There is brainwork back of the automobile business 
this country. In the trade, millions of dollars are 
skill required to develop the cars on the market all 
require brains. Even so small an item as advertising is 
he product of hard labor and careful study, The trade 
has selected a most favorable date for its automobile 
show. At this time of the year all automobile owners 
are planning to overhaul their old or to put new cars 
on the road for the summer. 
The Republican city machine of Boston has grown 
to be quite a lusty and self-possessed lad. He has de- 
‘cided to make a shift for himself in matters of finances. 
Not contented with his allowance from his ‘‘dad’’ the 
‘State Republican machine he has decided to seek an 
acre of gold for himself. ‘‘Dad,’’ however, is not over 
pleased because the young ‘‘cub”’ promises to clean the 
field and leave the gleanings for ‘‘dad.’’ The Prodigal 
may never come home so ‘‘dad’’ had better take him 
into partnership, quickly. 
What a rapid development this age has witnessed 
in the manufacture and sale of automobile vehicles! The 
~ old one ‘‘lung’’ gasoline motor was a seven-day wonder; 
then came the two-cylinder motor, then the four and the 
six-cylinder motor and now the eight-cylinder has ar- 
rived. It is a novelty that make one pause and think. 
Tndeed, it may be that its mission will be revolutionary ; 
but meanwhile the four-cylinder car will be the standard 
for some years. 
- Jt is claimed the ingredients that have been used 
to adulterate bread have the same chemical qualities as 
the materials taken from the wheat in refining, But 
chemical analysis is not the whole story in determining 
the. wholesomeness or digestibility of a food product. 
A diamond has the same chemical element, carbon, 1s 
charcoal; charcoal may serve the doctor well in stomach 
troubles, but would he suggest diamond dust? 
Congress has adjourned after a record breaking 
session. There are appropriation bills that take time 
and require consideration, but with Congress as with 
the State legislatures too much legislation is passed for 
the good of the country. The union knows, at least, 
what thé policies of the government may be until the 
next Congress opens. 
The Mexican conditions are not improving and 
President Wilson within a fortnight will be obliged to 
take some action as the lender of this people. Io has 
been able to meet his duty to the Mexican situation 
with justice and success to date. He may be trusted 
to complete his ‘‘chore,’’ 
Boston Opera House 
In reviewing the theatrical season 
of 1914-715, there has been much 
comment in the Boston press anent 
the work and achievement of the 
Henry Jewett players at the Boston 
Opera House. With the closing 
performance on Saturday night this 
week, the players will have given 
almost three months—87 consecu- 
tive performances—of Shakesneare 
and this has been accomplished 
without a star and in a notoriously 
it has been 
peals for 
agement by 
donald. 
to be devoted 
Henry Jewett 
NORTH SHORE BREEZE 
bad theatrical season. Furthermore, 
done 
charitable 
purely on the basis of sane and 
reasonable business theatrical 
two Boston 
Henry Jewett and Mr. W. R. Mace- 
After an interval of three weeks, 
to rehearsals, 
players 
Raster Monday, April 5, in a reper- 
toire of modern and romantic plays, 
ero 8 
Nature has been kind and ungenerous to old Eng- 
land, but in war its disadvantages due to isolation be- 
came the best of defences. Britain’s isolation soon 
taught her that protection could be gained by a mas- 
tery of the sea and her naval force would give her the 
assurance of safety. This war will test out England's 
policy and reveal the weakness of her defences. 
‘This fortress built by Nature for herself 
Against infection and the hand of war; 
This happy breed of men, this little world 
This precious stone set in the silver sea, 
Which serves it in the office of a wall, 
Or as a moat defensive to a house, 
Against the envy of less happier lands; 
This blessed plot, this earth, this realm, this Hngland."? 
—Shakespeare, 
One of the pleasant features of the work in finan- 
cial circles was the report of the American Woolen 
Company issued by President Wood, That this com- 
pany did hold its own and make gains during the try- 
ing year that is past is surely a sign of progress and 
intelligent management. Prosperity is contagious 
Gains in one line of industry mean gains in other lines. 
No business lives unto itself, Now the new period of 
prosper'ty has begun, Other corporations in the wear 
future should, because of the present policy of playing 
safe, be able to make equally promising reports. Noth- 
ing sueceeds or encourages ke success. f 
War Notes. 
What is Civilization for 
But to substitute Law for War? 
All history proves 
War brings a greater curse than it removes. 
The Golden Rule, for men with God allied— 
Kor neighbor near and nation wide— 
Alas! It never has been tried! 
One thing sufficed 
Both Socrates and Christ: 
They deemed it meet 
To gain victory through defeat. 
Nations by conflict torn, 
In the world’s progress have their part ; 
The ark of God is sometimes borne 
Upon a powder eart. 
A wide, white waste of snow o’er all the ground, 
A soldier lies, red from a gaping wound, 
And arching over all, the blue profound! 
—JOSEPH A. TORREY. 
and, of course, here and there a 
without any ap- week of Shakespeare. Plays 'n 
support, but course of preparation are ‘‘Cyrano 
de Bergerac,’’ ‘‘She Stoops to Con- 
man- quer,’’ ‘‘School for Seandal’’ and 
men, Mr. ‘‘Rivals.’’ 
Buy your wall papers from I, 8. 
Tappan, 17 Bridge street, Manches- 
the ter. ady. 
reopen on sa 
Buy your fish during Lent from 
Swett’s lish Market.. adv. 
