The Sanctity of Music in Civilization and Faith
The essay argues music as a cultural pillar and sacred link to God and revelation. It cites Christ, the Bible, and Shakespeare to claim music as a divine gift, a universal love, and a bridge between mortal and spiritual worlds, urging reverence, humility, and study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buddha
Confucius
Zoroaster
Egypt
Greece
Rome
Christ
Shakespeare
Richard II
Richard
Henry IV
Jessica
Heaven
Erebus
God
The Paintings of Pompeii in Greco Roman Life
A compact survey from the Edinburgh Review traces Pompeii’s frescoes and Greek influence, noting Greek learning, daily life scenes, and the debate on whether Pompeian wall paintings were fresco or tempera. It discusses Vitruvius, Don ner, Carcani, Overbeck, and the chemistry of pigments, arguing for fresco secco and lime hydration effects on color durability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pompeii
Greece
Nissen
Rome
Pompeians
Alexander the Great
Pericles
Donner
Carcani
Accademia Ercolanense
Vitruvius
Overbeck
Edinburgh Review
Gid Granger by William O Stoddard review
Literary note on Gid Granger a 12mo by Wm O Stoddard from D Lothrop Co Boston priced 1.25. The tale follows Gid a practical country boy who improves land and starts a chicken scheme while his sister Marian pursues artistic leanings. Aimed at both young and old readers with themes of pluck effort and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gid Granger
Wm. O. Stoddard
Boston
D. Lothrop Co
Stoddard
Howaid
Mr. Stoddard
Gid
Marian
How Oliver Optic Writes A Story
Oliver Optic explains his writing method crafted from decades of work. He lists invented or current character names, transfers them to a plot-book with each role, and sometimes sketches their antecedents to avoid errors. He then outlines scene introductions and starts with a stirring incident to grab reader interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Optic
New Senior at Andover by Herbert D Ward review
A strong American school story that rivals Tom Brown and Eric in warmth and realism. Ward’s New Senior at Andover centers on John Strong a determined boy who works his way up amid pranks and bullies. The book’s vivid characterizations, true American tone, and authentic boarding school setting earn high praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andover
Herbert D. Ward
Boston
D. Lothrop Company
Mr. Ward
Hughes
Tom Brown
Canon Farrar
Eric
Ward
Exeter
Phillips Andover Academy
John Strong
Married Leaders and Members Honor Fallen Alliance Members
Mr A D Taylor and Miss Mary A Bridges wed April 22 at the bride’s mother's home and celebrated a pleasure trip afterward. Numerous Obituaries note deaths in 1891 among Ledger Ledger N C and allied groups with resolutions of respect from Sister Adaline Pitman to Brother J R Brown and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Taylor
Johnston County
Adaline Pitman
Ledger
N. C
W. K. Sparks
Harriet Allison
Junaluska
Cotton Plant Alliance
Samuel D. Sharp
Yadkin Valley Alliance
James Squires
Union Ridge Alliance
Sallie S. Farnell
Piny Green Alliance
Earnest Bender
J. R. Brown
Earpsboro Alliance
Alliance Brethren Warned to Bring Trade Cards
Notice from State Business Agent W H Worts urges Alliance Brethren to carry Trade Cards when visiting offices for Alliance prices or to place orders. Trade Cards available at the office. manufacturers of F A Official Guano request all to bring their Trade Cards for purchases. Fraternally, W H Worts S B A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
F. A
W.H. Worts
New Alliance Arranges Wholesale Terms for Members
New business notes arrangements for vegetables truck fruits and shoes through Washington City R A Wheeler Co and A R Hane Bro Philadelphia. Orders must follow Executive Committee rules and signed by President Secretary and Sub Business Agent ship on 30 days with cash discount five percent. Illustrated catalogues available from A R Hano Bro Philadelphia under alliance seal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington City
R. A. Wheeler & Co
A. R. Hane & Bro
Philadelphia
Ae R. Hano & Bro
W. H. Worth
B. A
Notice of F S Blair for the First District
F S Blair warns he cannot attend hearings in Dare and Hyde counties until May 5 at Manteo and May 7 at Swan Quarter 1891. District Lecturer for the First district states he is summoned as an important witness in a murder case in Hertford county and reluctantly omits appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hertford
Dare
Hyde
Manteo
Swan Quarter
F. S. Buarr
First District
Sub Alliances Advised to Deposit for Direct Trade
State Executive Committee urges each Sub Alliance wishing to trade directly with the State Business Agent to deposit funds with the agent. The money remains for the Sub Alliance and enables uninterrupted direct trading up to the deposit amount. Read the committee recommendation. those who used the provision express satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. B. Alexander
J. M. Mewsborne
Mts
Mmittee
W. H. Worrn
Special Notice to District Lecturers in North Carolina
Executive Committee suspends new lecture system until the State Alliance meeting due to timing and expense. Lecturers may continue work. changes deferred. State Alliance orders require cash in full with orders from County or Sub Alliance Agents after Feb 1, 1890, with bonds filed and certified. County Agents must remit full payments within twenty days to ensure prompt service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Executive Committee
National Legislative Council
Legislative Council
State Alliance
Exias Carr
Pres N.C. F.S. A
Rauuian
N. C
North Carolina Farmers’ State Alliance
Raleigh
County Alliance
B. Alexander
Chi
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Literary
Ter
Ladies’ Home Journal
America
Progressive Farmer
Ratetas
Alliance Shoe House
Iand & Bro
Eighth ‘Street
Allianse
Alli Rer
Potedelphia
Aadwe
Anne
Alliance Brethren
NEW Business
F.S. Blair
W. 5S. Barnes
Sec’y N. C. F.S
Alliance Warehouse
Henderson
Vance Unity
W. H. Co
KINS
Walter Bullock
J. P. Satterwhite
J. H. Dunn
I. Yee Bobbitt
M. G. Prince
Sean Dalian
Greessr
W. A. Slater & CO
Wright Building
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