Editorials

Substitute the word education for government , in Lincoln's famous saying, and it might well be used as a definition of true culture: Education of the people, for the people, and by the people. In practice, if not in statement, this is the motto of the professional monthly called The Popular Educator.

The aroma of good deeds outlines the personality through which they are expressed. It is well to pause a moment in the busy whirl of life, when a great heart ceases to beat, to gather a lesson for the future.

One of the tastiest books of the season comes from the new publishers, Cupples & Kurd,—new in this association of names, but well known in the publication business. The unique but simple binding is a device of Mr.

From Houghton, Mifflin & Co. comes a little volume,—beautifully printed, of antique look, and with plentiful side-headings, bearing the above title.

This is an Illinois novel, published by Houghton, Mifflin & Co. , and written by Joseph Kirkland.

Whose ? Rev. M.

The harmony resulting from the reign of a woman has been witnessed by the two continents. It may be said of Victoria, that she has governed well because she has governed little; but as wife, mother, and queen, the purity, integrity, and strength of her character have had an uplifting effect upon a great nation.

The Illinois Legislature has been considering the propriety of passing a new Health Act, prepared by Dr. Ranch.

It has been decided by the Court in her favor, and she is released. There was no dispute about the facts.

Indeed , a great picture! Such masses of color! Carl Hecker, of New York,—an excellent painter himself, and the head of a large school,—pronounces it a masterpiece. Go to Horticultural Hall and see it! There are over thirty figures in the picture,—just such a group of persons as would naturally be present at the trial of Jesus.