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R. E. Gilpin, Some extracts from the
life of Mrs. Astor pointing out the value
of her example, in showing her willingness
to make use of the opportunities afforded
her of doing good, while others were only thinking
of them, and disregarding the invitation
to all to teach the better way of life either
by word or work - her loss will long be felt.

S. H. Stone, Excused.

Sarah E. Stabler, "The Sidewalk Artist showing,
there is no failure in life possible if we do -
'The best I know. And a letter from
Miss Cathcart thanking for the garments
sent by the Ashton W.C.T.U., and asking for
contribution to the annual sale for the benefit
of the free Kindergarten in Baltimore.

E. G. Thomas: 'The goodest mother I ever saw,
verses of much truth by Margaret E. Sangster.
And, The Condensed Wisdom of Solomon,

Do what you can. Not what you cannot;
Not what you think ought to be done. Not what
you would like to do; not what you would do
if you had more time. Not what somebody else
think you ought to do, But do what you can.

From the life of a wheeled chair.

Also, most excellent extracts from a sermon
by W. T. Nichols, in the Christian Register.
From the text "These things have I
spoken unto you that in me ye mught have
peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation;