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deem all fault finding that does no good a sin
and practice the grace of praise".

Sarah E. Stabler favored us with a most entertaining
letter from Frank T. Lea the stout hearted
young missionary in the wilds of Africa
who seems to believe himself just in the line
of his duty, despite the accompaniments of
leopards , sunstroke, locusts, lions and native cannibals.

Marianna Brown, a visitor from Virginia,
recited a verse entitled "Love".

Elizabeth Stabler read a very funny wedding
invitation wherein a young colored man and
his sister invited their friends to the marriage
of their mother, Lydia.

Louisa T. Brooke rather apologised for having
again brought "The Uses of Life" with her but she
gave us some capital thoughts on education.

Frances R. Kirk favored us with a recitation
which was so much appreciated we copy it in full.

"When to the flowers so beautiful our Father gave
a name
Back came a little blue eyed one, all timidly
it came.
And standing at its Fathers feet and looking
in his face
It said in low and trembling tones - Dear
Lord the name
Thou gavest me, alas, I have forgot
Kindly the Father looked it down
And said "Forget me not".