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True Loyalty The Governor-General agrees with us. Ho told his audience at Mosgiel that true loyalty did not mean singing '"God Save the King" and flying flags. He explained that it meant doing; not talking rameis. There is a lesson for a. certain Minister for Education in this doctrine, which, by the way, has been ours for a long time. He seemed pleased with his visit to the Holy Cross College, and Lady Fergusson evidently enjoyed the singiug of the students. She asked for-more. And they gave her Perosi's "Credo" in grand style. Men and Women Stephen Leacock's wisdom is undeniable. But at times he has hard sayings. For instance : -■So it is in business. Men are able to maintain a sort of rough-and-ready code which prescribes the amount of, cheating that a man may do under the rules. This is called business honesty, and many men adhere to it with a dog-like tenacity, growing old in it, till it is stamped on their grizzled faces, visibly. They can feel it inside them like a virtue. So much will they cheat and no more. • Hence, men are able to trust one another, knowing the exact degree of dishonesty they are entitled to expect. With women it is entirely different. They bring to business an unimpaired vision. They see it as it is. 11 would be impossible to trust them. They refuse to play fair." " The Awful Woman " Again, a hard saying from the same shrewd philosopher: Then there rose up in our time, or within call of it,»a deliverer. It was the Awful Woman with the Spectacles, and the doctrine that she preached was Woman's Bights. She came as a new thing, hatchet in hand, breaking glass. But in reality she was no new thing at all, and had her lineal descent in history from age to age. The Romans knew her as a" Sybil and shuddered at her. The Middle Aces called her a witch and burned her. The ancient law of England named her a scold and ducked her in a pond. But the men of the medern age, living indoors and losing something of their ruder fibre, grew afraid of her. The Awful Woman —meddlesome, vociferous, troublesomecame into her own. Her softer sisters followed her. She became the loader of her sex. "Things are all wrong," shp screamed, "with the status of women." Therein die was quite right. "The remedy for it all," she howled, "is to make women free, to give every woman the vote. When once women are "free everything will be all right." Therein the Woman with the Spectacles was, and is, utterly wrong.

The women's vote, when they get it, will leave women much as they were before. . . For when the vote is reached the woman question will not be solved but only begun. In and of itself, a vote is nothing. It neither warms the skin nor fills the stomach. Very often the privilege of a vote confers nothing but the right to express one's opinion as to which of two crooks is the crookeder. A Catholic Poet's Centenary Adelaide Anne Procter, poet and philanthropist, was born in London, on October 30, 1825, and died in the same city on February 2 ,1864. As a child she showed extraordinary precocity, and was at an early age able to read and speak French, German, and Italian. As a young girl she was already writing verses, and at eighteen she contributed poems to periodicals. In 1851 she and two of her sisters became Catholics. Two years later she sent a short poem to Dickens for Household Words. It pleased him so much that he wrote asking for further contributions, and later he discovered that lier father and' r ne were old friends. About 1860 her poems were collected in a volume entitled Legends and. Lyrics. It had a wonderful success, reaching a tenth edition in six years after their appearance. Dickens himself wrote an introduction for the tenth edition, which has been reprinted several times since. ■Miss Procter was a lady of charitable disposition, and she gave lavishly to the needy as far as her income allowed. She was a fervent Catholic, and her works and her faith were 'dike bells in full accord." Her philanthropic works were incessant, and her zeal outran her strength. Before she was forty her health gave way, and after an illness, which lasted over a year, she died peacefully and was buried in Kensal Green cemetery. In the Victorian era her works were more popular than those of any English poet except Tennyson. Her verses are always original, and if they retain a limpid simplicity they have the human appeal which makes the poems of Longfellow so appealing to.the hearts of the people. Among the better known poems may be mentioned: "The Angel's Story," "A Legend of Provence," "A Legend of Bregenz," "Cleansing Fires," and ''The Lost Chord." Dickens paid her a tribute which is worth recalling now: She was a friend who inspired the strongest attachments; she was a finely sympathetic woman with a great accordant heart and a sterling noble nature. Tom Moore Mr. J. B. Priestley has published selections from the diffuse diary of the Irish poet who was a contemporary of Byron and a friend to everybody worth knowing in his day. The extracts are wisely chosen, and they not only get rid of much material that has lost its savor in our time, but they establish the fact that Moore'was a really lov-

