearty co-operation of canvassers and all missionary workers. We are glad at any time to consult with those who are actively engaged in the work. We approached the beginning of this volume with deep feelings of responsibility. We are determined to put forth our strongest efforts to make the paper just what is needed, and ask the prayers of all whose hearts are cheered with the “blessed hope,” and who have with us heard the command of the Master, “Go, work in my vineyard.” J. H. WAGGONER. “I'm a miserable woman, and very lonely,” said little Mrs. Mason, as she sat knitting in the back door of her cottage one bright afternoon. “What's the matter now?” asked her neighbor, Mrs. Buck, who had entered the front door unperceived. “Well, I declare! Is that you, Mrs. Buck? Do take a chair and sit down, and I'm glad you've got your knitting, and I'll just get mine, and we'll have a good, sociable time; won't we?” and Mrs. Mason pulled her knitting off the table near the door. “Yes,” answered Mrs. Buck, “I want to know all about your troubles—that is if you have any. What do you mean by calling yourself a miserable, lonely woman?” “Indeed,” said Mrs. Mason, “you don't know how everything appears to go wrong with me sometimes, and it's very discouraging.” “Oh, you mustn't get such low spells. I can't see why you are not as happy as the rest of us. Are you behind with your sewing?” asked Mrs. Buck. “Yes, a good deal pushed. Let me see—there's a shirt to make for Jimmy—yes, two of them, for winter—and my two gowns, and two pairs of drawers for Jimmy, and four pairs of stockings to knit, and two petticoats to quilt, beside the mending.” “That is considerable, to be sure; but if you don't begin you'll never finish it, you know, and if you'll fix on an afternoon and evening, and let us know, I think the neighbors would all come and give you a lift, especially if you made a few ginger cakes or something nice to hand around.” “I don't know how Sally would like it,” answered Mrs. Mason, “she's rather strange in her ways, and that is another worriment.” “How is your daughter strange in her ways?” asked Mrs. Buck; “she seems a little reserved, and I suppose that is natural to her. As far as I have seen, I think Sally is a very good, dignified young lady, and always knows how to behave herself.” “That's just it,” said Mrs. Mason; “it's the dignified part that I don't like. She's got a right good book-learnin', and is counted something of a teacher in the village school, but she's so offish and cold here at home that I don't know when she's pleased and when she ain't, and when she's sick, and when she's well. Maybe she's ashamed of my ignorance, but I had no chance like she had, and I really haven't felt much acquainted with Sally since she growed up.” “Was she always so?” inquired Mrs. Buck. “Yes; always, since she's been of any size; and I study on it a good deal, and wonder why she don't like me to pet her sometimes, like I used to when she was little, you know.” “You must not think hard of that,” said Mrs. Buck; “it is natural at her age to wish to be considered a woman, and she is one, and, of course, don't wish to be treated as a child; some like to be caressed a good deal, while others feel ashamed of it.” “You mean,” said Mrs. Mason, “that some have feeling, and some haven't. I think if they have it they can't help showing it, and as Sally don't show any, I'm feared she has none. I s'pose its all right, though,” she continued, nodding her head dolefully, “but its hard for the poor mother that has loved her so.” “Sally loves you, I'm sure,” answered Mrs. Buck. “Don't you know the spell of colic you had last harvest? Well, she was devoted to you, and did all she could to relieve you. I was surprised at her thoughtfulness in heating irons for your feet, and getting the mustard plaster for your stomach. You have a good daughter, Mrs. Mason, and may well be proud of her. Have you any more troubles? How about Jimmy? Seems to me he makes you a good husband. Isn't cross or anything, is he?” “Bless your heart, no!” said the little woman; “not cross; if he ever gave me a cross word I don't remember it; but I can't help seeing that I have never come up to his expectations of me. I've tried my best, I think, to make him happy; but if I was dead and gone I wouldn't be much missed, I reckon.” “You really do not know what a fine man your husband is,” answered Mrs. Buck. “Perhaps, now, he and Sally are both naturally reserved; Jimmy is a true-hearted fellow, or he would not have been a volunteer in the Union army. He loves his wife, too, and his home, and you may just make up your mind that this pretty cottage would be nothing to him without you to share it.” Mrs. Mason sat musing awhile over her knitting, and then, with a sigh of relief, she exclaimed: “I see it all, Mrs. Buck, and this is just how it is: Sally is like her father, and that is where she gets her distressive dignity; and Jimmy's like nobody else that I ever saw—he never says nothing to nobody. You see, he brings in the vittles, and I cooks them the best I knows; but he never says whether he likes 'em or not. Sometimes I say, ‘Jimmy, I'm afeared you're tired of b'iled dinners, and if you'll get a little