It is woman upon whom depends the proper teaching of her children, as they are the ones who will be leaders in future generations. The mother has the care of her children from their infancy, and if she teaches them the things necessary to constitute a good man or woman those teachings will be stamped upon their memories so strongly that they will remain with them throughout life. One famous statesman said that had it not been for the memory of the time when his departed mother used to cause him to kneel and say his prayers that he would have been an atheist. It has been said, and that very truly, that woman is the index to the family book; from her you can judge of the chapters and illustrations. Many of the greatest statesmen attribute all of their success to the training they received from their mother. Abraham Lincoln, one of the most noble men of his time, said: "All I have I owe to my angel mother." It is necessary that a woman should receive an education and possess a moral character; because a tree always bears fruit after its own kind, and if it is cultivated properly the fruit it bears will be of the best variety; and if a woman receives proper training, her seed after her will partake of the same, and will imitate her every action. It is found in nearly all cases where the mother is of a religious nature the children are likewise, and believe in the same faith that she does, while on the other hand if she is careless and negligent of her religion her children will follow in her footsteps, and perhaps go astray through not being taught those things which are pleasing in the sight of God. It is not only the children who follow in the ways of their mother, but the women also have an influence either for good or bad over their husbands. If a man has a wife who is low and degraded in morals he will become worse than she, for she has an influence over him which no one else possesses. It is she who equips him for the voyage of life; so it is necessary that she should possess an elevated mind, so that she will be able to make his journey over the rough sea as pleasant as possible, and when he is led into the many temptations which beset his path, she should be able to lend a helping hand. and to set him a worthy example in the bringing up of their children, so that they will live lives of purity. The following is a beautiful figure, showing the com fort a woman should be to her husband in case of darkness and adversity: "As the vine which has long twined its graceful foliage about the oak, and been lifted by it in sunshine, will when the hardy plant is rived by the thunderbolt, cling round it with its caressing tendrils and bind up its shattered boughs, so it is beautifully ordained that woman, who is the mere dependent and ornament of man in his happiest hours, should be his stay and solace when smitten by calamity." We find in sacred and also profane history that women have accomplished much, and many times had it not been for the assistance they gave the men, the latter would have failed in their projects. It was through the influence of a woman that this continent was discovered, for had it not been for the power of Queen Isabella over her husband Ferdinand, Columbus would not have received the necessary ships equipped for his voyage. When Peter and the other disciples had forsaken the Savior a woman stood by Him, and followed Him in all His afflictions. She was the last at His tomb, and it was she who embalmed His body, and was the first to discover that He had risen from the dead. We as young ladies have an opportunity of receiving an education in these our meetings, and it devolves upon us all to use the time which is given us in the most profitable way. We can do much good in teaching to others that which we gain here, and we should consider it a duty that we Owe to each other, and more especially to God, for the privilege He has blessed us with. Maria Morris. WHY SHOULD WE READ? THERE was a time when the influence of the great and good was chiefly over the minds of individuals; but by the invention of printing a new element was added to the power of nations, as it not only brought the influence of the great and good over the minds of individuals, but also over the nation. Since this invention it has been the mind and not the sword that has ruled the world. As minds rule the world, we should read to inform ourselves as to our duty toward God and man, and how best to perform it; to learn from whence we came, whither we are going, and the object of our existence; for as the poet says, "The greatest study of mankind is man." As history is a record of what mankind has done, by reading it we may learn of man, who our forefathers were, manners and customs of the different nations, deeds and errors of the nation's great men, and the part each nation has taken in the progress of the world. Every one should have a knowledge of history, especially those who hold positions in which the welfare of the people is at stake; for by know ing the cause and effect of errors made by men of the past, they may correct and prevent them from occurring again. We should also have a general knowledge of science, as it gives us an understanding of truths or facts which have been stated, and it also enables us to investigate and search out these truths or facts for ourselves. Under science we have several studies, such as physiology, philosophy and astronomy, which are the most common and useful. A knowledge of physiology is essential to the preservation of our health, as it teaches us the structure of our body and its organs and the duty each organ has to perform; it also shows us how terribly nature punishes any violation of her laws, and teaches us how we may prevent these ments of the earth, in fact something of the workings of the whole universe. We should read to gain a general knowledge of art, not only of the useful arts which help us in all the ordinary