THE DEMANDS OF AN IDEAL|THE Ss. The Man Gains the Crown Who Grasps at _ Every Shining Pebble By the Way. "Sell whatsoever thou hast and give to the poor and come take up thy cross and follow me."--Mark x., 21. Ideals are our treasures only so long as _ they are also tracks in which we tread. The visions of things great and worthy are not given that we might have some- thing beautiful to contemplate, they are calls to serve, to endure, to toil, to bear burdens and mieet difficulties. | _ The dreams of greatness or of goodness that go no further than dreaming leave us weaker, poorer, less than if we had never seen them. He who sees the height and does not strive to altain ib is less than he who seeing it n@t at all lives toward his lowlier vision. Our dreams must determine deeds. Life were emply without its dreams; it were emptier still if it were nothing but dreams. Yet how easy it is to be satisfied with aspiration; never to make the investment of endeavor, to paint pictures of life's crowns, bul never to be willing even to pay the price to gain any of them, So many imagine that they must be saints because they have thought so often of scraphic joys, It takes a good deal more than looking at heaven to make "THE HEAVENLY LIFE. Now every sincere man is asking the question, How may I realize the ideal? Every sincere idealist is seeking foe means of practical expression of that which is visioned before him. He is not afraid of paying the price. He knows that it will be high if the end is also ligh. There is an easy descent to the things that are below; there is no facile grade, no means of sliding up uncon- sclously to the higher levels. Every attainment means so much loss; every gain so much giving up. We have to learn ta choose, to discriminate, to reject even many good things that we rnay gain that which is best. None can gain all of everything; all may win all ot something if willing to lose other things, Riches are not a curse of themselves; they are a curse and a cause of the deep- ect poverly when we choose them before some better things. The young man in the story must sell his possessions be- causo they stood between him and the attainment of his ideals. So long as they were the chief good to him he could rake no progress toward any greater good. Here fs the imperative demand of every fdeal, that it shall occupy first place, The things you set first in your endeavors, altain. No matter of what good things you may dream, it is the things you really, ; , AT BOTTOM OF ALLY desire that will be yours. It may sur- prise some of us to see the prizes with which we shall at last be found, and yet they always will be those of our supreme choosing. But the ideal demands more than the giving up of things that conflict, it de- mands service, expression through work, through activity. It is not enough to give up the things that hinder; these things; must be made to serve the lofty ends of the worthy ideal. Where un- werthy affections have been cast out there must be no empty places; love still must be there, but directed into new channels, If you would be great you must do great things. You must net sit down before any task simply because it is high. Duties are not to be admired; they are to be. done. The first price of achieving is allempting. Better the humblest effort lo do some great thing than the most highly developed picturing of the ideal that satisfies itself with the picture alone. In a subtle way high idealism becomes the foe of worthy realities. How easy it iz to substitute DREAMING ABOUT HEAVEN for any atlempt to bring heaven to our everyday lives, How easy to praise the love of God as a substitute for the prac- tice of the love of man. The religious life is the life that sees the high visions of life's possibilities, cherishes these visions and steadily, at any cost, wilh this as the supremely worth while aim of living, seeks their realization, counts all things as worth- less compared to this, that fullness of life may be found for one's self and made pessible for all others, It's not the man who dreams _ the the dreams of coming glory, but the man who daily does all his litthe deeds in the light of that glory who is doing most for this world and for his ideals. The great question is not whether you can talk poetry, but whether you are willing tu pay the price of the ideal life. Tho world is full of people who wish it well; it needs more who will work for itx weal, to whom its welfare, the reali- zation of its highest good, is the supreme thing in life, that for which