Sunset Aboard a Mission Ship Aboard the Sunset
Captain Keen steers the Sunset from San Francisco toward Honolulu with Mission Board freight and passengers aboard. McAusland, an aspiring missionary, forms a wary bond with George while Mary Doncaster, Ephraim Doncaster’s daughter, stirs his emotions as the voyage proceeds toward Gilead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Keen
Fiji Islands
Mission Board
San Francisco
Honolulu
Marquesas
Chase
Keen
Islands
John Gale
George McAusland
McAusland
Nevada City
Corkran
George
Pat
Harbor
Mrs. Gale
Joseph Neargood
Oahu
Fatuhira
Mary Doncaster
Ephraim Doncaster
Gilead
Mary
New Bedford
John
Gale
Neargood
Bacon on Eggs and a Teasing Exchange
A playful dialogue features a character named Frog querying Miss Hibrow about Lord Bacon and eggs. The Turtle comments that the Frog’s voice seems to carry a man in the throat, adding light humor to the exchange.
Has Your Friend Any Histrionic Aspirations
A light exchange reveals one friend aspires to acting rather than studying history. The other notes the focus on performance over historical matters.
Poker and Bridge Roles Across Seasons
A witty exchange contrasts winter poker outings with a wife at home for bridge and summer roles in reverse with poker at home and bridge away. The lines illuminate seasonal shifts in shared leisure between spouses.
Daisy and Mother's Nickel Bargain
A light exchange features Daisy comparing her value to a nickel as she and Mother Now discuss a small payment. The quip hints at frugal humor and domestic dialogue in a vignette style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
George
John Gale
Daisy
Boxer Retorts After Injured Chin Exchange
The dialogue shows a boxer telling his opponent I cut your chin and the rival replying you’ve got two more left, highlighting a tense moment in the ring. The exchange captures the gritty, competitive tone of the match and preps for further action.
Mean Trick by New Neighbor Sparks Practical Joke
A neighbor family moved in while I was downtown and played a mean trick on me. The incident highlights neighborly tensions and practical jokes in a quiet street community.
Lesson for February 9 Subject and Scripture Texts
The notice identifies a February 9 lesson with selected subjects and scriptures. It credits the International Council of Religious Education and notes permission for use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Council of Religious Education
Service or Mammon Moral Challenge for Believers
The lesson contrasts mastership between God and money, stressing that money itself is neutral but its control over a person shapes character and fate. It argues faithfulness in small matters proves readiness for greater responsibility and that life choices now determine eternal outcomes, with emphasis on repentance, new life in Christ, and the danger of loving wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Christ
Lazarus
We Sleep to Wake Browning Quotation
A Browning quotation about steadfast resolve and rising after defeat. The lines express marching forward, facing wrongs, and waking after sleep to renewed effort.
Know Yourself Wise Sage Says He Knows What Lies Within
A compact reflection on self knowledge and humility attributed to Lao Tze. The sage recognizes inner truth without seeking outward display or personal honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lao Tze
Hospitality for Our Overnight Guests
A compact guide describes turning a folding cot into a comfortable guest setup. It features an ingeniously framed, skirted denim cover, a red inside cabinet with a medicine niche, and a well lit mirrored door.
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Ben Ames Williams
AMES
Harold L. Lundquist
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
Robert Browning
By Ruth Wyeth Spears
PINE
Ruth Wyeth Spears
Bedford Hills
New York
Bellans
Hannah More
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Cicero
Livy
Ruy
Don
Doan
LDN
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