• j J. J C itii i s T1A R ii e ii A r. r affold too high for her to reach, hat she may kitjs and bless you in vidence of her deathless love. Vhen the world shall despise and forsake you, when it leaves you to die by the wayside unnoticed, the iear old mother will gather you in er feeble arms and carry you.home nd tell you of all your virtues un- il you almost forget that your soul 8 disfigured by vices. Love her enderly, and cheer her declining ears with holv devotion.— • » .................... Forever. A little girl, whom we know, me in her night clothes very ear- to her mother one morning, say- g; “ Which is worst, mamma, to tell lie, or steal ?” The mother, taken by surprise, plied that both were so bad she uldn’t tell, which was the worst. - WV-sHntttre- tittle onK~Tve~ en thinking’s good deal about it, dTve concluded it’s worse to lie an to steal Jf you steal a t>hing u.ca'n take it back, ’less you’ve ten it; and if you’ve eaten it you n pay for it. But”—and there as a look of awe in the little face “ a lie is forever,”— Ex. Be Cautious. Don’t judge a man by the clothes ’he wears. God made one and the 'bailor the other. Don’t judge him by his family ■relations, for Cain belonged to a ■good family. •) Don’t judge a man by his speech, ■for a parrot talks, but the tongue is jput an instrument of sound. Don’t judge a man by his failure in life, for many a man fails because he is too honest to succeed. Don’t judge a man by the house he lives in, for the lizard and the rat often inhabit the grandest struct ures. ... WijHinrinan dies; they who suf- five him ask what property he has eft behind. Thy angel who bends ver the dying man asks what good eed« he has sent before him.— Ex. The Chinese have a peculiar and bominable practice with which hey mark the beginning of the new ear. The devout follower Of Con fucius pays his debts, if possible, act that season. There have been some attempts made to introduce the ustom here, but being a pagan practice it is, of course, abhorred by Christians, and is-but seldom ob- wrved.—*Vew York Herald. Young Man, Hold On. _ *1 Hold on. to your tongue when Monmoutu, Oregon you are just ready to take God’s name in vain. Hold on to your tongue when it FACULTY: is about to place that to your lips D. T. STANLEY, A. M, P resident ,. which brings misery and death. Professor Mental and Moral Sciences, English and Biblical Literature. Hold on to your feet when they W. E. YATES, A. M, are about to take you into the place Professor Greek, Latin and German Languages. of sin. J. M. POWELL, A. M., Hold on to your heart when evil Professor Mathematics and Physical Sciences. associates seek your company and „ M rs . M. B. STANLEY, invite you to join their, revelry. Principal Primary Department. Hold on to your good mine, for Miss RETTA RASH, it is of more value than gold. Teacher of Instrumental Music. ’ Hold on to truth, for it will serve <-- Miss E. McFADDEN, you well in time and eternity. Teacher of Painting and Draining. Hold on to virtue. It is above Miss CASSIE STUMP, B. S., i all price to you,at all times and Teacher of French. places. W. E. YATES, A. M., Hold on to your good character, Secretary of the Faculty. for it is and ever will b9 yoir best Such Assistants as are needed will be engaged as the session advances, wealth. j K c * I -- ---------------- T—— THE INDEPENDENT. :o T he I ndependent needs only to be bettor known to add to its already large list of friends. It lia« been published for thirty-live years and has acquired a world-wide reputation as the religious and literary newspaper. T he I ndependent is not denominational. Ils crood and field are broader than any sect. As a Christian journal, its aim is to strengthen and extend Evangelical religion and to defend it against the attacks of Materialism, Atheism, and nntelief. It ia free to approve or criticise in any of ihe denominations whether it believes is designed to advance or hinder the progress of the Gospel of Christ. In civil and political affairs T he I ndepen dent will contend for sound ideas and princi ples. It fought against slavery and the iniqui tous system of the Oneida Community. It is now fighting against Mormonism, It believes in the reform of the civil service and tariff, in the purification of politics and in cheaper post age, and will maintain those principles which the highest ethics and best intelligence require. T hr .I ndependent is designed to suit all tastes and wants. We provide weekly stories by the best magazine writers, poems by the leading poets of America and England (we first published in America Tennyson’s last poem), and for others, who 100k especially for instruc tion, whether in religious, literary,educational, philosophical, or scientific articles, we furnish what no other periodical does or can. 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R. passes through Independence, two mi.es away, and the steamers plying the Willamette land there also ; making Monmouth one of the most easy‘towns of access in the Btah . 1 arent's who desire to placfftheir children under good educational advantages, where they shall be free from the intetni>eianco and ir.moiTlity p evulent :u the larger towns, will find in Monmouth just what they desire in the <e tespec's. It is a School town, built up for this purpose, and all other interests centtr in thia one. Hence i;s superiority for educaiional purposes. A I < V A N T A G E 8 . The Faculty is the most important element to the successful working of any institution of learning. The B aid of f'rus'<«-H have sought to put in the various chairs of Chrir iuu Colligo men of marked ability, of established success in their respective departments, and who are Just iu the maturity of life. At tbc..hands of these mon they expect to tea Christian College among the most honored institutions of the laDd. B uilding .