they are willing to sell all else and to take up any cross. By their deeds shall their ideals be known, in your affections are the things you will HENRY F, COPE. FROM ERIN'S GREEN ISLE NEWS BY MAIL' FROM IRELAND'S SHORES. the Emerald Isle olf Interest to Irish- Happenings in men, John Clyne, aged 100 years, died re- eent y at Dromodmore, Co. Cavan, The death of Margaret Harrington, Coolbawn, Skibbereen, has just occurred al the age of 102. The late Mr. Robert Dixon Walker, of Wexford, wine merchant, left person- a! estate valued at $60,410. At Oswestry, an aged widow named Annie Lloyd was found strangled to death. She had keen robbed of $150. Mr, Robt. Young, Holywood, son of Mr. Samuel Young, M. P., has been ap- pointed a magistrate for County Down. Mr. Carnegie, the millionaire, has made a grant for the building of a Car- negie free library in Killoglin, Co. Kerry. The tax receipts for the purposes of local government in Ire!and during the financiat year amounted to $21,153,850. Damage roughly. estmated at $5,000 Lagan Dromore, Co. Down. Hundreds of tons of timber are sent each week to England from the neigh- borhoed of Baliinrobe and Hollymeount, County Mays. The question of procuring a fire ap- pliance for Ballybay, Co. Monaghan, has been dropped owing to the large expen- diture it would involve, In County Derry, the Local Govern- ment Board, wrote sanctioning a loon «f $16,000 for the purpose of carrying out the Shantallow sewerage scheme. The turnover last year of the Lima- vady Co-operative Poultry Society, Lim- iled, was over $40,050, an increase of $6,775 on that of the previous year. Trinity College, Dublin, has acquired a hall of residence for women, who are admitted to all lectures and obtain de- grees on the sime terms as men. According to a doctor's evidence, hov- els occupied by laborers in the Castlea- han district, County Cavan, would not make decent kennels for dogs. James Dolan, his wife and child, were Seriously injured at Halborn Hill, Coun- ty Cavam, by the explosion of a cart- ridge which the child had placed in the j fire, LEG of teDMsVand the TODS TOOL AIRY VIVIAN was vexed--that Is, F could be. But it wag becaysoe Fairy Vivian was so very, very good that she was vexed, You see, she long- ed to be out in the great, wide world, doing good to people far and near; while her majesty, Queen of the Fairies, had decresd that Vivian must remain in the pretty forest. The wood was a pleasant dwelling place for any sprite, it is true, yet the animals and birds who were the sole inhabitants thereof thriv- ed without having to depend upon her for protection or care. Only upon rare Cecasions was her intervention neces- sary, and then only to gontly chide tome of the squirrels or birdies who disturbed the peace of her forest king- dom by continual gcolding, : Bending sadly ovér a little brook that murmured and rippled on its way be- tween mossy banks, the fairy gave way as vexed as a good fairy possibly ~ quest that she responded, somewhat tartly: "Very well, granny; which shall it be --a fose or a cabbage?" "T would like to be both a rosebush and a cabbage," said the woman, with deep gravity. Nothing more than a wave of the fairy wand was necessary to change granny into a beautiful rosebush and a flourishing cabbage. But Fairy Vivian Was not content with this. Now that the old woman had disappeared she felt lonelier than before. So from the rosebush she mado appear a troop of tiny girl sprites, and from the cabbage a ike number of boy elves. Boys and girls joined hands and ran merrily away in the forest to play, while Vivian smil- ed after them. Shortly, however, there came a violent rainstorm. The little folk ran in terror to hide themselves within the shelter uF; & THEY PLUCKED DAISIES AND TOADSTOOLS FOR UMEBRELLAS " " to her mournful thoughts, when a rus! tling of leaves caused her to turn her head. Sho started to behold an, aged peasant woman confronting her. ' "What do you here, granny?' de- manded Vivian. "LT aim tired and weary, gracious fairy," -mumbied the old woman, "and I come to escape the nolse and strife of the world beyond. "I would spend the rest of my Gaya in thia quiet forest." Vivian shook her head as she replied, "Nay, my good woman, the Queen of the Fatrles commands that none but birds anf beasts and trees and flowers live with!n these domains." "Then @hange me into a bird or a beast or ao flower!" tearfully pleaded 'the aged peasant. - Bo annoyed was Fgiry Vivian at what | ho Dellovad toe 9 Bot fool we. of a friendly rock, whence one of tho