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AN APPEAL TO YOUNG MEN Rev. Dr. Talmage Advises Them to Enter the Gospel Pulpit. .{.Entered according .departmental" Agriculture?<Ot£iW»-) A despatch from Chicago says: Hev. Frank DeWitt Talmage preach-td from the following text: Psalms kvI., 6, "The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places." Different occupations often imply different enjoyments. All varieties of flowers do not thrive equally well under the same colored glasses. The amusements which would be exhilaration and restful relaxation for the physician may be drudgery and irritation for the merchant. The owls and the bats turn their days into nights and their nights into days. The eagles and the hawks do not circle about in the heavens unless they can heat their feathers by the flaming tires of the sun. The inhabitant of one home may be deaf and blind to tho pleasures surrounding another fireside. THE HAPPIEST LIFE. The first objection generally made to the occupation of a minister is that it is not a money making pro- that his individual personal ii hree, ence is doubled, trebled, quadrupled --aye, a hundredfold increased--by the consecrated band of workers who welcome him into his new charge. It means that by the power of his Christian co-laborers working with him and for him he can in time absolutely dominate a whole region for good. Study the history of Jonathan Edwards in Northampton, Mass. Study Lyman Bcecher' ministerial career in Litchfield, Com After he had been for a short tim in his new parsonage a mighty r< vival swept over that town. When some one congratulated him on results of his new pastorate this trumpet throated messenger of God answered: "Do not congratulate me. It is not my work, but that of the 250 consecrated praying and women who are working by my side." Study the life of Moses Hoge of Richm'ond and of the late Dr. Palmer of New Orleans. Tha cU'er something far better >ved tho truth Th . HAPPY FELLOWSHIP. oinistry is a profes; ,o the manger wit I We manifested < rtowed and in the letter • rrite. As time passed c nanifested that love i : daily be- again l the engagement ring wmcn we tremblingly placed upon the finger of our future bride. Has any money we have since earned ever given us such joy lis that which came in the happiness Df her smile, in the welcome of her voice and in the knowledge that wo Were winning her affections in return lor our affections. My young friend, did you ever stop to consider that the Christian minister has ttich joys as these, which make the of £ Comparison' low and si from the rewards the faithful i-did? Apai self - hei i the Th hole live: o laid down his life for us. NOT MEASURED BY MONEY. he surrenders his life to his art. Only the other day a young man left my Chicago church to go _ to Europe and study in the foreign "art schools. I said to him: "Why do you follow this profession? In all probability you will only eke out of It a bare living.' You will have years and years of financial struggle ahead." "I know it," he answered, with a smiling face, "but though I may not make much money t shall have a higher reward than money. I would be willing to 1" ill my life in poverty if I o sould continue to know tho joy trying to interpret the higher m sage of the soul in the language of gospel ] hose membei spect and, universal kindness. How with respect? The very lowest and most depraved arc generally silenced at their approach. When the minister comes around tho blasphemer's lips are closed, the lewd story is untold, the evil thought is unexpressed. When the Catholi i the i kindness? Becar u:d hundn everythin y%ur 1 ids of peo- ife happy, hargo the nany f to make installed reception t your baby is ick there are always many sympa-lizers to come around and bring he flowers, and, if necessary, help 5n iirsing. When the autumnal fruits rrivo there are the tokens of love [ gifts of jellies and apples. There ? the Christmas presents ago the capitalist, the statesmen, merchant prince and leading lawyers considered it an honor to sit in the aldermanic chairs of great cities. Now, for the : part, these positions are despised byl the intellectual and financial leaders and are filled with professional politicians and men who are weaklings] and often dishonest. Once there was a time when the greatest hi or that could come to a family v the honor of a son dedicating life to the gospel ministry. Now the current of popular opinion is running counter to this line of noble service. Our strong young men, instead of entering the pulpit, are giving their lives to law, to merchandise, to railroads, to electrical The second reason for preaching this sermon is that I would appeal to those young men to enter the gospel