ver Loked for eagerly a He has proce leading art especially those between Russia with little or no Upon his galatio wit bonors Am: was elected second ter of a school at Birmingham but resigned to become Prampal of the Sanskrit College, Poona, India. The ill health of his young wife caused him to resign, and returning to his native land he became a journalist on the London Daily Telegraph, a newspaper that has been called the most powerful in Europe, if not in the world. From this time his career as a literary man was assured. He was no mere scribbler and the fact was soon recognized. ecame assistant editor, and his powerful He yet they won b ng the newspaper me long remain a of the Telegraph ase its chief officer. elect the social wor the attention paid hus be was sought for vse easy and agreed niceratinal power ma Cellectual circle Toy imed to enjoy. but a remarkable man in appe Res sill with a thin a smd gray hair; a man who sug eir rather than the poet Chess Amold has a kindly a which shows his na 2x sssitive and enthusiasti Disputem self-denying." Hei 1 X Di Zsuming, and is quite un spoled by his popularity. Ammy Es many duties, which on vaizdegh to fill even an ex really killiant man's time, he ha always been able to do literary work o another kind His student life did no end with his graduation; he kept it u even at the busiest season, and the re sults have appeared from time to time. shed a small volume entitled, "Poems. At the age of twenty-one, Arnold pub Lyrical and Narrative." He has since written the beautiful "Indian Song o Songs," "The Light of Asia," and "The Light of the World," besides miscellaneous poems and sonnets. Always an archiefly from the stories of that land. dent lover of India, his poems are chosen Channing, of Boston, his father-in lls us that Arnold produced "The of Asia," the poem that made him i, during one summer. We are able to believe it when we read arvelous poem, for it displays most work, a nice polish in all its The author has caught the al spirit. The story of the life and ter of the noble prince Siddartha is to a Buddhist's mouth, so we have e atmosphere of the east around us. : style is noble, pure, elevated, and ithor, never for a moment forgets he Oriental naturally speaks in ales and metaphors. hings spoke peace and plenty, and the prince nd rejoiced. But looking deep he saw horns which grow upon this rose of life. the swart peasant urged great-eyed oxen through the flaming hours." he poem displays a wonderful flow of uage. Dr. Holmes, speaking of it "It tells a story of intense interest, ch never flags for an instant. The riptions are drawn with the hand of aster, the eye of an artist, and the faarity of a poet with the objects debed. It is full of variety, now pictque, now pathetic, now rising to the dest realms of thought and aspiration. inds language penetrating, fluent, eleed, impassioned, musical, with which lothe its varied thoughts and sentiats." A delicate little touch is the apcation of the name Lord Buddha inad of Siddartha when the prince has his palace for his mission in the rid. The book was published in 1878, and mediately became immensely popular, ecially in America. It has been very dely read, and translated into several 1guages, both European and Asiatic. The criticisms on it have seemed ex travagant, both adverse and eulogistic. Many claim that it is not a true representation of Buddhism; that false ideas are given. Arnold looks at the subject from a poet's standpoint, certainly, but it seems to me he may idealize. The King of Siam was so pleased with his "splendid interpretation of the gentle, humane and noble spirit of Buddhism" that he conferred upon the poet the highest distinction, that of admission to the order of The White Elephant. Queen Victoria showed her appreciation by knighting him. But however beautifully interpreted, there was a lack in the Buddhist religion which even exquisite language could not hide. It seems only fitting that Arnold should take up the greater subject of Christ, "The Light of the World." It is interesting to know that Stanley, on his return from Africa, in 1878, suggested the idea to the poet. At that time the explorer read "The Light of Asia," and urged Arnold to lavish his wealth of language on the greater subject. Sir Edwin was doubtful of his ability to do so great a subject justice, and the idea was never carried out till within the last few months, when the popular wish was fulfilled. Here again criticisms conflict. The expectation was was general that "The Light of the World" would be as much greater than "The Light of Asia" as Christianity is greater than Buddhism, but to make it so was hardly within man's power. Read it carefully, however, and see how truly Arnold has interpreted our Master's spirit, how beautiful and gentle our Lord appears. And here again the poet does not forget that Christ and his followers are Orientals. Of the style it has been said, "The diction is careful, noble, pure, and suited to the subject, the clime, and the characters." A masterly touch is the interview between the wise man and Mary MagdaMene. What two characters could better be used as instruments to lead us to compare Buddhism and Christianity? Its influence for good cannot be estimated. The Christian's faith is strengthened, the unbeliever is convinced. It is, as has been fitly said, to lovers of poetry, a delight; to Christians, a rapture. A prominent Christian worker wrote to his friend, "I wrote you that if you knew of those not able to buy, to whom a copy of Arnold's "Light of the world" would be a pleasure-and truly I cannot conceive of any one having a taste for literature and inclination for good not finding delight in it-that I would provide you with copies for them. I scatter the books as seeds of the Truth, hoping they may find lodgment in human hearts." B. M. R. Friday evening, Sept. 11th, the Y. W. C. A. tendered their reception to the new students. It was largely attended and thoroughly enjoyed by all. Miss Addie Denny gave the address of welcome and the following program was rendered: Vocal solo, with guitar accompaniment, Miss Walker; vocal solo, Miss Jennie Gibbons; instrumental solo, Miss Lizzie Fleming; vocal solo, Miss Laura Jones; song, America, chorus. A novel feature of the evening's entertainment was the varied and well conducted list of games that was carried on in different rooms. The object of the reception was to give the new pupils a welcome, and to afford an opportunity for the old students to make their acquaintance. If we noted the cordial expressions of fellowship and welcome, the frank intermingling without regard to the formalities of introductions, and evident appreciation felt by the students, we may conclude that the ject of the entertainment was well complished. E. W.O ALL SORTS. Lives of Normalites remind us, We can make our records "C" And, graduating, leave behind us Portraits on the wall to see. Who for pity's sake, will take M W-? I wonder if Prof. K. ever climbe step-ladder? Ask a learned Senior A boy wha "frustrated" cone is. A problem to be solved:-"What the species of human kind." The Seniors are at a critical stage existence-so Miss G-thinks. One of the future results of our nasium" and "race track" The Normal boys were conspicuo as usual, by their absence Friday ev ing. "Birds in their little nests agree,' sings a Sacramento girl and by "Geor she means it too. One of the Junior A classes boasts a "Pet" boy, which is something unus in this school. A certain young man who bears Shakespearean name is perhaps bet versed in his Shakespeare than in Bible. Prof. K. on entering room D. Miss W. Yes! (Who would ha thought it of the temperance teacher? A Solemn Document:-"I, Nellie Bbeing of sound mind and body, decla this to be my last will and testament "I will to Mr. James A.-myself." t may be all W (r) ight but she was able to stand up, all the same. Strange what an attraction the workp has for most of the Normal girls. Some of the Junior B4's must have ne from Oregon because they speak of ing water. We are all waiting for the "ostrich" ries. What a treat in store for the w pupils! The prattling "Brook" has returned th all its old time gayety and is boardat the "Abb (e) y" on Tenth street. The Normal students are getting so at they can sing "America." It has en proposed that they sing "Yankee odle" for variety sake. He, who can not make an abstract in neral History, can become fully abacted when talking to one of natures culiar freaks-"A Wood-ham." a Rather amusing wasn't it to see dagogy pupil teaching drawing? Bye-way, rather an odd kind of drawing drew the pupils upon their feet and ade them stand there. The young lady who taught an obsertion lesson with a quail the other day, ight have made a better impression Up (t) on" her students minds if she ad taken a "Drake." The Agendia has started on this year's ork with a firm determination to acomplish more than ever, and the young crates, Websters and Clays may be ard every Tuesday afternoon putting orth in the "Temple of Learning." Dialogue between new Junior and Sen A. Sr. A.