able character, and, in moral stature, a bigger man than he has been esteemed by most people. Among his contemporaries he was _, overrated, and a natural reaction set in according to which he has been too harshly treated ever since. Irishmen are perhaps „ the worst sinners, against his memory. v lie \ was the pet» of London drawing-rooms and \ the r .darling of Society;.and this was enough in itself to damn him in Irish minds. But he was no slave. He worked hard and paid his way as he went. In an age of laxity he kept his head and maintained his self-re-spect. He did not earn his popularity by subserviency, and he steadfastly refused to become a patronage slave. Not only Byron, but Scott and Macaulay and Sydney Smith were his friends. Lamb had a warm appreciation for him. Lord Holland would have endowed him for life if he wished. Lord John Russell was his executor. His diary reveals that he was a loving husband and a good father, and altogether Mr. Priestley is right when he says that it is clear that Moore was far more than "a bright little singing bird, fed on rose petals and smoothed down by white hands." Nobody can doubt that be was an Irishman. It has become the fashion to disparage him, but how many patriots did more to keen alive the love of the old land? Those inimitable melodies of bis not only preserved the haunting Irish airs, but they breathed new life into the fire of patriotism and taught many English men and women to care for the country of which he sang so tenderly. Well might he sing Dear Harp of my country, in darkness I found thee, /' The cold chain of silence had hung o'er thee long. When, proudly, my own Irish harp I unbound thee. And gave all "thy cords to light, freedom and song. JX> IRISH HISTORY PRIZE FUND Mis Lordship Dr. Whyte Gold Medal The Editor £1 1 0 "Friend" 0 10 6 "Celt" .... 0 10 6 DIOCESE OF DUNLDIN In spite of a heavy downpour lasting throughout the day, between thirty and forty generous givers of gifts' assembled at Mount St. Joseph. Waverley, on Saturday afternoon, and in a very practical, way showed their sympathy with the self-sacrificing nuns who are devoting their lives to the care and education of the orphan boys. The outdoor entertainment, which had been prepared, had to be abandoned, but indoors the boys went through an interesting programme of vocal, and elocutionary items with which all present were delighted. The gems of the performance were two choruses in Gaelic, "The Snowv-breasted Pearl" and Aroon." The Sisters desire to thank the f kind benefactors who helped them so generously on Saturday, and have pleasure in ..announcing that for the benefit of the friends

whose outing was spoiled by the weather and for those who were unable to be present, the outdoor concert will be given by the boys on Saturday, 19th (weather permitting), when friends who come out will receive a hearty welcome. On Friday afternoon the children of St. Vincent's Orphanage entertained the ladies of the Orphans'' Sowing Guilds, whose valuable help throughout the year is highly appreciated by the Sisters' who work at the orphanage. His Lordship the Bishop, Right Rev. Dr. Whyte, presided and there were present active and honorary members of the South Dunedin, Mosgiel, Kaikorai, and North-east Valley Guilds. After little Monica Toohey in a brief speech had voiced the gratitude of children, a variety entertainment was given; it consisted of choruses, action songs, dialogues, and an Irish jig. Afternoon tea was handed round, and his Lordship the Bishop, on behalf of the Sisters of Mercy, thanked .the good ladies who have spent an afternoon each week sewing for the orphans. While their Excellencies the GovernorGeneral (Sir Charles Fergusson) and the Lady Alice Fergusson were in Mosgiel on Saturday, November 28. they visited Holy Cross College. They were accompanied by Captain Wentworth, aide-de-camp to bis Excellency, and several prominent citizens. An extended report of the visit will be given in our next issue. Oamani (From our own Correspondent.) November 27. Father F. Finlay, son of Mr D. Finlay, Windsor, who a couple of years ago went to France to complete his studies for the priesthood, returned to New Zealand by the lonic on November 18. Father Finlay celebrated Mass at the Basilica the Sunday following his arrival in the Dominion. The friends of the young priest and his family were pleased to see North Otago's accession to the priesthood back among his people.

The Catholic Men’s Club had two very interesting gatherings of late. At one a paper on “The Future of New Zealand” opened up an interesting discussion. At a subsequent meeting Air. F. Cooney spoke on “The Press,” and Mr, A. G. Ny dealt with “The Value of Geography.” Father Fenelon gave his impressions gained during a visit to the Exhibition. The club lias decided to continue its fortnightly meetings throughout the summer. The billiard tournament resulted in Father Fenelon being the winner and Mr. F. Carrington runner-up.

The'devotion of the Forty Hours* Adoration held at the Basilica created much interest. The attendances at the Masses were large; the altar decorations reflected the care and labor bestowed by the members of the Altar Society,* and the procession of the Blessed Sacrament was most impressive.

After a residence of nearly 20 years in the district, two of our parishioners (Air. and ■Sirs. H. McAuley, of Ardgowan) left for Temuka recently. They were given a hearty send-off by the residents of the settlement, a wallet of notes being the tangible expression of the goodwill of the neighbors towards Mr. and Mrs. McAuley.

Gore (From our own Correspondent.) November 24. There was a very pleasant gathering in the Federal Cabaret on the evening of the 17th inst.,. when many friends of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Gray assembled for the purpose of bidding farewell to them upon their departure for Waihoa Downs. Rev. Father Lennon in a very able manner asked the guests, on behalf of the refreshments stall staff of the late bezaar and friends, to accept a token of their esteem and gratitude in the form of a. silver teapot. In the course of his remarks Father Lennon dwelt upon the valuable assistance lent by . the guests of the evening during the bazaar. Several others present also spoke and Mr. Gray replied in a very pleasing manner. Supper was' then partaken of and quite a homely evening was brought to a. close with the singing of "Auk! Lang Syne." Despite rather a disappointing attendance quite a pleasant evening was spent by the members.of the Catholic Club at their meeting on Monday evening last. Rev. Father Lennon presided. The programme consisted of an item by each member, and afterwards the chairman held the interest of all present by reading aloud some extracts from the works of Mark Twain. .Much appreciated items were contributed by the , following: Father Lennon and Mr. A. id. Smith (recitations); Messrs. M. Cronin, F. O'Neill, 1). O'Neill, .1. Fleming, and J. Mallon (songs); Messrs. F. Columb, J. Casey. D. Cronin, and J. McGrath (stories). <><> ORDINATION AT CSIRISTCHURCH (From our own correspondent.) Sunday last was a red letter day in the history of the Cathedral parish owing to the ordination of two natives of the diocese, one belonging from youth to the Cathedra! parish and the other to the country parish of Meth-ven-Rakaia. These were Lev. Arthur Gregory, whose parents reside in Waltham, where he was born, the whole of his primary education being received at the Marist Brothers' School in this city. He entered Holy Cross College, Mosgiel, ten years ago. and his ordination marks the completion of a successful course which was interrupted by one year's service in the Ambulance Corps during the war. Hearty congratulations have been received by his excellent parents, who are held in high esteem by the Cathedral parishioners. Rev. James Maguire was born in the Ashburton County, of excellent Catholic parents, his father having the happiness of being present at his ordination, his mother having been taken from him by death in his early years. The Cathedral was filled to capacity, the congregation following with the deepest interest the grand ceremonial as .it was unfolded before them. His Lordship the Bishop was assisted by the Very Rev. Father Morkane, M.A., rector of the Mosgiel Seminary, and Very Rev. Dr. Kennedy as archdeacon and master' of ceremonies respectively. Rev. Father Timoney was assistant master of ceremonies, and there were present in the sanctuary Very Rev. Dean