ministry who many years ago heard the call and who have stifled it by an indifferent wayward life. When my uncle, the devoted missionary, Rev. John Talmage of Amoy, China, was a boy of twelve he read the life of David Brainerd. After closing the book he went to my grandmother and said, "Mother, I oing to be a missionary." Time d on, and he entered college, ne lost his high ideal and led an indifferent life. Ho never mentioned the word minister from that day until toward the end of his college career. Then the old pledge came back. Then and there on the night before his graduation from Rutger's college, he gave himself uj. men, you who have heard to the Christian ministry will you not hear the call you not. be brave enough, ough, Christian enough, to do whatj Christ bids you do? The church needs you. Christ calls you. Come, offer your life and consecrat he altar of Christi Paul still a prisoner and again the Jews from Jerusalem Jestify against him. Lesson IX.--The life giving Spirit (Rom. viii., 1-14). Golden Text, Rom. viii., 14, "For as many as arc led by the spirit of God they are the sons of God." In the Acts we have but brief accounts of Paul's discourses, but in his epistles we learn fully all he taught and that he insisted on the sinfulness and utter helplessness of man by nature, but that without works, through Christ's work, any sinner receiving Him becomes righteous before God and indwelt by tho Spirit, who will con-the whole being if allowed to Young istry. and other knickki may not have n but they show the true beatings of the hearts of a loving and sympathetic people. An aged reformer od England when dying was asked what was the greatest want of this world. He answered, "Sympathy." The time gospel minister rarely feels the need of this gift. He has tho sympathy of his people in his churc" He finds sympathy, hear ipathy, wherever he goes, that there are certain churches! THE S. S. LESSON. Text of the Lesson, Quarterly Review. Golden. Text, II. Tim. iv., 18. Lesson I.'--Paul's farewell to Ephe-sus (Acts xx, 28-38.) Golden Te: ' Acts xx, 35, Remoanber the words the Lord Jesus, how Ho said, It trted i These gifts money value,,| ce7ve ,7'In this "facrewell addrcss he emphasizes the supremacy of the Holy Spirit in all church affairs, that all believers constitute the chuirch of God purchased with His blood, that God only by His word is able to build up and establish His redeemed and that with the earnestness that Paul himself manifested we are to seek not only our own upbuilding, but that of all others with watchfulness and prayer. Lesson U.t--TPhe Resurrection (I. 20, 21, 50-58). for gei! ' .relies .' contemptible churches But these '"meat tho --th The true soldier does no money, the mere question when lie surrenders his 1 think probability he will nev thing to live on but a »f a salary. Yet he • the soldier's uniform. have any-ere pittance llingly dons giy if need be, to die for his country's rood. While promising to make this sacrifice he feels happy in the re-tolve. Cannot the minister in the same way feel the exhilaration of a iioble consecration? I know that the compensations of the gospel minister cannot be estimated by the standard of mere money. I know there are many men preaching week by week in the pulpit who if they had entered the law or a mercantile life would have an annual income of five, ten times the income that they receive as ministers. But noes not the joy of giving your svhole life to the service of Jesus Christ bring some rewards higher than money? Does not the thought that you are trying to save men and eomfort men and bring them to the Saviour whether you are standing by the opened casket or by the sick bed or on the street or In the pulpit give you transcendent and at times almost overwhelming joys. THE JOY OF SELF SURRENDER. Bi*t the joy of self surrender is not tho only reward. The gospel ministry affords more opportunities for usefulness than any other profession. Every true man wants to make the most of his earthly life. If he has ten talents he wants to use them where they will be most effective; if ho has only one talent he wants to make that one talent useful. Like a capitalist, he wants to invest his mental and spiritual talents where the investment is sure and where he can get the most returns for the principal invested. Where can a consecrated, educated young man have more influence for good than in the Christian ministry? When the young man graduates from the theological seminary he Immediately takes his place at the head of a country or city church. What does that mean? Simply this: The young man immediately becomes the leader of a consecrated hand of Christian workers, who are ready to Work for Christ in any way the young pa&tor. directs. It nacsns i exceptions. The vast majority filled with good men and women i are doing all they can for their isters. At-great personal sacrifice they are denying themselves in my ways to show their pastors re and kindness. It is into such happj fellowship of pulpit and w that I welcome the consecrated j ung men of this day by welcoming a fnto the gospel ministry. NOBLE INFLUENCES. The gospel minister has the same take such a medical course would temptations as other men. Why, " I do not believe I ..... . I. Coj xy., 20, > the he first fruits of them that do. so. Lesson X.