elves came when tho rain hac passed, and begged of the fairy: "Your Most Royal Highness, will you not be kind enough to provide us with umbrellas s0 that we may weather the next storm without seeking such nasty hidifg places?" "Most certainly," laughed the fairy. And immediately she created two new kinds of flowers--the daisies and the toadstools. Thereafter, when the raing fell, each little girl sprite plucked a daisy, and each little boy elf. a toad- stool. With these for umbrellas, not a whit cared they whether skies wero bright of dark. Thelr frolicg continued, just the same. And when the daisy or he toadstool umbrellas wore out, there was no cause for worrlinent. Were not millions and millions of hew ones to be had merely for the plucking?) Pipa ae ae \ wT, 'oe id Nee oor was caused by an outbreak of fire at tho} Furnishing Company's mills at | S. LESSON INTERNATIONAL LESSON, JUNE 7. Lesson X. .Jesus Appears to the Apos- tles, Golden Text, John 20. 28. ae THE LESSON WORD STUDIES. (Based on the text of the Revised Version.) Ilems Chronological.--Mary Magda- lene had hastened to tell the disciples o? what had occurred at 'the tomb, and how Jesus had appeared unto her, Mat- thew and Luke mention other women also to whom Jesus revealed himself be- {cre the events which are recorded in cur present lesson. These also, perhaps in company with Mary Magdalene, to whom Jesus appeared first, made haste to report to the disciples all that had happened, For two specific events omit- led from John's narrative at this point we are indebted to Matthew and Luke respectively. Matthew earlier in his ac- count had mentioned the fear and flight of the guard, and now relates their sub- sequent action in reporting all that had happened to the chief priests and Jew- ish authorities at Jerusalem. When these had assembled and had taken counsel they gave much money unto the soldiers, saying, Say ye His disciples came by night and sto'e him away whi-e we slept. And if this come to the gover- nor's ears we will persuade him, and rid you of care. So they took the money, and did as they were taught; and this saying was spread abroad among the Jews, and continueth until this day" (Matt, 28, 12-15). It is to Luke that we owe our knowledge of the ap- pearance of Jesus to the two disciples on the road to Emmaus. It is a beau- tiful story and one which shows how Jesus, even afler his resurrection, 'n his last association with his disciples, patiently and with highest pedagogical skill sought to lead them into a know- ledge of the larger and fuller truth con- cerning himself and his mission. It was evening when these two disciples were at last permitted to recognize their coimn- panion and guest, and so filled with wonder and joy were they that, as Luke records, "they rose up that very hour, . and found the eleven gathered to- gether, and them that were with them. ... And they rehearsed the things that happened in the way, and how he was known of them in the breaking of the bread" (Luke 24. 33-35). It was while they were thus assembled behind closed doors that Jesus himself appeared to them, as recorded in our present les- sen. Luke links these events with the arrival of the two disciples from Em- maus with these words: "And as they spake these things, he. himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you" (Luke 24. 36). Verse 19. The first day of the weeck-- From this time forward observed by Christians as a day of worship and Christian fellowship in commemoration o? the resurrection of Jesus from the dead on that day. At first, however, ' the Jewish Sabbath was not on this ac- count disregarded. The complete sub- stitution of the former day for the lat- ter came about gradually. In the midst--An expression retained by the American 'Revision with some lexicographical authority, though not approved by many of the best writers of English, 22. Breathed on them--A symbolic ac- tion, Signifying the imparting to them of his own spirit (compare Ezek. 37. 5). The Holy Spirit--The article is want- ing in the original, signifying that the gift was "not that of the personal Holy Spirit, but rather an earnest of that gift; an effusion of the Spirit.' 23. Whosoever sins ye--All those pres- ent, apostles and others alike, are ad- dressed. One apesile at least was ab- sent, and others not members of the apostolic group were present; hence, whatever the power conferred by Christ at this time, all believers alike shared that power. There is no warrant in scripture for limiting it to the clergy. Forgve retain--The statement kere made must be interpreted in the light of other New Testament passages bearing on the forgiveness of sins. When so interpreted its undogmatic sense is clearly evident. The disciples are to earry to others the glad tidings of forgiveness through faith in Christ. It is to be part of their work also to announce the terms of that forgiveness. 