j'int of beef we'll have a nice roast with mashed potatoes and gravy.’” “Well,” said Mrs. Buck, “he answers you, don't he?” “Yes, he answers me in as few words as possible—throws a bit of money in my lap and says, ‘Do as you please, Nancy; it don't make no difference to me;’ and then I never knows what to do, only that I better save what I can for his sake and Sally's. I tell you what, Mrs. Buck, a person's heart often hungers for the kind word to cheer her up as nothing else can.” “Our husbands are merely thoughtless and careless sometimes,” said Mrs. Buck; “and you must not take it as unkindness.” “I know, I know, that's true; I know their minds are on business; all the time after money, early and late, and I fear they too often forget other things.” “I really must go home now and see about dinner, and good-bye for the present, and don't fret any more,” said Mrs. Buck; “we'll see what we can do with your sewing.” Mrs. Buck soon ran round among the neighbors and proposed a surprise party at Mrs. Mason's each to take something ready cooked for supper, and spend the next afternoon there to help her sew. She went awhile in the morning to help cut out the garments, saying: “You know, Mrs. Mason, it isn't such a job to make up when everything is ready, and perhaps a neighbor or two may happen to step in and help you a little.” Soon after dinner the neighbors quietly dropped in, with their thimbles and baskets of eatables, and it was a regular surprise party to Mrs. Mason. That little woman didn't know what to make of it at first, until a whisper from Mrs. Buck set it all right. The help was timely and gratefully accepted, and before they went home Mrs. Mason declared her sewing pretty well done up. Sally helped, too, and was almost as merry as the rest, which greatly added to her mother's pleasure. In a few days Mrs. Buck got Jimmy to come over and look at her little pigs, and took the opportunity to tell him what a nice little wife he had, and how she stayed at home so much, and tried to make him happy. Jimmy said yes, he know'd his Nancy was first-rate. “And I most wonder,” said Mrs. Buck, “you don't take her out for a walk sometimes, and once in a while a nice ride, if you can spare the money.” Jimmy said times were hard and money hard to save, and he didn't know as Nancy keered about goin' out much, anyhow. Mrs. Buck said: “Well, Jimmy, you know you're off to your work mostly, and Sally in school, and I know Nancy gets pretty low-spirited sometimes, she is so lonely; and you go in at meal-time and eat, and then off again without saying anything cheerful to her, perhaps, and I just thought I'd give you a hint of it, all in kindness, you know. Nancy don't look as hearty as she used to; haven't you noticed it? I really think she is out of health, and needs a little nursing up.” “The Lord love you for telling me the truth,” said Jimmy, rubbing his coat sleeve over his eyes. “Nancy is the light of my life, and I've just been a brute to shut her up there all this time, and just feeding her as you would your pigs; I've r'aly fondled my dog more than my wife; but you'll see, you'll see, Mrs. Buck, and you shall have the biggest apple on my tree. Good-bye, ma'am, and come in often to see us.” Mrs. Buck was no mischief-maker, but was careful to say nothing to wound any one, and where a word spoken in season would benefit anybody she could not well withhold it. So in a little time she managed one evening to take a stroll toward the school-house, for the purpose of meeting Sally on her way home to supper. Sally had a bunch of wild flowers in her hand, which she was securing with a bit of ribbon. “What pretty flowers!” said Mrs. Buck, smelling them; “for your mother, I suppose?” “Do you think she would care for them, Mrs. Buck? I did not think of her when I gathered them; I meant just to put them in my room.” “Care for them? Why, Sally, just think how your mother would be pleased with the attention. I should think you would often gather them for her. Remember how lonely she is there by herself all day, and how dear you are to her.” “Well, I'll take them to her,” said Sally, “as you think she would like it. I expect she is lonely very often, and father is off so much, and I go home very tired sometimes.” “Yes, dear, give them to her with a kiss, and see her kind eyes light up with pleasure. I know many of us have hard struggles to get along, but these precious proofs of affection go very far to sustain us on our weary road through life; and I may as well ask, dear, if you have noticed that your mother rather gives up a little sometimes, and gets heavy hearted; perhaps her health is failing.” “Why, Mrs. Buck, I am so busy I never77thought of such a thing; I often think of her because she is mother, you know, and I shall be happy to do all I can for her. I didn't know I could increase her happiness by such little things.” “Try it,” said Mrs. Buck, as they walked home together. “I know you love your mother dearly, and it would not be amiss for you to show it a little more.” They separated at Mrs. Mason's gate. In a few days Mrs. Buck called to see how Nancy was getting along, she found quite a change in the little woman. “I r'al'y don't know what to think of