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RURAL NEW-YORKER. 
Rafting for % jjoung, 
A SUMMER IDYL. 
Oh, for some pup-pup-pup-pup-power 
To catch the fuf-fuf-fly 
That every bub-bub-blessed hour 
Mum-xuockB my angry cry. 
He bub-bub-buzzetb when I read; 
With tickling cuc-ouo-croep; 
Actors my face with mad’ning Bpeed 
He crawleth when I sleep. 
Ho bites me on the nuu-nun-nose, 
And buzzes in my car. 
His lazy huh-huh-horn he blows. 
That tickles mo to hear. 
Forth from the sirup he cuc-crawls, 
With sticky fuf-fnf-foet; 
In liquid sweetness he often falls, 
But oh, he is not sweet. 
He is no f ill-philosopher. 
Science is not his meat, 
And yet he huh-hath, as it were. 
Air pumps in all his feet. 
No dud-dud.dud-dud-doctor he; 
For every aggravation 
His only treatment seams to be 
Cuc-counter irritation. 
He does not pup-pup-pup-pnp-preach, 
But all these summer days, 
When samt or sinner he can reach, 
He pup-pup-pup-pup-preys. 
Oh, wretched fuf-fuf.fuf-f uf-fly ! 
Oh, mite of living death ! 
I'd like to smite you hip and thigh, 
And shut oil your bub-breath. 
[ Burlington Htiwkeyc. 
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THE PHIZES. 
My Dear Children :— I have been agreeably 
surprised by the very hearty response to the offer 
made in the “ Proclamation.'’ It will require some 
little time to carefully read the competitive man¬ 
uscripts, and 1 must crave your indulgence if I 
seem somewhat “ old fogy” and slow. 
I have selected seven stories that I shall print, 
and give, below, their titles In the order of merit. 
The first three are very good, and differ so com¬ 
pletely in style and treatment, that I have con¬ 
cluded to honor each with a prize. The 11 ret Is 
the most cleverly constructed, the second evinces 
a happy now of language combined with good 
descriptive writing, while the third, although 
treating a threadbare theme, invests It with a 
pleasant Interest. 
Now, children, the foregoing Is your old Uncle’s 
judgment, but it, is subject to criticism, and when 
you have read the stories, you may have occasion 
to demur to the awards. Our especial columns 
are always open to you. 
I shall award the other prizes In order, giving 
reasons und names, as in the present Instance. I 
must say right here, in the strictest contldeuce, 
that 1 am truly surprised to learn t hat I have such 
clever kinsfolk, and 1 shall certainly endeavor to 
spur you on to renewed efforts in the future. 
Uncle True. 
THE BEST STORIES. 
1. The German Class. 
2. Patty's Pet. 
3. The Mystery of Moreland Manor. 
4. The Janitor's Visit. 
6. Grandmother’s Bear Story. 
6. Good For Evil. 
7. My Story. 
[Prize Story.] 
THE GERMAN GLASS. 
BY ANNIE H. BRIGGS. 
“Oh, Jessie, I have something so nice to tell 
you; I ha ve been dying to see you over since papa 
told me about It," and Minnie Gordon flung her- 
seir Into the easy chair her friend placed for her. 
Minnie Gordon and Jessie Hastings were sworn 
friends. They had been Intimate since childhood, 
and had just returned rrom a fashionable board¬ 
ing-school, which they attended together, and, In 
short, were Inseparable, While her lrlend was 
recovering from the effects of fast walking and 
faster talking, Jessie eagerly entreated her not. 
to delay t he good news; “ for it will be so accepts 
able, every thing Is so dull just now.” “ Well, I 
will tell you,” said Minnie. “Papa met Mr. 
Turner yesterday and he told him that, a Prof. 
