Editorials

When this venerable paper came to the Metaphysical College recently, the President took it up and remarked: "That reminds me of my parental home and my father's household, where this periodical was a regular visitor fifty years ago. " Presently she added: "I hope I have never done aught to dishonor the religion of my father!" This is indeed a good sentiment.

This distinguished critic has stoutly denied any inclination toward the Romish Church. It should be conceded that he knows his own views in that direction better than Dame Rumor.

Under the strong title, The Liberties of the People Imperilled, B. O.

Another Primary class was opened at the Massachusetts Metaphysical College, May 2, composed of thirty-four members. Four other applicants, who came with the full tuition-money in hand, were not accepted, on account of imperfect health, which unfits one for the study of Christian Science.

Dr. Howard Crosby's argument in favor of opening beer saloons for two hours on Sunday, for the sale of beer on draught, is surely a backward step for a reform advocate; and must necessarily nullify the whole measure of Sunday-closing, should his concession be permitted.

From St. Albans, Vt.

This is the title of a handsome volume of 250 pages, by James Russell Lowell. There are nine essays.

His Majesty was recently seen on Lake Champlain. Among the astonished observers was W.

Helen Spurrell , of London, has made a translation highly praised by scholars, and said to be more enjoyable than the famous Revised Version. She seems to have drunk in the dramatic spirit of Hebrew poetry more profoundly than previous-translators, and her original arrangement of the Psalms, Song of Solomon, and several other books, furnishes a key to a clearer interpretation.

Mrs. Plunkett and Mrs.