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Cjalcsia Mptcra Natural Oruek: Styracacea — Storax Family. 



\LESIA is a name given in honor of the Rev. Dr. Stephen 

 ^ H lies an English philosopher and naturalist (1677-1761), to a 

 '■ numbei of shrubs or small trees found in the rich woodlands 

 th It border on the banks of some stream or river. They are 

 tound more especially in the Southern States lying adjacent 

 to the \tlantic. The usual height of these trees is from fifteen 

 to t\\ent^ teet though they are occasional!}' found considerably taller. 

 In the South they bloom from March to May. The flowers, which 

 are white and bell-shaped, make their appearance before the large and 

 *^^K< ample foliage. It is from a tropical tree of this order that the Storax 

 '^y) and Benzoin or Gum Benjamin is obtained. This resinous sap is made 

 to flow by perforating the bark of the stems and branches. It is very 

 fragrant, and is much used in the manufacture of various perfumes. In 

 medicine it is regarded as a stimulant and expectorant. 



XTTHAT then remains but well our power to use, 

 • And keep good humor still, whate'er we lose.' 

 And trust me, dear, good humor can prevail. 

 When airs, and flights, and screams, and scolding fail; 

 Beauties in vain their pretty eyes may roll; 

 Charms strike the sight, but merit wins the soul. 



—Pope. 



day beameth brightly before u 

 firmament, green is the earth; 



verse chorus; 

 ic and mirth. 



Lift up thy eyes, that are looking in sadness; 



Gaze! and, if beauty can rapture thy soul. 

 Virtue herself shall allure thee to gladness — 



Gladness! philosophy's guardian and goal. 



-From the Germii 



I'D laugh today, today is brief, 



I would not wait for anything; 

 I'd use today that cannot last, 

 Be glad today and sing. 



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