Hunter was going to board in II—this summer 
and would take a class in German, not for begin¬ 
ners, but for those who have studied It and wish 
to Improve themselves. Papa says l may Join, 
and you will too, wont you? It will be so Inter¬ 
esting to read those sweet little gems of Goethe 
and Schiller.” '• It would indeed be delightful,” 
said Jessie— “and I am almost sure papa will 
consent. But how many will ho take; is he 
limited as to the number?” “ Yes, he will take 
only twelve. ” 1 am glad, tor it will be pleasanter, 
I think; I shall make Cuff and Hal Join when 
they return from Tale, and that particular friend 
of theirs also. Just think, they will be here a 
week from to-morrow. Now, Minnie, I will tell 
you a secret. You are not to dirt, with Mr. Ells¬ 
worth, for I Intend to monopolize him entirely; 
besides, you will surely break Cuff’s heart, and 
that will bo Irreparable.” 
“ Oh, you need not fear, Jessie, I shall leave Mr. 
Ellsworth entirely to you, and, as for your 
brother’s heart, men’s hearts are easily mended, 
But I must go, as I have to stop at. the dress-mak¬ 
er’s. I am having the loveliest sailor suit made, 
for you know Cijff and Hal promised they would 
teach us to row this summer.” So saying Minnie 
tripped up the street, her cheeks yet flushed with 
the color which had risen at Jessie’s thoughtless 
remarks. 
“ One week from to-morrow!” she mused. “I 
wonder if Cliff will notice me, after his glowing 
accounts of the lovely girls he met at. the college 
receptions? Well, I do not care; I have no lack 
of attention from others, though, of course, one 
has her preferences.” and looking up, she saw to 
her dismay, that she had passed her destination 
by several yards. Chagrined inwardly at. being 
so foolish, yet blushing, she retraced her steps, 
and was soon on business intent. 
It Is five o’clock and the students are expected 
In the 6:20 train. Jessie, arrayed in a cream- 
colored muslin, with light-blue ribbons fluttering 
here and there, looked very lovely. While she Is 
Impatiently awaiting their arrival, I will describe 
the two friends, as I have neglected to do so 
before. Jessie was rather tall and slender, with 
blue eyes and llgbt-brown hair, a beautiful 
mouth and very fair complexion. Minnie was 
very small and her dark-brown curls and laugh¬ 
ing black eyes, suited well her clear olive com¬ 
plexion. Both girls were called pretty, each hav¬ 
ing her several claims to beauty. During our 
description, Jessie’s quick ears had caught the 
sound or carriage wheels. 
“Here they come, mammal” she shouts, and 
Mrs. Hastings appears to welcome her two “ big 
boys,” as she fondly calls them. Two tall, stal¬ 
wart fellows, with frank, handsome faces and 
manly airs which well became them. These 
were Jessie’s brothers. They were welcomed 
affectionately by Jessie and bor mother; then 
Mrs. Hastings turned toward another who stood 
by, and warmly greeted him, while Jessie hold 
out her hand, and frankly expressed her pleasure 
at seeing him. Mr. Ellsworth, for It was he, 
was an Intimate friend of Cliff’s and had re¬ 
turned with him to spend a part of his vacation. 
He was very dark, almost Spanish In his appear¬ 
ance, tall, broad-shouldered, and had “ the love¬ 
liest black eyes,” as Jessie afterwards confided 
to her friend. He had traveled a great deal, and 
In the days following, would often describe far- 
famed objects to the little lamlly group, In such 
an entertaining manner, as would bold his bear¬ 
ers entranced. But, to return. In the evening 
Jessie proposed calling on her rrltsnd Minnie, 
who lived bill, a short distance away. They all 
assented, Cliff being almost, eager tn his desire. 
Minnie was delighted to see them, and when they 
left had no occasion to complain of being slighted 
by the Yale student. 
