Church review . scripturereading, that all hearts may be opento it, and a brief period of silent medi-tation upon the word that has beenread; the recitation of a part or thewhole of the pledge, the singing, withbowed heads and closed eyes, of someprayer song—such are simple noveltiesthat aid the spirit of a meeting andadd to its impressiveness. Strive tocultivate the devotional spirit, andspontaneity and informality. Then make the meeting stand forsomething. Aim to give it one pre-dominating characteristic that will re-main as a clear impress upon theminds of the attendants. When youclose the
Church review . scripturereading, that all hearts may be opento it, and a brief period of silent medi-tation upon the word that has beenread; the recitation of a part or thewhole of the pledge, the singing, withbowed heads and closed eyes, of someprayer song—such are simple noveltiesthat aid the spirit of a meeting andadd to its impressiveness. Strive tocultivate the devotional spirit, andspontaneity and informality. Then make the meeting stand forsomething. Aim to give it one pre-dominating characteristic that will re-main as a clear impress upon theminds of the attendants. When youclose the exercises, do not break themoff in the middle. Lead up to the the last moments be peaceful, dig-nified, fitting.—Christian EndeavorManual. Meekness is not weakness; it isstrength enduring wrong or pain pa-tiently. We are so anxious to make a living,we have forgotten how to live. The new life is strong, for it sharesthe power of God. The new life is at peace, because it isin God. THE CHURCH REVIEW. 17. WOMANS CHRISTIAN TEMPER-ANCE UNION. The Womans Christian Temper-ance union has held four very inter-esting meetings, that deserve specialmention. Mrs. E. S. Ferry gave a Bible read-ing on the words Our Father. Thiswas most sympathetic and interesting,and those who were present were verymuch pleased. The meeting in the in-terests of Press work was opened by apaper on the Power of the Pressby the local superintendent of Presswork. The county superintendent read twopapers on How Our Forefathers gotthe News and How the W. C. T. the Press. We also had twopapers and a poem from the Ex-change R(:t ksvCF, U-n Jl Dr. Crothers gave up a most inter-esting and instructive talk upon thescientific aspect of the alcohol habitand heredity. Dr. Crothers is eminent-ly fitted to speak upon the subject andhas had a wide experience with thevictims of the great curse. Miss Jessie Ackerman, who so de-lighted three large audiences in Feb-ruary returned to us and
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