24. Thomas . . . Didymus--The former name is the Hebrew equivalent of the latler, which is the Greek form, and Which signifies "twin," The twelve--Now actually but eleven, since Judas Iscariot had dropped out. His place, however, was later taken by Matthias, who was chosen by lot, as recorded in Acts 1. 15-26, 25. Except I shall see ., finger. . . --Secing alone had sufficed t. convince (he others, but Thomas in- sists on the necessity of a. still closer examination, to make sure that he with the rest shall not be the victim of some optical delusion I will not believe--Lit., "In no wise The negative form used is the strongest possible in Greek. - and put my 26. After eight days--On the next First day of the week. The expression is onc that was in common use and was equi valent to "a week later." Thomas with them--Evidently their testimony to Thomas had not been en- lirely: without effect, Jesus cometh--In the same mysterious and miraculous manner, and with the same greeting as on the previous oc- casion, 27. Then saith he to. Tkhomas--With reference to the declaration of Thomas previously recorded, 28. My Lord and ny God--The climax of faith in Jesus, which has been the great theme of John's Gospel throust. out. The confession is addressed direct: ly to Christ. 29. Blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed--Words which convey the impression that faith which depends on thé evidence of the senses is, afler all, not the highest kind of faith. Our spiritual intuitions also are to be trusted, 30. Many other signs therefore dig Jesus--Referring to the whole public munistry of Jesus, not merely to the period succeeding his resurrection. This yerge and the next form the na- tural conclusion to the entire Gospel, to which chapter 21 seems to be added as an appendix or postscript. 31. That ye may believe that Jesus ig the Christ--The avowed purpose of the rentire Gospel narrative, ee "Don't you think, major," inquired 'the ings those battle-songs realistically?" Yes. indoed," replied - the & fe £ «like fighting ali tho time or | Yin aia ote ie gt ed istening yeung man in the front row, "that he}on a rib and came out of his side. The Ss gentleman | ¢d, was conveyed to the siation, where afcresaid; "so realistically, in fact that I tribesmen and awaited succor. SS rs fed : Unde tie Sal a May Serco LY SYNOPSIS OF PRECEDING CHAPTERS. HE twins, Ray and Raymond, visit the natural history museum to in- spect a fossil collection. They are locked in. During the night a mummy high priest of the Egyptians appears be- fore them, and in great anger sends them back thousands and thousands of years to live with the animals whose bones they have been examining. "'Dacky," the curious toothed bird, proves friendly. Hs promises to be their guide; invites them to climb upon his back, and flies away with them upon a tour of sightseeing. Chapter III BEFRIENDED BY "DACKY." ys beats all the airships that ever happened, doesn't it?" shouted Raymond in his sister's ear, as he felt the wind rush past him. Ray, however, was too busy holding on to make response. In truth, she was rather frightened at the way "Dacky" sped forward, cleaving the air with powerful strokes of his giant wings. The huge bird directed his filght high above the earth. But, presently, he descried a tiny speck below him; thereupon he began a descent so rapid that it almost took away the breath of the travelers upon his back. They alighted near a strange toothed bird, somewhat resembling "Dacky." "This is my cousin, Sammy Ar- cheopertyx," said Dacky, politely in- troducing the remarkable bird. "His last name's awful," muttered Raymond under his. breath, "but I suppose it'll be all right to call him Sammy." Sammy opened his mouth in a grin not quite so formidable as that of Dacky. I was just going to at- tend a meeting we toothed birds are to hold yonder in the hollow, and if you care to be my guests for a time I shall be happy to escort you thither," "We'd be delighted!" exclaimed thse twins in chorus, while Ray added to herself: "What extremely elegant manners Sammy What's-his-name has!" Picking thelr way over the marshy ground, avoiding ponds of stagnant water by circuitous