“1 do think German so fascinating. It leads 
one on finding new beauties, until one Ls fairly In 
love with It.” Cliff, Minnie, Mr. Ellsworth 
(whom we will call Jack, for convenience sake) 
and Jessie were slowly walking homeward from 
the German class. Jessie had had very little 
trouble in pursuadlng the gentlemen to attend, 
they being glad of auythlng to pass away the 
time. Hal was engaged to a young lady living 
In a distant city, therefore he was Ae-trop. It 
was Minnie that had spoken, and her companion 
looking fondly down at her said In a low tone, 
“That ls precisely my experience, not with Ger¬ 
man, but a far more fascinating object.” Now 
this was exceedingly presurnptous m the young 
gentleman, but how could he help It, looking 
down at her sweet, face ? Minnie tried to be angry 
and appear dlgnltled but. do wbat. she would, the 
color mounted higher and higher, and at last 
rendered desperate by the knowledge that those 
dark eyes were gazing Intently at her, she turned 
quickly around, and made some trifling remark 
to the couple behind her. The talk became 
general and Minnie soon recovered her usual 
manner. She treated Cliff with the ut.mo&t In¬ 
difference during the remainder of the walk, and 
when they readied the door, Invited him to enter 
with such a nonchalant all’ that he bowed ab¬ 
ruptly and walked away. 
Jessie and Mr. Ellsworth were but a few steps 
distant, but were too much absorbed In each other 
to notice anything amiss. Tlio next, day It rain¬ 
ed, and consequently 1 ue German class was omit¬ 
ted; but the day following was fair as one could 
wish. Cliff stopped for Minnie as usual, but 
found, to bis dismay, that she had already gone. 
He walked on, more troubled than he cared to 
confess. 
“ What a dunce I was to say that? Why could¬ 
n’t I have waited until the proper time ?” 
When he reached the Professor's, he found Min¬ 
nie there. It was the custom for each, in turn, to 
compose a sentence In German, which the next 
one should translate. When Cuff was required 
to produce bis, he handed It to Minnie, who, alter 
studying It a while, blushed, and said she could 
not possibly translate it.; would Mr. Hastings be 
so kind as to give ber another sentence more In¬ 
telligible 1 —which he Immediately did. She did 
not part with the first paper, however, but slip¬ 
ped It In her pocket. After the class was dismiss¬ 
ed, she did not refuse Cuff’s escort home; but 
her gay, lively manner was gone, and she seemed 
rather quiet. 
As soon as they were out of hearing distance, 
he said : 
' ‘ Minnie, shall I translate that passage for you, 
which you found so difficult?” 
A dead silence, while Minnie’s head began to 
droop.” 
“Wilt you let me, Minnie?” pleaded Cliff, 
and bending low, he heard the softly whispered 
“Yes." 
He began slowly, and what a world of tender¬ 
ness was In his voice: 
"I love you, Minnie, more than all tbe world 
beside; and If you will be my wife, It will be my 
life-long endeavor to make you happy. Will you, 
darling?” 
They were at Minnie’s gate now; she turned to 
him, put both her handB in his, and said simply, 
“ Come In, Cliff," and Cuff did not refuse. 
Meanwhile, Mr. Ellsworth and Jessie had 
been talking very earnestly during their walk. 
“Jessie,” Jack was saying, “I have over three 
years yet to study—a long time; but will you 
wall for me, my own love ?" 
“Yes, Jack; It will not be long to me, and 
then-” 
She stopped short, blushed, and was going to 
turn the conversation, when Jack Interrupted 
her, and continued: 
“ Yes, Jessie, and then—then you will be my 
very own. Wasn’t that what you meant, dar¬ 
ling?” 
Jessie did not answer, but lifted her eyes to his, 
only an instant; but Iovc’b eye ls keen, and he 
was content with that which he saw. 
The next morning Jessie, having occasion to 
go down town, stopped at. her frlend’a for a few 
moments; and they were soon talking busily on 
affairs In general. Suddenly, Jf.shik exclaimed: 
“ Minnie, da tell me, If you know, what makes 
Cliff In such a good humor? Why, he Is pel - - 
fectly radiant, and so obliging; I scarcely know 
him.” 
Minnie said nothing, but blushed deeply. 
“Ob, Minnie, you darling; have you made 
Cliff happy? I am so glad. I have always 
wished It; and he ls such a splendid brother, and 
of course will make a*s good a husband.” 
