The Clam Shell Man and Sunday School Polishing
A Sunday Times anecdote recalls Dr Beadle nicknamed the clam-shell man for polishing rough youths into shine. He likened soul-polishing to smoothing a clam shell, urging steady, hard work that transforms character and earns boys a warm reception in school and beyond.
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