O'Donnell (Ashburtou), Very Rev. Father *', Price (Methven-Rakaia), Very Rev. J. -•% O'Connell, S.M. (St. Mary's), Rev. Fathers J. Hanrahan, F. Seward, D. Buckley, S. Bonetto, Hally, McGettigan, Cullen, S.M,, - and O'Meeghan. ~.' * The altar boys, under the direction of Rev. Brother Phelan and Mr. Frank Cleoghagan carried out their duties with their customary efficiency; the choir rendered incidental music, including the "Veni Creator," under the direction of Miss M. O'Connor. At the conclusion of the ceremony the newly ordained gave their, first blessings to the whole congregation, who approached in turn to the Communion rails. The two young » priests received the hearty congratulations with best wishes for fruitful ministries from their brethren of the clergy and friends . His Lordship the Bishop entertained to luncheon the newly ordained and the city and visiting clergy, lie expressed in the name of all the happiness which was felt at the ordinatiom of two natives of the diocese, and conveyed good wishes lor many and happy years. In the evening a large congregation assembled for the devotions. The Very Rev. Father ■ Montane was the occasional preacher, his subject being the ••Royal Priesthood of Jesus. Christ." Solemn Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament was given by Father Gregory, Fathers Maguire and Hally being deacon ami subdeaeon. On Monday morning Father Maguire, assisted by Very Rev. Dean O'Donnell, in the presence of several of the clergy and a large number of relatives and friends, celebrated his first Mass at the convent chapel of "Villa Maria," Riccarton. The party was entertained to breakfast by Rev. Mother and community.' Father Gregory, assisted by Father Dally, celebrated in the presence of a large number of friends and Cathedral parishioners, his first Mass in the chapel at Nazareth House, and the Sisters entertained them with their customary hospitality. The Cathedral parishioners wish the newly . ordained ad multos annos. CHRISTIAN BROTHERS GOLDEN JUBILEE Next year (1926) will mark the golden jubilee of the arrival of the Christian Bro- .. thers in Dunedin. The Brothers and' their past and present pupils intend to mark this important event in the Catholic educational life of the Dominion in a befitting manner. The main celebrations are timed to take place about or during the Easter holidays, ~ so that the old boys from far and wide may gather in Dunedin for the jubilee and incidentally visit the Great Exhibition. The Brothers, or any of the old boys resident in Dunedin, will be delighted to receive the names of those who will, visit this city about the date mentioned, and trust that not one - from among the many hundreds who have passed through the now historic school will fail to identify himself with the celebrations. - A meeting of past pupils of the school and those interested in the jubilee celebrations, . will be held on next Sunday evening at 8 .. : o'clock in St. Joseph's Hall. A every targe H attendance is hoped for, as an indication may then be gained as to the nature and scope of the celebrations.

Dear Little People, Don't you think it fine that we are so near Christmas, 'are you all very busy getting ready for the glad time? Wouldn't it be wonderful if ■'Anne" and her Little People all lived near enough each other to have aday out together just when they wanted to? What fun we would have now when the shops are so full of good things and Father Christwas is just round the corner waiting for Christmas Eve to come. We must make the best of it, all the same, and pretend we're all .together and have a merry time that way. You'll be pleased to hear that we've got a big batch of new Little People writing this week—all from the Feilding School. 1 would like you to get your atlases and see if you can find Feilding—it's not very far away from Palmerston North, in the North Island. You'll be surprised when you see how many have written, and. I'm sure we hope they'll all send their sixpences along for Badges so that we can find Letter Friends for them and call them Members of the L.P.L.C. Also we have letters from dear old Members, and one or two enquiries for Radges which were not posted as quickly as they might have been.

About the Badges. I think everyone has his or hers by now, the Badges and the letters enquiring about them, crossed each other on the way. I know that time always seems much longer to those who are Availing than to those who keep them waiting, and, really, taking you all round, you are the dearest and most patient Little People that ever an “Anne” could have.