routes, at length the council place of the toothed birds was reached. And what a gathering it was! The: birds assembled were quite as funny as their names. You can imagine, then, how funny they must have been to ths twins. when, THE TWINS, TO ESCAPE THE BATTLING MONSTERS, FLED TOWARD in proper order, they were introduced as Tommy Ichthyornis, Bob Rham- phorynchus, Teddy Hesperornis and by other names just as bad. Dacky told Raymond confidentially, however, that they were known as "Icky," "Rinky" and "Hesper."" This relieved Raymond greatly, for he knew posi- tively he couldn't pronounce the names Sammy told him. He would need as many teeth and as big a jaw as Dacky to do that. "But why don't you make us ac- quainted with those birds over there?" whispered Ray to Sammy, pointing to a small group of birds who had no teeth and who were look- ing scornfully at those who had. Sammy snapped his jaws together wickedly. "Huh! they aren't worth knowing, I assure you," said he; "it's only certain worthless members of the Dodo family, with Mike Aepyornis, Jim Natornis and Bill Diornis." Further conversation was interrupt- ed by Icky strutting to the center of the circle that had been formed, "Fellow-toothed birds," said he, "we are assembled this day to discuss plans of revenge toward those who have insulted us." Here he looked toward the disdain- ful group of "untoothed" birds, who stood aloof. All the other toothed birds followed their leader's exam- ple, uttering weird shrieks of defi- ance and hatred. At this the dodos and their comrades haughtily turned their backs upon the meeting and pretended to be looking away in the distant horizon, "I say we've been insulted," scream- ed the now thoroughly enraged lead- er, "by those who are jealous of our superior attainments. These wretches, these know-nothings, have actually dared say that, inasmuch as we have teeth and finely shaped bills, we are neither beast nor reptile nor bird, but a mixture of both. Yes, 'mixture' is the exact word they used!" "And so you are," piped Rufus Do- do from afar, showing that the dodos were interested in spite of their as- sumed indifference, So infuriated were the toothed birds at these words that they prepared to rush upon their insulters, when there came a sound of great floundering and splashing in the marsh, then a scrambling over ground, as two im- mense creatures came into view, bat- tling one with the other, One of the animals had a head like a turtle, and he was covered with horny plates, an® upright, bristling ridge running down his back. The other possessed a snakelike head, a long, serpentine neck and a huge body covered with thick hide, Together these horrible creatures tus- sied, uttering short grunts and wheezes and rolling over and over with a force that shook the ground. Already the birds--toothed and "un- toothed"--were in flight. The twins sped toward the sea margin nearby. As they ran they heard Dacky screaming in thelr ears: "Quick, for your lives! Ben Stego- = Sy 4 Vise a iecct { ' Sa a UM AD odd Hie Na by PS ie BONNE TD THEY MEET SAMMY saurus and Joe fighting again." Truly, the beasts were even more terrible than their names. Ray aril Raymond needed no warning to spur them on. But when they reached the Sea they were filled with dismay. No further could they go in that direc- tion, nor could they think which way to turn. Dacky was nowhere in sight. Just then an immense, crocodile-like snout poked itself above the surface of the water. At first the twins' im- pulse was to rush away as fast as possible from this frightful inhabit- ant of the sea, but the merry t. kle in the creature's eyes reassured them. Neither was the voice unpleas- ant that said to them: "I peeped out of the water a i saw Dacky run away from you, my chil- dren. He ought to be ashamed of himself for deserting you in such a Brontosaurus are THE SIA manner. But don't be afraid. Come wlth me, and I shall take the best of -eare of you, I am a nice, merry fellow --the 'jovial zeuglodon' they call me-- but if the name's too hard for you, call me just 'Zoogy,' I think I lke 'Zoogy* better, anyway." It certainly was very, very kind of -- Zoogy. The twins appreciated his goodness ever so much, They already | felt greatly comforted. And as Zoo-- gy swam out into the ocean ho was as careful as he could be to keep hig back, where the twins were perched, -- high above the water, et Many wonders of the deep had Zoogy promised to show them, He was ag good as his word, for not far had they progressed when the twins saw a mighty