Editorials

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.

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.

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

This noted Baptist clergyman's article on Christian Science, in Fire and Hammer,—a small Chicago sheet,—smells a good deal of spent powder. I quote this sentence, which is perhaps new: We do not question that the practitioners of this Science are in some way effecting marked cures; nor do we charge them with practising any wilful imposture.

Mrs. Plunkett and Mrs.

That curious psychological story, or study, called Dr. Jekyll and Mr.

In the Rhode Island Legislature, an attempt has been made to pass a law restricting healing to the licentiates of a Medical Board appointed by the State. An able speech against such restriction was delivered by Professor J.

When the heart speaks, no matter how simple the words, its language is always acceptable to those who have hearts. I just want to say: I thank you, my dear students, who are at work conscientiously and assiduously, for the good you are doing.