As Ave have such a big mail bag and must get everything cleared up before the end of the year, we’ll get on with our letter and see what room we’ve got loft after that.

While yon have your atlases out to find Feilding, suppose we see what other place we’ve had letters from as well. The first is,

WESTPORT, and a nice letter from Mattie Niven, who says they have a nice play house in the trees and a horse, Mattie wants a name "for the horse and for a cat also, and she wants a Letter Mate. (Mattie dear, you’ve got"t avo Birthday Mates—Monica Kilkelly, 39 Martin Square, Wellington, and Eileen Sheehan, “Happy Valley,” P. 0., Te Tna, Southland. Didn’t you get their names before, I’m sorry. See you become good friends* and write to each other before Christmas. Call your horse “Kim” and the dog ‘.‘Tinker.”Anne.)

BALFOUR, where Pat Mulqueen lives, and Pat has sent for a badge so be can make a Letter Friend. Also Pat says they had a fall of snow at Balfour, and they are not going in to the Exhibition. (Welcome Pat, you'll have a letter Mate before you know where you are. Will you and James Fahey. East Belt. Rangiora, be friends? dim is about same age as you, and bis birthday is on the 27th December. As you were not on our Birthday Happy Returns list, we wish you good, wishes now. You have a beautiful date, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.—Anne.) OW.ENGA, Chatham Islands, letters from Edward John Prendeville and from Pat too. They got six chickens out of a nest of twelve eggs; they saw hundreds of porpoises playing out on "Old Man Reef"; they have caught some eels; been weeding the garden and hilling up potatoes. When the chicks were three days old the mother ben came home with only three. So Pat went along to see what had happened the others. He found the chicks in the gorse, and in the nest was a big dead rat ! The mother lien must have killed him. (So glad to hear from you Edward John and Pat. We think that was a clever thing for the hen to do, and we wish we could see the porpoises having their fun in the ocean. What*a good thing Dad has come home again, will he slay till after Christmas? Think it was fine of him to bring toys from Wellington, but it was hard luck his hat blowing off into the sea. Love to all, —Anne.) NOKOMAI, a note from Margaret Cameron, who also had some snow at Nokomai, and asks for an address. (Margaret dear, perhaps when your Letter Mate reads this she will be sorry she has not answered your letter. Maybe, she didn't get your letter at all because the only address I have for her is a very poor one for a full place like "Seatoun, Wellington." Anyway, try her again if you like, and if you have no luck I'll find someone else. Yes, dear, you may send the stamps just any way you find easiest. Anne.) DUNEDIN, and such a nice letter from Jack, Paul, and Brian Porter's dear Grownup Mother, who has sent for a badge for little Brian. Brian is only 4£ years old, too young to write although he goes to Kindergarten, but he is a truly Member of the L.P.L.C. all the same. (Indeed we're ever so glad to have Brian with us, we have two or three tiny Little People already. Will