-"Is Miss D-going to observe udy hour to-night?" New Jr.-"She is out, perhaps that is There she has gone." Sr.-!!!!? The demonstration has been proven that the graduates from the Middle A class are fully capable of teaching the Senior A classes of High Schools. Why need we stay here any longer then? Prof. K. "Which is right, zero, ought or cipher ?" Sr. B. "Neither! It should be naught." Prof. K. "Ah! then ought is naught right." Have you seen Miss G-and Prof. Sbow as they pass by? How agonizing! It is truly "a la Delsarte" you know. To the Normal came the pupils with a rat-tattat, They came with their bonnets, and they came with their hats, They looked at the program and felt most dear, For they found they had something to dread, dread, dread. They must study from early till late, late, late, They must exercise tongue, body and pate; night. And stand on their toes with all of their might. When fully completed this course shall be "What!" thundered the beautiful girl as sparks of fire flashed from her magnificent eyes. "Would you insult a nineteen-century maiden by asking her for a kiss? Begone, base varlet, ere I summon you beneath the tremendous weight of my terrible wrath and indignation, and leave nothing but a smear to mark the spot where once stood the form of a presumptuous man. "The young man quailed before this terrible avalanche of anger. He tried to speak, but his tongue refused its office; and he who had bravely dashed through blood and fire, faced shot and shell, now stood pale and trembling before this proud imperious beauty as she stood, beautiful even in her anger, like an avenging goddess pouring out her torrent of concentrated fury upon a rebellious nation. He glanced around the gymnasium for a means of escape, but divining his intention, she flew to the door with lighting rapidity, and having placed a thousand pound weight against it, said. in a voice ringing with withering contempt: "Listen to me, young man ! Ever since the commencement of the world, woman has been the slave of domineering man; but, thanks to dumb-bells and Indian clubs, the time has at last arrived when she can assert herself. securing his passage to another planet -Ex. ALUMNI. Marcus Sickal, Class of '71, teachi at Alamo. Melvina Durham, Dec. '88, First. sistant in the Antioch School. Mattie Wight, June '91, teaching Bay Point. Ida S. Hall, May '82, teaching at 1 ron. Ida Seidel, June '90, teaching Briones. Mrs. Lena J. Anderson, May '86, tea ing at Walnut Creek. Laura E. Jaquith, Jan. '90, teaching "No longer need she take a second place Concord. in the world! "No longer need she spend weary hours alone while her husband goes to his club, or for a short (?) run on his bicy cle! Alice Kelly, June '91, teaching Franklin School. Kate Henry, May '82, teaching Alamo. Annie McCauley, May '87, teaching "No longer need she beg with tears in Highland. her eyes for a new bonnet! "Do you understand me?" she said, with a stamp of her foot which shook the building. "Ye-r-r-yes!" he said, "but—" "What! dare you contradict me," she stormed, the flame of her anger bursting forth again. "But the w-w-woman w-w-was made for the " "He did not finish the sentence, for with a look that would have set fire to a load of hay, she took in his measure, and with a strength born of desperation, she seized a fifty-six pound shot and threw it with such terrible force that it penetrated the six-inch iron door and was lost in space. The young man, feeling very small, crept through the hole the shot had made, and he is now on the way to EuTope to see Jules Verne with a view to Kate Howard, May '86, teaching Lime Quarry. Cecilia Henry, Dec. '87, teaching Lone Tree. Mariana Bertola, June '89, teachi at Martinez. Lella Sanford, Dec. '88, teaching Martinez. Annie Smullen, May '88, teaching Martinez. Elsie Asmus, Dec. '84, teaching New York. May Griffen, May '86, teaching at ( Grove. Annie Loucks, May '78, teaching Pacheco. Julia Rumrill, Dec. '85, teaching San Pablo. Over a third of Contra Costa Count teacher are graduates of the San J Normal School. Among them are to found: |