“Now, Jessie,” said Minnie, “1 want you to 
answer me a question. Doesn’t that ring on your 
first finger belong tn Jack Ellsworth? Oh, I 
see. You need not speak, my dear—your face is 
ample proof. Your flirtation ended rather seri¬ 
ously, did It not? Well, 1 wHl not tease you 
longer. Here comes Cliff, and—will you believe 
It?—Mr. Ellsworth. Of course, he did not know 
you were here." 
“ Come, ladles, don’t you want to take a row 
this morning? It ls lovely on the water, and-” 
“Minnie, you will have an opportunity to wear 
that becoming sailor suit,,” broke In Jessie, with 
a mirthful glance at her lrlend; so saying, she 
ran down the path, followed by Mr.Jtixs worth, 
who soon overtook her; and the two couples 
strolled slowly down to the river’s side. 
Header, don’t you think they enjoyed that row ? 
®jif |uglfr. 
HIDDEN AUTHORS. 
1. Did Emil Tonrldge recover ? 
2. He spoke words worthy of a philosopher. 
3. Do you love green corn. Wallace ? 
4. The wren and bul-bul were fighting. 
6 . Yonder ran dolphins. 
6 . Roger shared his triumph. 
7. One spark erased the labor of years. 
8 . That sort of wood smokes. 
9. The red com-oob broke In two. 
10. My pet K, arched the evergreens, 
n. viola In yon chamber sleeps. 
18. Frank lined his coat himself. 
13. Robert, as so many are here, I'll go home. 
14. numph 3 Reyuor, the Idea is absurd. 
15. Yes, her I danced with. 
16. The mansion was consumed. 
17. See victor hug old Miss Ann. 
18. It had a drab bottom. 
19. I fear that Rollo perished. 
tzr Answer in two weeks. Little One. 
BIBLICAL ENIGMA. 
I am composed of 40 letters: 
My 6, 18, 1, 12, 22, 3, 26, 38, 30 was miraculously 
cured of blindness. 
My 15, 35, l, 4, 9, 22 , is, 23, 30 were a people of 
Northern Africa. 
My 18,13,28, 30,38, 2, 8,3S, 30 was a king of Persia. 
My 27, 8, 31, 5,17, 2T, 18, 21, 36 was a heathen god¬ 
dess. 
My 30, 40, 7, 11, 6, 16, 2,28, 27 was used In Jewish 
offerings. 
My 32, 4, 21 , l, u, 6, 37, 28, 19 is used for crossing 
rivers. 
My 30, 7, 30,12, 22, 3, 20, 4, 29 is the Bible name for 
the gospel. 
My whole ls part of a verse In the Bible, 
ty Answer In two weeks. Isola. 
CROSS PUZZLE. 
1. A Spanish plain. 2. A river of France. 3. A 
town of Ohio. 4. A town of Wisconsin. 5. A city 
of lowa. 6. A city of Holland. 7. A city of Ne¬ 
braska. 8. A city of Brazil. 9. A gulf of Russia. 
10. A city of Alabama. 11. A country of Europe. 
Centrals form a river of Pennsylvania. 
t&~ Answer In two weeks. Dr. 
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PUZZLER ANSWERS.-Aug. 25. 
Miscellaneous Enigma. —Remember now thy 
Creator in the days of thy youth. 
Double Acrostic. — Primals, Bedbug ; finals, 
Spider. 
Hour-glass Puzzle.— 
BLANCHE 
PAINT 
SAD 
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LAD 
BERRY 
STEAMER 
abbatlj Rafting, 
A NEW HYMN BY DR. H. BONAR. 
The following hymn by Dr. Horatius Bonar was 
read by him to the great gathering in the Free Assem¬ 
bly Hall, at the last of the evangelistic meetings for 
the young women of Edinburgh: 
Christ my All. 
In the hour when guilt assails me, 
And my long, long sins appall. 
Then I haste to the Forgiver— 
On his gracious name I call. 
There 1 find the heavenly fulness— 
Christ my righteousness, my all! 
There 1 find divine completeness— 
Christ my cleanser, Christ my all! 
In the day when earth attracts me. 