you tell us his birthday, • dear Mrs. Porter, we hope he'll like the Badge.—Anne.) Also there is another letter, but it has no name at all anywhere, so I cannot tell who sent it. The Little Person says she was glad to see her name on our page, and slue has a. little baby sister. (Little Person without a Name, we're glad you have a baby sister, and wish we all had one. Anne.) The following big batch of letters are from our new Friends in Feilding. I will give you all their names, and we'll sort up the news in one Vig letter. , FEILDING, Convent School. Kevin O'Rourke,' Walter Hurdle, Jack Marston, Reggie Fraser, Donald Fraser, Eddie Wallace, Tom Warn, Leo Warn, Tom King, Eugene Morgan, Peggie Malone, Jack Enright, Jim Fnright, Marjorie Sporlo, Bridie Kelly, Hazel Kenevau, Kathleen Kenevau, Verna Harrison, Isabel Burns, Mona Thompson, Kathleen Morphy, Irene Goldsack, Mary Hill, Mabel Enright, Kura Harrison, Jean Smith, Mavis Smith, Emily Moroney. Ruth Clover, Nancy Goldsack, 0 Ferguson. All these Little People want to join us and have Birthday Mates.' They tell us all sorts of news—one has had a birthday party; some have sent such pretty pictures to ••Anne," dear little holy ones; such a number of them have pet lambs, calves, and cats; another tells, about the fine stone school that was built by a Benefactress; they have a new church which was opened in August test; there seem to he plenty of chickens in Feilding, all my Little People have them; several of them live two or three miles from school and have to help with the milking before they go to school in the morning; most of the boys chop kindling wood for the' wood box; they have vegetable and flower gardens; one boy has a bicycle, some bantams, and three brothers; and they have a vegetable garden at school also to keep them out of mischief; some are very fond of drawing and got a medal for it; one little girl has a canary that is sitting on a nest of three eggs, also she has a bantam hen called Picky Wicky, because she is blind and picks wheat out of her little mistress's hand; one little boy has a calf for which he wants a name; another has 17 canaries; but he doesn't ask for names for them; one little girl has a lovely doll arid a wicker pram for it; there are about 130 children going to the Convent School. (Welcome, all you Feilding Little People, we think you are a bright band of

~'j& \ newcomers. Such nice letters you have written, I wish we could put the mall in the but it would take tip so much room i now just at the end of the year "when there i is a good deal else going on!. Anyhow and ( all the same we welcome you, and hope you will all send for your Badges as quickly as you can. Quite a number of you have told me your Birthday dates, and some of you have Mates waiting for you. Please z will you send along your six penny stamps for Badges so that~you can have Letter Friends for the holidays. I am putting all your letters away in a drawer until I hear from you again, telling me your Birthdays, and sending stamps for Badges. All those Little People who have already . said when their Birthdays are need not do so again, but, will the others please let me know at once so we can get everything in order. Such a fine big list makes us feel s all excited till you join up properly, and there must be Letter Friends waiting fo»all of you. I think "Pinto" is a good name for that bull calf, don't you? And I do thank those Little People who sent me the pictures for my prayer-book. Hurry now, precious Little People, that big list makes' me so keen to get Letter Friends for you all, but you must get your Badges before that can happen. Glad some of you liked "The Wiggly Weasel," wasn't he a funny wiggly thing? Yes, I agree with the boys that girls' games get a bit tiresome. Cheer up though and try to teach the girls some hoys' • games. Happy Returns to December / Little People. Anne.) ' - OTHER LETTERS are from— JIM CAHILL, who goes to the Feilding i Convent but who is already a working Member of the L.P.L.C. Jim and his Letter Friend, Lennie Spelman, are good mates, and they had snaps taken of them after the opening of the Feilding church. Jim has a tame cow called Tiny, is getting a Persian kitten, and found a lark's nest with three young in it. (Glad to hear from you Jim, what about a snap for our picture gallery? How is Lennie these days, he must be too busy to write to us. Has the kitten arrived yet ? —Anne.) BETTY HORAN, Police Station, Avondale, writes a first letter, quite a good one too. Betty goes, to the Avondale Convent and puts her spare pennies into a mite box for the black boys. (Welcome Betty, send sixpence for a Badge and become a real Member of our Letter Club. I'm sure to ; find you a nice Letter Friend.—Anne.) LADDER WRITING COMPETITION. This week, I'm very sorry to say, we can have no Ladder. I got two letters only from Jack and Paul Porter, and we'll let these go in with what comes in next time. -By the time you read this the Competition will-be over, and, very likely, next week or the week after, you will see the results of the judging. ■■''.:■ I RIDDLE BIN. 1. What .goes up white and comes down yellow? 2. Why do" people on a rainy day look like mushrooms?