Jimmy, Mrs. Buck; don't you believe, he won't let me work as much as I used to—actually kissed me this morin', and says he's goin' to take me and Sally a-ridin' next Sunday, if he can get a horse; you know he can't go during the week. And there's Sally, too, most upset me yesterday with a pretty new dress, and hugged me, and said she'd make it of evenin's; and she brings me the prettiest violets and daisies she can find on her way from school, and she makes good drinks to strengthen me, she says; and Jimmy tells me now what he likes, and it is always just what I like—I mean vittles, you know, Mrs. Buck; and when he comes home with his earnings, he gives it all to me, and says: ‘Here, little mother, you keep the money in your pocket, and do as you please with it.’” “I'm glad to see you so bright and well,” said Mrs. Buck; “and hope to see no more of your low spirits and long faces. I told you they both loved you very much, and now you believe it, don't you?” “Yes indeed,” and the happy woman smiled through her happy tears. “And I'm getting the nicest supper for them both, and when Sally and I do up the dishes, we're going to take a walk and look for flowers, and hear the birds sing; and Jimmy will go, too.” “And now I say to all the world,” as Mrs. Buck said on her way home, “love one another; not only do it, but show it by kind actions, and verily you will have your reward.” Little Mrs. Mason, farewell! You perhaps will never know that you are indebted to Mrs. Buck for your present joy. She is still your neighbor, and always delights to make those around her comfortable and happy.—Sel. “Mother, I've only a penny,”
I heard a wee girl say,
And it seemed so very little
For me to give away. “If it were only a five-cent piece,
It wouldn't look so small;
But it seems as if a penny
Wasn't anything at all.” “My dear,” said her mother, quietly,
Though a smile o'er her features played,
“You say you have only a penny—
Of what are dollars made?” “Of cents,” the little maid replied.
“Then darling don't you see
That, if there were no pennies,
There would no dollars be?” “Suppose that every little girl
Should say, as you have done,
‘A penny is such a little thing,
It can't help any one,’ “How many Bibles do you think
That you would send away?
So don't despise the pennies,
But save them day by day, “And soon you'll find you have enough
For all you want to do;
For in saving up the pennies
You save the dollars too.” —Sel. FREDERICK THE GREAT was so heartily opposed to dueling that he resolved to put a stop to it, at least in his army. He issued an order that the first party engaging in a duel without his consent, should be summarily punished. On the very next day after the promulgation of this order, an officer appeared before him, and asked his permission to challenge a comrade to mortal combat. He gave his consent, but stipulated that he should be notified beforehand of the time when, and the place where, the duel was to be fought. The hour appointed for the conflict arrived; and when the belligerent parties appeared upon the ground they found the king there; and, to their great surprise, saw a gibbet erected on the spot! The challenger appealed to Frederick to know what this meant. “It means this,” answered the king, sternly: “I intend to witness your battle until one of you has killed the other; and then I will hang the survivor!” It may be believed that the duel was not fought. And, thenceforth, dueling was a rare event in the Prussian army. It is related of the late Judge Thatcher, of Maine, that, while a member of Congress, he was challenged by a brother member to fight a duel. The judge, as all who knew him could knowingly avow, was not deficient in animal courage; but he was opposed to dueling. To his challenger he made answer, in his bluff, off-hand way:— “I will go and consult my wife; and, if she consents, be sure I will accommodate you.” “Ho! you are a coward!” cried the other. Whereupon Thatcher responded, with a nod and a most significant smile of contempt:— “Aye, you thought I was, or you never would have challenged me!” In the memoirs of the Marquis de Donnisau, who was most earnest in his opposition to the duello, we find the following: One day he overheard two brave soldiers, belonging to his cavalry, just winding up a heated and angry dispute by drawing their swords for mortal combat. The challenge had been given, and instantly accepted. “Hold! One moment!” the Marquis exclaimed, as he came upon the scene. “Which of you two, think ye, will have the pleasure of robbing himself of a friend and a brother, and, at the same time, robbing me of one of my best and bravest soldiers? Have we no enemies, that you must turn your swords against one another?” For a brief space the two men looked down, evidently feeling foolish and conscience-stricken. Then they sheathed their weapons, and joined hands; and together thanked their lord for the good he had done them. World Population Estimates by Religious Affiliation
The population of the earth is given at 1,424,000,000. They are as follows: Protestants, 116,000,000; Greeks, 84,000,000; Catholics, 190,000,000; Jews, 8,000,000; Mohammedans, 170,000,000; heathens, 856,000,000. Danger in Girls’ Schools.