struggle between two mon- sters whom Zoogy called Tim Ichthy- osaurus and Dick Plesiosaurus, oy "There's going to be lots of trous ble around here very shortly,"' observed Zoogy, "because Tim and Dick will soon have more to do than fight among them- selves. Do you see that host swim- ming toward us?" a ae Ray and Raymond looked over tho ~ water as far as their eyes could reach, -- Before long they saw what appeared to be an army of monsters approaching through the sea, ee Zoogy laughed in glee, "You're going to witness the greatest battle of your life," said he, oa ra _ -- Animals in Harness OU who are accustomed to think of the horse as the only animal in! harness, will be astonished if you study the subject further. Of course, you know that reindee draw Bas sledges in the Far North; and that dogs are employed for similar pubpoeer: in = some countries; that elephants, bul-~ locks and oats are frequentiy used as beasts of burden. But it may sur- prise you to learn that In the German settlement of Andheim, southern Cali- fornia, ostriches are trained to draw light vehicles. ; ; One may now buy in British. Bast -- Africa any number of zebras, which can | readily be trained to the use of bit and bridle. The zebra is very strong, a fast trotter and less Hable to disease than -- he horse, Perhaps the oddest animal in har- ness is a wild boar,driven by a French peasant. This animal, now three years old, draws a little three-wheeled cart. ~ No bit can be used, so the reins aro ~ attached to the teeth of the boar. ~ =e EO ee =<. -- r= ""*THERE'S GOING TO BE LOTS OF TROUBLE AROUND HERE VEI 3 Se ion E Pes Py sige Bn =)S fmmoe ae atte gc -Wistere 5 aa teri RY SHORTLY,' OBSERVED ZOOGY." A WITCH DOCTOR'S WORK CAUSED UPRISING AGAINST BRITISH IN EAST AFRICA. Medicine to Avert Wounds--Was Inten4- ed to Render Weapons of Brit- ish Useless. Full details of the operations which have recently been concluded in the East African protectorate against a number of clans of the Kisii people, who were in. open 'revolt, have been published. The movement originated with a witch dcc'or, who preached an anti-European war, and affairs were brought to a head bv the attempted assassinalion of the British resident, Mr. Northcote, and the murdar of several British subjects, in- cluding policemen, traders and porters. The theatre of operalions was in thal part of the protectorate bordering on the shores of the Victoria Nyanza. For many years the Kisii have terrorized surrounding tribes by frequent and suc- cessful raids, They are divded into sev- en sectionS, ed€§ independent of the other, and there is such hostilily among the various clans that the men at on section cannot trust themselves within the sphere of another clan, so that intercourse is only carried on through women, who act as envoys. MEDICINE AGAINST GUNFIRE. The atlempt on the life of the British commissioner had been instigated by a witch woman of the Kitutu clan, who compounded medicine which was to prove efficacious against European wea- pens. By her arts she convinced the people that with the disappearance of Mr, Northcote, Europeans would be cleared out of the country, To her in- fluence, doubtiess, is to ke attributed the fact that the enemy seemed but little im- pressed by Maxim fire. Mr. Northcote had {he narrowest pos- sible escape, for as he rode on his mule in the vicinity of the new stfation, his assailant, who lay concealed in the ¢rass, stabbed him from behind w:th a spear, thé blade of which entered the middls of the back, but luckily glanced wounded officer, who has since recover- the guard of sixty armed™police fortified OTHER GRETCHEN shrank back M affrightedly, but before the fero- clous wolf could leap upon her there came a scurrying of feet from be- hind and a form passed her, launching itself upon the terrible beast. <A flash of steel, and the wolf had fallen--slain oy the dagger of brave Julian. "How can I thank you, my courageous man!"' gasped Mother Gretchen, The rough countryman responded mod- estly, "It was nothing, mother. I am only glad to have been in your nelgh- borhood." "Oh, yes, but it was something," pro- tested the old woman, "and I shall see that you do not lack the reward you de- serve, Here is an egg, which you must guard as your chiefest treasure, Three years from this very day, break the shell and you shall find compensation, This: I swear." Jullan bowed clumsily, thanks, and continued toward his Httle farm. When the peasant told his friends of what had happened they bade him re- Joice. fh 'Mother Gretchen