—Only one wing of the new brick College building has been completed, and this is being remodeled and greatly improved this year. It contains three working s ories of large, airy and well lighted room*, used lor study and recitation. The old College building adjoining has been thoroughly overhauled and converted into a pleasant and commodious chapel. Apparatus sufficient for ordinary purposes of illustration, is now provided, and additions will be made from time to time. The Library contains a few volumes ot interest, and new volumes of value will be added as fast as tho means at our command will allow. DISTINCTIVE FEATURES. The features of Christian College to which we especially invite attention, as distinctive of our work are as follows: C hristian M orality .—The Bible is read every day and lectures calculated to impress its morality are given, and with the Bible as a basis, the' effort to impress the highest Christian morality as the guiding principle in the lives of our students. Dogmatism and bectarianism are carefully ayoided. We ignore all religious or political divisions, and encourage great freedom of thought, ami aim to stand on that high plane where Protestant or I atholic, Democrat or Re publican, can meet on one common level. P ractical E ducation —The great demand of the times is for men of action. An institution of learning to meet the needs of the people, should not only impart instruction, but along with the knowledge gained, give students the power to use it to advantage for themselves and others. The idea of Christian College is, that the finest mental culture and the greatest benefit may be obtained by the study of those things that will fit young men and women to at once enter some pursuit or business, and carry it forward successfully. Instead of those branches that are simply ornamental, we prefer those that are useful, and we invite comparison and criticism on our work. Our aim is to graduate young men and women so that they may at once enter upon the pursuits of lite. __ ________________________ ______ —--------------------- —---- ------ DEPARTMENTS. M athematics .—The Course of Study in thia department in very full. The various branches are taught from a practical standpoint, with a view to the application of each principal to such affairs as people meet with in life and desire to understand. E nolish L anouaqe and LiTiiRATl'RK,-i-rA ready command nf oar own tong»»e, wHte- an -*e--- 'vuialb kUUWlWlgfi 6! Its liistory and authors, ia one oi the most important acquisitions. No other . accomplishment can supplv ihe want of this. It can only be acquired by a thorough study of English. In Christian College the course of English extends through four rears and we consider this one of our most valuable features. S ciences .— The rapid advanoe made in the various departments of Science and the rapid succession of discoveries of new principles and applications, constitute one of the winders of the age. Ro man can claim to lie educated who is not conversant with the present adv.auced stage of Science. Very thorough work >s made of all these, assisted by the use of the apparatus at our command. Sufficient time is allowed for a comprehensive understanding of the great principles of each science. A ncient L anguages .—By pursuing the best methods, the progress in a-quiring a knowledge of the Geeek and Latin languages, is'rapid. We have dropped several authors that are frequent ly read in Colleges, with a view to doing better work in those that are read, and to give more time for the pursuit of the course in English and . the Sciences, Experience has demonstrated that both better linguists and scientists result from UiiR course. B iblical L iterature and E xeoespl .—Thia department wag org anised in ChrisUen l-oBegw „ ....ricvT?.. ...•..._ fbr r^*™'*~* the flmt ffiarwiib Hie opening of the present session The object is to study the Sacred Scriptures analytically and critically, with contemporaneous profane history', and evidences of CHnstiamty. Methods of sermonizing, pulpit oratory, methods in revival meetings and the caro of churches, are all carefully investigated. It is this department that the Christian brotherhood, as a body, are particularly interested in. The interest of the church is carefully considered in this, while all other departments are wholly free from any religious discussions, except the uni formly recognized principles of Christian morality. In order that one mar read a few consecutive nflmliers of T he I ndependent , and thus learn its value. we offer a month’s subscription, as a “’Trial Trip,”1 for 30 cents, which can be remit ted by postage stamps. Payment of >2.70 in COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT. addition will secure the balance ot a year’s subscription. Every facility is here afforded for fitting young persons to successfully, carry on auv kind of Heud postal card for free specimen copy and business. The best authorsare studied ^on the various-subjects, and such practical tests” a re judge for yourself. Address made as will insure thoroughness on the part of the student. Qy*For Course oi --quay and other information, send for Catalogue. Address THE INDEPENDENT, «31 Broadway, Xtw York. * D. T. STANLEY, A. 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