occupations of life, but also of the fine arts, which enables us to appreciate nature, her architecture, sculpture, painting, poetry and song, and thereby enabling us to be better contented with our lot, for by having a knowledge of these arts we may live in a new world as it were. Music or song has a wonderful influence upon us. The merry song of the bird how it does delight and cheer us, and it also teaches us to make others happy by being happy ourselves. Beautiful music or song always brings inspiration of power and of patience, of courage and of hope. Someone has said, "Let me make the songs the people sing, and I will form the character and control the conduct of the nation, whoever makes the laws." Music or song is the expression of hope and victory, and it imparts a new life to all that is noblest and best in the human soul. The Swiss have a rude national air which has scarcely anything like a tune. It is sung with a continuous note, while both drawing in and throwing out the breath. The words are as rude and meaningless as the music; but to the Swiss, when wandering in foreign lands, this wild song brings back the beauti ful scenery and happiness of his native land. And Swiss soldiers serving in foreign armies have been forbidden under pain of under pain of death to sing that song in camp or on the march, lest the feeling of homesickness should overcome them, and they should desert and start for home. Such is the power of song when it brings back the scenes of home and youth. tinguished for their thought and style of expression, as poetry, essays, histories and biographies. By reading such writings as these, we may become acquainted with the noblest thoughts of the wisest men of all ages. We may become familiar with the fidelity of Shakespeare to nature, the sublimity and grandeur of Milton, the imagination of Scott, the pathos of Dickens, the purity of Longfellow, and the inspiration of the Bible. By reading such writings we also acquire a better style of conversation and writing; for by becoming intimate with their works we naturally fall into the way of using their smooth and the flowing language. But the good and noble songs are even mightier and deeper in their effect upon us. As someone has said, "They lighten the burdens of the weary, give courage to the hero, faith to the martyr, and give new strength to those who are weak march of life." They take hold on the elements of strongest character, and stir the heart to its utmost depths. in Painting, another of the fine. arts, also has its influence upon us. It is one of the noblest of the fine arts, as it enables us to live, as it were, with the higher and nobler things of nature, and to see how grand and beautiful are the things of nature and the workings of the Creator; for if we do not learn something about. nature and her workings, we will, as the poet says, Tread through fields of speckled flowers Our Father made them beautiful Because he loves us so. We should also read to gain a knowledge of literature. By this I mean the class of writings dis Not only should we read literature to strengthen our thoughts and improve our style of conversation and writing, but we should read to gain a general knowledge of it, so that we can converse freely upon the works of great writers. We should also read newspapers to get the current news of the day; for by doing so we are informed as to the workings of of our government, schools, churches and industrial pursuits, and are thereby enabled to act intelligently in the performance of of all kinds, and newspapers especially, lying upon the table. We should read to develop the mental powers, such as the memory, imagination, fancy and thinking faculties. We may develop the memory by reading by reading such literature as will be so striking and impressive that we cannot help but remember it. In history we have a broad field for developing this power. By reading poetry and fiction we may develop the imagination and fancy. The thinking faculties may be developed by reading speeches, pleas, orations and sermons; for by reading these, it will cause us to think, reason and judge for ourselves. Not only should we read to develop the mental powers, but also the moral powers. By reading we may choose for our companions the works of the good, wise and noble writers of past and present. And these are companions that will not desert us in poverty and in trouble, but they will remain our friends forever and will also aid us in forming our character. Benjamin Franklin said that the reading of Cotton Mathers' "Essay to do Good," moulded. his entire life. Just so the reading of literature may have its influence upon us; and if we choose the good, true and beautiful, they will all have their influence in moulding our character. But on the other hand, if we choose the unclean or bad literature, it will, as it were, poison the soul and bring its victims to the grave. As one writer has said, 'Such literature as this would make impurity seem decent, crime, horrible and all vice proper in the eyes of its readers." This literature numbers its victims by the thousands, and it has caused hundreds to go down, down, down, until at last they land in the penitentiary, asylum, dens of shame or the grave. Reading not only serves us a positive element in the make up of our character, but it may also serve as a negative influence, thereby preventing the formation of vicious hab ts in times of leisure. The value of reading is well illustrated by these lines of Longfellow: Read from the grand old masters, Read from some humbler poet, And the night shall be filled with music, And the cares that infest the day Shall fold their tents, like the Arab OGDEN, UTAH. Plans for the World's Fair passenger station at Jackson Park | call for a main station 150x300 feet, with an annexed train shed 100x672 feet. Provision is made for loading and unloading thirtysix trains at one time on reserved tracts. |