3. What is it that is all around the world and we can't see it? 4. -Why did the white wash ? \ 5. What is it that'has teeth but no mouth? VERSES and PERHAPS A STORY. THE' BOLD KNIGHT. And challenge knights of every land I think if God had said to me. Before He made me quite "What would you really like to be/?" I'd choose to be a knight. And I would have a milk-white steed, . A lance and red-cross shield, And seek to do a gallant deed • Upon some battlefield. Or I would make my charger stand, Beneath the city wall, And challenge knights of every land To tilt and slay them all. Then would I fling me from his back. And all my mail' would ring. The while I strode, all fierce and black. To kneel before my king. For kings are very great and high. And though all knights' are bold The boldest knights are those who try To do as they are told. THE DIAMOND AND THE DEWDROP. A costly Diamond, that had once sparkled in a lady's ring, lay in a field amid tall grasses and oxeye daisies. Just above it, was a big Dewdrop that clung timidly to a nodding grass blade. Overhead, the blazing sun in all his noonday glory. Ever since the first pink blush of dawn, the modest Dewdrop had gazed fixedly down upon the rich gem. but feared to address a person of such exalted consequence. At last, a large Beetle, during his rambles, chanced to espy the Diamond, and he also recognised him to be some one of great rank and importance. "Sire," he said, making a low- bow. "permit your humble servant to offer you greetnig. "Tha—nks," responded the Diamond in languid tones of affectation. As the Beetle raised his head from his profound bow, his gaze happened to alight upon the Dewdrop. "A relative of yours. I presume, Sire?" he remarked affably, waving one of his feelers in the direction of the Dewdrop. The Diamond burst into a rude, contemptuous laugh. "Quite too absurd, I declare!" he exclaimed loftily. "But there, .what can you expect from a low, grovelling 'beetle? Away, sir, pass on ! our very presence is distasteful to me. The idea of placing ME upon the same level— the same family, as a lowborn, mean, insignificant, utterly valueless —— " Here the Diamond fairly choked for , breath. "But has he not beauty exactly like your own, Sire?" the Beetle ventured to interpose, though with a very timid air.

"BEAUTY," flashed the Diamond, with fine disdain—" the impudent fellow merely apes and imitates ME. However, it is some small consolation to remember that ' Imitation is the sincerest flattery.' But, even allowing him to possess it, mere beauty without rank is ridiculous ami worthless. A Boat without water— a Carriage, but no horse*—a Well, but never a Winch; such is beauty without rank and wealth! There is no real worth apart from rank and wealth. Combine Beauty, Hank and Wealth, and you have the whole world at your feet. Now you know the secret of the world worshipping ME." And the Diamond sparkled and gleamed with vivid, violet flashes, so that the Beetle was glad to shade his eyes. The poor Dewdrop had listened silently to all that had passed, and felt so wounded, that at last lie wished he never«had been born. Slowly a bright tear fell and splashed the dust. dust then a Skylark fluttered to the ground and eagerly darted his beak at the Diamond. "Alas!" Ik- piped, with a great sob of disappointment. •'What I thought to be a precious Dewdrop is only a worthless Diamond. My throat is parched for want of water. J must die of thirst!" "Really? The world will never get over your loss" cruelly sneered the Diamond. But a sudden and noble resolve came to the Dewdrop. Deeply did he repent his .foolish wish. He could now lay down his life that the life of another might be saved I "May 7 help you, please?" he gently asked. •' ■ The Lark raised his drooping head. "Oh, my precious, precious friend, if you will, you can save my life!" "Open your mouth then !" And the Dewdrop slid from the blade of grass, tumbled into the parched beak, and was eagerly swallowed. "Ah—well, well!',' pondered the Beetle as he continued his homeward way. "I've been taught a. lesson that I shall not easily forget. Yes, yes Simple WORM is far better than rank or wealth without modesty and unselfishness—and there is no true beauty where these virtues are absent." Good-night all my dear Little People, and remember what I have asked you to do, especially all the. new Friends who want to become real Members. We'll have another story next week, and anything interesting I can find to tell you about. Good-night, "ANNE."