--Paul's voyage'and shipwreck (Acts xxvii., 33-44). Golden Text, Ps. cvii, 28, "Then they cry unto the Lord in their trouble,,and He bringeth them out of their distresses." From the day that the Lord Jesus appeared to Saul on the Way to Damascus He is to him the greatest of all realities, He is ever before him, and again and again He appears to him or sends him a special message by an angel. Lesson XI.--Paul at Rome (Acts xviil., 16-24, 30, 31). Golden Text, Rom. i. 16, "I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ." This knew nothing but Christ, and crucified and risen and ascend-?d returning to establish His kingdom with Israel as the earthly ;ntre, but his special mission was > preach the gospel to the Jews complete, the my-irch, the body of charge "There stery, the elect c Christ. Lesson XII.-- Timothy (II Tim. Golden Text, II. ' is laid up for me a crown of righteousness." As we part with Paul for the present we hear him say: Preach the word, for the Spirit wrote it all, and it is all profitable; remember the judgment and the judge, and however you may be opposed, fight the good fight. IfoTShoTeI NO MORE TRUNK TROUBLES. a Recipes for the Kitchen. © • Hygiene and Other Notes * @ for the Housekeeper. T? CUSTARDS. The direction for baking all cup custards is the same way. Pour e mixture into cups, set them in-a pan of hot water and bake in rather moderate oven about twen-minutes, or until the custard is t in the centre. Custards are best served cold. Sponge cake or food is a delicious accompaniment to custard. Each of the following recipes will make enough to fill four custard cups. The chief care in making custards is to mix ' 'ie ingredients thoroughly. Maple Custard.--Beat threo eggs itil a full spoonful can be taken 3. Add a pinch of salt, one-third cupful of maple syrup, and when well mixed, add two cup-fuls of milk. Strain and bake &s directed. Nut Custard.--Rub four level tablespoonfuls of nut butter smooth cupful of water. Bent, light, with eight level tablespoonfuls of sugar and a the butter with a pinch of salt pith another cup of warr id cook in a doub'e boil< creamy. Then bake as directs make this of different, flavors different kinds of nut butter. Caramel Custard.--Let one-half cupful of brown su brown i i saucepan ( fire, stirring vent burning. When pour over it one-nuarier (coffee) cupful of boiling water, and let simmer slowly. Beat two eggs, a a pinch of salt and one pint milk. When the caramel is melted add to it the milk and stir well. Bake as directed. Chocolate Custard.--Heat to the boiling point in a double boiler, one cupful of milk and one cupful of water, or preferable, two cup-fuls of milk. Put in a granite ; that is what yo Some Valuable Hints About Packing. Before commencing the actual______ acking of a trunk it is a very goad|nre onVhalf" square of Blker^sTcho-injcolate, shaved up, four tablespoon-be i fuls of granulated sugar and one-half tablespoonful of water. Stir this constantly until it is smooth and glossy. Add the hot milk, slowly, beating thoroughly. When this is tepid add it to two- eggs beaten thoroughly. Add a pinch of salt and one-half teaspoonful of va-[nything flat and heavy should be ni"a. -°eat aU together thoroughly aid, remembering that only neces-1 and bake as directed, aries should be taken if weight is a| Cocoa Custard.--Heat one cupful consideration. The writing case al-j of milk and one cupful of water, or occupies this layer, and any small i preferable, two cupfuls of llect plain view, everyth placed in thr trunl see exactly accommodation ior be forgotten for. Something soft pave tho trunk--a which you may or may not requi suitable for this purpose. md nothing w md flat shot Not merely a good a great teacher, - who died at hands of cruel men, but an Intelv perfect man, who, having sin of his own, became a substitute for all sinners, having the sin; the world laid upon Him, died, just for tho unjust, bearing our sins in His own body, and rose again from the dead, to be the Saviour of all tvho will accept Him and the judge of all mankind--this is the Christ whom we receive and preach. Lesson III.'