Some Sayings

256 IMPROVEMENT ERA. Ye call to mind old stories, fancies crude, Told in an earlier world— Of Titan wars, when god*, in angry mood, These mighty missiles hurled. And, even now, those slumb'ring powers might wake, E'en as we draw this breath;— Might from those awful heights some fragments break, Bringing quick ruin and death. And here, methinks, a death so quick and sure 'Twere not amiss to die, Where thoughts rise, like those lone peaks, high and pure, And of eternity. And, strong in faith and hope, the soul to rise Triumphant o'er the scene, And gaze with calm and gently wond'ring eyes Where once its fears had been. Triumphant? Yes. Then frown, thou rocky crest! And threaten vengeance blind: Not all the forces pent within your breast Can crush the human mind. SOME SAYINGS. When an idea is clothed in the garment of discretion, the fashion cannot be improved upon. In railroad parlance, do not "side track" your good thoughts, for that would be eccentric, but let them be uttered,- held on the main track, for the benefit of others. Adversity tries the spirit but hope, encouraged by determined resolution, will enable one to fcale the ramparts of fate in the great battle of life, and bring success to crown the victor with the laurels of prosperity.—George W. Crocheron.