is a very wise old woman," said they. "Some say she is a witch; but howsoever that may be, it is well known that she has never told a Me. Never has she broken her prom- ise. You may well be gra.efw for the opportunity which enabled you to savo the life of such a powerful sorceress," muttered his on his way Immediately this and the other out despatched frem IX stnra and while a force of King's Alrca vilhs! was sent from Lumbwa-to mleve th? garrison, and at the same time 300 men of the Third Battalion King's African rifles, under the command of the officer commanding the proteclorate troops, were hurried to the scene of the' revolt. WITCH WOMAN FLEES. After three days' marching urge h rostile country, during which the tribe3- men were punished severely, it was learned that the witch woman had fled for protection to Ndube's people, and it became necessary to penetrate the lat- ter's country, The tribesmen displayed every singn of hostility, but the vener- able chief Ndube, wearing shabby Euro- pean clothes and a Cawnpore helmet, came forward unarmed, and declared that he and his people were friendly. themselves against the surrounding t : Mean rage became known, armed pel es were! Rasineos Long and deeply Julian pondered over these words, Then he came to the con- clusion: "If 1am to gain great wealth, or other henors are to fall upon me, I must be preparing for them." Thereupon Julian, who had heretofore been somewhat of an idle fellow, dili- "A FLASH OF STEEL" "* pe, : genly ret about improving and his condition. By day he plowed his fields and worked cisewhere about the little farm with Intense zeal; by night he pored over books and did hig utmost to acquire learning, Soon the peorle began to observe a Great change In Julian, Bo well hed himself TREASUIE within ant EGGSHELL he applicd himself to labor that he had accumulated much wealth, His posses- sions were now greater than those any man thereabouts. So well had~ applied himself to study that he w the peer of any in knowledge. Thus camo about that honors were lhoape, upon him, He married the daughter 'of a nobleman, and with the powerful ine ~ fluence thus gained became Governor of the province, fe The three years had rassed. Dally anticlpation of Julian had grown, as looked forward to the thoe when he could break his preclous egg. Tn y had now arrived. Summoning all ¥ friends, and with all possible ceremon Julian broke tho egg. It was empty In bitter disappointment tha Goyor had old Mother Gretchen brought fore him. x "Did you not say,' sald he, veproacl=. fully, "that my egg should g&in ¢or mi a treasure?' Papin tS "And hag it not brought sou ma treasures?" 'replied. the old'. womane "But for {t you would not 'be "riea noW or powerful or learned, You woul BHI be living on your little farm, po er than ever, and perhaps just as norant,. Do you not owe everything--_ even your beautiful wife--dndesd, yo every happiness, to this oggshell?™ uP Oa Jullan smiled understandingty, "Att : er, you are right," said he; "and E aif AES with al fd na for yo ~a more precious than mo: ever before received," 5 f ' heving arduous experiénees., On the fol lawing dey Ndube personally conducted the column in his village, where sighs of g od wll were exh'bited on all sides, ind Mie troops remained in camp for three days, This brief and" successful expedition will open up a portion of the prolec- torate as remarkable for the density of its population as for the richness of j{s soil, % He who hath a stranuous wife will! never live the simple life, Character is what you are; reputation is what people think you are, "T don't want my hair brushed over my forehead any longer," declared Har- old. "1 want a evack in it like father's," "Did you hear about the defacement of Skinner's tombstone?"."No, What was it?" "Someone added the word 'friends' (ce the epilaph." "What was the epitaph?" - hile the flaniing celumus were |" 'He did bis best friends,' " A CONSIDERATE "Why have you and Miss Gadthy broken off your engage "Because she loves me $0. "Thats a queer reason" "Not at all, She believes in fottun telling, and. when she went to habe fortune told not long'ago, sha was | formed that she would be married.t limes That settled my case, fol timé being, at least. She said sie delermined that. should not endut the danger of being the first on tl co 4 ~ SEE? Not only is ft less work but it isin fun to watch your neighbor's gard: than your own. Se a eS er Se The Professor--"I want you child go to my lecture to-night" 'Ro "Couldn't you whi once, papar" ~ Coreen