--The law of love (Rom xiii., 7-14). Golden Text, Rom. xiii, 10, "Love worketh no : . his neighbor; therefore love is I am because I am| fulfilling of the law." The redeemed of the Lord are expected to magnify Him in their bodies by man! andi fesrting HJis life in them (Phil, i, 20 II. Cor. iv.. 10, 11) and as His lov< was manifested in laying down HSs life for us, so we are to lay down our lives for others (I. John iii., 16); not simply working working positive good, manifesting | Christ, the Saviour of sinners. Lesson IV.--Paul's journey to Jerusalem (Acts xxi, 3-12). Golden Text, Acts xxi., 14, "The will of the Lord be done." Paul is on his way to Jerusalem, ready to be bound a prisoner if it please God, or ei i be filled up lgs and other small objects, boots and shoes, each in fd bag, may come next, and a layer of their own, which ger than other men. I believi I am what I am because God surrounded me with praying mei women and hemmed me in witl ble influences and bound me hand and foot with the golden manacles of their petitions. If these holy sociates should be tfken away fi my life I would tremble for w the results might be. Suppose were a poor farmer elected to state legislature. Suppose the lobbyists wanted to purchase the right of way for a railroad franchise and offered me a $5,000 bribe. Would I take it? I do not say I would, but I thank God Satan has never been ablo to tempt me with tho chance, Suppose I were a Chicago police captain on a small salary, living every day in fear that my official head would bo decapitated. Suppose! that by shutting my eyes upon a' few houses of evil resort I could have an income of $10,000 a year. Would I take it? I do not say that ' ' I thank God I " ere I hi wanted t Suppose 1 modern medical crowded among infidel, the bh If I should lly as I did never been placed of temptation w chance. Suppose come a physician, to enter one of ou: schools in which ar many students the phemous and the lewd. I come out as pure mors after I had lived for thi a Christian seminary? My young friend, if God calls you to be a lawyer or doctor or legislator or po lice captain or merchant go aheac and be what ho intends you to be 11 give you strength to resist any temptations that may come ir your way if you will only ask him. But if he calls you to be a Christiar minister and you deliberately turr a deaf ear to that call I tremble in reference to your future. I tremble for your spiritual life when you have to face the temptations that beset the average man in the out-•orld. I tremble when you shall not have the guarding, guid-protecting influence of praying about you, such as surrounds average life of the Christian minister. AN APPEAL TO YOUNG MEN. I have preached this sermon, showing the joys, the spiritual safeguards and the infinite usefulness of the gospel ministry, for two distinct reasons: The first, there nev-greater need than at the present time for youn^ the r ; be Jesus, therefore suaded to stop or turn back, though twice on tho journey he warned that trouble awaits him a is forbidden by the spirit to go c Lesson V.--Paul arrested (Acts xxi., 30-39). Golden Text, I, Pet. iv., 16, "If any man suffer as s Christian, let him not be ashamed." Hte was welcomed by the brethren at Jerusalem, and he declared 'them ' tho things that God had wrought through him (ve 19). At the Suggestion brethren he did what they_ hoped might appease the Jew; zealous of the law, but i avail, and they would have killed him if the chief captain had not cued him from them. Lesson VI.--The plot against Paul (Acts xrxiii., 12-22). Golden Text, Acts xxiii., 11, "The Lord stood by him and said, Be of good cheer." Chapter xxii gives his speech Hebrew from the stairs to the people, which caused such an outburst of anger that the captain, derstanding Hebrew, was al examine Paul by scourging was startled by Paul's i that he was a Roman citizen. Lesson VII.--Paul before Felix (Acts xxiv., 10-16, 24-26). Golden Text, Ps. xxiii., 4, "I will fear no evil, for Thou art with me." While a prisoner at Caesarea Paul not only testified before Felix, the governor, the presence of his enemies, who ue up from Jerusalem to witness against him and seek his death, but " often sent for him and communed with him (verse 26). Lesson VIII.--Paul before Agrippa Acts xxvi., 19-29). Golden Text, Acts xxvi., 22, "Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day." Festus having tm. gospel pulpit. A few years ceeded Felix after i years fine.".; tho boiling point in a double boiler. Mix together thoroughly four even teaspoonfuls of Baker's cocoa and four tablespoonfuls of granulated sugar. To this add the hot n""" slowly. When this is tepid add. slowly to two egfga "<•»»» If. Add a pinch of salt and one-half teaspoonful of vanilla. Beat thoi oughly and bake as directed. Coffee Custard.