ONE of the practices most energetically relied on in the higher class of girls’ schools, says the Popular Science Monthly, is that of the competition of one scholar with another. In some of them this competition is terrific. It extends to every subject; it becomes so keen as to put each girl who is in the foremost rank in a fever-heat of emulation before the examinations. In some cases it overmasters every other feeling for the time being. No doubt, from the school-master’s point of view, it is the very thing he wants. In his professional enthusiasm he aims at the highest mental result. He is not professionally interested in the health or the special nervous constitution of the girls; he does not regard them as each one a medico-psychological entity and problem. I don’t say this by way of reproach. All good men try to attain the highest result in their special departments. The educator has no means of knowing the constitution and hereditary weakness of his girls—that the mother of one died of consumption, that the father of another was insane, that neuralgia is hereditary in the family of a third, that one has been nervous, another has been threatened with water in the head, etc. His own education and training have not taught him to notice or know the meaning of narrow chests, or great thinness, or stooping shoulders, or very big heads, or quick, jerky movements, or dilated pupils, or want of appetite, or headaches, or irritability, or backaches, or disinclination to bodily exertion. But all these things exist in abundance in every big school, and the girls handicapped in that way are set into competition with those who are strong and free from risks. It is the most nervous, excitable, and highly strung girls that throw themselves into the school competition most keenly. And they, of course, are just the most liable to be injured by it. All good observers say the intensity of feeling displayed in girls’ competition is greater than among lads, and that there is far more apt to arise a personal animus. Girls don’t take a beating so quietly as boys. Their moral constitution, while in some ways stronger than that of boys, especially at that age, suffers more from any disturbing cause. The whole thing takes greater hold of them—is more real. ESTABLISHED 1882
By S. Brownsberger
A Model Institution for General Culture. Instruction Given in the Branches of the Usual College Curriculum. Special Attention to Common Branches and the Elements of Learning. Physical Culture and Experience in the Most Common Affairs of Practical Life, and the Useful Trades are Combined in This College with the Study of the Regular School Branches. This College Is Very Successful in the Education of Youth, Because It Is Founded on Correct Principles. - The Bible is made the Text-book of Morals and Religion, and nearly every member of the school has Daily Recitations in Biblical History.
- The union of manual and mental labor among the students will secure to them habits of industry, as well as a knowledge of the most common methods of obtaining a livelihood, and will thus make of them practical men and women.
- The strong Moral and Religious influence finds its equal in no other institution of the kind.
- The expenses of Students for Board, Tuition, etc., come within the ability of all.
- The Discipline is rigid, and the Instruction is thorough and Practical throughout.
One of the most prominent features of Healdsburg College is the effort to impress upon its students the claims and benefits of morals and religion. Any one of known evil habits, who is exerting a pernicious influence upon his fellow-students, is not tolerated in the school. During the year 1883 there was completed a large building called Upon a tract of five acres of ground, the whole designed for a Students' Home, where will be afforded the best home influence, and an opportunity for combining manual labor with study. No other institution offers so favorable facilities on so reasonable terms. To those who wish to obtain instruction in the Bible, Old and New Testament History, &c., special inducements are offered. A class will be opened at the beginning of the Spring Term, for old and young. Is connected with the College to accommodate those children whose parents desire to place them under the instruction and moral influence of the school. The Spring Term began January 2, 1884, and closes May 29, 1884. Any information, and calendar sent on application. S. BROWNSBERGER. A. M., President, How Bananas Are Grown in Tropical Countries
BANANAS.—A little girl who has noticed the absence of seeds in bananas, wishes to know how the fruit is grown. From cuttings or shoots, which first send up two leaves rolled tightly together until the green roll is two or three feet high, when the blades unfold. At the end of nine months a purple bud appears in the center, followed by yellow blossoms which mature to fruit, growing in bunches of several hundred. The plant dies down as soon as the fruit is formed, but the root-stalk soon begins to send up new leaves again. Bananas are found in all tropical countries; a piece of ground of a size to grow wheat enough to feed one man, will, if planted with bananas, raise fruit enough for twenty-five.—N. Y. Evangelist. A Man With a Silver Skull
ONE of the queerest curiosities on the globe is a man with a silver skull, who is now visiting in Louisville, Kentucky. During a fiercely contested battle in the late war, this interesting individual was struck in the head with a piece of shell, which tore away the entire top of his skull, leaving the brain most horribly exposed. Strange to say, he survived the terrible wound, and a surgeon succeeded in fitting a silver plate over the opening, which shielded the brain equally as well as the skull. This plate is about the size of a man’s hand and works on hinges, and may be raised up and down at will. The re-skulled man does not experience the least pain, and as he wears a wig, all evidence of a shattered skull is concealed.—Sel. Largest Oyster Shell Used as Baptismal Font
The largest oyster-shell in the world is in the church of St. Sulpice in Paris. It weighs over five hundred pounds, and is used as a baptismal font.