When its pleasures would enthrall. 
When its loveliness would bind me. 
And to creature-love recall; 
Then I turn to brighter beauty— 
Christ my glory, and my all; 
Then I turn to fairer splendor— 
Christ my treasure, and my all 3 
In the night when sorrow clouds me, 
And the burning tear-drops fall. 
Then I look for one to wipe them— 
On his changeloss name 1 call. 
Then I sing the song of patience, 
Christ my brother, and my all 3 
And I rest upon his bosom— 
Christ my solace, and my all 3 
In the day when sickness weakens, 
And life's solemn shadows fall. 
And the death-bed curtains warn me 
Of my coming funeral; 
Then 1 think of resurrection— 
Christ my life, my health, my all! 
Then I think of incorruption— 
Christ my everlasting all 7 
In the day when the Immortal 
Shall fling off this mortal thrall, 
Putting on all the perfection 
Of the light celestial; 
Still my song, when standing yonder, 
Shall be—Christ my Joy, my all ? 
Still my Bong of resurrection 
Shah be—Christ my all In all! 
In the land of promised glory, 
In the day ol festival. 
Day of marriage and of triumph, 
In the angel-crowded hall; 
This shall ever be my burden— 
Christ my glory, and my all! 
This shall ever be my anthem— 
Christ my bridegroom, and my all! 
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HOW THE APOSTLES DIED. 
1. Peter was crucified In Rome, and at his own 
request, head downward. 
2. Andrew was crucified by being tied to a cross 
by a cord, on which lie hung two days—exhorting 
the people till he expired. 
3. James the Great was beheaded by order of 
Herod at Jerusalem. 
4. James the Less was thrown rrom a high pin¬ 
nacle, then stoned, and finally killed with a ful¬ 
ler’s club. 
5. Philip was bound and hanged against a 
pillar. 
6. Bartholomew was flayed to death by com¬ 
mand of a barbarous king. 
7. Matthew was killed with a halbert, 
8. Thomas, while at prayer, was shot with a 
shower of lances, and afterwards run through 
the body with a lance. 
9. Simon was crucified. 
10 . Thaddcus or Judas was cruelly put to 
death. 
11. Matthias; the manner of his death ls some¬ 
what doubtful; one says stoned, then beheaded; 
another says he was crucified. 
12. Judas Iscariot fell aud his bowels gushed 
out. 
13. ohn died a natural death. 
14 aul was beheaded by order of Nero. 
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BROWBEATING. 
In almost every church there are a few persons 
who seem to be actuated by the despicable spirit 
of rule or ruin. If the minister does not preacb, 
visit, or conduct, the different meetings according 
to their liking; if the church varies in its disci¬ 
pline or policy from their way of doing things, 
they set themselves against the majority with a 
determined spirit that, plainly means to browbeat 
all others Into their ways. They will never let 
up until tho church becomes passive or the min¬ 
ister, wearied by little persecutions, takes bim- 
self out of the way. The necessity for the abun¬ 
dance of grace which was promised the apostle 
who suffered with the thorn in Ills flesh, ls fully 
realized In such an experience. We have won¬ 
dered what purpose such persons serve in the 
economy of grace, unless it may be that patience 
may, through their ugliness, have Its perfect 
work, it is not ours to judge of their Christian 
hope, but we can sympathize with Spurgeon 
when he said of such, that he would rather live 
an eternity with them In heaven than one day on 
earth .—Golden Rule. 
--- 
Tribulation.— Tribulation or affliction, or op¬ 
pression, call it what you will, ls overruled by a 
miracle of divine grace so as to benefit the be¬ 
liever ; but In and of Itself it Ls not the cleanser 
but tbe defiler or the soul. Affliction of Itself 
does not aactlfy anybody, but the reverse. 1 be¬ 
lieve In sanctified afflictions, but. not In sanctify¬ 
ing afflictions. Afflictions of themselves arouse 
the evil which ls In us to an unwonted energy, 
and place us In positions where the rebellious 
heart is Incited to forsake t&e Lord.— Spurgeon. 