--Beat till light two eggs, a pinch of salt and tv tablespoonfuls of sugar. Add slo< ly two-thirds of a cupful of milk and 1£ cupfuls of clear, cold coffee. Beat up thoroughly and bake as directed. Pumpkin Custard.--This is merely the custard part of pumpkin pic for which it is an excellent substi tute. Mix well one-half cupful ol Zm^T^SVghC small' ™*ar' °nf_eVen ^spoonful. of gin- . hag. Then linen and woollen undei which any jewelry you may taking can be placed; also your id-glass, scent bottles, or anything else of a breakable nature. ^The dress skirts come next, and should be folded at the hips, so as to get as much length as they can. Do not turn them inside out. Jackets and capes follow, the former lying flat on their backs, with the sleeves laid across their fronts. Capes should be spread out as much as possible. The tray is reserved for hats, di bodices, Fruit Sauce for Puddings.--Boll! any kind of fruit with * little watee until it is quite soft, then rubj through a fine sieve with the bask] of a wooden spoon. Sweeten t» taste, heat it and pour over they pudding. Nice for boiled or steamed puddings. Hard Sauce for Puddings.--Cresun1 half a cup of butter until light and white; then stir in gradually the. same weight of pulverized sugar.! Make up in the form of a pyramid and grate nutmeg o^ver it. For rice or cabinet puddings. Cream Sauce for Puddings.--Two cups rich milk, half cream is best! four tablespoonfuls of sugar, whites of two eggs beaten stiff, one evcns tablespoonful of cornstarch wet up] with cold water, and any flavoring] you prefer. Heat the milk to the; scalding point, add the sugar, then, the cornstarch, and when it thick-: ens beat in tho whites of the eggs.! Take from the fire and set in a dish of boiling water to keep hot, not to PROPER WAY TO AIR BEDS. The directions for airing beds giv« en in a domestic training school ara. worth noting. Place two chairs with seats together near an open., window. Fold the counterpane neatly the long way, and lay over tho tops of the chaii middle to sag dot Fold the blankets alloi tha next and place over the counterpane, allowing a space between each for the circulation of air. Proceed in the sams way with the rest of the bed clothing. Beat up the pillows and placa them where they will get the air. WHEN TO BE BORN. The Three Most Lucky Months to i planets, ort of the diiterei altered somewhi the array « mly potent influences. Thus classic 5ed, May, June and December arei :he .months most lucky to be born ial benefits are considered. But ither months augur good character nfluences, and no month of tha 12 )ut offers some inducement to the mortal born within its orbit. Even October, with whoso governing influ-, opal is interwoven, endows' •en with hope and strong optimistic leanings Birthday stones aro fashionabla. •lild ! the' things, such as veils. The bodices will repay any trouble spent upon them in the way of stuffing with crumpled paper by emerging uncrushed at the end of the journey. MINING WITH DRIED FISH). Tho difficulties under which ( mining operations were carried before the scientist Davy had vented his safety lamp were very great. In many cases the only i ' ternative the mediaeval miner h to pitch darkness was the ph.osph< escent gleam from dried fish. The miner's implements, originally stone or hard oak, gradually proved, but he was forced to work in alrraost complete darkness until Sir Kumtphry Davy, by his remarkable invention, enabled him to light hi;5 way through the tunnels he had excavated with comparative safety. Agricola, an author who wrote about the middle of the sixteenth century, has left an elaborate ise on coal miming as it was practiced during the middle ages. From this we learn that the horse-gin, which serves to the present day " ' some of the mining districts Great Britain and northern Eur was the engine chiefly employed both for lifting the coal and for gettin rid of the water. The latter ' ' was also sometimes effected by of pumps turned by windmills oi tunnels driven with great labor outlet at a lower level. WOMEN WITH MOUSTACHES. The Ainus, the original inhabitants of Japan, live in the Island of Yezzo. The race has become sr. ducod that there are now not i than sixteen or seventeen tlious of them left in the country. The most noticeable peculiarity about Unu women is that they hare tat-ooed upon their upper and lowei ips what resembles a moustache, The women are not considered attractive and their matrimonial pros-s are quite injured without this curious decoration. AERIAL DINNERS, rial dinners are now the fashion Paris. M. Santos-Dumont has given one at which tho table and chairs were suspended from the ■ceiling by wires, the waiters walked stilts, and the plates and dishes were raised on lifts. The guests got their seats by means of step-ladders. ger and two even teaspoonfuls cinnamon. With these, beat up egg till light. Add two-thirds cupful strained pumpkin, then 1J cupfuls milk. Beat till thoroughly mixed and bake as directed. SIMPLIFIED LIVING. A simpler style of living would relieve the burdens of many housekeepers. A great deal of time is wasted on the trimming and laundering of clothing and household linen draperies. A ruffled garment requires at least double the time to iron that would be required for a plain garment. Make under-" clothing, children's clothing, window draperies, etc.. plain and use flat trimmings. But you say ruffles are so dainty. So they are, but with all the extra work they involve are they worth while? i for . great deal,- being the. ing of th. expenditu: and strength intb*'course of a month. Do. *u^4^ad enough to the pleasurexand culture of the family to m*tke it worth while? We think some good photographs niK^or other pictures on the walls; a obtec?Tfew good plaster casts; bookshelves filled with books; and comfortable, plain furniture would be infinitely more artistic and educational, while the care of such a room would not be burdensome. Plain finishes in the furniture and wood work of our homes would mean less labor in their care. In cooking utensils, good material made in a simple, smooth form would mean a saving of time. Fewer dishes at a meal, but each dish simply and perfectly cooked, would reduce the work of the kitchen one-half. Now these suggestions for simpli-| living do not mean careless1 With es of integrity, gener-he power to attract many friends. February's nestlings amethysts. The birth mild, pacific disposition, eventful course through lifef Tha. bloodstone is identified with the ca-of the person born in March. It signifies wisdom, courage, self-control -- all the dominating qualities. April's child hns lor biitliMona the diamond, typical of innocenca. i the c ild 1 housekeeping nor the elimination of thing that is essential the happiness or the growth of the family. On the contrary, they should lead to a mora honest and a larger life for all. DOMESTIC RECEIPTS. Vanilla Sauce for Puddings .--Beat ' half pint uilk Add sugar to taste and or six drops of vanilla. Put in-. saucepan over the fire and stir way till it begins to thicken. Do not let it boil. ing in LOVE AND HAPPINESS. June has the agate as keystone to long life, wealth, and felicity, with no modifying auguries to cloud thej horoscope. July has for guidingf star the ruby, imparting good tem-i per, calmness, patience--the temperament that is content with a small share of life's vanities. August is coupled with the sardonyx, and implies for that person born within j its sphere strong love of family and; many of the domestic virtues. Pride j is indicated, but not arrogance. The' sapphire, for September, ensures its' bairn a fine sense of justice and a philosophic temperament. October has the opal for birth-' stone. Its wards are born optimists, looking ever on the bright side,! and comfortable companions to live with. It is believed that most of the indomitable enthusiasts and visionaries come into the world in Oc-' tober. The child born in November" is by nature royal. The topaz is his ruling influence, signifying warmheartedness and a proneness to put sentiment before business. December has the turquoise for a talisman.. Children born within these 31 days arc; endowed with ability for getting , on in the world. Success is their manifest destiny, not. to bo avoided.' The old treatises on birthstoncs and their meanings are set forth in tha involved, old-fashioned language' that, 'i.as? -"gathered ceremony as it; has changed tongues in many trans* lations. DRIVEN TO BAY. Willie--"Father, what does 'cleave' mean?" i Father--"It means to unite, or stick together." , Willie--"Then, if the butcher, cleaves a bone, does he stick it together, pa?" FaJhSr--"Why--er>--I think it means' to separate, my son." 'And when a man separate**; from his wife, does he cleave to he»!.J father?" ■ Father--"Young man, it's time you' ere in bed." COSTLY SKIPPING ROPE. A skipping rope has been present' ed bv a fond Pittsburg millionaire to ^ix-year-old daughter. The nan-u^s are gold, studded with an odUt jewel, while the cord, the finest pro. curable, cost more than a doller pel inch. When the child grows a little older she will be able to fully appreciate her papa's gift. At pre-, sent she treats fJv-' if it were esk' ordinary ten-- 'They say yc 'ey has been wandering in his . lately," said man to another. "Wtell," waje heartless reply, "from what1 seen and heard of him he's sttfn enough; he ctjp't wander wry far."-